Level 2 Acting Repertoire: Exciting Materials, Themes, and Techniques for Captivating Learning 606010 [UK Time Zone]

This Level 2 training session is designed to support Stagecoach drama teachers in enriching their lesson content with bold, engaging, and meaningful acting repertoire that captivates students and deepens their learning experience.

Building on the foundations of Level 1, this session explores a wide range of themes, texts, and performance techniques suitable for different age groups and skill levels. You’ll discover how to select and adapt exciting material—ranging from classical to contemporary, scripted to devised—to support skill progression, creativity, and confidence in the classroom.

We’ll also look at how to embed key acting skills through repertoire, link content to the Stagecoach Educational Framework, and plan lessons that are inclusive, imaginative, and relevant. You’ll explore creative approaches to storytelling, character development, and ensemble work, while also learning how to build structure across a term or project.

With time dedicated to sharing good practice, trying out material, and reflecting on what works in different settings, this session will leave you feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with a bank of adaptable repertoire and techniques to elevate your teaching and engage every student.

Perfect for teachers ready to broaden their toolkit and bring fresh energy to their drama lessons.

Training facilitated by: Ryan Penny

Ryan is a professional Actor, Director and Writer originally from Plymouth, who trained at Mountview Academy. Ryan has worked on top UK tours ‘The Muddy Choir' and 'Jurassic Adventures'. 'Private Lives', 'As You Like it' and 'Treasure Island' with Red Rose Chain. 'Ben Hurr' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at Castle Park Theatre and most recently 'Don't dress for Dinner' with Frinton Summer Theatre. He works also as a Fight Director for various venues, is Artistic Director of The Falling Pennies Theatre company and is the founding Director of Penny Peach Performing Arts. Ryan has been a freelance Drama practitioner for over 12 years and currently runs the young people's company at the Mercury Theatre, Drama teacher at Stagecoach Chelmsford, visiting practitioner at various theatre’s, Red Rose Chain and the Headgate Theatre to name a few. Over the past five years he brought his own practice to highly ambitious secondary schools in Essex and is trusted with leading their after-school drama clubs and LAMDA program. He takes great pride in supporting the development of young people in the performing arts and allowing them to flourish into not only confident performers, but confident people. When Ryan isn't treading the boards or inspiring the next generation, he is a real-life superhero on the weekends as a children's party entertainer. He credits his drama teaching background to the success of his party entertainment career. His ethos, take the work seriously and not yourself.

Important Advisory on Course Levels

Please note: The term "level" as used in our teacher training courses refers solely to Stagecoach's internal framework of professional development. It is designed to indicate progression within our own three-tier training structure and should not be interpreted as representing a formal qualification level. These internal levels are not equivalent to primary qualifications and do not correspond to any nationally recognised attainment levels as defined by Ofqual or any other awarding body. By proceeding with your booking, you acknowledge that you understand and accept this distinction.