COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2021
Dearest Actors,
What a year it has been so far eh?
We understand that the pandemic has caused difficulty within the performing arts, but rest assured that we here at Bazan Talent Agency are here to support your determination to learn, grow and succeed as an actor.
Our official programme for 2021 is now ready, and has been designed to teach you new professional acting techniques and skills for both the stage and screen.
We also have a wonderful new venue to call home; The Moseley Exchange, where all our courses and workshops for the new year will be taking place.
BTA Student Alexander Wolverson
Actors in Uta Hagen Course Term One 2020
With 100% satisfaction rates from students and five star ratings, we welcome any actor from any level and background to our fun and professional environment.
Whether this be your first time training alongside us, or you are a returning BTA student,(for more information on how to become an official BTA student please scroll down below) we aim to ensure you learn in your chosen skill, and are challenged to be able to push yourself as an actor and performer.
We believe that anything is possible and we are here to support your determination to succeed!
Please find our official programme 2021 below. We are now taking bookings.
*Please note spaces are limited. To book or for any questions please e:mail: / We look forward to welcoming you to class! -BTA x
Official Programme 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
WORKSHOPS
THE ACTORS VOICE WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday 6th February 2021 / Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: The Moseley Exchange / Price: £25 pp
Join us for an afternoon exploring your voice as an actor. With an introduction on how to use your voice, focusing on breath control and a professional vocal warm up which includes techniques and exercises that will improve your articulation, rhythm and resonance.
To book or for any questions please e:mail -info@bazantalentagency.com / ref: voice workshop
THE ACTORS BODY AND WELLBEING
Date: Saturday 20th February 2021 / Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: The Moseley Exchange / Price: £25 pp
Introducing self awareness through movement via the Feldenkrais method, this workshop is for actors who want to learn techniques and skill to improve posture and their body through gentle and mindful movement. Also introducing meditation and mindfulness.
To book or for any questions please e:mail - / ref:body-wellbeing
CAST ME WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday 27th February 2021 / Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: The Moseley Exchange / Price: £25 pp
And our popular cast me workshop is back! At a time before the professional acting industry reaches its peak with castings, this workshop is for actors who want to learn more about what their casting is for the industry. With a detailed insight behind the scenes to how casting works, we give you tips on headshots, showreels and your overall profile to ensure you leave feeling more confident about your casting.
To book or for any questions please e:mail - / ref: castme
SPRING 2021
5 WEEK-ACTING COURSES
MARCH
LABAN COURSE - An introduction to the Laban Technique and the 8 Efforts
Date: Monday Evenings commencing: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th March 2021 /Time: 7-9pm
Location: The Moseley Exchange / Price: £125 pp (£50 deposit needed to secure place.)
Join us as we explore and learn the teachings of Rudolph Von Laban. Considered as one of the most highest skill every actor should know and taught in drama schools across the U.K; this course introduces this exciting and important characterisation skill , the laban method and his 8 efforts. So are you a 'dabber', 'glider', a 'wringer', 'slasher', 'floater', 'presser'? Perhaps a 'puncher' or a 'flicker'? Join us and find out.
To book or for any questions please e:mail -info@bazantalentagency.com / ref: laban course
SELF TAPE COURSE
Date: Friday Evenings commencing: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th March & 2nd April 2021 /Time: 7-9pm
Location: The Moseley Exchange / Price: £125 pp (£50 deposit needed to secure place.)
Self Taping. One of the most important necessities for any actor, especially if you have an interest in screen acting. Our popular self tape course returns, following 100% satisfaction from students who would 'highly recommend'. We teach you self tape set up, including idents and profiles, as well as how to self tape for commercials, television, films and tv presenting. We also introduce scripts and give examples or successful and not successful self tapes so that you can see your tape and others from a casting directors eye.
To book or for any questions please e:mail -info@bazantalentagency.com / ref: selftape course
APRIL
VOICE, BODY AND WELLBEING COURSE
Date: Monday Evenings commencing:5th, 12th, 19th, 26th April and 3rd May 2021 /Time:7-9pm
Location: The Moseley Exchange / Price: £125 pp (£50 deposit needed to secure place.)
Join us for 5 weeks of exploring the actors voice, including exercises that focus on breath control, articulation, rhythm and resonance, as well as the actors body and awareness introducing the Feldenkrais method. Aimed to improve posture, stamina and body strength this course covers how all can be put into practise with each week a different acting exercise focusing on building character and transformation. Relaxation techniques and mindfulness are also introduced throughout the course to help relieve stress, anxiety and worry.
To book or for any questions please e:mail -info@bazantalentagency.com / ref: voicebodywell
SCREEN ACTING COURSE
Date: Friday Evenings commencing: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th April and 7th May 2021 /Time: 7-9pm
Location: The Moseley Exchange / Price: £125 pp (£50 deposit needed to secure place.)
Our popular screen acting course is back. Highly recommended by actors and our students who feel more confident in their screen acting and gained more knowledge in front and behind the camera. Our course is programmed to be able to focus on your screen acting habits, as well as acting exercises and skills that can enable you to feel more relaxed in front of the camera each week and deliver a more believable performance. We also cover script analysis and characterisation exercises as well as casting and self taping tips.
To book or for any questions please e:mail -info@bazantalentagency.com / ref: screen acting
LOCATION
THE MOSELEY EXCHANGE
149-153 Alcester Rd, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JP
Covid-19
Due to the current situation with Covid-19 and in accordance with governmental guidelines and advice, Bazan Talent Agency are taking all appropriate measures to ensure your safety during our sessions.
If you have any questions or queries please e-mail:
Become a BTA Student
BTA student and client Christian Jae in
Uta Hagen Course Term One 2020
Bazan Talent Agency (BTA) Students
At Bazan Talent Agency we are extremely passionate about the drama and acting training we deliver. We ensure that a professional and fun environment is maintained throughout our classes, enabling you as an actor to be in a safe creative space that allows you to learn at your own pace and grow in confidence in your chosen subject.
Since 2018, we have successfully trained over 100 actors in various courses and workshops. Some have gone on to drama school to continue their passion for acting, others have signed with the Bazan Talent Agency after recognising potential and growth, and many have decided to continue training alongside us and becoming a BTA student.
Whether you are a beginner, a graduate, an experienced actor who wishes to learn or brush up on their skills, we here at Bazan Talent Agency are here ready to welcome you to class. We aim to support your acting journey, challenge you, as well as build new relationships and friendships within the acting community.
How do I become a BTA Student?
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To become a BTA student you simply need to have completed two courses in our official programme throughout the year. The courses do not need to be consecutive and workshops unfortunately do not count.
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There are no additional charges or fees when becoming a BTA student.
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There is no contract or cancellation charge.
What are the benefits of becoming a BTA Student?
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Fee discount on all our courses and workshops.
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Early bird priority booking on future courses and workshops.
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A free BTA student T-shirt.
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A BTA goody bag.
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Discount on Bazan Talent Agency showreel packages.
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Invitation to audition for representation at open auditions for the agency.
Sign Up:
To sign up all you have to do is commence by booking any of our courses listed in our official programme.
For any questions or queries please e:mail-
We look forward to welcoming you to class soon!
BTA x
Updated: 14.10.2020
BTA student Shaiek Ahmed in Uta Hagen Course Term One 2020
'I am very grateful to Nathalie and all at Bazan Talent Agency. Since joining my first ever course in 2019, I immediately felt comfortable and prepared to try various forms of acting, (Uta Hagen being my favourite!) Being a BTA students has allowed me to find my growth and confidence not only in my acting but as a person. I am very fortunate that my fellow actors, I can not only call my friends but my new family.' -Shaiek Ahmed