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Welcome to the home of Dublin Central School of Acting.
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 Get into Film & TV Acting all day Saturday course for Newcomers starts on September 14th.We are now taking bookings.
We have three spaces left on our Teen Film & TV Summer Workshop for Young Actors and Directors July 1st-5th. The second Workshop is now fully booked out. Led By Casting Director Gillian Reynolds.
Scroll down to the end of the page or hit Blog to find out more! You’ll also find some Casting notices and Industry related topics under Blog.
Also-congrats to our Resident Casting Director Gillian Reynolds on the recent opening of the Feature Film- Out of Innocence-which she cast-based on the Kerry babies case-it is a heartbreaking film and part of our recent past.You can see the trailer in our Blog section.
Here are some samples of our most recent graduate showreels that were filmed on the final day of the 10 week all day Saturday Film & TV Acting course.
2019:Get into Film & TV Acting for Beginners-10 week all day Saturday course:Next Available course starts in September.
Meet the Crew !
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Gillian Reynolds
Principal Tutor: for the Part Time “GET INTO FILM and T.V. ACTING” course
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Gillian is the founder and Course Director of the Dublin Central School of Acting.
She has worked as a Professional Casting Director for many years: Here is a sample of her credits:
“Out of Innocence” – Released April 2019-based on the Kerry Babies case which shook Ireland in the 1980ies-based on true events.
Shooting for Socrates, Belonging to Laura, A Kiss for Jed Wood, 5 Days of Shelter, The Front Line, Becoming Jane,
Speed Dating, Cowboys and Angels, Sunburn, The Last Bus Home, Hell’s Gate, Flick, The Count of Monte Cristo - Irish casting, Reign of
Fire – Irish casting, The Boy From Mercury, Saving Private Ryan – assistant casting, Michael Collins – assistant casting, The
Devil’s Own – assistant casting.
Scup, series 2;
Gillian recently cast the viral hit commercial – The Conor McGregor ‘BEATS BY DRE’ advert.
She discovered the lead boy who had never acted before; he was picked up immediately by a London agent who saw the advert, and he is now starring in the new Shane Meadows TV series in a principal role! So you never know what is around the corner!
Trailer here:
Guinness, Carlsberg, Sky Sports GAA,Eircom, Bachelors Beans, ESB, Bord Failte, HB, Heineken, Meteor, Vodafone, Tipperary Water, Kerrygold, Tullamore Dew, Ulster Bank, Volkswagen etc.
Gillian has also cast numerous short films, drama-documentaries, and Animation projects, plus cast worldwide Voiceover jobs.
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Elizabeth Moynihan
Tutor: Stanislavski one day Workshop
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”ELIZABETH MOYNIHAN” btn_size=”md” btn_bg_color=”#6b4105″ btn_bg_hover_color=”#6b4105″ btn_text=”MEET ELIZABETH MOYNIHAN” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_color=”#0a0a0a” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ content_bg_color=”#181818″ header_bg_color=”#181818″ modal_border_style=”solid” modal_border_width=”2″ modal_border_color=”#693f04″ modal_border_radius=”0″ img_size=”50″ header_text_color=”#f29a1c” content_text_color=”#999999″ btn_txt_color=”#ffffff”]Elizabeth Moynihan has worked in Ireland and the U.K as an actor, and
voiceover artist for animated television series as well as major Ad campaigns.
She is an award-winning playwright. She trained in the Stanislavski method at the Focus Theatre, Dublin.
Writing Credits:
Her first play ‘Cider Queens‘ won the Writers Guild Award (Zebbie) for
Best New radio play 2009 and was produced by RTE Radio Drama..
The Abbey Theatre commissioned a short play entitled ‘Marvel’ which
was then developed into a full length play, where it debuted at The
Hotbed festival in Cambridge to five star reviews and had a run at the
Project Arts Festival, Dublin. Her play ‘I Want to Know’ was
performed at the Abbey Theatre as part of the Anti-FGM campaign.
‘Quicksand’ was developed by the Young Vic. Her feature film screenplay A Life Out Loud, co-adapted from her play Tic with director Marion Comer, is in active development.
Elizabeth’s film credits include:
“Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” ( Warner Bros),
“Steven,” MisoFilms. “How About You” (Ferndale Films). “Veronica Guerin” (Universal)
‘The Magnificent Ambersons’ (RKO) ‘Last Mango in Dublin’ (Espresso), ‘The
Making of A Prodigy’, ‘Meeting Che Guevara’, ‘The Man from Maybury Hill’,
‘Tilly’, ‘The Teeth’ (Igloo films), ‘All Souls Day’ (Yellow Asylum) 48 Angels (Fantastic films).
‘Little White Lies’ ( R.T.E).
TV credits include: Jennifer Stobbs in ‘Agatha Raisin’, (Sky1), June in
‘Modus’ Channel 4/ Sweden, Carrie in ‘You, me and the Apocalypse’ (Sky
1/NBC), Karen in “Il Somnambulo”, (Crypt T.V.), ‘Black Mirror’ for Netflix.
‘The Bill’ (BBC), ‘The Clinic’, ‘Fair City’, ‘No Tears’, ‘Trouble in
Paradise’ (RTE), ‘The Whistleblower”, “Jenny was a Friend of Mine”,
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Peter Sheridan
Tutor: Advanced Acting for Camera for Film /Episodic TV / Soaps
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”PETER SHERIDAN” btn_size=”md” btn_bg_color=”#6b4105″ btn_bg_hover_color=”#6b4105″ btn_text=”MEET PETER SHERIDAN” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_color=”#0a0a0a” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ content_bg_color=”#181818″ header_bg_color=”#181818″ modal_border_style=”solid” modal_border_width=”2″ modal_border_color=”#693f04″ modal_border_radius=”0″ img_size=”50″ header_text_color=”#f29a1c” content_text_color=”#999999″ btn_txt_color=”#ffffff”]Peter Sheridan was born in Dublin. He is a writer, theatre director, playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was one of the founder members of Project Arts Centre. He has worked with Charabanc Theatre Company and the Royal Court Theatre, where he directed his own plays, ‘The Liberty Suit’ and ‘Emigrants’. Peter directed ‘The Balcony Belles’, an award-winning documentary for Temple Films, and wrote and directed ‘The Breakfast’, a short film which won the Prix Arte Europe Award at the Brest International Film Festival.
He wrote and directed the acclaimed feature film ‘Borstal Boy’, based on Brendan Behan’s memoir.
He is the acclaimed author of ’44 – A Dublin Memoir’ (Pan Macmillan, and ‘Forty-Seven Roses’ (Pan Macmillan). His third volume of memoirs, ‘Break a Leg’, was published and adapted for the stage.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”619″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][vc_column_text el_class=”tutors-title-container”]
Hilary Reynolds
Tutor: Advanced Acting for Camera for Film / Episodic TV / Soaps
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”HILARY REYNOLDS” btn_size=”md” btn_bg_color=”#6b4105″ btn_bg_hover_color=”#6b4105″ btn_text=”MEET HILARY REYNOLDS” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_color=”#0a0a0a” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ content_bg_color=”#181818″ header_bg_color=”#181818″ modal_border_style=”solid” modal_border_width=”2″ modal_border_color=”#693f04″ modal_border_radius=”0″ img_size=”50″ header_text_color=”#f29a1c” content_text_color=”#999999″ btn_txt_color=”#ffffff”]Hilary Reynolds is an IFTA nominated senior scriptwriter on ‘Fair City’. She recently worked on ‘LITTLE ROY’ for Jam Media / CBBC. Her radio play MATILDA’S GARDEN was short listed for the PJ O’Connor awards and was produced by RTE. As a freelance journalist she has written for many publications including The Irish Business Post and London Evening Standard. She has worked extensively as an actor for the BBC, RTE, The Abbey, The Gate, The Royal National Theatre, The Royal Court.
Before Hilary turned to writing, she was a highly successful actress: theatre credits include: ‘The Weir’ – Valerie, ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ – Lady Windermere, ‘Romeo & Juliet’ – Juliet, ‘Hay Fever’ – Sorel, ‘Our Country’s Good’ – Mary Brennan, all for the Gate Theatre, Dublin.
‘Ourselves Alone’ – Frieda – Royal Court, London. ‘Of Others’ – Kim – Royal National Theatre. ‘Agnes Of God’ – Agnes – Greenwich Theatre, London. ‘The Country Girl’ – Nancy – Apollo Theatre, London. ‘The Plough & The Stars’ – Nora – Riverbank, and Glasgow Citizens Theatre.
Television and Film work include:
The Clinic – RTE; Fair City – Shelly – RTE; Back-up – BBC;
Shoot – BBC; Foreign Bodies – BBC series; Crossfire, BBC series;
Invitation to a Party – BBC; Caught In A Free State – Channel 4/RTE;
Take The High Road – STV; The Irish R.M. – Channel 4,
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Clelia Murphy
Tutor: Advanced Acting for Camera for Film / Episodic TV / Soaps
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”CELIA MURPHY” btn_size=”md” btn_bg_color=”#6b4105″ btn_bg_hover_color=”#6b4105″ btn_text=”MEET CELIA MURPHY” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_color=”#0a0a0a” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ content_bg_color=”#181818″ header_bg_color=”#181818″ modal_border_style=”solid” modal_border_width=”2″ modal_border_color=”#693f04″ modal_border_radius=”0″ img_size=”50″ header_text_color=”#f29a1c” content_text_color=”#999999″ btn_txt_color=”#ffffff”]Clelia played Niamh Brennan for 22 years in RTÉ’s long-running drama series and flagship show FAIR CITY. She played the role of Lorraine in Deadpan Picture’s new comedy series for RTÉ 2, NOWHERE FAST, created by Alison Spittle.
On stage, Clelia has played the role of Maeve in a touring production of BOOM by Isobel Mahon, directed by Caroline Fitzgerald. Other recent theatre credits include the role of Lulubelle LaVelle in John Murphy’s touring musical ELVIS IS MY DADDY, and the role of Frau Gabor in SPRING AWAKENING, directed by the internationally-acclaimed György Vidovszy.
Recent film credits include Vivienne de Courcy’s feature DARE TO BE WILD, Jack Conroy’s THE GAELIC CURSE, Jason Figgis’ URBAN TRAFFIC, JFK – THE BADGEMAN CONSPIRACY directed by John Sheridan and Paul Valentine, and the short film CLEAN SLATE directed by Will Morgan.
Other film work includes GRABBERS for Samson Films, Parallel Pictures’ THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, and Stephen Kane’s award-winning THE CROOKED
MILE.
In 2015 Clelia co-produced and starred in Jennifer Davidson’s award winning short WAITING FOR TOM directed by Ruth O’Looney, which was officially selected to screen at the Galway Film Fleadh, Cork, Foyle, Dingle and Chicago film festivals. It also screened in the Irish Film Festival London where it won for Best Short.
Clelia is also one of Ireland’s most experienced V.O. artists, with a career that has seen her lending her voice to some of Ireland’s biggest brands and best-loved shows.
Radio work includes working with John Boorman on his radio play THE HIT LIST, Bill Hugh’s GRACE, Joe O’Byrne’s CRANE, and Catherine Brennan’s THE GUILTY HEART. In 2017 she voiced the role of Miss Higgin’s in KINSEY ONE THROUGH FIVE by Veronica Coburn, produced by Kevin Reynolds for RTÉ Radio Drama on One.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”779″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][vc_column_text el_class=”tutors-title-container”]
Keith Dixon
Photographer
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”KEITH DIXON” btn_size=”md” btn_bg_color=”#6b4105″ btn_bg_hover_color=”#6b4105″ btn_text=”MEET KITH DIXON” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_color=”#0a0a0a” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ content_bg_color=”#181818″ header_bg_color=”#181818″ modal_border_style=”solid” modal_border_width=”2″ modal_border_color=”#693f04″ modal_border_radius=”0″ img_size=”50″ header_text_color=”#f29a1c” content_text_color=”#999999″ btn_txt_color=”#ffffff”]Keith Dixon is a Dublin based photographer. Keith only picked up a camera for the first time in 2010 and quickly became recognised by ballerina Monica Loughman for his ability to shoot dance.
He remains company photographer there since 2012. He also works with Moscow State Opera, Perm Opera and Ballet theatre, Rough Magic theatre company, to name but a few. He is also resident photographer at the Lir Academy.
Keith has had work on display in Dublin art gallery The Doorway Gallery and now has exhibitions with The Gallery Dalkey. He is continually striving to excel at his craft and to bring out the very best in his subjects.[/ultimate_modal][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”780″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][vc_column_text el_class=”tutors-title-container”]
Ronan O’Leary
Director for Showreels, 10 week Part Time course
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His screenplay credits include Noel Pearson’s “FRANKIE STARLIGHT”, starring Matt Dillon and Gabriel Byrne, and the animated Bible series “THE SIGN OF THE FISH” featuring Sir Ben Kingsley. His documentary work includes “HOLD THE PASSION”, the history of the Focus Theatre in Dublin, featuring Gabriel Byrne.
As a film editor, Ronan’s credits include the war drama “THE SHELTERING DESERT” starring Jason Connery, and “SPEED DATING” starring Hugh O’Connor, plus numerous Irish shorts. He recently worked as Creative Consultant on John Boorman’s war drama “QUEEN & COUNTRY.”
Ronan has lectured at the UK’s National Film School, the London Film School, and the European Film School in Berlin, and served on Festival juries in Berlin, Cork, Bosnia and Croatia.
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Alan Dunne
Cameraman
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He has led crews of up to fifty people in various projects over the
years. He has shot everything from documentaries to ballet
performances.
Alan Dunne is also an award-winning writer/director. His short films have
played in Ireland and abroad, garnering much attention through the
years. His film “Earthly Bonds” which stars Peter Coonan (Love/Hate)
was the winner of the Film In Cork 2017 Award. As a writer he has had
scripts optioned by Grand Pictures (Moone Boy) and Egg Productions
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Brendan Harrington
Photographer
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Brendan is a well established photographer. A large proportion of his work is in the area of Actors Headshots, working to Industry
Standards / Spotlight requirements.
He is highly credited by Casting Directors, Drama Schools and Agents.
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It is aimed at those who 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. Samples of these can be found on the home page.
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- How to break a script down
- How to create a character and back-story.
- Acting for camera – camera angles, eye lines, and framing
- Above and Below the line- who’s who in the crew.
- Improvisation
- Voice and movement
- Casting for TV Commercials/Short Films
- Audition and Interview technique
- The Art of Self-taping,
- Write and make your own short in a day, using theory learned from class
- How to market yourself within the Industry with no Agent
- Compiling a C.V.
- How Actors get an Agent
- Where to source Auditions
Ever thought you could have a professional Show reel, professional Headshots, and a C.V. by the end of a 10-week Course?
We have our photographer take your Headshot, and on the final day of the course our professional crew will come to film your monologue – which we will have sourced for you during the course. It will be edited and sent to you; for you to promote yourself to casting directors, agents and directors.
The course is run by Gillian Reynolds Casting, and will feature a guest Tutor from the world of Film and TV production.
Dates:
| 10 weeks course all day Saturday-Starting Saturday 14th September 2019
September: 14th, 21st, 28th,
October 5th, 12th, 19th ,26th
November 2nd, 9th, 16th
Venue:The Lab: 1 Foley St Dublin 1 D01 WA07 Foley St, Dublin 1 (about a 5 minute walk from The Spire in O’Connell Street) Fee: €650 |
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Venue:The Lab: 1 Foley St Dublin 1 D01 WA07 Foley St, Dublin 1
(about a 5 minute walk from The Spire in O’Connell Street)
Fee: €650
A deposit of €250 is required to secure a place and full payment should be made before the commencement of the course.
A refund can be given provided we have two weeks notice before the course starts.
Dates:
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Our Dynamic 10-Week Course
“GET INTO FILM AND T.V. ACTING FOR NEWCOMERS”
Available on Saturdays,
From 10 am – 5.00 pm.
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“GET INTO FILM AND T.V. ACTING FOR NEWCOMERS” – TUESDAY EVENINGS, MID-WEEK
You are taken on a step by step journey into the world of Film and TV Acting techniques.
It is aimed at those who want a taster into Acting and Performing in front of camera.
Confidence Building
How to break a script down
How to create a character and back story
Camera Angles-Eye lines-framing and 180 degree angle
Improvisation-voice and movement
Audition and interview technique
The Art of Self taping
Television commercials and what you need to know
How to get auditions and market yourself within the industry
The CV and Agent
Next Available course:
6.30pm-9.00pm-Tuesday Evenings
Tuesdays: September 17th 24th
Tuesdays: October 8th 15th 22nd 29th
Tuesdays: November 5th 12th 19th 26th
Venue:The Lab: 1 Foley St Dublin 1 D01 WA07 Foley St, Dublin 1
(about a 5 minute walk from The Spire in O’Connell Street)
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Testimonials for the “Get into Film and TV acting for Newcomers”
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“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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
“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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
“I loved the course and met some fab people and Gillian is fab.”
Eleanor Prendergast[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
“I loved the course.I recommend it highly. Gillian’s a star. Just do it!”
Don Patrick[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
“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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
“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.”
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Advanced Acting For Film | Episodic T.V. | Soaps
(3 Day Course)
[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-video-camera” i_color=”custom” i_size=”sm” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#734401″ accent_color=”#734401″][vc_column_text el_class=”reduced-margin”]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.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”Read more” btn_size=”md” btn_bg_color=”#6b4105″ btn_bg_hover_color=”#6b4105″ btn_text=”Read more…” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_color=”#0a0a0a” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ content_bg_color=”#181818″ header_bg_color=”#181818″ modal_border_style=”solid” modal_border_width=”2″ modal_border_color=”#693f04″ modal_border_radius=”0″ img_size=”50″ header_text_color=”#f29a1c” content_text_color=”#999999″ btn_txt_color=”#ffffff”]
It will be an intensive course, employing one to three cameras, and focusing solely on Film and TV scene work.
Framing, eye lines, blocking, continuity for the one camera (Film and Episodic TV) and for the three-camera set-ups (Soaps and Sitcoms).
How to feel comfortable in front of camera and create a circle of “in the moment” security while on set.
Gillian will focus on the technical skills required for working on different formats for Film, TV and Soaps.
Film Director/Writer Peter Sheridan will focus on film and the Art of Acting for Film. His class will be based on practical exercises for camera, with playback analysis.
There will also be a Masterclass with Hilary Reynolds and Clelia Murphy from “Fair City”, who will work on Acting techniques and script analysis for TV Soaps and the approaches an actor takes to bring a soap character to life. Having been both an Actress and currently one of the principal writers for FAIR CITY for several years, Hilary Reynolds will analyse the subtle techniques needed to master the development of Soap characterisation. She will use current Soap scripts for practicals.
Between Hilary and Clelia, you will better understand how Soaps develop from the story room to acting in studio, plus explore how to prepare as an actor and what to expect on set.
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Stanislavski: A One Day Intensive Workshop Run By Elizabeth-Moynihan
(Actress And Writer)
[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-video-camera” i_color=”custom” i_size=”sm” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#734401″ accent_color=”#734401″][vc_column_text el_class=”reduced-margin”]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.
We have Elizabeth Moynihan giving a workshop on Stanislavski on Saturday 8th June-for less experienced actors and on Sunday June 9th for EXPERIENCED actors.Venue:The Lab Foley Street.Full details and dates have just been posted under our Blog section as we are currently upgrading our web page.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”Read more” btn_size=”md” btn_bg_color=”#6b4105″ btn_bg_hover_color=”#6b4105″ btn_text=”Read more…” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_color=”#0a0a0a” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ content_bg_color=”#181818″ header_bg_color=”#181818″ modal_border_style=”solid” modal_border_width=”2″ modal_border_color=”#693f04″ modal_border_radius=”0″ img_size=”50″ header_text_color=”#f29a1c” content_text_color=”#999999″ btn_txt_color=”#ffffff”]This is suitable for actors who have some training and who want instant knowledge of the Stanislavski Method without the trouble of having to plough through books – often with quite bad translations.
The Method empowers actors to use their imagination, senses and emotions to create real performances that are founded in the ‘truth of the moment’. Lots of actors use this technique, like Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper.
Stanislavski was a Russian actor, director, and teacher, and he co-founded the legendary Moscow Arts Theatre. He created a ‘system’ for actors to use in rehearsals. This ‘system’ was to develop an understanding of the motivations, obstacles, and objectives of any character in every moment. All of these elements will be discussed.
Elizabeth will also cover the following:
*The Classic Stanislavski Warm-Up
*Basic Stanislavski exercises.
*Loggerheads and the art of improvisation.
*Justification of an action.
*Room Re-Call.
*Portrait Exercises
*The Moment before …
*Inner monologues.
*Building a character.
*Hot seating.
Venue: The Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2.
Date: Easter 2019 dates TBC
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Teen Acting For Camera-Film and TV- Is A 5 Day Summer Course
(For 12- 17 year olds.)
[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-video-camera” i_color=”custom” i_size=”sm” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#734401″ accent_color=”#734401″][vc_column_text el_class=”reduced-margin”]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![/vc_column_text][ultimate_modal modal_title=”Read more” btn_size=”md” btn_bg_color=”#6b4105″ btn_bg_hover_color=”#6b4105″ btn_text=”Read more…” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_color=”#0a0a0a” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ content_bg_color=”#181818″ header_bg_color=”#181818″ modal_border_style=”solid” modal_border_width=”2″ modal_border_color=”#693f04″ modal_border_radius=”0″ img_size=”50″ header_text_color=”#f29a1c” content_text_color=”#999999″ btn_txt_color=”#ffffff”]
The summer camps at Dublin Central School of Acting are an action packed intensive week long workshop for 12-17 year olds.The 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!
At DCSA, students learn the difference between stage and film acting.
It is suitable for students who want to work as a Blogger on You Tube, like Casper Lee, or act for Screen, or explore the possibility of Film Directing.
Many movie Directors and Actors began making short films as teens before going to film or drama school. Others learnt creatively without ever going to film or drama school!!!! Others may be just curious as how you become a You Tube blogger like Casper Lee – who has become a very, very wealthy young man by just blogging.
It is aimed at students who either want to be Film Directors or for those who want to be Screen Actors.If you want to be a be a director or actor – you need to know how to direct actors, and as an actor you need to know what to expect from a director. You have to learn how to work with each other – to communicate with each other and to understand their respective roles, so that the film is the best it can be – with both parties pulling together.The day is divided between instruction, followed by practicals – so all that is learnt in theory is immediately put into practice. We switch constantly from theory to “on set” demonstrations.
Topics covered:
THE CASTING DIRECTOR:
The Casting Director – What exactly do they do, and how do you become a Casting Director for Films/T.V./Commercials?
THE ACTOR:
What every Actor and Film Director needs to know. The Essentials! How to create a character and back-story.
The importance of Improvisation
Acting for camera: Camera angles, eye lines, and framing
THE CREW
What is a You Tube Blogger and how do you set up a Blog? Who is needed on a film set, and who is needed off a film set!
What exactly does everyone do from the “runner” to the “producer”.
THE DIRECTOR
Artistic Vision-
Auditions and Casting
How to communicate with the Actor and Crew.
THE FILM SCRIPT
How the script is so important to any film.The key ingredients for a successful script – Theme, Character, Story structure, conflict, tension.How to break a script down.
THE CAMERA AND LIGHTING
We learn how to use the camera and how to light a set.
Crew up
Cast the roles
SHOOT THE SCRIPT
Shooting sample scenes using the knowledge learnt about camera angles and eye lines for camera.
Playback on screen
Why editing is so important!
Summer 2019=2 camps to choose from: both in July
July:2019
Venue: The Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2.
Fee: E150
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