Advertise your Workshops In This Thread! (On Approval from the Mods)

faceman · 12-08-2009 12:55pm #1

Due to a number of requests, I have set up this thread to faciliate the advertising of Workshops in any field of Theatre or Performing Arts.

In order to post here, you must have your ad approved by myself. Please PM me the details of your workshop and on approval, I will open the thread so you can post your ad. In your PM, please include full workshops details and also note the following rules:

* The ad cannot contain personal email addresses or phone number. (request users PM you directly)

* You must offer a discount to boards.ie members. The discount amount/percentage should be advised to me by PM and must be stated in the ad itself.

* Only one ad per workshop is permitted

* Please be patient when you PM me. Some responses will be quick, but please allow for upto 48 hours for me to respond. I will reply to everyone.

* All ads posting are subject to the mods approval and the mods/admin team reserve the right to edit any ads if they see fit.

* The ad should not breack any of the standard forum rules.

* Boards.ie Ltd, at this point in time, will not charge any fees for workshop ads. However it is expected that those who wish to advertise workshops are regularly contribute to boards.ie, and in particular this forum.

So if you wish to post your ad, please PM me.

guthlaf · 12-08-2009 1:14pm

Explore Creativity through Improvisation Workshop

September 13th 2009 - 10am to 5pm - Kinsale Pottery & Arts Centre
Led by: Marcus Bale

This dynamic workshop will focus on the element of Creativity in Improvisation. Through exercises, drama games and improvised situations we will learn how to express our creativity through action.

Drama improvisation uses exercises that deal with the imagination in a conscious and in a subconscious level, and develops the awareness of the here and the now.

This workshop will help its participants to trigger their creative potential, using Verbal & Physical Storytelling, Image Theatre (Theatre of the Oppressed), Viewpoints and other interesting techniques based on Improvisation.

Exercising elements such as intuition, trust, spontaneity and through the use of the body, our voice and our mind we will explore and expand our creativity.

About the facilitator:

Marcus Bale trained in Buenos Aires for seven years in different Actors Studios. He also studied Improvisation, Clown, Circus, Mime, Physical, Mask and Anthropological Theatre. In Ireland he performed and directed a multitude of plays. Since 2002 he has been giving workshops on Improvisation, Clowning, Commedia dell' Arte, & the Techniques of Jerzi Grotowski, Jacques LeCoq, Eugenio Barba & Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed, always emphasising the physical aspect of theatre. He has taught in Ireland, Germany, Italy, Canada & Argentina. In 2001 he co-founded BYOB Productions. The same year he co-founded Cyclone Comedy Improv Troupe. In 2002 he was co-founder of the Snatch Comedy Improv Troupe with whom he performs all over Ireland. In 2003 he became Teacher for the Gaiety School of Acting in Cork teaching adults, children & teenagers. He also teaches "The Spirit of Sign", Cork Deaf Community Drama group & is also guest teacher at the Theatre Courses in Kinsale College of Further Education & KCAT Drama Course in Callan, Kilkenny among other groups.

For more information, please dont hesitate and send me a PM

Details:

- When is this workshop happening? Sunday 13th of September, 2009
- What time? 10am to 5pm
- Where? Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre ( http://www.kinsaleceramics.com/)

- How much is it & how to book a place? Please PM me if you are interested and will send you full details. (There is a special discount of 15% for members of Boards.ie)

See you there!!

Marcus

Gustam · 18-09-2009 12:36pm

ACTING STUDIES Foundation Certificate (FETAC)

Commences Mon 5th October 2009 for 25 weeks
Mon 7 – 9.30pm & one Sat per month (10am – 12.30pm)

Theatre Lab Experiment has teamed up with the VEC to create a new and dynamic part time course. The Foundation Certificate in Acting Studies commences in early October ’09 in Colaiste Dhulaigh, Coolock and is FETAC certified. It has been specifically designed for beginners/improvers, who wish to study acting techniques at night/weekends. Using new and innovative techniques it will get you started in this exciting and fulfilling medium.

The aim of the course is to develop a foundation in the technical and imaginative skills required to commence your acting career.
A new and exciting curriculum teaches the tools that will enable you to develop an acting process that will allow the creation of credible and dynamic characters. Texts studied in the first year are drawn from the works of Miller, Friel, Beckett and Pinter. The course leader is Ciaran O’Brien MA (Artistic Director – TLE) who will combine classes with professional guest lecturers.

Course Content

Voice – how to achieve excellent vocal techniques including tips to broaden your range and work on accents
Movement - create free expression whilst hitting your marks!
Building a character – De Niro and Pacino use this method, learn an insider’s perspective
Theatre History – from the Greeks, via Shakespeare and arriving at the 20th century kitchen sink realism
Acting for TV/Screen – learn the key differences to support future auditions, through use of video cameras
Relaxation Techniques – conquer the dreaded stage fright and learn key relaxation techniques
Devising-Devise your own work and create something new and real !
Final Performance – take to the stage in front of an invited audience at end of the programme in May 2010

As part of the project students will prepare scene studies and monologues for presentation at the end of term. This will involve some extra rehearsal hours and requires a strong commitment. The end of term performances offers the student an opportunity to play a wide variety of characters and roles in front of an invited audience.

A FETAC Level 5 Certificate will be awarded on successful completion of both course and project work.

Cost-The course is funded by the VEC and costs €525 for over 80 hours of classes!
This is a potential €1000 saving over city centre acting colleges

Special Offer for Boards.ie Members-2 Free (1hr each) one/one coaching sessions when booking this course (please pm Gustam when registered)

Enrolment
At Colaiste Dhulaigh on times/dates below (tel 01 8481400)
11am-12 noon: 14/15/17/18/21/22/24/25th Sept
7pm-8.30pm: 14/15/21/22nd Sept.
or
By post by 24th September sending a cheque for €525 to “City of Dublin VEC” and noting “Course E971-Acting Studies” in an accompanying slip. Send envelope FAO Pat Garvan, Colaiste Dhulaigh CFE, Coolock, Dublin 17.

guthlaf · 25-10-2009 7:20pm

Advanced Improv Weekend (for Developing Actors & people seriously
interested in Improvisation!)

Saturday 07 & Sunday 08 of November 2009 – 10am to 5pm – Kinsale
Pottery & Arts Centre
Led by: Marcus Bale & George Hanover

This workshop is aimed at actors, aspiring actors and people seriously
interested in Improvisation. During this two-day workshop, we will
deal with three elements:

1 – Advanced Scene Composition:

- How to make a scene interesting?
- What’s the arc of a story?
- How to begin, develop and finish a scene.
- Climax of the scene.
- Narrative games.
- Advancing and extending an offer.
- Re-incorporation of material.
- Storytelling skills will be developed.

2 – Advanced Character Development:

- Physical development of a character
- Verbal development of a character
- Psychological development of a character
- Background of a character
- Status of a character

3 - The Mechanics of Comedy:

- What makes a scene funny?
- Comedy in the narrative & Comedy in the characters
- Play and games in a scene
- Extremes and contrasts
- The Gag
- Physical Comedy
- Witticisms
- The Absurd
- Breaking the fourth wall

The rhythm of the workshop will be determined by the level of the
participants. Other areas might be covered depending on the group’s
interest.

Come, learn & enjoy the process!!!

About the facilitators:

Marcus Bale trained in Buenos Aires for seven years in different
Actors Studios. He also studied Improvisation, Clown, Circus, Mime,
Physical, Mask and Anthropological Theatre. In Ireland he performed
and directed a multitude of plays. Since 2002 he has been giving
workshops on Improvisation, Clowning, Commedia dell' Arte, & the
Techniques of Jerzi Grotowski, Eugenio Barba & Augusto Boal’s Theatre
of the Oppressed, always emphasising the physical aspect of theatre.
He has taught in Ireland, Germany, Italy, Canada & Argentina. In 2001
he co-founded BYOB Productions. The same year he co-founded Cyclone
Comedy Improv Troupe. In 2002 he was co-founder of the Snatch Comedy
Improv Troupe with whom he performs all over Ireland. In 2003 he
became Teacher for the Gaiety School of Acting in Cork teaching
adults, children & teenagers. He also teaches "The Spirit of Sign",
Cork Deaf Community Drama group & is also guest teacher at the Theatre
Courses in Kinsale College of Further Education & KCAT Drama Course in
Callan, Kilkenny.

George Hanover is a professional actor & tutor for the Gaiety School
of Acting in Cork. She is also a founding member of Corks own, Snatch
Comedy Improv. Recently she toured Australia & New Zealand working &
performing with various improv groups sharing & honing her skills. She
received her Diploma in Acting from the London College of Music &
Media. Collaborating with the Working Actors Workshop she co wrote the
successful childrens show "Aesops Fabulous Foibles & Fables" . Her
most recent training was in the technique of Jacques Lecoq physical &
clowning theatre.

For more information, please contact: marcusbale@gmail.com

Details:

- When is this workshop happening? Sat 07 & Sun 08 of November 2009
- What time? 10am to 5pm
- Where? Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre ( http://www.kinsaleceramics.com/)
- How much is it? €140 (bring your own lunch)
FOR MEMBERS OF BOARDS.IE THERE'S A SPECIAL PRICE OF €130

- Booking a place: Enquiries by phone: 021 4777758 or 0879696901 or
via email to: adrianwistreich@gmail.com
- To book a place with Credit Card: Simply pay a deposit of €50 via
PayPal (or the totality of the fee if you prefer) following the
instructions given at this website:
http://www.kinsaleceramics.com/Payments.html (Please state the name
of the course when you pay using this method).
- To book a place by Check: Post a check for €50 (or the totality of
the fee if you prefer) payable to Kinsale Pottery. The address is:
Kinsale Pottery, Olcote, Ballinacurra, Kinsale, Co Cork. (Please state
the name of the course when you pay using this method).

See you there!!

Doozie · 12-03-2010 12:53pm

Hi folks,

No Drama Theatre group are hosting a full day Directing workshop tomorrow in Synge St CBS from 11am - 5pm. We are allowing non-members into this for a fee of 25 euros (unbelievable, I know!). PM me (Doozie) if you are interested

There are two places left but I need to know today before 2pm if anyone is available to partake?

The outline is:

Workshop: Exploring Status and Power in directing a scene for theatre
Time: 11:00am - 5:00 pm

11:00 - 12:00
This will consist of a warm up session of about 20 minutes. The warm up will aim at focusing on the theme of the day namely Power and Status in a fun, energetic and cerebal way.
On completion of the warm up there will be a number of exercises involved with looking at power/status, blocking and the power scale as we look towards directing and developing a scene.

12:00 - 1:00
All participants wil be given a chance to explore the different ways a scene may be approached and directed using blocking and the power scale. This will involve a great deal of participation from the people taking part and the audience watching. All ideas and suggestions will be explored. "Story-boarding" a scene may also be introduced (this would stretch the time to possibly 1:30)

1:00 - 2:00 Break

2:00 - 5:00 In the afternoon budding directors will have the chance to direct a scene, between 5 - 10mins long, with the focus on power and status within that particular scene using the ideas and information from the morning session. Actors will have a chance to figure out their character's power/status and how it developes throughout a scene. These scenes will then be performed in front of the rest of the group where we will be looking for feedback on the blocking and "layout" of the scene.

Any members wishing to attend can contact Sheila at secretarynodrama@gmail.com or come to Sheila or Dave at the workshop this Tuesday. Money is taken in advance to secure your place. Max 20 people. We can allocate room for 8 directors and 13 - 15 actors.

Doozie · 15-03-2010 9:52pm

Hi All,

No Drama Theatre are welcoming non-members to take part in their specialized workshops. We run them as a full day workshop in Synge St Primary School from 11am - 5pm on the dates below.

This season we are running:

Saturday March 20th - Comedy Improv with Aidan Killian (Cost = 30euros for non-no Drama members)
Saturday April 10th - Combat Workshop with Olivia Poulane
Saturday April 24th - Set Design/Lighting - tutor tbc
Saturday May 15th - Method Acting - tutor tbc
Saturday May 22nd - Jamie Carswell

Costs for all of these but will be between 25 and 35 euros for non No Drama Members. All tutors are highly experienced in their field and yes, we are stupid to be charging so little! (Members are charged 15 euros per class). Booking is taken in advance. PM me for more details

OneShotLtd · 19-04-2010 10:32am

Casting giant DAN HUBBARD will be giving a 2 day seminar in Galway this JUNE 19 / 20th as he seeks new talent for up coming features and will give as much info to the aspiring actor in how to land those feature film roles!!

PLEASE NOTE everyone has to sign out an application form for the course as it is limited places.

BOARDS.IE members do get a discount at the price of 175E as the workshop is 215E.

For an application form please email us at Info@OneShotEntertainment.ie or see www.oneshotentertainment.ie

Daniel has casted many films which includes The Bourne Supremacy, Harry Brown, King Kong, Lara Croft, to much more!!

About our course:
Our workshops are for professional actors only and are a great way to increase your exposure in the industry. Gives actors a chance to meet and learn from casting director DANIEL HUBBARD . Our workshops are informal and open- we aim to create an atmosphere of professionalism and opportunity. Daniel will be talking about future castings with even getting few actors to show their piece there and then, showreels, CV’s, hitting the mark, impressing the casting director, marketing yourself properly, audition techniques, what not to do in front of casting directors to even taking showreels from up and coming actors plus lots and lots more.

Biography:
Son of the very popular John & Ros Hubbard (Lord of the Rings, The Commitments) Daniel began his casting director on Uncle Gilbert and the Hurlo Thumbro in 1990 at the age of 22 and has since made a massive name for himself helping in the castings of the Hollywood blockbusters The Bourne films starring Matt Damon to casting other hit films such as the Green Zone (Matt Damon), Damned United (Michael Sheen), Harry Brown ( Michal Caine), Peter Jackson's King Kong which are just a few of the many films that the young talented man has casted. Daniel at a young age has made himself known to worldwide producers and directors and is certainly a name that we will keep seeing on our cinema to TV screens.

IMDB Link:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003849/

inisboffin · 09-07-2010 2:57pm

The Spontaneous Theatre People are giving a series of Comedy Improv Workshops this summer at the Róisin Dubh. They will run in blocks of 4 weeks, starting August 4th from 6-8 pm.
In the sessions we will work on various Improv and Theatre skills, including character, environment, status etc. We'll learn some fun comedy improv games, heighten our stage presence and performance range, and have a huge amount of craic in the process!

The sessions are designed to encourage fresh improv performance on stage and hone existing performance skills. They are also wonderful for those looking to get more confidence, unlock creative energy, and try something new. Writers, Storytellers and Stand-ups will also benefit greatly from this work. Performance experience is helpful but not essential.

Members of The Spontaneous Theatre People have taught and performed improv and scripted theatre around the world for over 2 decades. We give both corporate and artistic workshops to individuals and companies, and are dedicated to promoting good improvised theatre work in Ireland.

Cost €70
(Boards.ie Members get a special price of €60 if they mention when booking).
A €25 non-refundable deposit required to secure a place

We are accepting applications now. Workshop numbers will be tailored to a better experience for all, so places will be strictly limited.

For more info or to apply - spontaneoustheatre@gmail.com or call our message line 086 0319224 - spontaneoustheatre.com

02-02-2012 10:47pm

Dublin City Adult Theatre Workshop at The Lab, Foley St. is a set of workshops where adults over the age of 21 get to focus not only on the artistic side of theatre but also the social and personal benefits of joining such a group.

Throughout the ten week workshop participants will be encouraged to nurture their creativity in a safe environment. Participants will develop confidence, skills and the “how to” of putting creative ideas into practice by exploring a number of performing arts disciplines.

Emphasis is placed on divergent learning from group feedback and from participation rather than a strict top-down approach.

Dublin City Adult Theatre Workshop is open to anyone over the age of 21. Previous experience is not required, just an eagerness and enthusiasm for the performing arts!

The running time of the workshop is 7pm to 9pm every Thursday evening; however participants are encouraged to arrive at 6.30pm. Tea/coffee, microwave facilities are available in the Green Room.

This set of ten workshops shall run from February 16th to April 19th.

The fee is €120/100 waged/unwaged.

50% deposit is required to secure your place, Places limited to 16.

Payment plans are available on a case by case basis. Please visit www.adulttheatreworkshop.com for more information.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

faceman · 02-03-2012 3:02pm

Want to learn how to Improvise?

Improvisation – Level 1
Improvisation is a fun yet powerful to release your creative potential in a fun and supportive environment! In this 6 week course, we explore the basics and fundamentals of improvisation both as a performing and life skill. The course and workshops are designed to be fun and liberating as we unlock our creativity and conquer any inhibitions or fears we harbor.
At the end of the course, participants will grasp the fundamentals of improvisation and will be able to apply those new skills to your personal, work and performing life.

The course runs for 6 weeks every Thursday from March 22nd at 7pm.
Course costs €70 however a special rate of €60 is available for everyone who registers by March 12th. Places are limited to maximise focus on each student.

Special rate for boardsies if registed by 15th March of €55! Just quote your username when registering!

Venue:
Sandyford Wellness Centre
21 Sandyford Office Park (opposite Sandyford Luas)
Dublin 18

To register please email info[at]lowerthetone.com or via PM.

http://www.lowerthetone.com/DublinImprov

http://www.facebook.com/events/241438369280034/

Prepare to unleash your creative, spontaneous self!

Testimonials:

“To say that I enjoyed the Neil’s improv course is an understatement. During of the course the group really bonded and week on week we could see the improvement in each other communication and improvisation skills and that was very much due to Neil’s tuition. I learned loads and thoroughly enjoyed it. Neil really knows his improv!” – Cathal (former student)

“Neil has a natural talent of bringing people together in a creative and dynamic way.” – Deirdre (former student)

“It gave us the opportunity to think outside our usual habits, and in particular I learned to take my head out of my smart phone and laptop and give people the attention they deserve. This small point alone helps me communicate, and ultimately do my job, better. I thought Neil’s instruction was particularly good and he mediated the group in a masterful way, guiding us through exercises and putting everyone at ease while out of their comfort zones. We would highly recommend this workshop!” – Aoife (former student)

About The Tutor

Neil has had a passion for improvisation from an early age and has been tutoring improv for many years. Having performed with No Drama Theatre, Laughalot Improv and The Make Up Artists, Neil has performed in venues of all shapes in sizes, from Tedfest to The Sugar Club. Neil teaches improvisation as both a performing art and a life skill. In recent years Neil has being facilitating Improvisation in Business workshops for many companies including Popcap Games International Ltd and Telefonica Ireland (O2) Ltd.

30-03-2012 8:49am

Dublin City Adult Theatre Workshop at The Lab, Foley St. is a set of workshops where adults over the age of 21 get to focus not only on the artistic side of theatre but also the social and personal benefits of joining such a group.

Throughout the ten week workshop participants will be encouraged to nurture their creativity in a safe environment. Participants will develop confidence, skills and the “how to” of putting creative ideas into practice by exploring a number of performing arts disciplines.

Emphasis is placed on divergent learning from group feedback and from participation rather than a strict top-down approach.

Dublin City Adult Theatre Workshop is open to anyone over the age of 21. Previous experience is not required, just an eagerness and enthusiasm for the performing arts!

The running time of the workshop is 7pm to 9pm every Monday evening; however participants are encouraged to arrive at 6.30pm. Tea/coffee, microwave facilities are available in the Green Room.

This set of ten workshops shall run from April 16th to July 2nd.

The fee is €150/120 waged/unwaged.

€50 deposit is required to secure your place, Places limited to 16.

Payment plans are available on a case by case basis. Please email info@adulttheatreworkshop.com for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/dcatworkshop

faceman · 29-06-2012 11:08am

Have you ever found yourself stuck for words?
Ever been expected to make a decision on the spot?
Want to do this in a fun and supportive environment?
Then this course is for you!

Learn how to Improvise!

Improvisation – Level 1
Improvisation is a fun yet powerful to release your creative potential in a fun and supportive environment! In this 6 week course, we explore the basics and fundamentals of improvisation both as a performing and life skill. The course and workshops are designed to be fun and liberating as we unlock our creativity and conquer any inhibitions or fears we harbor.
At the end of the course, participants will grasp the fundamentals of improvisation and will be able to apply those new skills to your personal, work and performing life.

Rather than basing on game based improvisation, participants will be focussing on open scene work to maximise the potential in developing your improvisation further.

The next course runs for 6 weeks from Monday July 30th at 7pm.
Course costs €70 however a special rate of €60 is available for everyone who registers by July 23th. Places are limited to maximise focus on each student.
Special rate for boardsies if registed by 23rd July of €55! Just quote your username when registering!

Venue:
Sandyford Wellness Centre
21 Sandyford Office Park (opposite Sandyford Luas)
Dublin 18

To register please email info[at]lowerthetone.com

Prepare to unleash your creative, spontaneous self!

As featured on TheComedyScoop.com:

Class 1
Class 2

About Neil Curran
Neil has had a passion for improvisation from an early age and has been tutoring improv for many years. Having performed with No Drama Theatre, Laughalot Improv and The Make Up Artists (to name but a few!), Neil has performed in venues of all shapes in sizes, from Tedfest to The Sugar Club. Neil teaches improvisation as both a performing art and a life skill. In recent years Neil has being facilitating Improvisation in Business workshops for many companies and recent clients include Popcap Games International Ltd, Telefonica Ireland (O2) Ltd, Wilson Hartnell Public Relations (Part of the Ogilvy & Mather Group) and Gala Networks Europe Ltd.

mcmark · 01-10-2012 2:27pm

Hi,

I'm running an 'Introduction to acting for adults' workshop.

This workshop is for anybody who wants:

To learn more about acting
To improve their public speaking, presentation skills
To meet new people in a friendly and exciting environment
To build their confidence
To challenge themselves
To learn more about human behaviour and psychology
To try something new
To have some fun and lots of it

It's not just for actors, but also for those interested in any of the above.

It’s going to be on in the Portobello area, Dublin 8 in a cool heated space with parking facilities. It’s 2 hours every Tuesday (7pm to 9pm) for 6 weeks

Cost - €120 for the 6 weeks, which is great value!!!
Early bird offering of €109 (up until Tuesday 9th October)
Discounted price of €105 for Boards.ie members.

Please follow the link and click the tab 'Acting workshops' for course content and more info. http://santaponza.wix.com/markmcauley#!acting-workshops.

If anyone is interested or if they have any questions about the course, the cost or me I'd be happy to talk to them.
Mark - 0872608012 or at mcauleyactor@gmail.com

mcmark · 16-01-2013 1:24pm

Hi,

I am running the 'Introduction to acting for adults' workshop again

This workshop is for anybody who wants:

* To learn more about acting
* To improve their public speaking, presentation skills
* To meet new people in a friendly and exciting environment
* To build their confidence
* To challenge themselves
* To learn more about human behaviour and psychology
* To try something new
* To have some fun and lots of it

It's not just for actors, but also for those interested in any of the above.

Location - Portobello area, Dublin 8 in a nice heated space with parking facilities. 2 hours every Tuesday (7pm to 9pm) for 6 weeks,
starting Tuesday 5th February 2013.

Cost - €120 for the 6 weeks, which is great value!!!
Early bird offering of €109 (up until Tuesday 21st January)
Discounted price of €105 for Boards.ie members.

The workshops are based around the teachings of Constantin Stanislavski and Stella Adler.

I am a professional actor and award winning filmmaker, and trained at the 'Stanislavski studio' at the Focus Theatre.

Here is some feedback from the first course:

"I found the course to be a really good introduction to the basics of acting, or even preparing for an event, presentation or situation in which you need to communicate a message to a body of people. I took the class mainly out of interest for the craft but I was also hoping it would help me with my presentation skills, confidence and general presence for public speaking. I have definitely picked up some valuable tools to draw on, as well as an insight into the foundations of acting (as opposed to drama). Mark’s approach was both logical and creative - giving us the background to the techniques as well as encouraging us to explore putting them into practice through improvised scenes and scenarios... It was really enjoyable, as well as being practical and applicable."
- Jessica Ramsey, Dublin.

" Mark McAuley's Introduction to Acting for Adults workshop, is fun, energetic, imaginative and thought-provoking. For anyone who has an interest in unlocking their creativity, flexing their imagination, and understanding human nature and behaviour a LOT better, then this is the course for you. A great lesson in Acting, and an all-round confidence builder." - Cliona O'Connell, Dublin.

"I have to say I really enjoyed the course. I liked the fact that we didn’t jump into dialogue straight away and concentrated more on becoming aware of our own movements. It’s something I never really thought about before but I thought it was a good way to ease your way into it" - Michelle Deaton, Dublin.

During the course we will cover:

- The role of the imagination
- Relaxation
- Actions not emotions
- The importance of observation/ paying attention
- Working on the moment to moment
- Relationship with self, place and other characters
- Working with other actors/communication
- Justification (instant and inner)
- Objectives - finding the need/desire/‘I want’
- Improvisation

If anyone is interested or if they have any questions about the course please PM me.
http://www.markmcauley.com/#!acting-workshops

Thanks,
Mark

(I received permission from 'Faceman' to post this here.)

mcmark · 18-05-2013 1:15pm

Hi,

I am running the 'Introduction to acting for adults' workshop again

This workshop is not just for actors but for anybody who wants:

To improve their communication skills
To meet new people in a friendly and exciting environment
To improve their public speaking, presentation skills
To build their confidence
To learn more about acting
To challenge themselves
To learn more about human behaviour and psychology
To try something new
To have some fun and lots of it
I've received some really good/positive feedback for past courses.

'Mark was a pleasure to work with. Before beginning the workshops he asked what it was our group needed and created the workshops based on those specific needs. Our members found him very friendly and they learned a lot from him. The continual work with Mark helped build the actors confidences and we could really see improvements in the actors and the way they approached acting. I would highly recommend him to all dramatic groups. He is talented and well educated for teaching others.' - Katie Mc Dougall on behalf of DIT Drama Society

"I found the course to be a really good introduction to the basics of acting, or even preparing for an event, presentation or situation in which you need to communicate a message to a body of people. I took the class mainly out of interest for the craft but I was also hoping it would help me with my presentation skills, confidence and general presence for public speaking. I have definitely picked up some valuable tools to draw on, as well as an insight into the foundations of acting (as opposed to drama). Mark’s approach was both logical and creative - giving us the background to the techniques as well as encouraging us to explore putting them into practice through improvised scenes and scenarios... It was really enjoyable, as well as being practical and applicable." - Jessica Ramsey, Dublin.

" Mark McAuley's Introduction to Acting for Adults workshop, is fun, energetic, imaginative and thought-provoking. For anyone who has an interest in unlocking their creativity, flexing their imagination, and understanding human nature and behaviour a LOT better, then this is the course for you. A great lesson in Acting, and an all-round confidence builder." - Cliona O'Connell, Dublin.

"I have to say I really enjoyed the course. I liked the fact that we didn’t jump into dialogue straight away and concentrated more on becoming aware of our own movements. It’s something I never really thought about before but I thought it was a good way to ease your way into it" - Michelle Deaton, Dublin.

Location - Portobello area, Dublin 8 in a nice heated space with parking facilities. 2 hours every Tuesday (7pm to 9pm) for 6 weeks,
starting Tuesday 11.06.13.

Cost - €120 for the 6 weeks, which is great value!!!
Early bird offering of €109 (up until Tuesday 21.05.13)
Discounted price of €105 for Boards.ie members.

If anyone is interested or if they have any questions about the course please PM me.
http://www.markmcauley.com/#!acting-workshops

Thanks,
Mark

20-05-2013 2:38pm

Introduction to Playback Theatre

To accompany their performance in IMPROSITEATION, The Playback Company is offering an Introduction to Playback workshop facilitated by Artistic Director Cathal McGuire.

Playback is a specialised form of improvised theatre developed in the U.S in the 1970's by Jonathan Fox and Jo Salas and performed by ensembles around the world. Like many such ensembles, The Playback Company has developed its own take on the traditional approach, adapting old forms and inventing new ones to better suit their playful, vibrant energy while remaining true to playback theatre's core principles.

As well as providing an introduction to the basics of traditional playback, this workshop will give participants the opportunity to try out The Playback Company's own training methods and performance techniques. Drawn from a wide variety of theatre disciplines, these games and exercises have many applications beyond playback theatre: performers will experience new ways of developing awareness, presence and spontaneity; theatremakers will find new tools for devising and ensemble-building.

This day-long intensive workshop is designed for professional and student performers/theatremakers and will be delivered in siteation's downstairs performance space.

Applicants are asked to email their interest to imprositeation@gmail.com with "playback" in the subject line by Friday 24th May.

Cost: €30 (as this is in an unfunded space, we are unable to offer a discount. However, €30 is cracking value!)

Date and times: Friday 31st May from 10.30 to 4.30

Location: siteation, 12 Little Britain St, Dublin 7

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/123806187820054/

20-05-2013 2:40pm

CREATING CHARACTERS through IMPROVISATION
One day master-class with John Dawson

In this intensive, craic-filled, one day class, a vast range of improvisation techniques are explored that enable participants to create believable, multi-dimensional characters very quickly, all in the spirit of true 'play'.

Drawing from Constantin Stanislavski, Rudolf Laban, Stella Adler, Keith Johnston, Viola Spolin and N. America’s famous Second City Theatre,
John will take participants through a series of exercises focusing on synchronizing inner/outer movement, using the imagination and developing one’s sense memory.
This is excellent training for improvisation performers and actors who are auditioning and performing in text-base material for the stage and screens, both big and small.

JOHN DAWSON - Bio

Originally from Toronto, Canada, John Dawson has been teaching master-classes and workshops in improv, characterization, scene study, audition technique and on-camera acting for over 19 years in three countries. He studied the 'Harold' with its creator, improv guru Del Close, while training in improv at N. America’s famous Second City Theatre, the forerunner and principal casting pool for Saturday Night Live. John went on to become a founding member of a Toronto-based Harold troupe. He has taught hundreds of actors and comics including members of The Princes of Lagos, The Banker's Craic Pack, Cork's Snatch Comedy troupe, Limerick's Choke Comedy and many more in his own Dublin workshop. He conducts workshops and classes for institutions, corporations, and drama schools including Dublin’s Gaiety School of Acting, The Actors Centre in London, The Galway Film Centre, and Toronto’s Equity Showcase Theatre. He taught film acting for over 6 years at Trinity College’s Samuel Beckett Centre. John is a produced playwright, screenwriter and director.

For reservations/bookings/other information please email your interest to Baz at imprositeation@gmail.com with "Dawson Drama Works" in the subject line by Friday 24th May.

WHEN: Saturday, June 1st
CLASS TIMES: 10:30 to 4:30pm
WHERE: siteation, 12a Little Britain St, Dublin 7
COST: €30 (as this is in an unfunded space, we are unable to offer a discount. However, €30 is cracking value!)

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/483783758359607/

mcmark · 06-06-2013 3:29pm

Due to events beyond my control the start date of the 'Introduction to Acting for Adults' workshop has been put back to the 25th June.

So the course will now run from the 25th June to the 30th July.

Thanks,
Mark

mcmark · 21-09-2013 12:57pm

Hi guys,

I am running the next 'Introduction to Acting for Adults' workshop

This workshop is not just for actors but for anybody who wants:

To improve their communication skills
To meet new people in a friendly and exciting environment
To improve their public speaking, presentation skills
To build their confidence
To learn more about acting
To challenge themselves
To learn more about human behaviour and psychology
To try something new
To have some fun and lots of it

Location - Temple Bar, City Center
Every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm, for 6 weeks, starting Wednesday 2/10/13

Cost - €120 for the 6 weeks, which is great value!!!
Early bird offering of €109 (up until Wednesday 18.09.13)
Discounted price of €105 for Boards.ie members.

I've received some really positive feedback for past courses.

"...Mark McAuley's Introduction to Acting for Adults workshop, is fun, energetic, imaginative and thought-provoking..."

"...Mark is an excellent coach and tutor and one of the best communicators I have ever met..."

"...he has brought improved focus and clarity to my communication and preparation for presentations...."

"...I liked the fact that we didn’t jump into dialogue straight away and concentrated more on becoming aware of our own movements..."

"...He is a great teacher who really helps students reach within and face any fears they have of acting..."

"...Mark has an excellent teaching method, clearly explaining the tasks and benefits in completing them..."

"...The continual work with Mark helped build the actors confidences and we could really see improvements in the actors and the way they approached acting..."

If anyone is interested or if they have any questions about the course please PM me.

To learn more about the course and for full testimonials please go to - http://www.markmcauley.com/#!acting-workshops

Thanks,
Mark

mcmark · 09-10-2013 11:55am

The Introduction to Acting for Adults is now starting on Wednesday 16th October, 7-9pm. The change in date is due to it suiting those attending a lot better.

For further details on the workshops, booking the course and testimonials please go to - http://www.markmcauley.com/#!acting-workshops

Thanks,
Mark

mcmark · 04-02-2014 5:06pm

Hi guys,

I am running the next 'Introduction to Acting for Adults' workshop. This is the 5th time I've run this course.

This workshop is not just for actors but for anybody who wants:

To improve their communication skills
To meet new people in a friendly and exciting environment
To improve their public speaking, presentation skills
To build their confidence
To learn more about acting
To challenge themselves
To learn more about human behaviour and psychology
To try something new
To have some fun and lots of it

Location - Portobello, Dublin 8 with free parking facilities
Every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm, for 6 weeks, starting Wednesday 26/02/14

Cost - €120 for the 6 weeks, which is great value!!!
Early bird offering of €109 (up until Wednesday 17.02.14)
Discounted price of €105 for Boards.ie members.

I've received some really positive feedback for past courses.

"...Mark McAuley's Introduction to Acting for Adults workshop, is fun, energetic, imaginative and thought-provoking..."

"Mark is an outstanding teacher, coach and inspirer..."

"...It was an amazing experience."

"...Mark is an excellent coach and tutor and one of the best communicators I have ever met..."

"...he has brought improved focus and clarity to my communication and preparation for presentations...."

"...I liked the fact that we didn’t jump into dialogue straight away and concentrated more on becoming aware of our own movements..."

"...He is a great teacher who really helps students reach within and face any fears they have of acting..."

"...Mark has an excellent teaching method, clearly explaining the tasks and benefits in completing them..."

"...The continual work with Mark helped build the actors confidences and we could really see improvements in the actors and the way they approached acting..."

If anyone is interested or if they have any questions about the course please PM me.

To learn more about the course and for full testimonials please go to - http://www.markmcauley.com/#!acting-workshops

Thanks,
Mark

faceman · 06-05-2014 4:39pm

I'm pleased to announce a special guest Improv teacher arriving to our shores on May 24th: Vinny Francois, director of Montreal Improv.

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There are 2 workshops on offer over the course of the day with a special full day price of €45 or €25 per workshop.

As an added bonus for Boardsies, Vinny will also be performing a Duoprov show with Neil Curran that night and Boardsies who attend the workshop will get free admission to the show!

TOTAL IMPROV - 11am to 2pm
You’ve heard about saying yes and, miming, storytelling, connecting with your partner, making strong choices and all that great stuff. Super! Now let’s try and do all of them at once! This workshop presents a series of exercises that allow you to use all of the skills you’ve learned at the same time to build a fuller, richer scene.

STORYCRAFT - 3pm to 6pm
How do stories work? Learn how to weave a tale out of thin air whether it’s two minutes long or a whole hour. Start strong scenes, build the tension as the story evolves and finish it up on a high. Audiences LOVE being taken on a journey. This workshop teaches the structures, ideas and basics of narrative improv as it applies to individual scenes or improvised plays.

How to book:
Places are limited in workshops so to confirm your place, please email: info[at]lowerthetone.com or send faceman a PM.

Venue: The Harbour Playhouse, 30 Avenue Road, Portobello, Dublin 8.

About Vinny
Vinny Francois has over 15 years of experience as a professional improviser. A founding director of the Montreal Improv Theatre, he has performed in more shows and venues across Canada than he cares to count. He also is on the board of directors of Mprov: The Montreal Improv Festival.

He appeared last year in the duo “Patti & Vinny” with Patti Stiles, co-produced four improv shows for the Montreal Fringe Festival and directed the tragic improv show “It’s Not You, It’s Me”. He has appeared in improv festivals in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Austin, Ottawa, Toronto & Victoria. Vinny has held workshops in London, Paris & Antwerp.

Trained by improv luminaries Keith Johnstone, Joe Bill, Bob Dassie, Scott Adsit & John Lutz among many others

Click here for Vinny's Website

02-08-2014 7:55pm

We all tell stories, all the time. It's how we figure out the world, and it's how we bond with other people. You could even go as far as saying that stories are what makes us human.

Playback Theatre is a unique kind of improvised theatre based on your audiences' real-life stories. It's walking the high-wire of improvisation: everyone knows how it's going to end, but getting there is ALL of the fun.

Facilitated by The Playback Company's artistic director Cathal McGuire, this course of ten weekly workshops is designed to give performers a grounding in the foundations of Playback Theatre. Not only will you learn the secrets of the form itself, you will be developing a whole range of valuable skills:

Spontaneity
Empathy
Active listening
Presence
Precision
Physical articulation
Ensemble dynamics
Imagination
Storytelling

The People's Theatre is hosting these workshops from 7.00 to 9.00 pm on Monday evenings. Cost is €150 for the full course of ten weekly workshops, but there's a special early bird price of €135 (that's one free workshop!) if you book by Tuesday 5th August.

Places are limited: contact us at firedoorplayback@gmail.com to book your place or for more information.

faceman · 28-03-2017 6:19pm

Have you ever found yourself stuck for words?
Ever been expected to make a decision on the spot?
Want to do this in a fun and supportive environment?
Learn to Improvise!

Improvisation – Level 1 - Saturday/Sunday May 6th/7th
Improvisation is a fun yet powerful way to release your creative potential in a fun and supportive environment! On the course, we explore the basics and fundamentals of improvisation both as a performing and life skill. The course and workshops are designed to be fun and liberating as we unlock our creativity and conquer any inhibitions or fears we harbour.

At the end of the course, participants will grasp the fundamentals of improvisation and will be able to apply those new skills to your personal, work and performing life.

The next Improv Level 1 course takes place over an intensive weekend on 6th and 7th May from 10:30am to 5:30pm both days. To register please click the link below.

BOARDSIE DISCOUNT! Normally the course costs €140 however there is a discount for boards.ie users which will get you the course for €120. On the booking page below, enter BOARDSIE2017 to reveal the discounted rate.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2896004

Find out inf please see here: http://www.lowerthetone.com/dublinimprov/

About Neil Curran
The ‘Neil’ of the “Neil+1” Improvised theatre & comedy show and founder of Improv Fest Ireland

Where and who has Neil performed with?
Neil has had a passion for improvisation from an early age and has been tutoring improv for many years. Having performed with No Drama Theatre, Laughalot Improv, The Make Up Artists, Duty Free, Coastbusters, Poets of Penance and most recently Kirsty, Neil has also guested and performed in shows and theatres around the world including Second City, Adlib Theatre, Spectacles Improv Engine, ComedySportz, American Improv Theatre, Zmack, The PIT New York, Florida Studio Theatre, Unscripted Theatre and many more.

Neil has performed at numerous festivals including Slapdash (London), Impro Fest UK (London), BIGIF (Barcelona), Big City Improv Festival (Toronto), San Jose Improv Festival, Improfest (Krakow), Body & Soul (Ireland), Mythfest (Dublin) and 10 Days in Dublin.

Where has Neil taught?
Aside from Ireland, Neil has taught and performed improv in theatres and festivals San Francisco, San Jose, New York, Orange County California, Florida, Shanghai, Brussels, London, Krakow and Brighton.

Neil has taught improv to a number of well known Irish personalities including Síle Seoige, Daniella Moyles, Jenny Buckley, Rick O’Shea, Paddy McKenna, Shane Gillen, Jenny Dixon to name but a few.

Improv as an art or a skill?
Neil teaches improvisation as both a performing art and a life skill. In recent years Neil has being facilitating Improvisation in Business workshops for many companies and recent clients include Smurfit Business School, AIB, UCD, IMI, Google, Facebook and Wilson Hartnell Public Relations (Part of the Ogilvy & Mather Group).

In addition to Neil’s established track record of teaching and performing improv, Neil is also an Executive & Personal Coach and is currently in the middle of a Masters in Training & Education.

(Posted with permission from the admins)

faceman · 07-11-2019 12:21pm

I'm pleased to share details of 2 upcoming workshops in Dublin with L.A. based actor/improviser, Maura Mannle on Saturday/Sunday 14th/15th December.

Workshop 1: The Heart of the Character with Maura Mannle & Neil Curran
Saturday 14th December - 10:30am to 5pm
The LAB, Foley Street Dublin 1
Cost: €70 (or special rate of €100 if taking both workshops)
Link: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4438569

I know I have a heart because it's breaking ~ The Tin Man, Wizard of OZ.

Where do the really best laughs come from? Terrific connections made intellectually, or terrific revelations made emotionally - Del Close

The moment we walk out on stage, we are stepping into the shoes of a character and desire to see the world through the emotional lens that they do. As improvisers, we are challenged with creating authentic, grounded characters that are almost immediately recognisable when they are revisited again. However, many characters we see on stage often lack the depth to be sustainable over a longer period.

In this workshop Maura Mannle and Neil Curran will take you on a deep dive into discovering the core of character. We will learn how to create deeper connections to the character and in turn a deeper character. We will explore the heat and the weight of character, forming stronger emotional connections to both the character and scene partners.

Fully fleshed characters allow us to gain connections to partners in a scene more easily. With a deep character - more discoveries can happen in the world around them rather than inventing a situation or issue on stage. Let the depth of the character lead you through the scene.

Once you fully understood this character, we can play with putting them in different situations; from callbacks to having other actors play that character.

Learning Outcomes
* Understanding the core of character, the source of our personas on stage
*Utilise deep rooted characters to drive a scene forward
* Find connections in the relationships with your scene partners
* Knowing who you are and knowing what you want
* Engage more authentic and deeper emotional connections
* Gain confidence with taking greater risk in character development

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Workshop 2: Re-Improvising into Sketch with Maura Mannle
Sunday 15th December - 10:30am to 2pm
The LAB, Foley Street Dublin 1
Cost: €70 (or special rate of €100 if taking both workshops)
Link: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4438566

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Ever have those magic moments on stage or in class? Whether your character was down right brilliant, or the connection to your scene partner was electric?! That’s the magic of improv. Ever think about re-created that magic?!

In this workshop we will learn how to take those magic moments you improvised to recreate them for sketch writing and performing. One of these approaches is called Re-Improvisation.

What is Re-Improvisation you ask?
Just what you think it is - redoing a scene you had just improvised but doing it with a more mindful lense that second time around. Keeping in mind; What is the premise of the scene? who are the characters? what is the joke of the scene? is there a game? most importantly, is this scene worth retelling? I believe every single improv scene has at least one element in it that is worth exploring more, whether that is a character, a premise, a game, the unique location, a sound, the possibilities are endless, use your imagination. Most characters you see on Saturday Night Live were developed by way of Re-Improvisation.

In this three and a half hour workshop, Maura will walk everyone through specialized warm up exercises with re-improvisation in mind. The core of the class will be improvised two person scenes, Maura and class will then discuss scenes, giving notes on what elements are worth bringing back, heightening, de-heightening for the re-improvised portion. After the re-improvised portions, students are encouraged to write certain scenes, elements of scenes down for future sketches. The final part of the class will be an open Q & A on sketch writing, performing sketches and the world of sketch!

The tool of re-improvisation is vital - gets you in the writer's mind, of how to see characters, how they can live in other worlds, other situations.

If you take the heart of the character workshop - Maura encourages you to bring at least one of the characters you created to class!

Learning Outcomes
* Bring characters from improv scenes and past characters to life in Sketch
* Develop a writer's mind with great awareness and observation of other types of media such as TV and film
* Relieving the pressure of creating a character from scratch when writing.

About Maura Mannle
Maura is a Los Angeles based SAG/AFTRA actor, improvisor, host, writer and producer. Classically trained from the American Conservatory Theater for acting and is a graduate of the world famous Second City Improv Theater for improv and sketch comedy, long form and sketch/TV writing. Maura was trained under Second City Alumni like Frank Caeti (Mad TV), Ithamar Enriquez (Key n Peele), Jamie Moyer (Nickelodeon). She is also an active Improv Utopia Camper! An active and passionate performer, Maura has had the pleasure to perform for over three years on the main stage at Second City, Hollywood, with house sketch ensembles, RUCKUS and house improv ensembles, DESPERADOES. She had the honor of performing with groups as Ithamar Has Nothing To Say, Speed Ant, Hot Tin Roof, at various theaters; iO West Main stage, Comedy Central Stages, The Pit-NYC, UCB, Westside Comedy Theater, and many more.

Maura has been working in the industry for over ten years, starring in national commercials; Adidas, Petco, Chevy, Geico, and more. Hosting for The Basketball Channel, featured writer and actor on comedy shorts for the BBC, Funny or Die, and Buzzfeed, guest starring in popular TV shows; Trauma (NBC), Magic FunHouse (Amazon). Featured in movies like The Knife Fight (Rob Lowe.) Starring in the upcoming Sundance award winning TV show, The Unknown (AMC/SundanceTV), the award winning short film Bum Promises (Winner Golden Remi- Houston World Film Festival). Maura is most proud of writing her own content. She has written, produced and starred in the award winning horror short film, The Sanctuary (Amazon). She is currently writing, producing, and starring in the upcoming comedy series PSAers with writing partner Chelsey Ireland (Silicon Valley).

Maura has been teaching youth and adult creative writing, improv, and acting for over five years. Her in-depth experience and knowledge of directing, writing, performing, and producing sketches, content, and shorts, proves to be an invaluable resource her students. She is passionate about teaching others to find their unique voices and run with them!

Maura Mannle reels and credits www.imdb.me/mauramannle
For more videos of Maura https://www.youtube.com/user/mmannle

About Neil Curran
Neil has been teaching and performing improv both in Ireland and internationally for many years and his signature show, Neil+1, has been performed in festivals and theatres around the world. Neil is the founder and a director of Improv Fest Ireland and Assistant Director of Improv Utopia Ireland. He is also one of the team behind Dublin's Tightrope Improv nights. He also founded the "Love! Improv Irish Community" group and is a co-founder of No Drama Theatre.

Neil has guested in numerous shows including Orange Tuxedo, improvised musical When X Meets Y, Upstairs Downton, Comedysportz San Jose and Second City Toronto's improv set for "Click, Bait & Switch".

Neil also provides corporate training solutions through improv to many well-known organisations and educational institutes around the world.
For more about Neil: http://https://www.lowerthetone.com

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