FAQs
Corporate Programme (click here for Schools FAQs)
1. Where does training take place?
All training takes place on your premises, in a training room and - where appropriate - in the workplace. Before assessing your business or providing a course, we are happy to sign up to appropriate confidentiality agreements to protect your business advantage. If you do not own suitable premises, or if you are a small business operator who wants to benefit from Streamline Training for your own use, contact us and we will arrange a suitable venue.
2. Who runs the courses?
Nic Brownlie, our artistic director, currently leads all corporate training programmes, assisted by a team of MOPA-trained assistant directors.
3. How and when do we pay?
All courses are invoiced in two parts with a deposit of approximately 25% of the cost of the course payable at the time of booking by cheque or bank payment. the balance is due on the day of the session, again by cheque or bank payment.
4. How do we book a course?
Call us on 0800 083 1637, email us at info@scriptedmeaning.co.uk or contact us using the enquiry form on this site.
Schools Programme
1. Where does the performance take place?
All performances take place IN YOUR SCHOOL. Two-hour performances usually require use of the school hall or theatre. Longer sessions may require the use of additional large spaces (drama studio, gym, etc) for individual workshop sessions.
2. How many actors are there?
Usually between 3 and 5 depending on the nature of the project and the size of the student group.
3. What do you bring with you?
Lighting, sound, costumes, props, stage furniture and appropriate scenery - everything we need for a successful session except a venue, a power supply and seating for students.
4. What does the school need to provide?
A suitable venue, a power supply (standard 13A sockets) and seating for the students. Tea and coffee, if possible, will be particularly appreciated by the actors!
5. Do you require the use of our stage or our lighting system?
If a stage is available then we will normally use it as it makes our sessions particularly effective for students. However, if there is no stage available, or if the stage is judged unsuitable by our tour company manager, we will perform without one. The same applies to in-house lighting systems.
6. How do you want the student seating arranged?
We prefer students to be seated on chairs in a block facing the stage, as watching a theatrical end-on performance. A centre aisle is required, and side aisles are helpful.
7. Will you require lunch?
If we are visiting your school for a whole day, we would appreciate lunch being supplied.
8. What do we need to do to prepare the students for your visit?
There is no need to do any special preparation for any of our sessions as they are complete in themselves. If you are particularly keen to do special preparation, however, please feel free to discuss suggestions with us when you book.
9. How and when do we pay?
A deposit is payable at the time you confirm the booking (we will send you an invoice with the advice letter). The balance is payable (also against an invoice) on or before the day when the session takes place.