Performance Exams (Acting / Devising Drama / Miming)

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, 15 Nov, 2023 at 3:05 PM
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 a play/screenplay that has been published in the current LAMDA Acting Anthology –...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:43 PM
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...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:44 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
What does Post-2000 mean?
Post-2000 plays and film screenplays must be published on or after 1 January 2001.  The 1800-2000 period includes anything published up to (and on) the ...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:47 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
Is it okay for learners to transcribe the scene from the film or does the scene need to be from a published screen play?
For film screenplays, the learners would not be able to transcribe the scene from the film.  The scene must come from a published film screenplay, either i...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 2:49 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