Acting (Solo / Duo / Combined)

What is the difference between a Duo and Combined Acting Exam?
A Combined exam, is a combination of both Solo and Duo performances. In a Duologue (Duo) Acting Exam, two Learners will present all the required scenes ...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Can I choose an own choice piece from a play/screenplay set in the current LAMDA Acting Anthology – Volume 4?
There are no restrictions to a Learner performing an own choice piece from publications that have been published in the current LAMDA Acting Anthology – Vol...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Is the use of accents allowed?
There is no requirement for learners to adopt an accent for a piece that has been written for a character with a particular dialect or accent, providing tha...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 12:54 PM
The use of adaptions / translations for Acting Exams.
For Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 modern adaptations or translations of non-English language texts are acceptable as there are no specific timeframes or ...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Are full costume and props allowed?
Full costume is not permitted, but long practice skirts which help to indicate/suggest period may be worn together with small costume items such as scarves,...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:46 PM
Are one act plays permissible for Level 3 (Grade 6, 7, and 8) examinations?
There are no restrictions with learners using a scene from a one act play as long as there is sufficient material within the play for the learner to be able...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:46 PM
Are scenes with strong language permissible?
Regarding the use of strong language in examinations, LAMDA has no restrictions on this. However, it is advised that the learner is mature enough to underst...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:48 PM
What is the difference between a television screenplay and a television show/ serial?
In the case of a LAMDA examination we define a television screenplay as a film that has been written specifically for television (a full-length film that ha...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:49 PM
Can my Learner use a piece from a musical?
In regard to Acting examinations there are cases where spoken dialogue from a musical can be used. However we ask teachers to carefully review the syllabus ...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Can we edit out characters?
Edits cannot be made to Set Pieces except when language (such as an expletive) is present that could be deemed too mature for the Learner(s). In this case t...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 11:56 AM