Theatre School
Season 1 • 1993
0A 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.
Episodes
1. Getting In
300 applicants are intellectually and emotionally quizzed by a panel of seven.
1993-10-31 • 30 min
2. Being There
It's all startling and new for Caroline, Paul and Nicola.
1993-11-07 • 30 min
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.
1993-11-14 • 30 min
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.
1993-11-28 • 30 min
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.
1993-12-05 • 30 min
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.
1993-12-12 • 30 min