Everyone deserves applause
I have worked within the industry of Performing Arts for over 30 years both as a performer and teacher. Along the way I have made many cherished memories but still the most special moment of my career was the day I watched a young man hear applause for the first time. His face was incredulous and magical, I will never forget it.
A Word From Our Founder and Artist Director: Jo
Everyone deserves applause, and at the South Coast Academy of Performing Arts (SCAPA for short) it is our aim to ensure our students all experience that feeling; that they are valued and their contribution, however large or small, is always important. The world of performing arts is not just about becoming the worlds next greatest actor or media star; Performing Arts especially rehearsing towards an end product teaches us confidence, patience, collaboration, kindness, routine, forward thinking, teamwork and a sense of achievement not to mention the actual performance skills. Our pledge to our Students is to promote and provide an environment of kindness where every student is valued and can experience a journey through the fantastic world of performing arts. We perform a show each term, the second of the academic year is one that facilitates experimentation with new skills and ideas with their friends. The students suggest ‘acts’ and we put this together for them. We lovingly call this ‘Anything Can Happen Day’ as it usually does! The other two shows are usually musicals or musical compilations. Since the conception of SCAPA we have aimed to provide affordable access to performing arts classes. We have personally sponsored many students and won the Poole Soup award in 2019. We ask our parents and loved ones to support us by coming to see the shows and helping us forage for costume and set. We don’t have massive budgets for shows, our performances are about the students, their journey and experience! SCAPA runs on a Saturday 10-1pm at Poole High School theatre. For further information please contact info@scapa.biz or check out OUR APPROACH.
