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THE NATIONAL THEATRESCHOOL OF IRELAND
A wide range of part time courses for adults in Temple Bar and Cork
BOOKING 01 679 9277 LO CALL 1890 258 358 EMAIL [email protected]
www.gaietyschool.com
SUMMER 2009
CONFIDENCEAND CREATIVITY
ADULT COURSES
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WELCOME NOTEIm delighted to introduce you to The Gaiety
School of Acting The National Theatre School
of Irelands Summer Programme 2009. The
Gaiety School of Acting is Irelands premier
training facility for actors, and throughout the
summer months well be providing plenty of
opportunities for adult students to get involved
with us.
Our summer courses cater for all levels, ranging
from our hugely popular Introductory Adult
Summer Drama courses to Advanced Page to
Stage, Acting for Camera, Voice & Stage
Combat Weekends & lots more. Adult courses
are available in both Dublin and Cork throughout
the entire summer, and are designed to provide
the highest quality of actor training available in a
relaxed and sociable environment.
So if youre interested in giving acting a go, why
not take the leap and give us a call? Youre sure
to find something to stir up your imagination in
the following pages!
Finally, keep an eye out for our recession
busting price cuts - nearly all of our prices have
been drastically cut this summer, some by up to45%!
Best Wishes,
Patrick SuttonDirector
THREE SIMPLE WAYS TO ENROL
AT THE GAIETY SCHOOL:
POST Fill in the detachable booking form atthe centre of this brochure and mail to: The
Gaiety School of Acting, Sycamore Street,
Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
TELEPHONE phone the office to reserveyour place 01 6799277 or LoCall: 1890 258
358
IN PERSON Places can be booked inperson from the reception at The Gaiety School
of Acting, Sycamore Street, Temple Bar,Dublin 2. (Mon to Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 10am-5pm).
FEE PAYMENT TERMSThe balance of your course fees must be paid in full on orbefore the date of your first class. You may only attendthe course when your course fees have been paid in full.If your fees have not been paid in full you will not beadmitted to class. 50 booking deposits are notrefundable under any circumstances. Course fees areonly refundable if the Gaiety School receives yourcancellation at least 5 days prior to the commencementof your course. Direct Debit payment option available see www.gaietyschool.com for further information.
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ADULT SUMMER
DRAMAThis course is a practical introduction to actingand improvisation, held 3 evenings a week for
three weeks in Dublin, and over an intensive
weekend in Cork. Designed for people with an
interest in the development of scenes for the
stage, it is also useful for those who wish to
expand their general communication skills. No
experience is required, but a willingness to
participate whole-heartedly is important. The
course is run by leading theatre professionals
including writers and directors.
Tutors in the past have included David Byrne,
Michael West, Gavin Kostick, Donal Courtney,John Delaney, Gene Rooney, Jim Culleton, Stella
Majewsky and Liz Kuti.
CORK COURSE CODE
The Firkin Crane
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July CASD10am-5pm
200
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of Acting
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Mon 6th - Wed 22nd July ASD1
Mon 27th July - Wed 12th Aug* ASD2
Mon 17th Aug - Wed 2nd Sept ASD3
7pm-10pm295
*Due to the August Bank Holiday, the 2nd week of this course willrun Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
RECESSIONBUSTINGPRICES!Somepricesupto45%lessthanSummer2008!
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ADULT PAGE TOSTAGEThis 20 hour course takes place over five weeks,
2 evenings per week in Dublin and over an
intensive weekend in Cork. The course is open
to those who have completed our Introductionto Drama or Adult Summer Drama courses, or
for those with sufficient drama
experience/training. Page to Stage covers the
study of text and character development,
devising, and scene work for performance. For
those who wish to take the next step, an
Advanced Page to Stage course is available.
ADVANCED PAGE TOSTAGEThis is a follow-on course for those who have
completed the Page to Stage programme, in
which students will work with more challengingtext and learn the basic principles of directing.
It is designed to give participants an opportunity
to explore more serious aspects of drama
training without having to make a full time
commitment. This course also runs over 5
weeks for 2 nights a week in Dublin, and over an
intensive weekend in Cork.
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of Acting
Tuesday & Thursday
Tues 7th July - Thurs 6th Aug PS1
Tues 11th Aug - Thurs 10th Sept PS27pm-9pm
280 (Almost 20% OFF!)
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of Acting
Monday & Wednesday
Mon 6th July -Wed 5th Aug* APS1
Mon 10th Aug - Wed 9th Sept APS27pm-9pm
280 (Almost 20% OFF!)
4*Due to the August Bank Holiday, the last weekof this course will run on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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CORK COURSE CODE
The Firkin Crane
Tuesday
Tuesday 7th July - Tuesday 25th Aug ATC7pm-10pm
220
CORK COURSE CODE
South Parish Community Centre
Friday 3rd July - Friday 28th Aug STU8pm-10pm
210
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ADULT THEATRECOMPANY CORK ONLY
Experienced students are invited to join our
Adult Theatre Company. Over the summer,meeting every Tuesday evening for 8 weeks, the
group will work on a chosen text. The site
specific play will be presented at the end of the
summer at the chosen site in Cork. The
Company is perfect for those who have acting
skills and would like to explore their further
potential in a concentrated training and
rehearsal atmosphere.
ADULT STUDIO CORK ONLYThe Studio, held on Friday nights, gives
advanced students who are serious about their
acting the opportunity to enhance and practice
their skills, prepare for auditions and work in a
concentrated, professional setting, receivingconstant feedback about their progress. The
course will cover advanced physical and vocal
training, as well as various other acting skills.
This course is open to advanced students who
have completed at least three terms with the
Gaiety School of Acting, or to advanced acting
students with the discipline and commitment to
work at a very advanced level (admission by
interview).
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CORK COURSE CODE
South Parish Community Centre
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th Aug CCAM310am-5pm
200 (Almost 40% OFF!)
3. CAREER SKILLS focuses on the
development of a commercial vocabulary, theencouragement of professional confidence at
audition and the provision of information on how
to source and sustain professional work.
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CORK COURSE CODE
South Parish Community Centre
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July CCAM110am-5pm
200 (Almost 40% OFF!)
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of Acting
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Tues 7th - Thurs 30th July TBCAM1
7pm-10pm
300
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ACTING FOR CAMERAThese evening classes are designed to give
participants first hand experience of Acting for
Camera. The courses run 2 evenings a week for
four weeks in Temple Bar, and over an intensive
weekend in Cork. Each module can be taken as
a stand alone course, however many
participants take the courses in sequence.
1. ACTING SKILLS focuses on the
development of physical, vocal and emotional
techniques required by film. Students willexplore the differences and similarities between
stage and screen acting.
ADULTCO
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CORK COURSE CODE
South Parish Community Centre
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July CCAM210am-5pm
200 (Almost 40% OFF!)
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of Acting
Tuesday & Thursday
Tues 11th Aug - Thurs 3rd Sept TBCAM2
7pm-10pm
300
2. PRACTICAL SKILLS focuses on
demonstrating the technical requirements of film
as well as the basic analytical skills used to
explore script. Participants will also be
introduced to audition technique a necessaryskill for those wishing to pursue a career in TV
and Film.
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TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of ActingSaturday 11th July VW
10am-6pm
115 (45% OFF!)
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of Acting
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July SCW12pm-5pm
150
STAGE COMBATIf youve always fancied yourself as a
swashbuckling hero like Johnny Depp in Pirates
Of The Carribean, or perhaps Angelina Jolie in
Tomb Raider then this is the class for you. This
weekend workshop caters for those with no
previous experience, introducing the student to
Rapier and Dagger Fight Techniques as well as
Unarmed Combat. The tutor, Paul Burke, is a
member of the Equity Stunt Register and has
worked as a Fight Director, Actor and Stunt
Performer.
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of ActingSaturday 4th & Sunday 5th July SMT
10am-6pm
175
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VOICEUnderstand your voice and make it work for you.
This Saturday workshop is taught by CathalQuinn and will focus on developing a strong and
articulate voice. Using texts from a wide range
of writers, this practical course will give you the
confidence to use your voice effectively.
Cathal Quinn is Head of Voice on the Full Time
Actor Training Programme at the Gaiety School
of Acting. He is a regular dialect coach at theprestigious Gate Theatre and has worked with
leading actors on TV and Film. Cathal also has a
Masters from the Central School of Speech and
Drama, London.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPSSINGING FOR MUSICALTHEATREThis special weekend workshop gives students
an opportunity to explore the presentation ofsongs in a theatrical context. The students will
work together on some well known group songs
while receiving expert technical advice from
vocal coach Russell Smith. Students are also
asked to bring along a song of their own choice
which may be used for individual work.
Russell Smith is a graduate of the GSA and
teaches singing on our acclaimed full time actor
training programme. He has studied both
classical singing and the Roy Hart technique.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
GUYS & DOLLSWEEKEND
This intensive weekend course is perfectly
suited to students with an interest in Musical
Theatre, but who havent had a chance to try it
out before. Over the course of the weekend
students will work on scenes from the hit
musical Guys & Dolls, including dance pieces,
songs, and straight scenes with an emphasis oncharacter development. There will be both
ensemble and solo pieces, with plenty of room
for individual attention. Its not necessary to be
a great singer so dont be shy this course will
help you to build your confidence and learn
some of the tricks of the trade, so if youve
always enjoyed musical theatre and want to
give it a go, heres your chance!
The weekend will culminate in a showcase from
5pm 6pm on Sunday, which friends and family
are invited to attend.
MUSICAL THEATRE
WICKED VS SWEENEYTODD WEEKENDThis weekend course is open to students who
have some experience in musical theatre and
wish to further develop their technique andskills. Students who have completed the Guys
& Dolls weekend may also join this course.
Over the course of the weekend, students will
work on extracts from the two hit musicals
Wicked and Sweeney Todd - both of which offer
challenging vocal work for those who wish to
develop their vocal technique. In this weekend
there will be more focus on individual coaching,
and there will also be a focus on character
development and performance, culminating in a
showcase for friends & family from 5pm 6pm
on Sunday.
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of Acting
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th Aug MTGD10am-6pm
175
TEMPLE BAR COURSE CODE
The Gaiety School of Acting
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th Aug MTWS10am-6pm
175
Both of the above courses are taught by musical theatre director and performer Sharon Sexton. Sharon hasappeared in a number of musicals, including the first ever musical version of Jane Eyre and also Jekyll and Hyde.Directing credits include a number of productions Singing In The Rain, Guys & Dolls, West Side Story and more.
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Student Name
Email Address
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Contact number(s) .
Date of Birth: Age
Parent/Guardian Name (if under 19):
Have you applied to the Gaiety School of Acting before? Yes NoWhere did you hear about the school?
APPLICATION FORM SUMMER COURSES 2009EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL! ALL PLACES MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST 10 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT DATE.
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Note: A non-refundable 50 deposit secures a place. Full fees must be paid a week before thecourse begins otherwise you will lose your place and forfeit your deposit.
Credit Card: eg.: VISA / Access (please specify)
Name on Card:
Card Number:
Expiry date: Laser / Switch / CCV Number here
Enclosed Cheque/bank draft/postal order
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Credit Card bookings by phone on (01) 679 9277. You may also download this form at www.gaietyschool.comFrom time to time we may send you information on things that might interest you.Please tick this box if you do not want to receive any information from us in the future via text message or email.Direct Debit payment option available see www.gaietyschool.com for further information.
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IMPORTANT PLEASE DETAIL YOUR CHOSEN COURSE CODE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW. WE WILL NOT BE
ABLE TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION!
COURSE CODE: TEXT MESSAGE OPT-IN
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For further information on any of our courses, or to book
a place, please contact The Gaiety School of Acting,
Sycamore Street,Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
TELEPHONE (01) 679 9277
FAX (01) 679 9568
LO-CALL 1890 258 358
EMAIL [email protected]
TALE TOWNALE TOWN
GAIETY SCHOOLOF ACTING STAFF
D I R E C T O R
Patrick Sutton
G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
Niamh Byrne
C O O R D I N A T O R
Amy Dawson
P A R T T I M E C O U R S E S C O O R D I N A T O R
John Delaney
M A R K E T IN G & D E V E L O PM E N T O F F I C E R
Ciara Kinsella
R E C E P T I O N
Aishling O'Donoghue
Richie Murphy
Important Notes - Please read carefully: Dates,
times and venues are correct at the time of going
to print. All details are subject to change at short
notice. Courses may be cancelled if bookingnumbers are insufficient. The School is not
responsible for travel or accommodation costs
incurred by individuals travelling to courses.
Photographs by: Futoshi Sakauchi, Patrick
Sutton, Karen Ann Delaney, Kieran Brennan;
Ciara Kinsella; Veronika Korinkova, Aishling
O'Donoghue.
Translation by: Seana Nic Airt.
BROCHURE PRODUCED
BY REVISION DESIGN. 01-269 3367