Theatre School Plot
A six-part documentary following hopefuls through a year at the Drama Centre in London. Known as "the trauma centre", it specialises in turning would-be actors into the real thing.
Theatre School Theatre School aired on October 31st, 1993.
Theatre School Episodes
1. Getting In
300 applicants are intellectually and emotionally quizzed by a panel of seven.
2. Being There
It's all startling and new for Caroline, Paul and Nicola.
3. Getting Your Act Together
Paul disappears for ten days, a serious breach of discipline. Anthony Hopkins, Simon Callow and others assess the techniques and torture of the Drama Centre.
4. Uncertainties
How does an actor - even if he happens to be Anthony Hopkins - deal with insecurity? Ben and Darrell have to overcome their doubts and flaws as they prepare for their first public performance.
5. Moving On
Getting an agent is thought to be essential. Before an invited audience of guests and casting directors, students are each given three minutes to impress.
6. To Be or Not to Be
Has the three years training prepared them realistically for the world of auditions, casting directors, star parts or long-term unemployment? For one at least the fairy tale comes true.
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