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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.



Tuesday & Thursday

Tues 7th July - Thurs 6th Aug PS1

Tues 11th Aug - Thurs 10th Sept PS27pm-9pm

280 (Almost 20% OFF!)



Monday & Wednesday

Mon 6th July -Wed 5th Aug* APS1

Mon 10th Aug - Wed 9th Sept APS27pm-9pm


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


Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th Aug CCAM310am-5pm


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


Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July CCAM110am-5pm




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.

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CORK COURSE CODE


Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July CCAM210am-5pm




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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The Gaiety School of ActingSaturday 11th July VW

10am-6pm

115 (45% OFF!)



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.


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.



Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th Aug MTGD10am-6pm

175



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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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)

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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.

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