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.
Our aim is to provides a creative space for people who are new to the Industry to learn the craft of Film and TV acting, working with trained and experienced professionals. It also enhances confidence and presentation skills.

Our next available in person 10 week all day Saturday course starts on Saturday 15th Fenruary 2025 from 10.15am- 5pm for 10 weeks each Saturday.Exact dates below.

Our next available ONLINE  10 week Tuesday evening course starts on Tuesday February 18th 2025  from 6.30- 9.15pm for 10 weeks each Tuesday evening for people who live outside of the Dublin region and find it difficult to travel for classes or have to work on Saurdays!

We will be  holding a Stanislavski Workshop for actors over two days in February 2025..Dates TBC

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. 

Check out our facebook page to see some recent showreels of our students and up to date infomation!

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

Sample of some very recent showreels of students who completed the 10 week all day Saturday course! They hadn’t really acted before so I think they did an excellent job after 10 weeks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Avkn14N4g&t=30s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDrxoctnBcw&t=35s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbX8h5yrMlM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8be2yXfuz7M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLCR9JCvNUA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKhDDmNwaGU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF59tpcAMhU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95fTpQPWRCw

Venue: The Lab Foley street.D01WA07

A short walk from The Spire, O’Connell Street.

– 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.

Course Information

STANISLAVSKI:
Intensive Workshop

Two Day course: Over two consecutive Saturdays

10am-5pm

Saturday 28th and Saturday 5th October

This course is a two day intensive course. Places are limited to 14.

Please email for details on what to prepare for the workshops.

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 –
(2 Days)

Course Information

ADVANCED ACTING
FOR CAMERA

2 Day course

Dates Coming soon

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.

Dates TBC- NEXT COURSE WILL BE IN SEPTEMBER 2024

Times: 10am-5pm

Venue: 18 Eustace Street. Temple Bar. Dublin 2 (opposite the Ark Children’s Theatre)
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Advanced Acting For Film / Episodic T.V. / Soaps
(3 Day Course)

Fee E225

Course Information

ONLING 10 WEEK ACTING COURSE:

START DATE:  Tuesday 18th February 2025 Evenings 6.30-9.15pm

This courses is specifically designed for people with little or no experience in Film and TV Acting – which is very different from stage acting!

Dates:Tuesday  18th February 2025 from 6.30pm-9.15pm for 10 consecutive weeks each

Fee E395

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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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