Shakespeare Sessions
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
Drama Workshops
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
Make a Play
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
Writing Workshops
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
Original Theatre Projects
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
School Trips
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
Clients include :
- Coolgreany Drama Society, Wexford
- Dalkey Players, Dublin
- Ardscoil Rís, Kildare
- Moate Community School, Westmeath
- Coláiste Ghobnatan, Cork
For all course enquiries email: info@westendhouse.ie