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GENERAL OVERVIEW OF LIVE CLASSES…
We offer options for the beginner or experienced teen with classes in every season, ages 13-17. Our master level instructors use the same techniques as professional actors but our main priority is to build self-esteem using the tools of the acting process.
Students are encouraged to be expressive and imaginative while strengthening their abilities to observe, participate at their own level, and make choices about the world around them. The classroom environment is supportive and collaborative, and improvisation, voice and body work, and theatre games are used to develop imagination and build theatre-making techniques. We have years of outstanding productions created specifically for our students.
Class size is normally limited to 10 students maximum in order to assure the highest level of attention for all participants. There is usually a wait list for these courses, so reserve early. Discount of €20 for additional sibling.
Our course flow is divided into three terms of 7-12 weeks each, with additional summer options.
This course flow is divided into three terms and covers some of the basics of voice and body work, relaxation, creating character and improvisation, all done in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are according to ages 13-14 and 15-17.
The autumn and winter terms are for process only, where students develop their performance techniques and production ideas.
This leads to the spring production term, which concludes with a performance of an originally devised theatre piece for the students. This is a highly creative process calling on the imaginative participation of all in the group.
For the spring term, students must be available and committed to the presentation day at the end of the course. Class prior to the production and the production day/evening will have extended class times.
It’s suited to both the beginning student, for building confidence and increasing creative abilities, and for more experienced students interested in exploring the collaborative process of making theatre and deepening their ability to create original characters.
Students may take one term or all three, however, most students continue through all three terms.
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There are two summer course options for teens
TESTIMONIAL:
“When I first joined Flying Turtle Productions, I immediately knew it was the place for me. With warm teachers and engaged students, I felt right at home in the environment Kathleen Warner Yeates has created. I am so thrilled to be a part of such an incredible group, and look forward to every Saturday so I can do what I love and create with my fellow students and Annmarie. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of such a wonderful course, and I look forward to next term!” – Rebecca Locke, Dublin
“For anyone in Dublin wanting to get involved in acting, Flying Turtle Productions is the place to go. The instructors are kind, knowledgeable and passionate, and they all helped me to flourish as an actor and to build my creativity. But my time at Flying Turtle Productions also helped me to grow as a person. The performances in an actual theatre in front of an audience at the end of each term helped me to build my confidence and self-esteem, and the interaction with like minded peers helped to me make many lifelong friends.” – Oz Russell, Dublin
“Acting was always something I wanted to try as a child, I was lucky enough that my mum found Flying Turtle, a place I now consider a second home. I had always loved creating stories, characters and places and Flying Turtle Productions gave me the confidence and the space to explore these ideas every Saturday. Guided by well trained instructors who encourage you to open your mind and just go for it, myself and my peers were able to create truly wonderful, hilarious and sometimes tragic stories, that we were then able to put on stage and show our friends and families with pride what we had created. Ten years and dozens of productions later, it is still my favourite part of my week and helped me flourish into the young adult I am today. Even if acting isn’t necessarily what you want to pursue, Flying Turtle can definitely surprise you with how much you’ll enjoy it. At Flying Turtle you can build your confidence, self esteem, acting ability and meet fantastic people from all over that can often become brilliant friends you keep for life. The connections I’ve made there will stay with me forever and I’m very grateful for the opportunities the school has given from a professional standpoint. Thanks to Kathleen, Annmarie and all the other instructors I’ve met along the way, I am now pursuing acting as a career.” – Ella Mooney, Dublin
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All courses listed below according to start date. More photos…
This course is a one-week romp in drama to explore the creative process in a supportive environment with no-performance pressure!
We will explore the same fundamental aspects of the acting process as in the performance classes, including the voice and body work, the role play in character, theatre games, collaborative play, and devising stories to be performed within the studio classroom.
This is a low pressure, playful, summer-time excursion into the imaginative world of creating stories and characters. These classes will be very interactive and engaging with a maximum class size of 10 students.
Students will be asked to come with a light lunch for an "in-studio" lunch break. Students will NOT be permitted to leave the studio for lunch.
A HEPA air filter, sanitizing and ventilation will be in place in the studio for everyone's safety.
This is a production term expanding on the winter development term and culminating in a sharing of work in a theatre performance on the last day of class on May 20th This will be created collaboratively under the guidance of the tutor, and will be specifically designed for performance in the theatre for invited family. A commitment to the final performance is needed and all students in this term need to be available on May 20th for the final presentation, Extended class times will be on May 6th and 13th for dress rehearsals.
This is a production term expanding on the winter development term and culminating in a sharing of work in a theatre performance on the last day of class on May 20th This will be created collaboratively under the guidance of the tutor, and will be specifically designed for performance in the theatre for invited family. A commitment to the final performance is needed and all students in this term need to be available on May 20th for the final presentation, Extended class times will be on May 6th and 13th for dress rehearsals.
This course is specifically for those teens with previous experience so participants must be ready to dive in!
It is a week long intensive course that touches on the basics of voice and body work, ensemble work, improvisation, and the interaction between body and imagination. However, the bulk of this week is spent preparing for an acting presentation of an original devise production to be performed on SATURDAY evening June 27th 7:00pm at the New Theatre in Temple Bar.
All those attending this course must have the desire to perform in front of an audience, as the process of this class is focused on creating and performing an original piece.
Because of the nature of this course, all participants must be committed to be reliable to the group and must promptly attend all classes and the performance as scheduled below.
Class size is limited to 12 students maximum in order to assure the highest level of attention for all participants. There is usually a wait list for this course, so reserve early!
This is a STUDIO TERM which is suited to both the beginning actor who is building confidence and increasing creative abilities, or for more experienced teens, interested in practicing and developing their acting technique.
We will cover the basics of voice and body work, relaxation techniques, creating character, collaborative improvisation, devising, and theatre craft - all done in a supportive and fun environment. This is a highly creative process calling on the imaginative participation of all in the group.
The autumn and winter terms will also explore ideas which will be developed into an original theatre piece specifically devised for the group to be performed in the final Spring Production Term in May.
We will work on the basics of voice and body work, relaxation techniques, creating character, collaborative improvisation, devising, and theatre craft - all done in a supportive and fun environment. In this term we will begin to develop the ideas that will be performed in the following term, (the Spring Production sharing of work in the theatre) This is a highly creative process calling on the imaginative participation of all in the group.
Participants in this term should plan to proceed to the Spring Production term and must have a desire to perform on stage.
Maximum class size of 10 students to provide the highest quality experience for all participants.
Please contact us to reserve or for more details!
Teen Drama Production Week 2015 performance of “Almost” at the New Theatre, Temple Bar.
Teen Drama Production Week 2015 performance of “Almost” at the New Theatre, Temple Bar.
Teen Drama Production Week 2015 performance of “Almost” at the New Theatre, Temple Bar.
Teen Production of “Toilet Talk” spring 2015 at the Pearse Centre