SMAT and Viewpoints Jam
-- A project under Nine Years Theatre Training Platform

The objective of Nine Years Theatre Training Platform is to create a space where artists who are interested in a particular training method can come together for the practice and study of the method on a regular and long-term basis. NYT welcomes performing artists who have learnt either one, or both of the methods to join us for the “SMAT and Viewpoints Jam”.

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Important things to note:
1. The Jam is conducted in English. It is currently facilitated by the NYT Ensemble.

2. As NYT Training Platform is differentiated from classes organized by the company, there will be no formal teaching of the methods. Therefore, participants need to have learnt and experienced either the Suzuki Method of Actor Training or Viewpoints, or both. *Artists who are interested in learning the Suzuki Method of Actor Training or Viewpoints may look out for classes conducted by NYT from our website or by subscribing to our mailing list.

3. Every training session lasts 3 hours and is divided into two equal parts – the first half consists of the practice and discussion of the Suzuki Method, followed by Viewpoints session and discussion in the second half. *Participants who are training in only 1 out of the 2 methods are welcomed to sit through the other half as participant-observers who may contribute to the discussions.

4.The Jam is organized by "rounds" basis. Each round consists of 10 sessions. Sessions happen once a week. Hence, an entire round usually lasts 10 weeks.

5. Attendance is free of charge. Donations are welcomed. Tax-deductible receipts are available at request.

6. Schedules are planned to accommodate both NYT’s programming and participants’ needs as much as possible. While it is understandable that participants may not be able to attend all sessions due to work commitments, they are encouraged to try their best to achieve regularity in training. As such, NYT strives to release up-coming schedules as early as we can to help participants plan ahead.

7. New participants are required to complete the application form and submit it via email to train@nineyearstheatre.com.

How to Participate

Please CLICK HERE to download the application form. *You'll be able to edit a PDF with Adobe Reader.

Please direct all enquiries to train@nineyearstheatre.com.

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SMAT & Viewpoints Jam

Round 22 Schedule
Please register by 1 January 2020.

Session	Date	Day	Time
1	6 Jan 2020	Monday	7pm - 10pm
2	13 Jan 2020	Monday	7pm - 10pm
3	20 Jan 2020	Monday	7pm - 10pm
4	3 Feb 2020	Monday	7pm - 10pm
5	2 Mar 2020	Monday	7pm - 10pm
6	9 Mar 2020	Monday	7pm - 10pm
7	16 Mar 2020	Monday	7pm - 10pm
8	23 Mar 2020	Monday	7pm - 10pm
9	30 Mar 2020	Monday	cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
10	6 Apr 2020	Monday	cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

SMAT & Viewpoints Jam

Round 23 Schedule (To be held online via Zoom)
Please register by 31 May 2020, 2359hrs.

Session	Date	Day	Time
1	1 Jun 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
2	8 Jun 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
3	15 Jun 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
4	22 Jun 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
5	29 Jun 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
6	6 Jul 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
7	13 Jul 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
8	20 Jul 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
9	27 Jul 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
10	3 Aug 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm

SMAT & Viewpoints Jam

Round 24 Schedule (To be held online via Zoom)
Please register by 20 Aug 2020, 2359hrs.

Session	Date	Day	Time
1	24 Aug 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
2	31 Aug 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
3	7 Sep 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
4	14 Sep 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
5	21 Sep 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
6	5 Oct 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
7	12 Oct 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
8	19 Oct 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
9	26 Oct 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm
10	2 Nov 2020	Monday	2.30pm - 5pm