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. DCSA is dedicated to helping aspiring actors turn their dreams of a career in film and television into reality. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refine your skills, our courses offer a creative, professional space for you to learn the craft of screen acting from experienced, trained professionals.
We also offer courses for Professional actions: See course details below.

Next available course 2025:

10-Week In-Person Course for Newcomers (Saturdays)

 

Get into Film & TV

Starts Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Time: 10:15 am – 5:00 pm (Every Saturday for 10 weeks)

Here is a Promo link from recent graduates:

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

2 Day intensive Stanislavski Workshop

Next available workshop 

Starts Saturday 10th  January 2026 and Saturday 17th 2026 ( 2 days)

Time: 10am-5pm

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

– COURSES –

Now Enrolling Course corner graphic

GET INTO FILM AND T.V.
ACTING FOR NEWCOMERS

– 10 Week Course – 

Get into Film & TV for Newcomers

10 week all day Saturday starting September 27th, 2025

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

January Saturday  10th and 17 January 2026 ( 2 day workshop)

Run By Elizabeth-Moynihan
– Actress And Writer –
(2 Days)

Course Information

ADVANCED ACTING
FOR CAMERA

2 Day course

June 2025

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 June  2025

Times: 10am-5pm–

Advanced Acting For Film / Episodic T.V. / Soaps
(2 Day Course)

Fee E225

Course Information

Summer Workshop for teens aged 13-18

BOOKED OUT

START DATE:  Monday 7th July- Friday 11th July (5 days) 2025

10.30am- 3pm

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

Fee E225

–
–
–

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
–

Elizabeth Moynihan

Elizabeth Moynihan

TUTOR:
Stanislavski One Day Workshop
–

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
–

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

– LATEST NEWS –

Latest Articles