Drama
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Drama - an introduction
This ten week course takes place one evening a week and offers participants a practical opportunity to explore the craft of acting. The course is open to everyone and is also designed for those who wish to expand their general communication skills.
Every Wednesday 08.00 - 10.00 pm
TERM 1: 7th Oct – 9th Dec
TERM 2: 20th Jan – 31st Mar
TERM 3: 21st Apr – 23rd June (No class 17th Mar)
Page to Stage
This 10 week course is open to those who have completed our Introduction to Drama or Adult Summer Drama courses, or for those with sufficient drama experience/training. Page to Stage covers the study of text and character development, devising, and scene work for performance.
Every Thursday: 8pm – 10pm
TERM 1: 8th Oct – 10th Dec
TERM 2: 21st Jan – 25th Mar
TERM 3: 22nd Apr – 24th June
Advanced Page to Stage
This is a follow-on course for those who have completed the Page to Stage programme and who wish to take the next step. Students will work with more challenging text and learn the basic principles of directing. It is designed to give participants an opportunity to explore more serious aspects of drama training without having to make a full commitment.
Every Tuesday 08.00 - 10.00 pm
TERM 2: 19th Jan – 23rd Mar
TERM 3: 20th Apr – 22nd June
The Adult Theatre Company
Over the course of three terms, the group will work with a professional theatre practitioner on a chosen text or will devise a play. The result will be performed in a Cork theatre or a site-specific venue.
The Company is designed for those advanced students who would like to further explore their potential in a concentrated rehearsal atmosphere. Students will take charge of fundraising, advertising and promoting the play, thereby learning the essentials of independent theatre work.
Every Thursday 08.00 - 10.00 pm
TERM 1: 8th Oct – 10th Dec
TERM 2: 21st Jan - 25th Mar
TERM 3: 22nd Apr– 24th June
Stella Majewski, Artistic Director of the Gaiety School of Acting, Cork, was trained at the acclaimed Institute for Acting in Bochum, Germany and has worked as an actor, director and teacher across Europe. Since arriving in Ireland she has specialised in theatre directing, completing a Masters in UCD.

