Act One Youth Courses - Ireland's leading School of Acting & Dramatic Art

Contact Act One School of Acting & Dramatic Art, Rathmines, Dublin 6

This year long programme aims to free the young person of inhibition through the exploration of real and fictitious relationships, themes, issues and situations which are of particular interest to this age group. Young people are given a voice, ownership of their theatre and the immense personal satisfaction of achieving their goal. For those young people wishing to pursue a career in the Dramatic Arts, advice and encouragement are given to this end. When auditions arise, we work with casting directors and our students are seen for film and TV. Two hour workshops are held weekly from September to May. Groups are divided according to age and experience.

	Phase 1 - Breaking down barriers

	Respect for Ourselves The Group The Space Trust Listening	Rediscovering 'Play' Imagination Behaviours Habits Focus
	The Process Vocal work Movement Improvisation Drama Games	Reflecting reality Acting Techniques Building characters Sensory work

Mid-year In house Performances / Open Workshops

Phase 2 - Exposure

Throughout this phase students will work with professionals from film, TV and Theatre, giving participants the opportunity to work with the best names in the profession. Certain specialised workshops are chosen as part of the rehearsal process to best suit the production e.g. Dance, Circus skills, Percussion, Music/Singing, Fight work/Fencing...

Theatre trips/ Backstage tours also take place in Phase 2

	Phase 3 - The Performance
	Themes Workshopping ideas Scripts Taking direction		Rehearsing Costumes/Props Lights/Sound
	End of Year Production week in Players Theatre, Trinity College


	Venue: Rathfarnham War Memorial Hall, Terenure, Dublin 6W
	Time: Saturdays 3.00 p.m. - 5.00p.m.
	Workshops are 2 hours long & groups are divided according to age & experience

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