Helene Davies
wins place at RADA
by Rob Clark
CAOS Musical Productions are delighted to be able to announce that one of the younger members of the society, Helene Davies, has been awarded a place a the Royal Academy for Dramatic Art (RADA).
Had you seen her recent and highly acclaimed performance as Miss Adelaide in the CAOS production of "Guys and Dolls", you could be forgiven for thinking that it was Helene's acting abilities that won her that much coveted place at RADA.
Helene Davies as Miss Adelaide
|
However, this was not the case as Helene has accepted a place on the RADA Theatre and Stage Management Course. Those of you in the audiences of Die Fledermaus in 2009 will probably have not appreciated the fantastic job she did behind the scenes as the Stage Manager for that production. But those of us who were on stage very much aware of her magnificent contribution to the success of that production. Moreover, each night she had an ever changing backstage crew to organise and direct - no mean achievement.
Helene was also offered a place at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School but opted to take the place at RADA. The course will last two years.
In the first year alongside the stage management roles, she will spend time working in every theatrical department including metal work, carpentry, scenic art, wardrobe, lighting, sound etc. In the second year, Helene will be focusing on her intended career path that she plans to follow when she completes her studies at RADA. She will also be expected to spend 6 weeks on a work placement.
The course will cost Helene £3,225 per year and RADA estimate that each student will also need £10,500 in living costs.
To help her meet these costs, she has started a fundraising campaign. She will be holding a strawberry tea and bring & buy sale on dates to be confirmed. However, what is already in place is a concert to be held at St Anne's Church, East Wittering, on Saturday 19th July commencing at 7.30 pm. Tickets are priced at £4.50 and can be obtained from Helene.
She can be contacted by either phoning
078 415 916 57 or via email at
Helene.Davies@btinternet.com
|
