Who are Little SODS?

We are SODS’ junior group.  We are open to young people between 8 and 18. 

What do you do?

We provide the opportunity for performing drama and learning theatre skills in an encouraging and positive environment.

We meet weekly in Stowmarket during term time.  A typical session includes a warm-up, drama exercises, games, movement, singing, sketches and work on pieces for performance.

In the autumn term we study technique and stagecraft.  To provide a range of experiences, we invite in various outside people and groups to lead workshops. These range from vocal techniques to dance styles, from improvisation to stage combat.  At the end of term we put on a Christmas “show”, presenting what we’ve learned over the term, plus a few items of our own.

In the spring we continue with the learning, but we also start preparing our summer production.  In 2010 we put on three plays in one night: Shakespearama, Macbeth (for juniors) and Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach.  In 2011, our  production was SPANDEX - The Musical - a tale of failed superheroes who have to unite to fight a common enemy. 

We tailor some of our activities to age, and support older members in submitting their own ideas for drama and development.  We actively encourage our members to stay in touch as they get older – several of the current SODS membership were Little SODS once!

Junior members also get the chance to audition for full SODS productions when there are suitable parts.

Who runs the group?

We have at least four leaders at each session (and usually six) to ensure that everyone gets the attention they need to improve their skills.  As a group we adhere to the NODA Model Child Protection Policy.  All leaders are members of SODS themselves, are CRB checked and are expected to obtain chaperones’ licences when they start work. 

Can I join?

The maximum group size is 40 members, and there is currently a (shortish) waiting list.  If you’d like to join us, please phone Lynda Phillips on 01449 777050