Nine Years Theatre shares these training methods and philosophy with the community through classes and open training platforms.

The classes that NYT often conducts are:

Class	Class Description
Suzuki Method of Actor Training	The Suzuki Method of Actor Training is a training system focused on enhancing the three important aspects of the actors' art: energy production, breath calibration, and centre of gravity, which works towards the cultivation of the “invisible body”. We will go through the 6 basic disciplines and the philosophy behind the training. This class aims to help build strength in the performer’s body and mind, and work towards groundedness and presence on stage.
Viewpoints	Viewpoints is a training method that trains performers to work together by developing a common awareness of time and space, which can be broken down into elements such as shape, movement, architecture, kinesthetic response and duration, to name a few. We will go through the elements of Viewpoints, and the philosophy behind the training. This class aims to build awareness in the performer’s body and mind, while tapping into our impulses.
Mandarin Enunciation	This class is designed for individuals aiming to improve their Mandarin pronunciation. It focuses on fundamental aspects of Mandarin phonetics, including correct articulation of consonants, vowels, and tones. Participants will also learn standard spoken Mandarin, including techniques for modulating tones during speech. The class incorporates practice sessions with diverse text genres to refine participants' speech intonation.
Mandarin Speech Work for Performance	Delivering lines requires not only good pronunciation but also excellent language expression skills. This course will delve into key aspects of language performance such as stresses, pauses and links, intonation, voice, and emotion, helping participants enhance their language expression abilities. Through systematic learning and practice, participants will learn how to use these techniques to interpret and express various texts, becoming more expressive performers.
Speak From Within A Masterclass in Acting by Nelson Chia	NYT aspires to tell stories through performance that remind us of our humanity. To achieve this, we expect actors not only to be skilled in their technique but also to be genuine on stage. This means understanding the source of their “dramatic actions” on stage – what drives the characters and what moves the audience? Under Nelson Chia's guidance, this class aims to explore acting concepts and techniques that enable actors to delve deeper into the inner worlds of characters, using the study and performance of scenes from selected plays.
DIRECTING THE SCENE: Master Class in Directing	Artistic director of Nine Years Theatre, Nelson Chia, conducts this master class. It aims to share knowledge that will help in understanding the elements that make up a scene, and skills needed in making a scene work. This is a largely hands-on class that requires participants to work with actors on the rehearsal floor in directing exercises.

• February/ March
  

  Suzuki Method of Actor Training

  26 February - 8 March, Mondays - Fridays
  

  Time：7.30pm - 10pm

  Participants will be taught the 6 basic disciplines of the Suzuki Method of Actor Training. This is a class for beginners, no prior experience in the method is required. Also suitable for actors who have experienced the method and are looking to refine their training in the basics.

  
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• April - October
  

  Suzuki Method of Actor Training & Viewpoints Drop-In Classes

  Monthly
  

  Time：7pm - 10.15pm

  We will be offering drop-in classes, led by Nelson Chia and Mia Chee. Each training will last 1.5 hours, with a break of 15 mins in between. This is recommended for those who would like to maintain practice in these methods, and to connect with peers who share the same passion in the training. Participants may choose to attend session(s) for either one or both training methods.
  *Only for those who have learnt the method and have some experience of the training.

  
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• June
  

  Speak From Within —— A Masterclass in Acting by Nelson Chia

  24 - 28 June, Monday - Friday
  

  Time：7pm - 10pm

  NYT aspires to tell stories through performance that remind us of our humanity. To achieve this, we expect actors not only to be skilled in their technique but also to be genuine on stage. This means understanding the source of their “dramatic actions” on stage – what drives the characters and what moves the audience?
  Under Nelson Chia's guidance, this class aims to explore acting concepts and techniques that enable actors to delve deeper into the inner worlds of characters, using the study and performance of scenes from selected plays.
  

  
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• August
  

  Mandarin Enunciation

  20 - 23 August, Tuesday - Friday
  

  Time：7pm - 10pm

  This class is designed for individuals aiming to improve their Mandarin pronunciation. It focuses on fundamental aspects of Mandarin phonetics, including correct articulation of consonants, vowels, and tones. Participants will also learn standard spoken Mandarin, including techniques for modulating tones during speech. The class incorporates practice sessions with diverse text genres to refine participants' speech intonation.

  
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• September
  

  Mandarin Speech Work for Performance

  23 - 27 September, Monday - Friday
  

  Time：7pm - 10pm

  Delivering lines requires not only good pronunciation but also excellent language expression skills. This course will delve into key aspects of language performance such as stresses, pauses and links, intonation, voice, and emotion, helping participants enhance their language expression abilities. Through systematic learning and practice, participants will learn how to use these techniques to interpret and express various texts, becoming more expressive performers.

  
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• November
  

  Viewpoints

  18 - 29 November, Mondays - Fridays
  

  Time：7pm - 10pm

  Viewpoints is a method of performer training based on the works of Mary Overlie and Anne Bogart. It trains performers to work together by developing a common awareness of time and space, which can be broken down into elements such as shape, movement, architecture, kinesthetic response and duration, to name a few.

  
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