Field of studies Performing Arts (studies in English) - The Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Lodz (Akademia Muzyczna im. Grażyny i Kiejstuta Bacewiczów w Łodzi), AMuz Łódź (Łódź) - Łódź, Performing - Study Bachelor's and Master's in English in Poland

1. You get a small part in the school play. How do you approach it?

Build the character – work out their backstory and how they move and speak, so they stand out even in a short scene. Learn my lines and do what the director says. I’d rather drop out if the part is that small.

2. How do you spend your free time?

Acting with an amateur group, dancing, singing or putting together my own performances. Going to shows and gigs as part of the audience. The performing arts aren’t really my thing.

3. You forget a line in the middle of a performance. What do you do?

Improvise in character and keep the scene going until I’m back on track – the audience won’t even notice. Pause for a moment and wait for a prompt. Walk off stage.

4. Classes, workshops and rehearsals will be in English, and you’ll be working with people from different countries and performance traditions. How does that sound?

Brilliant – acting and improvising in English and working with artists from other cultures will really expand what I can do. Good, though performing in another language makes me a bit nervous. I’d rather perform in my first language.

5. The director criticises your take on a scene in front of the whole group. How do you react?

Listen carefully, try out the notes and work with them to find a version we’re both happy with. Take the notes on board, though it stings a bit. Decide my version was better and stick with it.

6. How do you look after your body and voice?

I warm up regularly and work on breathing, diction or dance – I know they’re the tools of the trade. Now and then, when I’m preparing for a show. I don’t really pay attention to it.

7. You and your friends want to put on a short show. What do you take on?

Whatever’s needed – from writing scenes to running rehearsals and organising; I love watching it come together from scratch. I’d happily perform, but I’d leave the organising to others. I’d probably just come and watch.

8. You see a show with an unusual, experimental form that takes you by surprise. What do you think?

Wonder what the creators were going for and talk it over with others – experiments like that inspire me. It was interesting, but I prefer more traditional productions. I don’t see the point of all that.

9. A career in the performing arts can be unpredictable – auditions, rejections, moving from project to project. How do you feel about that?

I know, and I’m ready to work hard, build a range of skills and keep going after a knock-back. It worries me a bit, but I’ll give it a go. I need a steady, secure job.

10. What motivates you most to study Performing Arts?

A passion for the stage and wanting to develop my acting, movement and vocal skills with professionals. Wanting to try something creative. I’m not sure it’s for me

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