Introduction to Cabaret (for ages 12-17) Summer School

What good is sitting, alone in your room?

Come hear the music play.

This one week, in person course for young people ages 12-17, is designed for those who want to write and perform their own cabaret. The course will offer information and instruction in the art of cabaret including script writing, vocal and performance technique, harmony work and microphone etiquette.

Working with a musical director, acting and voice tutor you will:

• Discuss the skills required in the creation of material for a cabaret using a stimulus
• Learn how to structure a cabaret
• Study repetition and patter choice
• Learn vocal techniques including harmony work
• Explore performance techniques and microphone etiquette
• Perform your cabaret to an invited audience.

As well as writing and performing your own cabaret, you will also have the option to feature in other class member’s cabarets.

This course may be of interest to anyone looking to apply for the MA in Musical Theatre, as a cabaret module features in this course.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this course before you book it, please get in touch with us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk.

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We are pleased to welcome students from across the world to our Summer Schools. Our course fees do not include accommodation or food, and these should be organised by the student. Our campus is located in Glasgow city centre, and you can find the addresses below. There are plenty hotel, hostels, and bnb options available. We are located close to transport links should you wish to stay outside the city centre. If you are travelling to Glasgow for a course, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers course fees, travel, accommodation, and cancellations due to COVID-19  – as RCS will not refund in this circumstance. You can view the Cancellations and Refund policy for full information.

For students under 18 years old, we strongly advise travelling with a responsible adult should any emergency situations arise during class. Students are only monitored by staff during class times.

Renfrew Street Campus: 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Wallace Studios Campus: 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR

While you do not need to have anything prepared for this course, it is always helpful to have a think about what songs you might want to include in your cabaret.

The course runs Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August, from 10am to 5pm. There will be a short sharing of the work students have been engaging with on the Friday afternoon for invited family and friends.