Buds began in 2000, with the help of William Teo of Asia-in-Theatre, as a youth theatre, for young enthusiasts to develop their dramatic skills and talents. Originally facilitated by Claire Devine and Lisa O’Neill, it is now led by former members of the group.
In it’s present state, Byt is a structured programme involving numerous industry players such as Alvin Tan from The Necessary Stage, Natalie Hennedige from Cake Theatrical Productions, Straits Times Theatre Critic Corrie Tan, Playwright Joel Tan and Actress Karen Tan. It is targeted at young people with a genuine passion for theatre, who are interested in a career in the Arts.
Simply contact Rebecca to schedule yourself for an audition. This will consist of a short interview and a presentation of a monologue. Please email rebecca@budstheatre.com
• To provide a platform for youths (who are looking to pursue theatre professionally)
to form working relationships with professional companies and practitioners
• To give participants a rudimentary exposure to the fundaments of theatre.
• To expose participants to a variety of performance genres
• To nurture talent
• To embellish skills and introduce new concepts.
• To encourage participants to value Arts Education
• To encourage participants to explore the idea of an Artistic Career
MODULE 1 – ACTING FOR PERFORMANCE
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On completion of this module, participants will be aware of the following:
• The fundamentals of acting
• The necessary requirements to be an actor
• The difference between the varying theatre companies – styles and genres.
• How to write a critique
• Understanding expectations
• Working to expectation
• An appreciation of the local theatre scene.
• A working relationship with four of Singapore’s finest theatre companies.
This twelve‐week comprehensive programme will cover the following areas:
• Expectations of theatre by the Professional . Lecture (3hrs)
• Acting Workshop 1. Lecture. (3hrs)
• Acting Workshop 2. Practical (3hrs)
• Acting Workshop 3. Practical (3hrs)
• Theatre Visit. (1.5 – 2hrs)
• Acting Workshop 4. Practical (3hrs)
• Acting Workshop 5. Lecture/Practical (3hrs)
Buds Theatre Company, Singapore.
• Acting Workshop 6. Lecture/Practical (3hrs)
The Finger Players, Singapore.
• Acting Workshop 7. Lecture/Practical (3hrs)
Cake Theatrical Productions, Singapore.
• Acting Workshop 8. Practical (3hrs)
The Necessary Stage, Singapore
• Acting Workshop 9. Lecture/Practical (3hrs)
Buds Theatre Company, Singapore
• Acting Workshop 10. Lecture/Practical (3hrs)
Forum Theatre, Singapore
• Meet the Actors. Lecture (3hrs)
Participants are introduced to three jobbing actors of varying notoriety and offered a lecture
on their journeys, achievements and life choice.
• Theatre Critique. (3hrs)
During this period, participants will be encouraged to build strong ties with the five companies introduced so that they may offer their service’s as crew and/or FOH where required as a means of further enhancing their practical education.
MODULE 2 – WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE
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Overview
This 12 week intensive writing programme covers all aspects of script writing from the improvisation of ideas to the completion of task.
During the second half of this intensive module, participants will interface and consult with the relevant expert.
Participants will be asked to cast their plays from their cohort for presentation purposes during the final week.
On completion of this module, participants will be aware of the following:
• The value of improvisation to the writer
• How to write a script
• The importance of editing
• The difference between film and theatre scripting.
• How to suitably cast a play
• The perseverance required to write a script
This twelve week intensive writing programme covers all aspects of script writing
from the improvisation of ideas to the completion of task.
• Idea Generation. (3hrs)
• Improvisation 1. (3hrs)
• Improvisation 2. (3hrs)
• Improvisation 3. (3hrs)
• Improvisation 4. (3hrs)
• Presentation of Scripts. (3hrs)
Professionals give comments and advice on work completed.
Further direction is given for completion of task.
During the second half of this intensive module, participants will interface and consult with the
relevant expert. This is to allow time for conception and incubation of ideas, manifestation of script
and any editing required. Participants will be asked to cast their plays from their cohort for
presentation purposes during the final week.
• Final Week Presentation
Participants will present their completed works to the relevant Professionals who will then
select two ‐ four of the best scripts from each discipline.
Each script selected will be realised in the third module.
MODULE 3 – PRODUCTION
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This twelve‐week module focuses on the staging of the two ‐ four previously
selected scripts. All productions will be staged at The Substation Theatre.
Buds Youth Theatre will support the participants in producing the various performances.
A professional Director will take charge of each performance. Auditions will be held before
any casting takes place. Writers may choose to co‐direct their own work mentored by
a professional. All participants will be involved in all aspects of the project from
Stage Management to costume design etc.
On completion of this module, participants will be aware of the following:
• How to take direction
• How to interpret script
• How to create characters
• What is blocking
• Voice in performance
• The role of the Stage Manager
• The role of the Producer
• The purpose of costume’s, lights, set and sound.
• How and where to advertise
• How to produce a press release
• What a Bump In and Bump Out is
• How to work a lighting board
• How to work lights on set
• How to select sound for performance.
• Auditions. (3hrs)
• Producing A Play/Film (3hrs)
An Arts Management professional to talk and work through the process of producing
theatre/film, from scheduling rehearsals to marketing the work.
• Rehearsing/Filming. (3hrs)
• Rehearsals. (27hrs over 10 weeks)
Rehearsals & filming continues.
Costumes & Props for theatre secured.
Set secured.
Filming of rehearsals to upload onto Facebook.
• Rehearsal. (3hrs)
Bump ‐ in
Technical rehearsals.
Re‐edited films shared.
Final push on advertising via Twitter, Facebook and other electronic means.
• Performance. (3hrs)
Performance to consist of two‐ four plays.
Post show feedback gleaned from audience.
Debrief with Directors, Producers, Theatre Critics and Key Facilitators.
MODULE 4 – PHYSICAL THEATRE
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The following 12 weeks consist of three physically based workshops.
Each workshop will last for a period of 3 weeks. At the end of each workshop a short sharing
session will take place. In the final three weeks, participants will work on audition pieces for their
Tertiary Education. This will include one 2‐minute monologue to be practised and performed
for a select panel from the main Drama Schools within the country.
Participants with overseas aspirations will be offered help with application and the
filming/documenting of their monologues for reference. Participants with no aspirations
to continue in the Arts will be encouraged to seek further advice from relevant professionals.
On completion of this module, participants will be aware of the following:
• Their physical presence
• Their physical strengths
• Their physical weakness
• Their ability to communicate without words
• Their ability to express themselves physically
• An appreciation of each particular art form
• How to perform a monologue
• Audition Technique
• Dance ‐ (3 wks)
Body Conditioning
Ballet
Historical Dance
• Mime – (3 wks)
• Physical Theatre – (3 wks)
• Auditioning (3wks)
Participants will work with key facilitators on selected monologues.
Certificates validated by Buds Theatre Company, will be handed out in the final class.
Participants will be taken on a second visit to the theatre as a pleasant way of completing the course.
The play will be selected by participants themselves and will not exceed the budget set.