Jenna Moran | LAMDA Teacher Bath | Acting Lessons Bath | Acting Solo Duo LAMDA Teacher Bath

I am an actor who privately teaches aspiring actors and young people wanting to improve their confidence and communication skills. I specifically teach students who wish to complete their Acting Solo and Duo LAMDA examinations - entry to grade eight. I also run lessons leading to communication exams such as verse and prose, reading for performance, and speaking in public. Lessons are always a safe place of learning, discovery, confidence building, and of course, fun!

I also supply audition preparation lessons specifically when the student is auditioning for drama school, auditioning for a role, or the student would like help creating showreel material.

LAMDA Acting Exam learners develop their vocal, physical and interpretive skills while they delve into characters and explore the background of dramatic texts. Alongside producing authentic performances of their chosen scenes, they also gain an understanding of the context and characters within them. Working through the grades takes my learners through the development of clear speaking and character portrayal to an understanding of a playwright's style, the influence of theatre practitioners such as Stanislavski, and a sensitive appreciation of subtext.

The LAMDA Speaking Verse and Prose learners develop a whole host of skills, from speaking clearly and using voice projection, to improving memorisation and building an understanding of poetry and prose which supports studies in English literature. As learners progress through the levels they interact with the texts, responding to them with imagination and using body language and expression to engage an audience. Learners working towards their Level Three grades are delving into sonnets, exploring the life and work of William Shakespeare and discussing his influence, as well as discovering the other writers whose works they are performing.

LAMDA learners taking their Reading for Performance exams are exploring the art of bringing a book to life. They are building performances around themes, selecting texts, and forming them into an engaging recital by linking the works with their own words. Their performances are animated and imaginative and designed to draw in an audience by using movement and vocals to reflect the contrasting text. At Level Three, learners are using their research skills to prepare their recital and also responding to texts immediately as they sight-read during their exams.

Speaking in Public LAMDA exams prepares learners for a task that daunts so many people. Learners write their own speeches, research the topics, create visual aids and present them from memory (although they can use notecards if they prefer). As they progress through the grades, they will develop the ability to speak clearly and project their voice for an audience. They'll discover the techniques they require to engage an audience and structure their speech effectively. In the higher grades, learners will be asked to create an impromptu speech with minimal preparation.

Please feel free to explore my 'about me' or 'acting' pages to see my training and credits, and all further information can be found on the LAMDA website. Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries.