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Youth Drama Course Options
These gentle and playful courses, explore acting and drama games in a creative and supportive environment. Using the tools of the acting process, we can increase each students ability to bring their inner world to life.
Students are encouraged to be expressive and imaginative while strengthening their abilities to observe, collaborate and make choices about the world around them. We have years of outstanding productions created specifically for your child.
All classes are limited to 12 students maximum in order to provide the highest level of tuition.There is usually a wait list for these courses, so reserve early! Discount of €20 for additional sibling.
Courses
Our course flow is divided into three terms of 7-12 weeks each, with an additional July Summer camp option.
- Autumn Development Term
- Winter Development Term
- Spring Production Term – Public presentation, additional commitment required.
- July Summer Camps
Autumn → Winter → Spring
The autumn and winter terms are for creative development and the spring term culminates in a public performance in the theatre on the last day of class. This is a highly creative process calling on the imaginative participation of all in the group. These course are available according to age: 6-9, 10-12
These all cover some of the basics of voice and body work, relaxation, creating character, devising stories, improvisation, and stage craft – all done in a supportive and fun environment. See photos
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.
Who is it for?
The courses are suited both to the beginning student, for building confidence and increasing creative abilities, and to more experienced youths, interested in exploring the collaborative process of making theatre and deepening their ability to create characters.
Students may take one term if they wish, however, most students take all three terms.
Summer
There are two summer course options according to ages
- Ages 6-9 | Drama for Fun Week July 2018
- Ages 10-12 | Drama for Fun Week July 2018
All courses are detailed below according to start date. If you have any questions please contact us
Current & Upcoming Options
Course M: Ages 6-9 | Autumn Development Term 2018
This is a studio process term which will lead to the development of an original devised play in the spring term. Students are encouraged to be expressive and imaginative while strengthening their abilities to observe, make choices, and engage with others. In a playful and supportive environment, we will expand awareness of the voice and body, learn techniques for creating characters, and work on collaborative theatre games and storytelling techniques.
The work from this term will eventually be shaped in a theatrical form guided by the instructor/facilitator, as they create an original theatre piece to be performed in a presentation on the final day of class in the spring term. Students may take one term or all three September-May term options.
- When: Sat 11:30-12:30pm | September 29th-December 8th, 2018 (no class Oct 27th)
- Where: Top Floor Studio, Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
- Instructor: Paula Wolfenden
- Fees: €135. Minimum non-refundable deposit of €50 due within 3 days of reservation, remaining balance due September 15th. Full payment accepted. Sibling discount of €20 for a second child on this course | Refunds only in the event of Flying Turtle cancellation. No credit or refund if student misses class.
Course N: Ages 10-12 | Autumn Development Term 2018
This is a studio process term which will lead to the development of an original devised play in the spring term. Students are encouraged to be expressive and imaginative while strengthening their abilities to observe, make choices, and engage with others. In a playful and supportive environment, we will expand awareness of the voice and body, learn techniques for creating characters, and work on collaborative theatre games and storytelling techniques.
The work from this term will eventually be shaped in a theatrical form guided by the instructor/facilitator, as they create an original theatre piece to be performed in a presentation on the final day of class in the spring term. Students may take one term or all three September-May term options.
- When: Saturdays, 1:00-2:00pm, September 29th-December 8th, 2018 (no class Oct 27th)
- Where: Top Floor Studio, Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
- Instructor: Paula Wolfenden
- Fees: €135. Minimum non-refundable deposit of €50 due within 3 days of reservation, remaining balance due September 15th. Full payment accepted. Sibling discount of €20 for a second child on this course | Refunds only in the event of Flying Turtle cancellation. No credit or refund if student misses class.
Ages 6-9 | Winter Development Term 2019
Leads from Autumn Term
- When: Jan-Mar | Saturdays | Details being finalised, subject to change
- Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
- Instructor: TBD
- Fees: €135- €165
Ages 10-12 Winter Development Term 2019
Leads from Autumn Term
- When: Jan-Mar | Saturdays | Details being finalised, subject to change
- Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
- Instructor: TBD
- Fees: €135- €165
Ages 6-9 | Spring Production Term 2019
A production term culminating in a theatre performance on the last day of class.
- When: Mar - May | Saturdays, extended class dress rehearsal and performance dates | Details being finalised, subject to change
- Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
- Instructor: TBD
- Fees: €140- €165
Ages 10-12 Spring Production Term 2019
This is a production term culminating in a theatre performance on the last day of class.
- When: Saturdays, Extended class dress rehearsal and performance dates | Details being finalised, subject to change
- Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
- Instructor: TBD
- Fees: €140- €165
Course : Ages 6-9 | Drama for Fun Week July 2019 - to be finalized
This course is a one-week romp in drama to explore the creative process in a supportive environment with no-performance pressure!
In 5 half-day sessions, we will explore the same fundamental aspects of the acting process as in the performance classes, including the voice and body work, the beginnings of role play in character, theatre games, collaborative play, and devising stories to be performed within the classroom.
The students will keep a journal style book of images and words to document their experienced during the week and to take with them at the end as a keepsake. This is a low pressure, playful, summer-time excursion into the imaginative world of creating stories and characters.
Students are asked to bring their own packed lunch and beverage on these days.
- When: | Mon-Fri | 10am-2pm July 2019
- Where: Top Floor Studio, Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
- Instructor: TBD
- Fees: €130 | Minimum deposit of €60 due within 3 days of reservation, full payment accepted. Sibling discount of €20 for a second child on this course | Refunds only in the event of Flying Turtle cancellation. No credit or refund if student misses class.
Course : Ages 10-12 | Drama for Fun Week July 2019
This course is a one-week romp in drama to explore the creative process in a supportive environment with no-performance pressure!
In 5 half-day sessions, we will explore the same fundamental aspects of the acting process as in the performance classes, including the voice and body work, the beginnings of role play in character, theatre games, collaborative play, and devising stories to be performed within the classroom.
The students will keep a journal style book of images and words to document their experienced during the week and to take with them at the end as a keepsake. This is a low pressure, playful, summer-time excursion into the imaginative world of creating stories and characters.
Students are asked to bring their own packed lunch and beverage on these days.
- When: | Mon-Fri | 10am-2pm - 2019 dates to be determined
- Where: Top Floor Studio, Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
- Instructor: TBD
- Fees: €130 | Minimum deposit of €60 due within 3 days of reservation, full payment accepted. Sibling discount of €20 for a second child on this course | Refunds only in the event of Flying Turtle cancellation. No credit or refund if student misses class.
