PERFORMANCE AND THEATRE SKILLS PROGRAMME APPLICATION INFORMATION This full-time, one-year course is focussed on the provision of performance and theatre skills to talented young performers, directors and writers. Classes are facilitated by industry professionals and attendance of all classes is compulsory. The programme runs from February November each year. Should a candidate successfully complete the one-year course, he/she may be invited to participate in a further 9 month advanced programme. Applications open on the 1 st of August 2016 for study in 2017. CLOSING DATE for submission of applications: 30th of September 2016. *No late applications will be considered. Application Process: Please submit the following documents: X Checklist: Please tick the box with an (x) to make sure all the necessary documents are attached to your application: A complete application form 1 full length photograph Certified copy of Matric Certificate / Most recent report if applicant is currently in matric 1 Certified copy of ID A one page example of creative writing (no less than 250 words) Motivational Letter Please submit applications to ONE of the following options: E-mail Submit by hand to Post to The Market Theatre Laboratory The Bus Factory No.3 President Street Newtown, Johannesburg The Market Theatre Laboratory PO Box 8656 Johannesburg 2000 For enquiries, please call (+27) 11 838 7498 or email Selection Process: Short-listed candidates will be contacted telephonically by the 14 th of October 2016 to confirm an audition/interview date. An audition brief will be provided. P a g e 1 8
Course Application Form Office Use STUDENT NUMBER Personal Information Surname First Names as appears on ID/PP Date of Birth Gender Marital Status Nationality ID/Passport Number For Permit Holders Type of Permit Permit Number Permit Expiry Date Home Language Other Languages Ethnic Group Black White Coloured Indian Other If Other, Please specify Home Address Postal Address Code Code P a g e 2 8
Home Telephone Mobile Number E-mail Address Alternative Contact Person/s Name Relationship Contact E-mail Employment Background (if applicable) Company Name Position Duration Reference & Number Education High School Education Name of School Highest Grade Completed Year Completed P a g e 3 8
Tertiary Education Name of Institution Qualification Obtained Year Completed Do you have drama experience? Yes No If any please state Where did you find out about the Programme? Do you have a criminal record? Yes No Financial Information The Tuition fees for the course are R10 000 for 2017. A minimum of R5 000 is required to be deposited by the successful candidate by the end of November 2016 in order to secure registration. This amount does NOT include accommodation and transport/ subsistence costs. *The Market Theatre Laboratory does not offer bursaries at the commencement of study or at the application stage. How do you intend to Pay for your study fees? Self Loan Other If Self or Other please specify P a g e 4 8
Fees Structure Payment Amount Due Date Deposit R5 000 30 November 2016 Balance R5 000 30 April (payment may be made in monthly stages from November April, but must be fully paid by 30 April 2017). Please note that while bursaries are sometimes available to help you with the balance of your fees, we do not guarantee this, and you are ultimately responsible for paying your fees. Once you register, you are liable for your fees even if you drop out during the year. For Person/s Responsible for Fees: Name Relationship to Applicant Contact E-mail By my signature hereto, I accept full responsibility for payment of the entire amount due by the student herein, and hereby bind myself as surety and co-principal debtor for the payments of all such sums due by the student Full Name and Surname Sign Date For Student I, understand that when I register for any class at the Market Theatre Laboratory, I accept full responsibility to pay all tuition fees. P a g e 5 8
Requirements Please attach the following documentation to your application 1. Matric certificate / Most recent report if the applicant is currently in Matric (certified) 2. Motivational Letter (State why YOU should be considered to take part in this programme) 3. Creative writing piece (no less than 250 words) a poem, a short story, a short play. 4. Certified ID copy 5. 1 full-length photo Audition Notes for Shortlisted Applicants Applicants must prepare two items for performance at the audition should they be shortlisted. One item must be selected by the applicant from a choice of monologues supplied by the Laboratory. The second item is the applicant s own choice; it can be self-written or a monologue from a play or a poem. It is in the applicant s best interest to prepare thoroughly for the audition and to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time. This course is primarily aimed at school leavers. Therefore, applicants with previous professional experience/ qualifications must provide additional motivation for consideration by the panel. Applicants should not apply for any bursaries/ financial assistance from the Laboratory prior to being enrolled as we will not consider applications until learners have had a successful audition and are registered for the program. We encourage you to attach any relevant information/ creative work for consideration. Such materials must be supplied with the knowledge that the Laboratory takes no responsibility for returning such materials. Should the panel require the applicant to do a call-back (a re-audition) the applicant must make her/himself available on an agreed date. P a g e 6 8
Audition Notes for Shortlisted Applicants The first day of a course is used for orientation. At orientation students are issued with a course outline and code of conduct, and introduced to facilities and equipment as well as staff. All documents to do with registration and courses will be kept for a minimum of five years after the commencement of the course. Note that 50% of the course fee is payable by the 30 November the year before the course begins. Note that the outstanding amount of the course fee is payable by the 30 April (students must please confirm date with the Lab Administrator). These dates will also be stipulated on the letter of registration issued upon registration of every student. International students pay full fees upon registration (registration and tuition fees); unless they hold the correct legal papers as asylum seekers or are from the Southern African region. Terms and conditions apply. Please note that once the student is registered for a specific course, the student is responsible for the full amount payable even if they do not complete or show up for the course. Registration is confirmed with a letter of registration from the Market Laboratory only. If a student does not receive a letter of registration, they are not registered and should urgently follow-up with the Lab Administrator and Education Officer. Once a student is registered for a course they cannot postpone it unless in extraordinary circumstances, three weeks before a course starts. In this case they will be required to make a request in writing to the Education Officer. After the payment agreement has been completed and signed by the student or guardian (for students who are younger than 18 yrs old), no changes can be made, unless authorized by the Education Officer. The Market Theatre Laboratory reserves the right to reschedule course dates. Please note that all work produced by a student during the course can be used by Market Laboratory for archival, marketing and publicity purposes for Market Laboratory programmes. No further or prior consent will be sought in this case. Although the Market Laboratory is doing its best to ensure smooth learning during days of load-shedding, the Market Lab will not be held liable for any inconveniences that could be attributed to load-shedding. Please note that classes could be altered in the event of loadshedding, flooding, or other events beyond our control. Students must write their full name as reference on payment at the bank, and submit proof of payment to the Lab Administrator. Students may not apply for a bursary to pay the initial 50% of the course fee in their first year. I, the undersigned, agree to the above stated terms and conditions Signature of Student Date P a g e 7 8
Office Use A complete application form 1 full length photograph Certified copy of Matric Certificate / Most recent report if applicant is currently in matric 1 Certified copy of ID A one page example of creative writing (no less than 250 words) Motivational Letter Date of Submission: Date of Audition / Interview Signature P a g e 8 8