Outreach

These workshops focus on bringing the Shakespearean text to life in a fun and interactive way. Students are encouraged to analyse the play from the viewpoint of staging and character development. They will be encouraged to perform scenes in a safe, process-based environment, with a strong emphasis on understanding plot and storytelling.

Includes:  

• Character Analysis and Development
• Stagecraft
• Playing the Text
• Understanding Narrative

Class:   

Full day 6 hours

Half day 3 hours

Enquires to: info@westendhouse.ie

These workshops look at the craft of acting and performance in a general way. Participants can engage with performance techniques in a group setting with a strong emphasis on the ensemble. The sessions are fun and interactive where the importance is on participation and engagement.

Includes:  

• Ensemble Development
• Improvisation
• Scene Work
• Team Building
• Self-esteem Building
• Creativity

Class:   

Full day 6 hours

Half day 3 hours         

Enquires to: info@westendhouse.ie

This workshop will be delivered over a number of sessions consisting of 5 full day workshops over the course of two months.  The participants will develop ideas through a process of improvisation and devising techniques. This work is then scripted, designed and adapted for performance. The finished play will be showcased by the participants of the workshops.

Includes:  

• Improvisation
• Devising
• Script development
• Design Techniques
• Rehearsal process
• Performance

Class:   

1 Full Day  4-6 Hours

Duration:

5 Workshops           

Enquires to: info@westendhouse.ie

These workshops look at the craft of writing for stage. Participants will engage with writing techniques in a group setting and a separate one-to-one session. The sessions are fun and interactive where the focus is on honing your individual voice whilst also embracing the importance of structure and technique in storytelling.

Includes:  

• Brainstorming, Developing and Devising
• The Structure & Technique of Writing for Stage
• Classic VS Contemporary
• Character Development
• Plot Development & Mapping
• Dialogue and Stage Directions
• Editing
• Following your Individual Voice

Class:   

Full day 6 hours

Half day 3 hours        

These workshops look at the craft of creating an original piece of theatre as a 5 minute scene, monologue or installation piece. Participants can engage with the work in a group setting whilst also benefiting from individual feedback. The sessions are fun and interactive where the focus is on you creating a piece of original theatre true to your own style, whilst also embracing the importance of structure and technique in visual storytelling.

Includes:  

• Brainstorming, Developing and Devising
• The Structure & Technique of Creating Work for Stage
• Character & Plot Development
• Physical Theatre and Visual Design
• Performance
• Audience

Class:   

Full day 6 hours

Half day 3 hours        

These workshops look at the craft of acting and performance in a general way. Participants will engage with performance techniques in a group setting with a strong emphasis on the ensemble. The sessions are fun and interactive where the importance is on participation and engagement. The sessions, which will be delivered over 2 to 3 days, include 12 hours of workshops and additional cultural activities.

Includes:  

• Ensemble Development
• Improvisation
• Scene Work
• Team Building
• Self-esteem building
• Creativity

Class:   

2 Full Days, 12 Hours

Duration:

5 Workshops

Full Accommodation Package available including: Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner