First rehearsal with the drama group looms and I'm feeling a little outta my depth. Kids, like dogs, can smell fear. I am absolutely certain they will know I haven't a clue what I'm doing! Most of my experience of working with kids has been leading singing with Primary Ones to Threes. They're pretty content with a rousing rendition of 'Ten In The Bed'. My drama lot average an age of around 13 and I'm pretty sure 'Ten In The Bed' ain't gonna wash with them.
Luckily, we had a presentation today with Fiona MacKenzie from Centre Stage in Kilmarnock. She was head of music at Grange Acadamy and a principle teacher at only 23. After becoming disillusioned with the education system she decided to set up a theatre training school - no small feat when you consider that to do so they had to build a theatre first. Fiona has experience in all of the jobs listed as possibilities for Graded Unit and was able to give us some great advice. You have to be willing to take risks and realise that you create your own luck. Nothing is going to get handed to you on a plate and you must strive to achieve at make the most of opportunities that arise. Fiona has loads of enthusiasm and obviously completely loves what she does which I found really inspiring. What sticks out most from class though is the assertion that confidence is key. Looking like you know what you are doing is half the battle! Gonna give this a go at rehearsal tomorrow night and hope that it works!
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