Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), a world-leading performing arts educational institution, has announced the launch of live auditions and interviews, as well as campus tours, theatrical workshops and vocational masterclasses, which will prepare raw talent to develop into the performing arts stars, directors and award-winning producers of tomorrow.

During the open days and auditions which take place on 15 October 2022 and then later on 1, 2 and 3 November 2022, aspiring students will have the chance to network with faculty heads, academic leaders and teachers and meet the current crop of SPAA students, many of whom are already engaged within dance, theatre and dramatic arts as well as stage design and production, before embarking on a tour of the Academy’s impressive headquarters.

Following the tour, aspiring performers, designers, technicians and stage managers can seize the opportunity to fast-track their application and undertake live auditions and demonstrate their skills to faculty members including Jacqui George, Deputy Director and Programme Leader for Production Arts and Benedict Ayrton, Programme Leader for Acting, as part of their bids to study full-time Bachelor degrees in Acting, Production Arts and Musical Theatre, and the Trinity Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance.

During the immersive face-to-face auditions, prospective students are required to prepare and perform a speech or monologue, a musical song or solo dance, or present their portfolio of production work to the captive audience of SPAA’s academic leaders. To ensure the health and safety of all guests, participants and attendees are required to present a Green Pass on Al Hosn app or a negative PCR test taken not more than 48 hours for those who are unvaccinated.

SPAA is the leading performing arts academy of its kind in the region, offering quality undergraduate degree and diploma programmes in acting, musical theatre, production arts and dance for the future generation of exceptionally talented students. All programmes are led by highly experienced professionals, with students undertaking a robust schedule of intensive, practical training, which will provide them with a competitive edge in a global market.

Embodying the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah to elevate the performing arts industry in the UAE and beyond, the academy is committed to providing students with a first-class opportunity to study, practice and take part in developing professional performing arts in the region, ensuring the cultural potential of the region is successfully realised.

The Academy welcomes students from around the world, and is currently home students from more than 40 countries around the world, providing students a culturally rich experience, allowing them to thrive professionally and intellectually. During their course, students have the opportunity to undertake work experience, internships as well as professional roles within the Middle East’s creative sector, including Dubai Opera, Art Dubai and Sharjah Art Foundation, to enrich their cultural and artistic experiences.

The generosity of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has enabled full scholarships for eligible students upon acceptance into the academy. These scholarships cover tuition and accommodation for the duration of the BA programme.

For more information or to register for the open days, auditions, workshops and masterclasses at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy on 15 October 2022 and during November 2022, or learn more about the BA Undergraduate degrees, Diplomas and programmes on offer, please visit: www.spaa.ae