London Calling for Moor Thespians

Whether it is acting on a stage or in a movie or just being part of the audience, the theater can be enjoyable for everyone.
Furthering the love of theater, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) is coming to AHS in January.
The Academy visits every English-speaking country to offer a chance to students to be tested by a professor from LAMDA.
“They [test] students in all parts of speech, drama and vocal music,” said AHS drama teacher Emily Coalson.
Testing in areas from spoken verse to miming, the judges rank the students noncompetitively. There is no pre-audition, and the test is open to anyone. Although a fee is attached to the test, sophomore Ethan Nava feels that it is beneficial to students.
“I greatly encourage those who want to go to college to take the test,” said Nava.
The test has different levels to choose from, ranging from one to five, and medals from Honorable Mention to Gold.
“Either you meet that standard or you don’t meet that standard,” said Coalson.
Coalson asks interested students to talk to her about the fee and the area they wish to test in.
Jennifer Pierce, Staff Writer