We are now taking bookings for our new term in January. Come and join our classes! Exciting projects ahead for 2010. Free trial class offered to 6 - 11 year olds on January 23rd at 1pm. And to 12 - 19 year olds January 16th at 2.30pm. Adult classes in The Lab, Foley Street begin January 28th. Call the office for more info

Act One School of Acting and Dramatic Art offers the best possible drama experience for children and young people between the ages of - - 19 years and adults.
Founded in 1997, the school has grown and developed to become a renowned centre where young people can enjoy a personal, intimate, safe environment in which to explore their creativity and develop their skills, build lasting friendships and happy memories.

NEW! - Audition Technique Classes
Speech and Drama Certificates
Act One follow on theatre company for past pupils - COMING SOON!
Andrea is playing 'Portia' in the new production of Portia Coughlan by Bluepatch Productions on 3rd - 7th Feb, see www.thenewtheatre.com and www.bluepatchproductions.com for more details and bookings

Enroling now for September 26th
REDUCED RECESSION PRICES!
SPECIAL DISCOUNT IF YOU ENROL BEFORE AUGUST 1ST
Group A2 5 - 9 years @ 1pm - 2.30pm
Group B1 9 - 11 yrs @ 1pm - 2.30pm
Group B2 12 - 14 yrs @ 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Group C 15 - 19 yrs @ 2.30 - 4.30pm
All classes take place in the War Memorial Hall, Terenure
ENROL NOW!

‘Act One Senior Groups present their 2008 production in Players Theatre, Trinity College:
The Chrysalids and Drop Dead Juliet Wednesday 14th - Saturday 17th at 7.30pm.
Act One Junior Groups present Aesops Fables on Monday 12th at 7.30pm, also in Players Theatre.
2009 shows will be on same place, same time so if you are thinking of joining Act One come and see out students in action, call the office for more details

Act One present their end of term shows in Players Theatre, Trinity College
Beauty & the Beast and Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Preview Thursday 14th May at 7pm
Friday 15th at 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Viewpoints Courses beginning in September for adults. Viewpoints is a powerful tool for performers, directors, drama teachers, dancers and all artists. It is ensemble improvisation based and is open to all levels.
Contact us for more details.

We offer a full and attractive year long programme of drama workshops. The school year runs from September to the end of May (with Summer courses running throughout the month of July). The programme is designed so that each student has a sense of involvement and ownership of his/ her own work.

Early in the year “team spirit” and good group dynamics are quickly established so that each student finds their place within their group and together with their facilitator they embark on an exciting journey of weekly workshops, acting  training, performances, productions, specialized workshops with top professionals, trips and events.
Huge emphasis is placed on interaction, participation and fun. There is a non-competitive element to the work done at Act One and we avoid assessing children as achievers and non achievers, giving every individual the opportunity to develop confidence and self pride.

Our year programme is structured to accomadate  the needs and interests of each particular age group from workshop material, themes and issues explored and plays written or devised. Whilst teaching methods are the same for all students , the content of the work  varies depending on the age group.