Disclosure: this is a gratuitous plug for Sarah O’Toole who is a friend of mine, and a bloody brilliant actor:
“Galway Actor’s Workshop has been set up to open
the experience of drama and acting to the people of
Galway in a variety of self-contained workshops and
short term courses.
We believe that for all of you have ever just wanted to
“give it a try”, it is never too late! While providing you
with solid training at whatever level you choose, we
also hope to enable you to experience the sense of
fun and personal creativity that comes from engaging
with drama.
Introduction to Acting
Tutor is an experience teacher and theatre
practitioner with a Masters Directing. This course is
aimed at adults from 16 upwards covers all the
basics in approaching acting and theatre whilst
sharing with the students all the fun to be had in the
rehearsal room!
When: 6 week course running from 12th February,
with a break on 5th March.
6.30 to 9.30 p.m.
Where: Anno Santo Hotel, Threadneedle Road,
Salthill
Price:
€120/€100 (Students & Unemployed)
Book: For any enquiries or to book a place call
087 237 3531. For further info about
upcoming courses with Galway Actor’s
Workshop, visit the below web address. As
there are only 12 places available to ensure
quality tuition, it is advised to book as soon
as possible! A €40 deposit is payable in
advance.
Acting for Fun Weekend
A weekend introduction to acting for those who have never tried it before. Through fun games and exercises
and ensemble work, it shares the magic of the rehearsal room and of performance.
When: Saturday/Sunday 24/25 January from 12 to 6pm (with break)
Where: Anno Santo Hotel, Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway
Price:
€65/€50 (Students/Unemployed)
Book:
For any enquiries or to book a place call 087 237 3531. For further info about upcoming courses
with Galway Actor’s Workshop, visit the below web address. As there are only 12 places available to
ensure quality tuition, it is advised to book as soon as possible! A €25 deposit is payable in advance.
Comedy Improv Weekend
A fun-filled and challenging weekend workshop
dealing with the basics of improvisation in order to
create spontaneous comedic performance. Perfect
for developing confidence in being able to think on
your feet, work in an ensemble and explore your
funny side!
This workshop is geared towards students with some
experience of theatre, however, beginners are
welcome if they are willing to leave their inhibitions at
home and throw themselves in the deep end!!!
When: Saturday/Sunday 21/22 February from 12 to
6pm (with break)
Where: Anno Santo Hotel, Threadneedle Road,
Salthill, Galway
Price:
€65/€50 (Students/Unemployed)
Book: For any enquiries or to book a place call
087 237 3531. As there are only 12 places
available to ensure quality tuition, it is
advised to book as soon as possible!
Audition Speech Weekend
This weekend deals with a monologue which each
student will have chosen in advance. The aim of this
workshop is to help the students learn both by
observation and participation, to give them the
experience of detailed direction, to share different
methods of unlocking a text and a starting point for
preparing an audition speech.
This workshop is geared towards students with
acting experience, who are starting to audition or for
the more experienced who want to refresh and
expand their methods of approaching a text or
monologue.
When: Saturday/Sunday 21/22 March from 12 to
6pm (with break)
Where: Anno Santo Hotel, Threadneedle Road,
Salthill, Galway
Price:
€65/€50 (Students/Unemployed)
Book: For any enquiries or to book a place call
087 237 3531. As there are only 10 places
available to ensure quality tuition, it is
advised to book as soon as possible! A €25
deposit is payable in advance.”
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