Is there such a thing as drama classes for adults?

Mics_chick

Recently went to a parent's evening at my dd's pre-school and they said she doesn't mix much with the other children and seems to be in her own world alot of the time. So I've put her name down for a drama course that she can start when she's 4 (if they've got a place) in 6 months time. It's something I thought about doing for her anyway as me & my OH are both quite introverted.

Also we're both suffering with anxiety/depression type problems at the moment (which we are being treated for). We don't really do much as a couple so I was wondering if there are drama classes for adults? I think this would give us something to do together and might help with our shyness and stress.

Anyone got any ideas please? MC

Mics_chick

Sorry about multiple threads - don't know what happened there???

Does anyone know who Board Guide is for this forum so they can sort this out for me please?

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Mics_chick wrote:

Sorry about multiple threads - don't know what happened there???

Does anyone know who Board Guide is for this forum so they can sort this out for me please?

Hi Mics_chick,

It's sorted. I had the same problem myself when I was posting earlier.


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mhoc

Also for your little girl investigate local rainbow or beaver scout groups, you might need to put her name on a waiting list. Around here the lists are huge so just keep trying. Drama groups are great. My three have all belonged to Different ones at different times. Also, as its school that has noticed the "problem" ask them wether they run after school activities. I dont think our primary did but the junior school most evenings after school.
My three also did various coaching coarses for racket sports - badminton, tennis and squash so ask in your local library if your local authority runs these. They can start very young. My three did not much like team sports like football and hockey so these were a great alternative. Gymnastics and dance are other options and again they can start very young.

As for the adults, go to your local library reference section and ask what is on offer. Around here there are a number of dance classes like Salsa classes which are fun as well as learning a new skill.

Also your local college may be running new evening courses starting now so its worth checking their websites.

Another thing to try is joining your little girls schools PTA group.

Also even if you cant find a drama class there might be a drama group and they will always be taking on new members.

Mary

Mics_chick wrote:

Recently went to a parent's evening at my dd's pre-school and they said she doesn't mix much with the other children and seems to be in her own world alot of the time. So I've put her name down for a drama course that she can start when she's 4 (if they've got a place) in 6 months time. It's something I thought about doing for her anyway as me & my OH are both quite introverted.

Also we're both suffering with anxiety/depression type problems at the moment (which we are being treated for). We don't really do much as a couple so I was wondering if there are drama classes for adults? I think this would give us something to do together and might help with our shyness and stress.

Anyone got any ideas please? MC

Mics_chick

Thanks mhoc I'll look into local Rainbow/Beaver groups cos I hadn't thought of that.

My dd is only at pre-school at the moment which is in a local church hall so after school activities aren't an option.

I'm not brave enough to join a drama group thought a drama class might be less daunting as other people starting at the same time...

mhoc

Also check the notice boards of church halls. Ours ran an after school music group and also a youth club but for primarys, the younger ones came with their mums/dads so a good socail group for both of you.

Actually, although we are not methodists our local methodists church had quite a good social calender, coffee mornings and bring and buys, good things to get involved with. Also a once a week lunch club for OAPS and they always welcome an extra pair of hands. Often if you are actually doing something, being useful it helps with nerves and shyness.

(You can tell I've been there cant you! I used to be the worst wallflower, the child at the edge of the playground always reading a book and never playing with anyone I suppose that is why I have always been keen on my three trying new things and joining clubs and going out nad having fun.

Finding something for mums and dads to do together is a bit more difficult. Our local library has walls full of notice boards of different clubs and it might be worth checking yours to see what is on offer.

One thing I tried last year was a book group which was started by our local bookshop (often libraries have them as well) - a bit daunting but everyone was new together. Actually though when we had meetings everyone had so much to discuss about the books we had read, I dont think I got more than one sentense out so it did not matter being a bit bit and shy!

Choirs are another possibility, quite often church groups have them. Our local ones seem to have much older people, over 60 so I have not tried this yet.

But this is something you might find easier, if you join a group of much older people and you are one of the youngest

Mary

Mics_chick

Thanks again Mary - I'll definitely go to my local library and see what's on offer...:beer: MC

dora37

At our town theatre they have a Youth Theatre (just acting, as opposed to stage school of dancing,singing & acting) and they also have an adult version.

You just pay each week that you turn up, so no financial commitment - so may be worth looking what's in your town - ours is run by the local council.

Whereas our DS (12) is a natural born actor, so attends the Youth Theatre, our DD (5) has joined our local Helen O'Grady drama school, as this is geared more for informal, no pressure drama - more confidence gaining.

Not sure where you are - might be worth a look

http://www.helenogrady.co.uk/locations_area.aspx?areaID=5#