GSA Summer 2019 Brochure

Here at the Gaiety School of Acting we are passionate about creativity, artistic discovery and confidence building. The Gaiety School of Acting is not just the go-to organisation for world class actor training, it is also a space for people young and old to learn new skills, discover hidden depths and to enjoy themselves in an environment that is safe, encouraging and welcoming. This year we will be offering a treasure chest of theatrical treats for all ages, with a host of camps for all ages ranging from Acting for Camera, Make a Movie, Musical Theatre and Drama camps. We are delighted to announce our first Strictly Come Dancing Camp for all our budding entertainers to take the stage! In addition this Summer, we are excited to announce a new strand of technical camps including Set Design and Stop Motion Animation. We are expanding our ever popular Musical Theatre programme also for young and old - a must for those who love singing, dancing and acting and have always wanted to give it a go. You will find camps for children aged 4-19 and short term courses for adults. In addition we will be running our tried and tested courses for adults: Acting for Camera, Beginner’s Drama and Stand-Up Comedy - so there is a whole bunch to choose from. We are very excited to see, and encourage, new talent across all levels here at the Gaiety School of Acting. DONAL SHIELS CHAIRMAN #LoveGSA WELCOME! HOW TO ENROL: IMPORTANT NOTES: ONLINE: gaietyschool.com To avoid disappointment we recommend booking courses TELEPHONE: 01 679 9277 at least 7 days prior to start date. Please read details LO-CALL: 1890 258 358 carefully: dates, times and venues are correct at the time IN PERSON: of going to print. All details are subject to change at short Gaiety School of Acting, Essex St West, Temple Bar, notice. Courses may be cancelled if booking numbers Dublin 8 are insufficient. In this case full fees are refunded. The ______________________________ School is not responsible for travel or accommodation costs incurred by individuals travelling to courses. 3 COURSE DISCOUNT Enjoy a 10% discount on any Young Gaiety or Adult Course Gaiety School of Acting reserves the right to refuse if you book and pay for 3 courses in advance. admission. ______________________________ ______________________________ FAMILY DISCOUNT TERMS & CONDITIONS When two family members are attending GSA courses, FOR COURSE PROGRESSION both can avail of a 10% discount. In order to progress to a higher level course, students When three or more are attending, the discount rises to must have completed at least 80% of the preceding 15% (applies to Young Gaiety only). course. This applies to all students progressing from ______________________________ Introduction to Drama to Page to Stage and Acting for Camera 1 to Acting for Camera 2 and Acting. See EASY PAY OPTIONS gaietyschool.com for full terms & conditions. We offer a number of payment options to make it as easy as possible for you to enrol in a GSA course. You can ______________________________ spread the payment over weekly or monthly instalments throughout the course with our interest free direct debit SCHOOL STAFF payment plan, which is available on any courses longer Director.........................................................Patrick Sutton than five weeks. Please note there is a €10 direct debit Interim Director...................................................Eric Weitz admin fee when setting up your account. We also accept General Manager.........................................Maeve Whelan cash, credit/debit card, cheque, bank draft, wire transfer Course Coordinator..............................................Kate Ryan & gift vouchers. Coordinator Assistant............Evelyn O’Keeffe & Holly Furey ______________________________ Head of Marketing......................................Lauren O’Toole Marketing Assistant..................................Cecelia Molumby FEE PAYMENT TERMS Digital Media Associate.............................Thom McDermott Please note each course requires a booking deposit. A Educate & Outreach....................Anna Kadzik-Bartoszewska €50 non-refundable, non-transferable booking deposit Reception...Helen Connolly, Niamh Murtagh & Emily Perrott is required to secure all short term courses. Other course booking deposit amounts may vary. All booking deposits are non- refundable and non-transferable. Unless paying by direct debit, the balance of course fees must be paid in full on or before the date of your first class. You may only attend the course when course fees have been paid in full. If fees have not been paid in full students will not be admitted to class. Course fees are non-refundable. For more information on our refund and cancellation policy please see the ‘about us’ section of our website: gaietyschool.com/about_us/policies ADULT COURSES OVERVIEW: Adult courses at the Gaiety School of Acting are taught by tutors with many years working professionally as the ideal fit for anyone searching for a springboard into the actors in addition to teaching the craft. world of theatre or film, or those who are interested in personal development. Among the many benefits of training part-time at the GSA, you will acquire a new skill, increase in confidence and These courses provide you with the opportunity to progress leave with an expanded social circle. from beginners to a more advanced level, as you are Part-Time Courses Part-Time 3 ACTING FOR STAGE ACTING FOR BEGINNERS PAGE TO STAGE This is the perfect course to get started in Study acting skills needed to analyse script acting. Taught by skilled tutors with years of writing, text and character development – all experience working in the theatre & film vital elements for effective performance. Page industry, the course is also a great fit for those to Stage focuses on developing scene work wishing to build confidence or improve for performance to a high level, while intro- communication skills. This five week course ducing students to familiar and new culminates in each person delivering a playwrights. This course expands on the skills chosen monologue to their classmates. developed in Acting for Beginners or ________________________________ Introduction to Drama. BENEFITS & LEARNINGS __________________________________ • Learn fundamental improvisation skills BENEFITS & LEARNINGS and acting technique • Learn to approach and work with text • Gain greater awareness of your creatively command over voice and body • Experience the investigation, repetition • Experience the energy and excitement and emotional and physical exploration of ensemble work that is part of rehearsal • Bring scenes to performance level COURSE DAY DATE TIME FEE Acting for Beginners Mon 24th June-22rd July 7-9pm €195 Acting for Beginners Tues 6th Aug-3rd Sept 7-9pm €195 Page To Stage Thurs 27th June-25th July 7-9pm €195 Page To Stage Thurs 8th Aug-5th Sept 7-9pm €195 gaietyschool.com I just wanted to say thank you to you for making the last 10 Tuesday evenings so much fun. I had no expectation or plan starting Introduction to Drama but it has opened up a whole new world for me and exceeded everything I thought. DEIRDRE Courses Adult INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA 2019 4 ACTING FOR SCREEN ACTING FOR CAMERA 1 ACTING FOR CAMERA 2 Working with experienced and Students will have already completed Acting knowledgable tutors you will learn the craft for Camera 1 and will be introduced to the of acting for camera, concentrating on putting technical requirements of film as well as the together the basic techniques required to basic analytical skills used to explore script. deliver effective performances on screen. By working intensely on a film scene and This eight week course provides participants monologue, students will develop an an opportunity to explore the similarities and understanding of the nuances of delivering a differences between stage and screen convincing performance on screen. acting. The course focuses on the __________________________________ development of physical, vocal and BENEFITS & LEARNINGS emotional techniques required for film. • Break scenes down into beats based on __________________________________ character want and need BENEFITS & LEARNINGS • Shots: what they are, the different sizes, • Develop the ability to identify and and how to adjust the performance deliver credible cinematic performances according to the size of the shot • Foster the nuances of physical, • Framing: what it is and how it relates to emotional and intellectual elements performance necessary for screen acting • Learn and practice the differences between stage and screen acting I recently completed all three of the Acting for Camera classes and I wish there was a fourth! Thank you to all the tutors: Gemma, Wes and Michelle for each contributing to my experience in very different ways. I have learned so much at GSA. CARL ACTING FOR CAMERA 2018 Part-Time Courses Part-Time COURSE DAY DATE TIME FEE Acting for Camera 1 Thurs 11th July-29th Aug 7-10pm € 310 Acting for Camera 2 Thurs 11th July-29th Aug 7-10pm € 310 Acting for Camera 3 Tues 9th July-27th Aug 7-10pm € 310 5 CASTING AND AUDITION MASTERCLASS One of Ireland’s leading casting agents delivers this unmissable masterclass, giving you the support needed to land that role! In this unique intensive one-day workshop you will be given the tools to significantly increase your chances of making a lasting impression. The masterclass is particularly suitable for those returning to, or starting a career in the competitive world of acting. _________________________________________________

Load more