Telford Stage School (TSS) was formed in February 1999 by parents of Pax Baldwin star of Theatre, Film and TV. Pax starred in West End musicals such as Whistle Down The Wind, King and I, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang [ London Palladium] Les Miserables to name but a few.
He has also appeared o n TV in Eastenders, Holby City, Kingdom, Doctors, and starred in the series Paradise Café for BBC 1. He also starred in the Disney series As the Bell Rings. He has worked alongside Hannah Montana and the Jonas brothers, been in the studios with Dylan and Cole Sprouse in the Suite life on deck.
Lee & Ash Baldwin have first hand up to date knowledge and experience of all areas of performing arts, theatre and stage craft. Lee herself having worked o n a number of films including Harry Potter. They know personally Sylvia Young from the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School In London, The head of Disney in the UK and also numerous other casting directors in the UK and Los Angeles together with the children’s administrator for all Musicals and stage shows in the UK. Their vision was to make quality performing art tuition and performance available to all. Todays performer requires more than dance, drama and singing training….they need to be competent in all three!
As well as learning technical skills Telford Stage Schools places strong emphasis on performance. This helps improve children’s self confidence in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. All students are individuals at TSS we offer the flexibility to cater for those who want to sing, dance, act for fun! To those who wish to make a career in performing arts.
Our Staff are experienced professionals in their fields. All staff and volunteers are CRB checked. Importantly to us our fees are structured to make classes affordable. We offer a friendly caring environment fostering all aspects of performing Arts. We are flexible in our approach.
Students are taught the fundamentals of a discipline in a structured format together with technique, then apply them to live performances. We aim to stage numerous performances per annum.
Our students have been featured on local radio many times.They have appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Whistle Down the Wind, Scrooge at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Les Miserables 20th Anniversary Celebrations in London's West End. Our Students have successfully auditioned for places at prestigious London Stage Schools. So many of our students are now teachers themselves.
It is lovely to see how TSS has helped so many young people and it is something we are really proud of. It is also true that TSS took time and patience to train so many young teachers giving them many opportunities to develop their abilities. Again this is something we are extremely proud
We have links with respected London agents and our students attend West End auditions, Blockbuster film auditions and have appeared in Television shows, West End productions and numerous commercials.
THEATRE ETIQUETTE As matter of courtesy please inform Lee of other engagements/ courses / lessons agency / including areas in performing arts that encroach / enhance your commitment to Telford Stage School.
UNIFORM
- All students attending Academy, Intense, are requested to wear blacks. That is black trousers , black t-shirts & black tops.
- Telford Stage Schools t-shirts hoodies, are available to order. Please order through Lee. Please pay with your order.
- Jazz Shoes are a must, these are essential for dance and are necessary for all shows. Thes may be ordered via Lee
- No foot wear that marks the floor is allowed.
- All items must be clearly named
- Students are requested to only bring with them drinks in plastic screw top bottles.
Performance Guide Lines
- Students require make-up
- Hair clips and bobbles.
- Glitter spray
- Jazz shoes
- Hot pants (girls)
- Fishnet tights (girls)
- Flesh coloured bra with see through straps. (girls)
- Usually for Saturday performances students should arrive for their lessons at 2:15pm and stay until the performance finishes at approx 9.30pm
- We ask that plain coloured drinks be given e.g. water or clear lemonade in plastic screw containers to prevent spillage onto costumes.
- A list of costumes is available a few weeks before the performance any difficulties please see Lee or Karen in plenty of time.
- We insist that all items brought to stage school should be labelled with the students name.
- £10 refundable deposit is required for the hire of costumes. This is payable before the dress rehearsal.
- We ask that students look after their belongings as we can not be held responsible for them.
- Discipline is essential in all areas of performance particularly when students are back stage waiting to go on stage. Talking is not allowed.
- At the end of the performance students are asked to leave their area clean and to take their belongings with them.* Students should not leave the building without informing the staff member with the register.
- No parents or visitors are allowed back stage.
- Volunteers are always welcome-to chaperone the students back stage, to help with costumes or make-up, to run refreshments, during dress rehearsal, to prepare the hall before and after the performance. Help is always gratefully received even if it is only for an hour and after the performance. Help is always gratefully received even if it is only for an hour.