Past Workshops
Musical Theatre Dance 10:00 – 15:00 This was an intensive 4 days of classes covering different styles of Musical Theatre Dance inspired by 4 of the greatest contemporary musical theatre hits.
Professional Commercial Dance 10:00 – 15:00 Yes – this extremely popular 2006 workshop returned by popular demand. Two of the UK’s most successful and well respected Commercial Dancers came up from London to take 4-days of intensive classes for MGA.
Summer School - Musical Theatre a whistle stop tour! MGA Directors Andrew Gowland and Murray Grant created a 4 day course designed to give young people a real insite into contemporary musical theatre performance focusing on enjoyment and the discipline of the professional theatre. In addition to 4 days of demanding classes students also got the chance to mix with and learn from older students training with MGA and working professionals in a truly creative and inspiring environment. During the 4 days of classes students had the opportunity to apply to MGA Management and selected students were invited to audition for representation. Classes will include; Jazz Dance - Technique and Repertoire
5 Day Musical Theatre This workshop was suitable for students 15+ yrs looking to perform as a career. The Workshop was designed to assist students in training and new graduates wishing to gain confidence in, and an understanding of the process of auditioning. Students got four days of classes and a day at a professional audition offering participants a unique opportunity to develop and improve their audition technique in Dance, Singing and Acting. West End Musical Director, and MGA Musical Theatre Advisor; Chris Hatt, co-created the workshop in 2005 with MGA Directors; Andrew Gowland and Murray Grant. In addition to 4 days of demanding classes and one day auditioning for professional casting directors and leading Agents, students also got the opportunity to discuss their performance at the audition with memers of the panel creating a truly unique and valuable experience. Classes will include; Jazz Dance - Technique and Repertoire
MGA Management Auditions All applications must be made by post. No phone calls or emails please! Office Snail Mail: NB: Beware disreputable agencies – You should never have to pay money to audition or to sign up with an agent. You should never have to pay the agent to put you forward for work and no agent can guarantee you work, fame or fortune. Contracts should always be issued to successful applicants.
Ever Wanted To Work On A Cruise Ship? Saturday 7th April 2007 Morningside Dance Academy The workshop started with a jazz dance warm up followed by routines typical to a cruise ship contract. One number involving choreography and choral singing, and another more dance based in the style common to the glitzy showbiz shows associated with glamorous cruise ships! The workshop concluded with a question and answers session on cruise ship contracts, job opportunities and what 'life at sea' is really like for the Dancer and Musical Theatre performer.
Musical Theatre Workshop Morningside Dance Academy 12yrs and under
Musical Theatre Workshop Morningside Dance Academy 13yrs and older
Bite-size Introduction to Acting! Edinburgh's Telford College - New Campus Suitable for all age groups. Andrew Gowland held an evening class on Acting for those who have 'thought about it' but never got as far as giving it a go! The workshop was introduction to the fundamentals of acting and performance and is ideal for students of Dance or Singing who wanted to explore the skills required for Musical Theatre Performance and the spoken word. The workshop will be very
Edinburgh's This was a perfect opportunity to warm up this winter by taking part in our musical theatre perfromance workshops inspired by the hit musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Grace who is touring with the UK production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at present arrived at the Edinburgh playhouse this December and was more than happy to hold a workshop for all in Edinburgh. Workshop 1 was for participants under 14 yrs and ran from 10:00 till 12:00
How to be a Commercial Dancer 4 days of commercial dance with Arthur Gourounlian and Xavi The workshop was suitable for students 14+ yrs who are looking at the world of commercial dance as viable career move. The workshop is taking place at Edinburgh's Telford College New Campus
Contemporary Dance with Sam Archer Sunday September 24th will see Sam Archer, Principle Dancer for Matthew Bourne’s Contemporary Dance Company, who is presently performing the role of Edward Scissorhands in the production of the same name, come up to Edinburgh for MGA Associates. He will be leading a morning workshop for students aged 8 to 14 and an afternoon workshop for students aged 15+ at the Omni Centre, Edinburgh.
The workshop was suitable for students 15+ yrs who are looking to perform as a career. The workshop was held at Holmes Place Studios - Omni Centre, Edinburgh. This workshop takes place each August and dates have already been confirmed for 2007 - Book now for a guaranteed place! The Workshop is designed to assist students in training and new graduates wishing to gain confidence in, and an understanding of the process of auditioning. For £150 students get four days of classes and a day at a professional audition offering participants a unique opportunity to develop and improve their audition technique in Dance, Singing and Acting. West End Musical Director, and MGA Musical Theatre Advisor; Chris Hatt, co-created the workshop in 2005 with MGA Directors; Andrew Gowland and Murray Grant. All three returned in 2006 following the workshops success last year. Classes will include; Jazz Dance - Technique and Repertoire The Audition day will be held by a professional Casting Director and leading Musical Theatre Agent and feedback will be given to each workshop participant following the audition.
Priority was given to MGA Associates Members London Auditions - Pineapple Studios Patrice Fernando Marques Contacted MGA Associates in his search for new talent. He held auditions on Monday July 24th at Pineapple Studios, London. The auditions were for three different contracts: 1- Starting September 2006 for 6 months MGA Associates to submited seleted members for consideration - several were offered contracts.
Ever Wanted To Work On A Cruise Ship? Murray Grant and Andrew Gowland held a workshop starting with a jazz dance warm up followed by 2 routines typical to a cruise ship contract. One number involved choreography and choral singing, the second was dance based in the style common to the glitzy showbiz shows associated with glamorous cruise ships!
The workshop concluded with a question and answers session on cruise ship contracts, job opportunities and what 'life at sea' is really like for the Dancer and Musical Theatre performer.  Bite-size Introduction to Acting! Andrew Gowland held a 2 hour evening class on Acting for those who have 'thought about it' but never got as far as giving it a go! The workshop was an introduction to the basics of acting and performance and was ideal for students of Dance or Singing who wanted to explore the skills required for Musical Theatre Performance and the spoken word. The workshop was very informal
Musical Staging Workshop Ashley Hale who recently completed a national tour of Starlight Express and is now in the West End production of Guys and Dolls, held a Musical Staging Workshop with MGA. Ashley taught, and put together the 3 disciplines of Dancing, Singing and Acting, creating a piece of performance standard work by the end of the day. This was an intensive day of performance, fun and exercise, then finally, all three at once for an invited audience.
4 Day Audition Technique Workshop Ramesh Nair and Murray Grant are holding a 4 day workshop exploring audition technique. The workshop is designed to assist students-in-training and graduates wishing to gain confidence at auditions. The workshop will conclude on the 4th day with an audition followed by feedback from the panel.
Workshop with Anthony Whiteman Anthony is currently touring with My Fair Lady and will be at the Edinburgh Playhouse this December with the show. During his stay he will be holding two workshops for Murray Grant Associates based on the choreography of the musical Cats with which he has just completed a UK tour. Workshop Group A - Under 15 years of age (10 - 15 years old)
Workshop with Jayde Westaby Jayde is currently playing the role of Stephanie in the UK tour of Saturday night Fever and will be holding a workshop inspired by the show for Murray grant Associates in Edinburgh this coming November. Workshop Schedule: 15yrs and above. Some dance experience beneficial.
Weekend Workshop Andrew is a graduate of the Birmingham School of Acting and student of the Royal Academy of Music, will be holding a weekend workshop based on text analysis and preparation with focus on monologue presentation and the technique of the actor.
Summer 5 Day Musical Theatre Audition Technique Workshop The Workshop is designed to offer participants the unique opportunity to develop their audition technique in Dance, Singing and Acting. The course will include a brief photo shoot with AJG Photography so each participant will leave with a photograph suitable for use within the performing profession. Each participant will also have a CV created and the chance to audition on the 5th day for Newton Wills Management - a leading West End Agent and also London based Casting Director- Katie Jordan, plus receive feed back from the panel on their performance. West End Musical Director Chris Hatt will be our musical advisor and pianist for the duration of the workshop. Chris trained at Surrey University and the London International Film School. His theatre work as Musical Director includes over 30 rep musicals for Bruce James Productions, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' (UK tour and West End), 'Our House' (West End and future UK tour), 'Footloose' (UK tour and future West End), and 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' (UK tour). He is also Musical Supervisor of First Family Entertainment, a new pantomime company set up by Clear Channel UK and the Ambassadors Theatre Group. He has also written a number of musicals, including 2 children's shows, currently touring the UK.
United States of America MGA Associates and the Actors Outlet Drama School USA Andrew Gowland of Murray Grant Associates, in collaboration with the Actors Outlet, recently held three workshops investigating 'Audition Technique', 'Monologue preparation and presentation' and 'Acting through Song'. The three workshops ran from 3rd August 2005 to the 5th August 2005. The workshops were designed to give present and new students of the Actors Outlet the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in both preparing for auditions and performing at audition.
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