ENROLLING NOW FOR THIS SEPTEMBER ’23 INTAKE!
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THERE HAVE BEEN MANY SUCCESSES THESE PAST FEW WEEKS:
BALLY GILL – completing filming on Alan Bennetts ALLELUJAH! with Dame Judi Dench, Russel Tovey & Derek Jacobi. (Due for release in cinemas)
RYAN McKEN & DEMELZA O’SULLIVAN – both in the ITV Series D I RAY
AMIR HUSSAIN – Acting in PRESS KEY 5, chosen for Tokyo film Festival out of 4111 entries!
BALLY GILL & ANTONIO AAKEEL (special friend of our acting family) in SLOW HORSES with Gary Oldman
ELLIOTT SAMUELS – Graduating this week from GSA/Guildford School of Acting
HAINA QARITHE AL-SAUD – Graduating this week from Arts Ed.
BALLY GILL in FREE FALL – A film that continues to win many awards around the world’s film festivals
BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!!!!!!
ACTING & DIRECTING COURSES ENROLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 START!!!
Posted: May 30, 2019 in Uncategorized
PLACES ARE LIMITED ON EACH COURSE AND PLACES ARE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. COME ALONG AND JOIN OUR TRAINING COMMUNITY FROM SEPTEMBER! 
ACTING COURSES:
FOUNDATION ACTING (Acting 1)
FOUNDATION ACTING
AN IDEAL COURSE FOR BEGINNERS AND PEOPLE WANTING A REFRESHER OF THE BASICS IN ORDER TO MASTER THEM
AUDITION SKILLS (Drama School or General options)
AUDITIONING TECHNIQUE
A COURSE TO LEARN & DEVELOP GOOD AUDITION TECHNIQUE specific to applying to drama schools (& be supported through the audition process of 1st rounds & recall auditions – including self tape submissions)
(Drama school option)
13 students gained places at TOP FEDERATION DRAMA SCHOOLS last year & 10 offers have been made so far this year (with final recalls still in progress)
or
(ACTING 3) HOW TO AUDITION SUCCESSFULLY (Not suitable for beginners)
Both courses provide INDIVIDUAL COACHING IN ACTING TECHNIQUE as well as the AUDITION SKILLS required to audition successfully
ACTING 2 (Further Acting Technique)
ACTING 2
ACTING 2 (A2) Int/Advanced Acting Techniques and scene & monologue study
A COURSE FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TO ADVANCED – EXPLORING FUNDAMENTAL KEY QUESTIONS OF YOUR WORK AS AN ACTOR TO ENABLE YOU TO DEVELOP MORE DEPTH, LAYERS, SPONTANEITY & CREATIVITY IN YOUR WORK.
DIRECTING COURSE:
INTRO TO DIRECTING
INTRO TO DIRECTING
AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE THAT EXPLORES THE KEY FUNDAMENTALS OF DIRECTING, EXPLORING THE ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR & KEY TECHNIQUES IN THE DIRECTORS TOOL BOX
THE COURSE IS VERY PRACTICAL AS WELL AS EXPLORING DIRECTING ISSUES & THE WORK OF A DIRECTOR THROUGH GROUP DISCUSSION
ENROLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL COURSES
YOU CAN GET AN ENROLMENT FORM BY EMAILING TRACEY AT :
traceystreet@hotmail.co.uk
All courses have been successfully adapted to work online during the ongoing COVID Pandemic
‘CARDS ON THE TABLE, FOUR PLAY IS ONE OF THE BEST PIECES OF NEW WRITING THAT I HAVE SEEN FOR A LONG TIME.’ (LondonTheatre.com)
‘We went through our mutual friends on Facebook.
People that we like.
And we came across…..
You.
We clicked on.
You.’
WE HAVE A WONDERFULLY TALENTED CAST for this stunning play
The wonderfully engaging & talented cast of FOUR PLAY
Conor Nolan (Rafe)
Dominic Thompson (Pete)
Tye Harris (Andrew)
Tom Silverton (Michael)
COME AND JOIN US FOR THIS VERY FUNNY & MOVING PLAY (PREMIERED AT THEATRE 503, LONDON 2016) 5th – 8th Sept 2018
Venue: OLD JOINT STOCK THEATRE, Birmingham
BOX OFFICE: Tickets £12 – oldjointstock.co.uk
WE’LL SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!
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Posted: August 5, 2018 in Uncategorized
TESTIMONIALS!!! Ever wondered what it’s like training in one of my ACTING or DIRECTING workshops & courses? Former students & current students comment below ….. take a look …..
Posted: July 10, 2017 in Uncategorized‘Tracey is one of the most supportive, generous, kind, loving people I know. By sharing her knowledge, experiences and passion she has made me not only a richer actor but a better person .
She seeks to find only the truth, the truth in the character, in the actor and in the souls of her students. Tracey takes the time, with real patience and care, to unlock barriers and allow the talents of her students to be revealed, talents that sometimes we never knew were there.
She harnesses and cultivates these talents and helps you see the world of acting in a whole new light. When in the room with her You feel free, you feel safe, free enough to explore, safe enough to try, and brave enough to find new avenues of yourself, which expand both your mind and your ability.
I can honestly say Tracey certainly did that for me.
‘Having the chance to work with her was one of the best things that could of happened to me.’
Ryan McKen (The Globe Theatre, BAFTA nominated ‘THE STATE’ – Channel 4, LINE OF DUTY BBC, SAVE ME – Sky, BANCROFT – ITV, SHAMED – BBC ) Represented by Scott Marshall Partners Ltd
“Tracey Street is the reason why I am an actor today! She is a lovely, caring, nurturing person and that is reflected in her teaching. Encouraging and supportive her method of bringing the best out of people without them knowing it is incredible. Tracey is the best acting teacher I’ve ever had to date. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t know where I’d be right now.”
Bally Gill (Royal Shakespeare Company – current acting company member – Romeo (Romeo & Juliet), Salome, Macbeth, Coriolanus, Vice Versa) Represented by Jonathan Arun
“Tracey’s courses have been an absolute blessing for me. Attending the Acting 2 weekly workshops in between auditions and jobs was so beneficial. Her workshops offer you a great space to really engage in the work of great practitioners and Tracey’s undeniable talent for teaching. You’ll get the chance to explore the work of Stanislavski, Sanford Meisner and Patsy Rodenburg and really get to form an opinion and understanding of their teachings, whether you are new to their work or have 20 years experience of using their methods the Acting 2 course will be extremely beneficial for you.
Tracey as a person is extremely dedicated and supportive, she loves to help, give advice and listen. Outside of workshop hours she’ll make sure that you are up to date with what is going on in the industry with information about plays to see, castings to be aware of and any further sources of information that she has found online to support what we had been working on in class. I strongly recommend you join one of Tracey’s fantastic courses.
George Somner (Headlong Theatre/The National Theatre – People, Places & Things Tour, Bad Move – ITV, Grantchester – ITV & Watchman – CH4) Represented by The Artists Partnership, London
“I attended Tracey’s “audition prep” classes in Birmingham when I was doing the audition circuit for drama schools in London. Tracey and her workshops gave me a opportunity and outlet each and every week to share and explore my monologues in a safe space. I honestly feel without these classes I wouldn’t of been as prepared as I was. I had a really good sense of what to expect in an audition; from how to come across as the best version of yourself to what could be asked etc.
Tracey’s enthusiasm and passion really is infectious. When we explored our monologues we would really unlock the piece- Tracey knows how to get the truth coming through in your work. I remember performing my monologue for her and afterwards she said “okay now just tell me- stop acting” it’s advice like this that I took through out my whole training and stands me in good stead as actress now. I would recommend you to just go along and watch your confidence, passion and skills grow!”
Gemma Kenny (Recently graduated FT ALRA Acting Course) Represented by Diamond Management
“Tracey found a way of getting things out of me that I didn’t even know were there. She harnessed creativity that had previously lay dormant.
Tracey is creative, visionary, kind, encouraging & original. Working with her was always fun because you never quite knew what you might end up doing and that was immensely freeing.
I put those times down as the most fun, rewarding & educational. I still carry that sense of adventure & creativity in everything I do today.”
Keeran Ramsorran (Oddsocks Theatre Company)
“Tracey is wonderful when it comes to training actors. She helps to ease the nerves which can surface when auditioning and performing, by creating a wonderfully relaxed and fun working environment. Her approach to training is simple and effective and Tracey is very good at helping actors find truth and connection with text and character. Her workshops and classes are always consistently active and I always felt motivated and inspired.”
Emma Swann (Former Audition Skills student – Currently about to complete full time training at East 15 Acting School) Represented by Hunters Agency
“I was lucky enough to have found Tracey’s Foundation course 3 years back, during which time I discovered what a nourishing, formative environment her classes are. This led me to continue taking her Acting 2 and Auditioning Techniques classes and I can say that I have found in Tracey not only an exceptional teacher, but also a true mentor and an exceptional human.
There is no one who puts more passion and more dedication into their work than Tracey, who shows so much support… for all of her students, giving us so much of her time outside the classes – telling us about opportunities in the industry, giving us extra learning materials, recommending plays to read and shows to see, fitting time for extra sessions and extra-rehearsals.
Tracey and her classes taught me so much and opened up so many possibilities for me, it is a learning space that is incredibly supportive and challenging, at the same time.
I have so much love and gratitude for her guidance and for everything that her classes meant to me these three years, I would highly recommend any and all of her acting courses!”
Diana Stoica (2017 student) Currently training FT at Fourth Monkey, London.
“Tracey has been a wonderful teacher! She is intuitive, experienced, professional and you feel safe and secure to be able to push yourself within her classes. She has given me the confidence and opportunity to take on techniques and roles that have been challenging and exciting. She is also a lovely human being who wants to see you succeed and goes above and beyond to support her students! I would recommend Tracey’s Acting 2 class to experienced actors and professionals looking to push themselves and boost their confidence.”
Victoria Pritchard (2017 student)
“Tracey has been a truly inspirational coach and her love of her craft is infectious. I feel I’ve gained so much in confidence, knowledge and skills in acting by doing the Foundation Course this year. Met some very talented folk along the way and as a group, we bonded so well which I feel is down to Tracey’s exceptional skills, experience and friendliness. She gave us a safe place to draw us out of our comfort zones and to challenge ourselves. Thanks Tracey for being supportive and inspirational. See you in September! ”
Sharon Carr (2017 student)
“Tracey Street = Best acting coach/human I have ever had the pleasure to meet!
Tracey is exceptionally supportive, constantly willing to give advice and to share her knowledge. I have spent the past year receiving an email from her every week about acting videos to watch, plays to read and shows to see. It is so refreshing to meet someone who is as excited about theatre and learning as we all are as students. Tracey wants you to be the best you can be and its such a joy to be taught by her because she puts the work into her classes and its so obvious how much she cares. Thanks Tracey, I have had a wonderful year and I look forward to next year 
💖 
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Heather Parsons (2017 student)
If you’d like to know more about my workshops & classes drop me a line at:
traceystreet@hotmail.co.uk
CIAO!
HELLO ALL !
it’s been a super busy time here at ERIC HQ over the past weeks!
ACTING & DIRECTING WORKSHOP Students doing superbly well –
AUDITIONING SKILLS STUDENTS BOOKING ACTING JOBS from Shakespeare & Children’s productions to commercials. ALSO those applying for drama school entry are currently doing the rounds of auditions and so far in the last few weeks students have received RECALLS for Manchester, Rose Bruford, LAMDA and an offer of a place at EAST 15 Acting School. I’m expecting more good news soon as they are a very talented & brave bunch indeed.
DIRECTING STUDENTS have also been out there winning awards at festivals! (For acting AND Directing I might add)
ENROLMENT FOR SEPT COURSES will begin after EASTER (as I have been getting so many requests)
NEW SHOWS !!!!!
Tracey is ALSO CURRENTLY IN REHEARSAL for this years adult Easter Production for Old Joint Stock Theatre THE TESTAMENT OF MARY. (Performances April 12th – 15th)
The follow up to the sell out & critically acclaimed A PASSION FOR BIRMINGHAM that ran for 3 years.
An Immersive, modern day continuation of the story. It’s one year on since the death of ‘Jez’ (Jesus) and the movement is in turmoil, hiding out in safe houses. Looking after Mary (Jez’s mother) Peter & John seek to record and document as much information as Mary can give them. Reluctantly recalling the last days of her sons life she gives her opinions on events, her son, his followers, her grief and tells his followers a few home truths and confessions. This wonderfully powerful, intelligent & moving script is written by renowned writer Colm Toibin and was nominated for the Booker prize in 2013.
In true Passion for Birmingham style expect the unexpected & lots of surprises. Reprising their roles from the Passion for Birmingham cast as Peter & John are Lyle Mitchell & Wayne Walker and Mary is played by Jean Wilde.
There are ONLY 4 PERFORMANCES of this production (12th – 15th April) and tickets are already going ! Limited seats for each performance (It’s gonna be a good ‘un!)
You can book tickets at: www. oldjointstock.co.uk OR phone the BOX OFFICE on 0121 200 0946
ANOTHER NEW SHOW ….. !!!
GAVIN YOUNG (Storyteller)
Tracey has also been devising & directing another new Easter show (for 9 to 10 year olds) Commissioned by Birmingham Cathedral. A NEW promenade, interactive storytelling show, set modern day based around FRIENDSHIP & FORGIVENESS. The audience are taken through the events of the story by Peter ‘The Rock’ from a point of view of Jesus’s best friend. This show has been created in collaboration with the superb storyteller Gavin Young who is performing the show as Peter.
BALLY GILL at RSC
Letters to Eric Actor BALLY GILL (Wounds, Flying Pan & Dark Angel) will be part of the acting company at the RSC for the next 8 months – performing, Vice Versa, Coriolanus & Salome. Whilst he is in Stratford Upon Avon Bally will be popping into a variety of the ACTING WORKSHOPS to work with students – how exciting!
EXCITING BUSY TIMES, if you would like any info about either of the productions or any of the workshops – feel free to drop me a line at traceystreet@hotmail.co.uk
Ciao for now.
ACTING & DIRECTING COURSES ENROLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR JANUARY START!!!
Posted: December 31, 2016 in Uncategorized
PLACES ARE LIMITED ON EACH COURSE AND PLACES ARE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. COME ALONG AND JOIN US FROM JANUARY!
ACTING COURSES:
FOUNDATION ACTING
FOUNDATION ACTING
AN IDEAL COURSE FOR BEGINNERS AND PEOPLE WANTING A REFRESHER OF THE BASICS IN ORDER TO MASTER THEM
AUDITIONING TECHNIQUE
AUDITIONING TECHNIQUE
A COURSE TO LEARN & DEVELOP GOOD AUDITION TECHNIQUE (for drama school entry or acting work) AS WELL AS PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL COACHING IN ACTING TECHNIQUE WHILST ALSO LEARNING TOGETHER AS A GROUP
ACTING 2 (A2)
ACTING 2
ACTING 2 (A2) Int/Advanced Acting Techniques and scene & monologue study
A COURSE FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TO ADVANCED – EXPLORING FUNDAMENTAL KEY QUESTIONS OF YOUR WORK AS AN ACTOR TO ENABLE YOU TO DEVELOP MORE DEPTH, LAYERS, SPONTANEITY & CREATIVITY IN YOUR WORK.
DIRECTING COURSE:
INTRO TO DIRECTING
INTRO TO DIRECTING
AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE THAT EXPLORES THE KEY FUNDAMENTALS OF DIRECTING, EXPLORING THE ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR & KEY TECHNIQUES IN THE DIRECTORS TOOL BOX
THE COURSE IS VERY PRACTICAL AS WELL AS EXPLORING DIRECTING ISSUES & THE WORK OF A DIRECTOR THROUGH GROUP DISCUSSION
ENROLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL COURSES
YOU CAN GET AN ENROLMENT FORM BY EMAILING TRACEY AT :
traceystreet@hotmail.co.uk
The very end of March saw the end of the 2016 2 week run (for the last 3 years) of
A PASSION FOR BIRMINGHAM
A PASSION FOR BIRMINGHAM directed & co-written by Artistic Director Tracey .
It was a tremendously successful & special project to be involved with. Audiences LOVED it – all 3 years there were waiting lists for tickets as it sold out the run. It was performed to approx 1300 people over the 3 years. There were many tears of sadness & pure joy throughout the shows – it made quite an impact.
Casts involved had a very special time on what was a very exciting & different style of theatre for many. Lots of new friendships were made and a lot of new artistic partnerships and collaborations have been born out of the project also, which is fabulously exciting to see.
To all of the casts, production team, crew and venue managers that were involved in A PASSION FOR BIRMINGHAM over the last 3 years – I thank you from the bottom of my heart & soul – thank you for making it such a special creative experience.
And if you came to see/experience it – a HUGE thank you too. IT WAS ALL FOR YOU!
Here’s a little slideshow of lots of fabulous moments from the show (with a few extras thrown in)…… ENJOY.
CASTING!!! OLD JOINT STOCK THEATRE IS CASTING ENSEMBLE ROLES FOR A PASSION FOR BIRMINGHAM !!!
Posted: November 8, 2015 in UncategorizedFollowing SOLD OUT runs for the past 2 years A PASSION FOR BIRMINGHAM is returning this Easter 2016 for one FINAL time.
REVIEWS:
‘Gripping and heartbreaking’ (5 stars) Birmingham Mail
‘Powerful …brutal and affecting (4 stars) The Public Reviews
‘For sheer ambition, creativity and commitment this young company cannot be faulted’ (5 stars) What’s On Stage
AUDITIONS FOR ENSEMBLE ROLES – roles being cast:
MICKEY:
One of the 2 main torturers in the execution (crucifixion scene in the backstreet factory) & one of Dave’s team. He is the son of Dave. He is always at the forefront of any action. He also has it in for Kyle the street kid. (Involves stage combat)
Head of Security – Dave warns Judas
DAVE (Head of security – Private Military Contractor: This is a double cast role with Richard Nunn (Over the 2 weeks of performances Richard will be performing the 2nd week – and the new cast member will be performing the role in the 1st week (in the 2nd week the actor can continue to play one of Dave’s team) This is a profit share role – As it is a double cast role the profit share will be shared between the 2 of you. (involves stage combat)
Head of Security – Dave Samson
Dave’s Team arrest Jesus & Judas!
DAVE’S TEAM (Private Military operatives) They have a constant presence in ‘The Temple’ – The priests HQ – all of the priests scenes, the market scene & the trial scene. They spring into action in the arrest of Jesus (& Judas) scene (Gethsemane) & The Crucifixion scene (in the backstreet factory) is their main scene.
You will also work with Mike Bower the Stage Fight choreographer who will run a workshop on the basics of Stage combat and will set the sequences within the scenes.
Kyle is saved from arrest in The Temple Market
Kyle finally gets arrested by Mickey
KYLE: Young street Kid (thief)
Constantly getting into trouble with the law, a thorn in Mickeys side. Jesus steps in when Mickey is about to arrest him and takes him under his wing, Jesus’s mates take him into their team.: He gets horribly tortured (by Mickey) in the execution scene and shot & killed by Dave. (Involves stage combat)
ANDY: (One of Jesus’s team (‘Disciple’) and Peter’s brother) Currently a small role ripe for development this year. This person will work closely with the actor playing PETER (and all of Jesus’s team) to work on developing Andy- Andy is in all of the main scenes with Jesus & his mates (disciples)
2 GUIDE CHARACTERS (Male or female):
Head Guide Michael greets the audience at the Festival Scene
THE GUIDES are the biggest roles (after the role of Jesus) The guides Michael (Mike), Gabriel (Gabe), Uriel (Muriel) & Raphael (Raph) Guide & interact with the audience in character throughout the entire show, commenting on the action, sometimes they are a part of the action and they guide the audience from venue to venue, improvising for the 3 hours of the show.
MANY OTHER ROLES BEING CAST (Male & female):
Landlady of the loaves & fishes pub (Female)
Sellers in the Temple market (Male or female)
Members of Pilates campaign team (Male or female)
Party goers at Jesus’s big party (Male or female)
Priests attending the late night trial (Male or female)
2 witnesses at the trial (Male or female)
Accusers at Peter denies Jesus scene (Male or female)
You don’t need any previous experience & you don’t need to prepare anything for the audition
Any of the roles that involve stage combat you will be trained by a professional stage fight coach & fight choreographer
As this is a large community production for Birmingham, all ensemble roles are voluntary
REHEARSALS: will be held at THE OLD JOINT STOCK THEATRE on Sundays. You will NOT be needed every Sunday – only at the times your scene(s) are being rehearsed.
A few ensemble may be needed on the odd Wednesday evening – however this is usually kept for principle characters scenes. Ensemble begin rehearsals in January. With the exception of Mickey & Dave who begin rehearsals in December with the principle characters..
DETAILS:
Workshop Audition Dates: Friday 20th (for all roles) & Monday 30th November
** If you can’t make a particular session just let us know and we can slot you in to the other session * *
Time: 7 – 9.30pm
VENUE: Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham City Centre
Contact: traceystreet@hotmail.co.uk for more details
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