Jul 21 2011

Acting For Camera

Lights, Camera, Action!!

A professional actor, Leo Lolis, visited West Derby School in July to coach and direct a group of our Y11 GCSE Drama students in ‘Acting for Camera’. He began by explaining about acting as a possible full or part-time career and the relevance of agents, auditions, training, scripting and performing. Above all, he stressed that there was no room for divas or primadonnas! He challenged the students by asking,

” Are you able to take direction? ”

“ Can you play it differently if you are asked? ”

They certainly stepped up to the mark and on Thursday, 21st July there was a premiere red carpet screening of their films. The audience, made up of friends and family of the actors, Aim Higher Associates, Governors and staff were treated to light refreshments before witnessing the excellent show reels on the cinematic screen in the Theatre.

Critics Reviews

“Wicked” Josh Cummings Y11

“Hilarious” Johnathan Parry Y11

“Very professional, a pleasure to watch” Alex Irving Y11

“Boss” Craig Matthews Y10

“Funniest thing I’ve seen since The Goonies” Jonathan Folksman Y10

“Sean was outstanding” Alex Garner Y10

“Superb performance” Liam Hughes Y11

“It was truly fantastic” Liam Brown Y11

“It was as good as a cupcake with a jazzle” Sean McNally Y11

Congratulations to all boys involved and a special thanks to all involved!

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