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Theatre Lovett's Actor Training at The Abbey Theatre
Playing for your Audience Course 1.
*Next course now running a waiting list*
Monday 15th May to Friday 19th May 2017
A five day intensive practical workshop for professional actors led by Louis Lovett
This course introduces actors to theatre making for audiences of all ages.
- Bridging the divide between the performer and the audience.
- Our physical presence and how to arrive at a state of calm and openness to our audience.
- How the actor’s focus can become the audience’s focus.
- How to bring mischief into your play. Be BOLD in your play and how to FAIL with aplomb.
- Chorus work. Moving and working as a team.
- Gauging your audience’s level of excitement, fear, attention or boredom. How? Why? What to do next?
Also
Muireann Ahern introduces
- European models of theatre practice for young audiences.
- Knowing our audience and age appropriate work.
Also
Stretch and strengthen your vocal potential with Andrea Ainsworth (Voice Director, the Abbey Theatre)
And finally the week will include an opportunity to work in front of an audience of children on the stage of The Abbey Theatre.
*Next course available*
Monday 15th May to Friday 19th May 2017
10am - 6pm daily | €175 (one week)
To apply contact muireann@theatrelovett.com with a CV/Biog, headshot and a brief note outlining why you would like to participate.
Theatre Lovett's Advanced Actor Training
Playing for your Audience Course 2
*Next course dates coming soon*
This week is designed for people who have completed Theatre Lovett Actor Training Course One.
- From vaudeville to Vanya: an exploration of performance styles
- Hide and Seek: revealing and concealing technique
- Sharing the limelight: introduction to advanced ensemble work
- Moment to moment: the stepping-stones of scene work.
- I know something you don’t know: The Power of Next or the actor’s power in knowing the next moment… before it happens.
If you are interested in this advanced course please contact Muireann@theatrelovett.com.
The Theatre Lovett Actor Training course is delivered in collaboration with the Abbey Theatre. Please note that elements of this course can be modified and delivered in one, two or three day settings.
Testimonials
“I think this is the best workshop I’ve been on, including my full time actor training. I feel inspired and excited and hopeful having done this workshop.”
“Terrific, a very good experience for an actor working in all types of theatre for all ranges of audiences.''
“Theatre Lovett have a wonderful, interactive, caring and insightful approach. Their way of facilitating is inspiring.''
''If this could happen regularly it would be a real gift to a lot of young theatre makers. And not have to leave the country to do it!”
"The integrity with which Theatre Lovett approach their work is appreciated. The rigour, professionalism and experience shine through.”
“In my career and training to date I have not come across a duo like Muireann and Louis where the fluidity of what they teach is so spot on and inspiring to be around.”
“Louis is a gifted teacher who is not only able to use himself as an expert example but also possesses a detailed understanding of the techniques he employs when performing. He has structured a workshop, which dismantles the complex mechanics of performance and allows people to work on specific technical tools that underlie them. A huge amount is covered in five days, and the work is of equal benefit to experienced or novice performers.” Will Irvine, Actor
“Unquestionably Muireann has raised the standard for theatre for the young in this country.”
Marina Carr, Playwright
(See further information on directors and testimonials under Contact Us)
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