Placement News - TGGS

Good news everyone! (well, mainly just for me, but...)

I have approached my old Drama teacher, and he is very keen for me to come back and help him direct his next set of plays!

Its a big responsability, but I miss the old place, and I cant wait to get back there. They are turning out some excellent stuff this year, so I dont want to let them down!

WBL Proposal

My Work Based Learning Proposal in full


• An outline of your intentions for your Work Based Learning:

I am looking to experience a taste of theatre work, both on-stage and backstage. I am also interested in finding out about using my theatrical skills on different mediums such as radio. I have always had a strong interest in teaching, so I would like to look into gaining some experience in both teaching skills as well as directing pieces of theatre. During the course of my work-based learning, I also hope to explore the possibilities of using drama beyond the stage through site-specific work.

• Full details of each organisation or practitioner you hope to work with (with Aims & Objectives)

1. Sound Art Radio – Dartington – Theatre for Radio (Soap Operas)

Aims & Objectives

• To gain experience of the process of performing radio theatre
• To develop my voice acting skills
• Work as part of a larger team to create a radio show


2. Keith Michael – Site-specific theatre in Totnes – Planning theatre for the old Dairy Crest Site in Totnes

Aims & Objectives

• To work alongside Keith in his work in Totnes, looking at both the performance and logistical aspects
• To get first-hand experience at working with site specific theatre

3. Babbacombe Theatre – Onstage and backstage (FOH and Technical etc)

Aims & Objectives

• Gain experience of the theatre process as a whole by working in various roles
• Develop my skills as working as part of a team, or as part of many teams

4. Med Theatre – Local Community Site-specific Theatre Company – Moretonhampstead

Aims & Objectives

• To look into the process and feasibility of various types of site specific theatre, and explore the possibilities it creates
• Take part in both creating and performing theatre
• Use as a networking opportunity

5. Teaching/Directing at TGGS with Patrick Lyden (Spring Term 2010)

Aims & Objectives

• To experience teaching from a teachers point of view, and gain a better understanding of what goes into successful teaching
• To work alongside Patrick as he works with his 6th form groups on their performances
• To gain valuable experience in directing theatre



• What your roles and responsibilities are likely to be

I hope to gain a role where I can use my creativity to help whatever project I am part of, as well as gaining a chance to get some hands-on experience in various areas of the trade. I would like to leave my placements with both experience and a better understanding of the potential for a long-term career interest.

• Why this Work Based Learning will enhance your career

As I am uncertain as to my future career, exploring as many options as I can now will help me to build a picture of what is available and being done in the wider world with drama. I can use my experiences to focus my skills into a particular area of the market, as well as giving me a chance to make contacts with useful people who may be able to help me in the future.


• How you will evaluate the Work Based Learning

I plan to keep a log of my experiences with various companies detailing what I did, how I found it, what problems I overcame, what I learnt etc. By evaluating as I go along, I hope that each placement will benefit from the outcome of previous evaluations. I will also try to find time to talk to people at my placements to get useful feedback for my evaluation process.

• A contingency plan should your placement not come to fruition

Should I not be able to access the work I would have liked, I will instead explore local theatre companies such as Toads in order to get more experience on stage to improve my skills and have more to show to potential employers.