NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMES

Buds Theatre is a sustainable not-for-profit company due to the many educational outreach programmes generated over the past thirteen years. The facilitation of Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) drama classes and internal programmes for local and international schools in Singapore provide Buds Theatre with the necessary means to develop future initiatives, ensuring their relevance in the market place.

Programme Aims & Objectives

To equip the students with basic transferable drama skills such as vocal projection, personal presence, clarity in speech and a creative mindset.

To empower students offering a sense of ownership and responsibility for their actions whilst providing guidance, fostering the values of self-confidence and discipline.

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES FOR ALL LEVELS

ACTING & PERFORMANCE

Improvisation – Building Spontaneity and Creativity through Performance.
Acting – Exploring Styles of Performance and Developing Skills for the Stage.
Character – Exploring Character through Physicality and Psychology.
Voicing – Exploring and Developing Vocal Dynamic for the Stage.
Framing Text – Scriptwriting for the Stage
The Art of Storytelling – An Introduction to Practical Ways to Share Stories for Performance.

Poetry & Spoken Word – Creating Original Poetry and Exploring Rap as a Performance Device.
Physical Theatre – Learning to Perform with Presence and Use the Body as a Medium for Expression and Delivery.
Performing with Presence – Vocal Dynamics and Dominance for the Theatre or Boardroom
Preserving the Voice – Vocal Hygiene and Care to Protect and Support Voices, Reducing Attrition and Associated Illness.
Igniting the Voice – Building Confidence in Speech and Ensuring Sustainability in Performance.
Public Speaking – Developing Speech and Public Presence for Professionals in the Workplace.

THEATRE FOR CHANGE

Theatre for Change – Strategies, Themes and Approaches to using Theatre as a Vehicle for Change.
Anchoring Culture – Embracing Traditional Significance.
Devising Theatre – Strategies, Genres and Approaches to Devising Theatre.
Verbatim Theatre – Researching and Identifying Resources to Produce a Credible Response to a Theme.
Playback Theatre – Learning to Facilitate and Manage Audience Interaction and Feedback.

TECHNICAL THEATRE

Stage Management – Roles and Responsibilities for Managers of Theatre Productions.
Technical Theatre – An Introduction to Production Management, Lighting, Sound, Props, Costume and Set Design.
Set Design and Creation – Conceptualising and Building Practical and Eco-Friendly Theatre Set.
Managing Budgets – An Introduction to Managing Budgets and Fund Sourcing for the Arts.
Using Qlab – An Introduction to Specific Sound Control Software.

Internship Programme

Each year Buds Theatre employ two to four interns aged 18 – 24. These interns play vital roles in the organisation based on their skills and acumen, which is evaluated after a two-week period.

The interns come from various tertiary colleges in Singapore, wishing to develop their arts management and/or marketing skills. Every intern has value to the company as they supply a refreshing energy, enhancing thought processes, and stimulating dialogue. Buds Theatre invests time and energy into the development of each individual to ensure a mutually rich investment.