A previous creative director at Perth Theatre will put his experience to good use by opening a theatre arts school.
Ian Grieve’s love of acting started in Perth, where he grew up, and he wants to develop a professional and amateur hub of creativity and artistic development in his hometown.
“Perth is full of creative talent and the more opportunities there are on offer to nurture that talent, the better,” he said.
“When I was young, working regularly with experienced professionals gave me the self-confidence I had previously lacked, a strong sense of ambition and the courage I needed to dare to succeed.”
Mr Grieve’s wife, actress Amanda Beveridge, is also involved in The Theatre Arts School and has taught for three years.
“I love seeing young people achieve things which they thought impossible,” she said. “You see a little light go on and you know you’ve made a difference to that person’s life forever. It is the best feeling in the world.”
Ian and Amanda have been in the theatre business for over 20 years, been involved in over 100 productions and have a vast reservoir of professional friends and colleagues who are eager to help.
“Our aim with the school is always to be working towards a show and encouraging our students to venture into artistic areas that they may not have explored before, whether it is the spoken word, music, audio-visual animation, mask or movement,” said Mr Grieve.
The school will take place on Saturdays and there will be an option of two three-hour sessions. The morning session will be from 10am to 1pm and the afternoon session will be from 2-5pm, with each session costing £10.
The venue is The Subud Centre, St Leonards Bank, and students must be 13 years or over. The couple are holding workshop interviews on Saturday, April 16, at the centre.
Anyone interested should contact Amanda on 07886 352078 or email theatreartsschool@gmx.com
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