Solo Acting Exams
SOPA provides students with the facility to sit for Solo Acting exams. These take place twice-yearly and are accredited by Trinity College London.
Preparation packages are available for students who wish to sit for an acting exam. Students will be assigned a tutor who will guide them in preparing the necessary criteria for the exam grade. These packages give students the room to engage in focused work on their diction, monologues, movement and character development in a one-to-one setting, all through repertoire that they will perform in their exam
An acting exam would also be a good option if students are not as confident in combining singing or dance.
Applicants should have at least one year drama training prior to embarking on an exam path.
For Grades 1-4, exam preparation packages consist of a total of 8 sessions:
1x consultation lesson
6x sessions
1x mock exam
For Grades 5 and upwards, exam preparation packages consist of a total of 10 lessons:
- 1x consultation lesson
- 8x sessions
- 1x mock exam
Student – with guidance from their assigned mentor – can choose the number of lessons in each discipline that would best benefit them.
Applicants should have at least one year general musical theatre training prior to embarking on an exam path.
Musical Theatre Exams
SOPA provides students with the facility to sit for Musical Theatre exams. These take place twice-yearly and are accredited by Trinity College London.
Preparation packages are available for students who wish to sit for a musical theatre exam; however, it is highly recommended that students are already attending regular weekly singing lessons.
Preparation packages are developed individually with the student whereby the student – with guidance from their assigned mentor – can choose the number of lessons in each discipline that would best benefit them.
Applicants should have at least one year general musical theatre training prior to embarking on an exam path.
Music/Singing Exam Supporting Tests
Students that are preparing for their singing/instrumental music exam often lose marks in the ‘supporting tests’ section of the exam. These skills cannot be developed in a short time-span and greatly add to the student’s overall musicianship.
SOPA offers a weekly Supporting Tests class for students to develop these skills alongside their individual instrumental lessons across the year.
It is essential that students sitting for their music exam Grade 1 – 5 take this class.
Three supporting tests areas will be addressed over the course: musical knowledge, sight reading, aural tests. Students will then select their strongest two areas for their exam.
Course 1: September – December – in preparation for the Nov/Dec exam sitting
Course 2: January – May – in preparation for the May/June exam sitting
Students sitting for Grade 6 – 8 should enrol for an individual lesson.
Singing and Instrumental Solo Exams
Voice and instrumental exams are offered twice yearly through Trinity College London.
Students must be taking a SOPA SOLO course to enter for these exams at the recommendation of their tutor.
OurAudition Packages
Although performance is an activity that is greatly enjoyed, it is very common for artists to be overcome by nerves or insecurities during an audition. This results in a performance that does not always reflect your skills or full potential. We can help you overcome this!.
SOPA offers top-level training in preparation for auditions; particularly geared for adult students who intend to audition for third-level performing arts courses abroad. Our professional tutors are top practitioners in their respective field and have the experience to guide you to the best of your ability.
If you have an important audition coming up for a local production or even a school event, SOPA can arrange for you to attend a series of one-to-one sessions. These sessions instil a sense of confidence in the performer and polish the audition piece to a high-quality level.
Audition packages are flexible and can be structured to meet your needs and the timeline for your audition date.