The Young Adult class is similar in content to the Senior Creative Drama class including improvisation, characterisation, storytelling and movement but is more intensive, preparing the students for a career in film, theatre and for life. Geared towards the individual’s needs on an almost one to one basis, the young adult has the opportunity to fine-tune his or her performance skills and to take a more in- depth look at particular areas of interest, with an experienced teacher.
Creative Drama Saturday evenings in ITW Drumcondra and Sunday Afternoons in ITW Clonskeagh: Students explore, develop and communicate ideas and performance concepts through acting and directing each other. They will devise their own dramas and interpret complex texts using their understanding of form, style, structure and genre. They may also study the work of influential theatre practitioners to inform and communicate their concepts.
Professional Development Sunday afternoons at ITW Clonskeagh 1-2pm: We are delighted to be offering these focussed classes on Sunday afternoons at ITW Studios, Clonskeagh.
Chatting about Trinity College Drama and Theatre Studies with Director (and Trinity Graduate) Luke Casserly
Designed very much with the student in mind, this course is aimed at students that are considering a 3rd level degree/diploma in performance/theatre and who would like to work professionally when they leave secondary school. At the start of the year students discuss where they are at and what they most want to achieve from the course and accommodations are made to best try and accomplish that. Students will get an insight into what college courses expect as well as a taster of the type of exercises one would do at 3rd level. Various guest speakers are brought in during the year to give an even stronger insight into courses and performing in the professional landscape. Recent guests include Ben Middleton (Arts Ed, Book of Mormon, Matilda - West End), Robert Mitchell (US Actor, www.appleboxstudio.ie) and Craig Connolly (Cursed Child, LIR). We will also go through audition technique and discuss what courses and employers are looking for as well as help in preparing monologues, showreel scenes and help self-taping. We have regular trips to the theatre to see Graduate Productions and professional productions.
We welcome applications from students over 16 yrs of age who have a passion for theatre and are keen to develop their acting skills to a more advanced level. We have an exceptional success rate with our students gaining places in third level colleges including The LIR, Trinity Drama and Theatre Studies, The Gaiety School of Acting, Mountview, TUD, Arts Ed, Urdang, The Royal Scottish Conservatoire, GSA, Urdang, Performers, Italia Conti, Inchicore College and Institute of the Arts Barcelona among others.
Advanced Acting and Scene Study Wednesday evenings at ITW Clonskeagh 7-8pm
Acting and Script Work Class - Enhance Your Performance Skills!
Are you passionate about acting and looking to improve your performance skills? Join our dynamic Acting and Script Work class and take your acting abilities to the next level!
In this class, you will have the opportunity to:
Develop strong public speaking skills
Master the art of duologues and group drama
Enhance your understanding of scripts and characters
Improve your stage presence and confidence
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced actor, our class welcomes all skill levels. Our experienced teacher, Heather, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide you through various acting techniques and exercises.
Class Details:
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Clonskeagh
Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: €20 per week
Don't miss this chance to hone your acting skills and connect with fellow performers in a supportive and creative environment. Limited spots are available, so reserve your place now!
What to wear: Young adults need to be able to move unrestricted and be a blank canvas for performance. They should wear black leggings or tracksuit bottoms with a black t-shirt or vest and sweatshirt. Lightweight trainers with a non marking sole.
Practical and appropriate clothing can be ordered online from our ITW SHOP which will then be delivered to the Studios for collection at class.
Other options for our Young Adults: (click the links in PINK to learn more…)
We also recommend our Private Audition Prep and Group Speech & Drama classes in which our students can take their Speech & Drama and solo acting grade exams up to and including Diploma level. For more information about these classes see our Speech & Drama section on the website.
Our Young Adult class have the opportunity to also travel to New York in March 2024 on our bi-annual New York Trip which includes professional workshops, broadway shows and sightseeing.
Our Youth Theatre - Young Dramatic Arts Theatre Company - work on full scale productions and performances taking part in Youth Theatre festivals in Ireland, Northern Ireland and on occasion in the UK.
Our Musical Theatre Company produce and perform in full scale musical productions each year.
