Welcome to the Dublin Central School of Acting

DCSA was founded by casting director Gillian Reynolds to help people pursue their dream of a film and television acting career.

Dublin Central School of Acting provides a creative space where people who are new to the Industry can learn the craft of Film and TV acting, working with trained and experienced professionals.

Our next available Get into Film & TV Acting all day Saturday course for Newcomers starts on April 18th 2020. We are now taking bookings.The course has a cross section of ages and runs a drama troupe- reflecting the real world of the acting profession.

The School  also provides specialised courses for professional actors who are interested in brushing up on their film acting skills with guest tutors- our last one was Patrick Bergin. So keep an eye out.

In July we run workshops for Teens-13-17 who are keen on Film Acting & Directing.

You’ll  find some Casting notices and Industry related topics under Blog. Check it out!

– COURSES –

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GET INTO FILM AND T.V.
ACTING FOR NEWCOMERS

– 10 Week Course – 

This course is aimed at those new to the Industry and are particularly interested in Film and TV Acting. The objective is to get you to a level whereby at the end of the course you will have a Professioanl Show Reel and Headshot.

Now enrolling for classes starting Saturday April 18th 2020

Course Information

STANISLAVSKI:
Intensive Workshop

Stanislavski developed the method technique still being used by many actors world wide to help them create believable characters with real emotions and actions in the characters they portray. Stanislavski method acting is basically in seven steps.

Run By Elizabeth-Moynihan
– Actress And Writer –
(1 Day)

Course Information

ADVANCED ACTING
FOR CAMERA

This course is aimed at those who have some training and experience in acting – but need hands-on experience with Film Acting. The course covers Soaps, Episodic TV, and Film Acting, and the techniques required for each format.
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Advanced Acting For Film / Episodic T.V. / Soaps
(3 Day Course)

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TEEN FILM MAKING & ACTING FOR CAMERA

This course is specifically designed for young people with little or no experience in film-making or acting for camera – which is very different from stage acting!
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Summer Workshops
For 13-17 Year Olds
(Weekly)

Course Information

– SHOWREELS –

Sample SHOWREELS from the 10 week Acting all day Saturday course

– MEET THE CREW! –

Gillian Reynolds

Gillian Reynolds

PRINCIPAL TUTOR:
Get Into Film & TV Acting
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Elizabeth Moynihan

Elizabeth Moynihan

TUTOR:
Stanislavski One Day Workshop
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Peter Sheridan

Peter Sheridan

TUTOR:
Advanced Acting for Camera for Film /Episodic TV / Soaps

Hilary Reynolds

Hilary Reynolds

TUTOR:
Advanced Acting for Camera for Film /Episodic TV / Soaps

Clelia Murphy

Clelia Murphy

TUTOR:
Advanced Acting for Camera for Film /Episodic TV / Soaps

Ronan O'Leary

Ronan O’Leary

DIRECTOR FOR SHOWREELS:
10 Week Part Time Course
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Keith Dixon

Keith Dixon

PHOTORAPHER

Alan Dunne

Alan Dunne

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Patrick Bergin

Patrick Bergin

(Various guests tutors.
Sample – Patrick Bergin)

– TESTIMONIALS –

– Get into Film and TV acting for Newcomers –
Past Students

James Larkin

“The Dublin Central School of Acting course with Casting Director Gillian Reynolds was absolutely amazing. Best 10 weeks I’ve had.I’m a newcomer to this.This is the course definitely to go to. Gillian will drive you on to better heights and growth.”

James Larkin
Don Patrick

“I loved the course.I recommend it highly. Gillian’s a star. Just do it!”

Don Patrick
Thomas Leggett

“If you’re thinking about doing this course I’d seriously advise it .I absolutely enjoyed all 10 weeks. It’s sad it’s coming to an end now. I’d really recommend it. Gillian’s great.Learnt loads.”

Thomas Leggett
Serena Barnes

“I have to say I never did anything like this before but I would do it again in a heartbeat.It was great.”

Serena Barnes
Morgan Bolger

“I really enjoyed the course and I would recommend it to anyone who’s looking to start getting into Acting. The tuition was great. Gillian was very helpful and practical. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.”

Morgan Bolger

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