Bridgnorth
Musical Theatre
Summer School 2025
Acting through song, vocal technique, conducting and playing your instrument for theatre - this specialised music summer school will be led by international conductor and Music Supervisor Alfonso Casado Trigo (Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Old Friends, Miss Saigon). He returns to Bridgnorth 8 years after a beautiful charity concert that took place in aid of young Rupert which brought the community together in an event that still resonates in the memory of the town.
For one week, young actors and musicians will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned West End directors, musicians and performers leading up to a showcase in which they will share the stage with industry professionals in an event that will bring the best of musical theatre to Bridgnorth.
If you are a young actor, musician or conductor who would like to perfect your technique and be part of this unique week - get in touch!
DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE
Whether you are an amateur actor or musician, or you have some previous experience in professional theatre, this course is designed to develop your skills and give you a sense of what it is like to work in Musical Theatre at the highest level.
The course will finish with a showcase performance in which all students will be sharing the stage with West End professionals. A big celebration of Musical Theatre in Bridgnorth!
WHO IS THIS COURSE AIMED AT?
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Young actors - with or without previous experience in musical theatre.
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Young musicians - regardless of your musical background, you will need to read music to be part of the course.
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Students who would like to observe - people of any age who would like to come along, observe, and learn!
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT? HOW CAN I SECURE MY PLACE?
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There is no age limit to attend the course but as a guide, this course is intended for young actors and musicians (ages 11-18). No age limit if you want to be part of the Choir.
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To secure a place, get in touch with us - if you would like to do so, you can also send a video to us performing a song or a piece of your choice, so we know exactly where you fit within the group. This is optional, but we will be selecting 2 students from the video submissions to offer FREE spots in our course.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Actors:
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Acting through song: You will work on the songs you will perform on the final gala night. Exploring with our teachers all aspects of dramatic delivery and connection with music.
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Vocal technique: Develop your technique with our vocal coaches and tackle any individual challenges you may encounter when singing. Looking at breath, support, tone and style.
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Repertoire: Based on your vocal range and aptitudes, we will help source and prepare appropriate songs that you can build into your repertoire, getting you ready for your next performance or audition.
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Audition technique: We know some of you will be looking into getting into college - auditioning for anything is never an easy task. We will give you the tools and confidence to face your next audition with security and control. We will work on all aspects of what it means to audition for a school or show.
Musicians:
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You will work with our teachers on technique specific to your instrument, focused on the style of Musical Theatre - there are aspects of playing in musical theatre that differ from what you may be used to when you play your regular repertoire.
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Working in the ensemble - we will do ensemble classes exploring different genres of musical theatre - playing in a show demands being proficient in many styles and we will give you a flavour of what’s like playing shows from composers like Rodgers and Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim to more recent shows like Mamma Mia! or Dear Evan Hansen
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If you are an aspiring conductor, you will work on technique for “piano conducting” as well as baton conducting
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If you play piano, you will take part in accompanying the actors during the classes too
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You will be part of the orchestra in our showcase performance
DATES
When: 28th of July to 2nd of August 2025
Place: Bridgnorth Endowed School - N Gate, Bridgnorth WV16 4ES, United Kingdom
TIMETABLE
Active actor students and musician students - 5 days starting Monday + Showcase Night on Saturday
Monday to Friday 10-17.
Saturday all day (Rehearsal, sound check and performance)
(There will be time allocated during the week to practice in our practice rooms - musician’s schedule may vary depending on instrument, get in touch for more info)
Observing students: 5 days + showcase night (ticket) on Saturday
PRICE
Active actor students: £350
Active musician student: get in touch (schedule and prices may vary depending on instrument)
Observing students: £150
SCHOLARSHIPS: We are offering TWO spots for free in our course - to be eligible you will have to send us a video of you alongside your application with a piece or a song of your choice, alongside a small introduction in which you explain to us why this course is important for you and why you want to attend.
Our
Story
Alfonso in Lucena, 1997, during his first Summer School
"Growing up surrounded by teachers and fellow students who inspired me was one of the reasons why I became the professional I am today
Originally from a little town near Seville, I remember attending Summer Music Schools in Andalucía, where I would interact with other musicians of similar age and learn and share music and life experiences
Young students from all around Spain would travel to this little town in Córdoba called Lucena where we would learn from teachers from Madrid, Barcelona, even from the US!
At the end of the course, a big festival took place, where students and renowned artists would share the stage and enjoy the music together
I recently moved to Bridgnorth with my wife, Jessie Hart, also a performer in Musical Theatre, and we both have this vision of bringing to Bridgnorth the same experience we got growing up as music and theatre students and sharing our passion and knowledge of theatre with young aspiring actors and musicians"
Alfonso Casado, course director
Faculty
ABOUT US
Alfonso CASADO and Jessie HART are at the core of CASADO HART - together they bring over 20 years of experience in Musical Theatre all around the world and are at the centre of Bridgnorth Musical Theatre Summer School
"Where words fail, music speaks"