Upriver Theatre Training

Providing Theatre Training for all ages in Acting, Shakespeare, Movement, and Improv

 
 

About the Teacher

Nathan Woodworth is a LAMDA Exams-certified teacher who earned his Master of Arts in Classical Acting at the world-leading drama school LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art).

Nathan attended on the prestigious Fulbright/John Wood LAMDA Award (2021-2022), training with renowned teachers including Rodney Cottier (who taught LAMDA’s president, Benedict Cumberbatch), Tess Dignan (Head of Voice at Shakespeare’s Globe), and Dave Hearn (founder of Mischief Theatre Company). Previously, Nathan was directed by Academy Award-winner Tim Robbins during his time as a company member of The Actors’ Gang Theater in Los Angeles, and in 2024 played in Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale with Antaeus Theatre Company in LA.

About the curriculum

As a LAMDA Exams teacher, Nathan is certified to teach the UK’s leading, accredited, curriculum for performing arts. This ensures that all of Nathan’s students are taught through a well-regulated and tested learning system that can result in official UK academic accreditation (through online tests) with LAMDA.

As a result of the pandemic, LAMDA began teaching Exams online to great worldwide success. LAMDA Exams is now the fastest growing performing arts curriculum around the globe.

Note: All classes are taught via video conferencing online.

In-person group workshops may be arranged upon request.

How it works

LAMDA Exams curriculum allows students to opt for training one-on-one or in a class setting. Students can choose to start with one course or multiple course courses. Each course has several levels. All students start at Level 1, and increase in difficulty to ensure they stay challenged.

Note: The Movement Theatre course is a great starting option for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, or those who struggle with memorization. The course can be done online, either one-on-one or with a group.

LAMDA Exams Syllabi

Click the course links to view each syllabus:

Standard Course Lengths:

6 weeks, once per week: Shakespeare, Solo Acting, and Movement Theatre

12 weeks, once per week: Group Acting and Ensemble Devising

Twice-per-week classes can be arranged upon request, and other schedules can be accommodated.