Acting Course
Course Description:
When is the right time to act?
Right NOW! Why Wait?
You’ll improvise and get to know ‘how’ & ‘why’ improvs work.
The great benefits accruing for your acting & other aspects of life.
Also, exercises to liberate & build confidence. Insights into Stanislavski’s System.
Session 1. Intro.
RELAXATION. Mirror exercise.
CONCENTRATION. ‘Stick to the story’ IMAGINATION. ‘Open the door’.
Session 2. Introduction to improvising. Objectives & Obstacles. Super objective. Enjoy.
Session 3. The ‘actors’ problem. We’ll address & solve it.
Place, objects (props), atmospheres. The power of action.
Session 4. Relationships & Communication. Observation. Magic ‘IF’.
Session 5. Putting the jigsaw together. Acts, scenes, transitions.
Session 6. Circle’s of attention. Fourth wall; what about it? We’ll see. Show v Tell.
Session 7. Here & Now. Moment-to-Moment.
Session 8. Justification of an action.
Personalise an object.
Session 9. Approaching the text. First reading.
Session 10. Exploring the script. The truth of the text. What is the writer saying.
Course Day & Time: Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30pm
Start Date: 20/09/23
Cost: €110
Course Format: In class with tutor. Maximum of 10 students.
Duration: 10 weeks
Enrolment: Online through our website – Click on the Enrol here with Easypayments. Enrolment will open online on Wednesday the 9th of August at 10am.
Tutor: Paul Brennan
He also directed the Lithium Waltz in Andrew’s Lane Theatre. He has taught Theatre Studies – Acting and Directing at Inchicore V.E.C. Theatre
