act up!

Act Up!

6 week courses for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

7.30pm to 9.30pm

Beginning 11th, 12th, 13th September, 2012

Tuesday: Beginners

This a fun and inhibition-breaking course for adults. The focus is on improvisation, acting technique and monologues.

Wednesday: Intermediate

This class will suit those who have some experience of acting or Public Speaking. The focus is on improvisation, acting technique and scene study that will culminate with a performance of your scenes in class.

Venue: Tuesdays (Beginners) and Wednesdays (Intermediate) classes will be held at 18 Eustace Street, The Basement (a cool new space just across from the IFI – Irish Film Institute – and a stones throw away from the watering holes on George Street).

Thursday: Advanced

This class will suit those with experience and those who wish to tread the boards for the first time. Be not afraid…The aim of the class is to perform your scenes in front of a small audience of family and friends.

Venue: Thursdays (Advanced) classes will be held at 27 South William Street, The First Floor ( a few doors from the old spot and idyllic for rehearsal)

€100 for 6 Classes

Bookings: ActUpClasses@gmail.com or call 087-7951558

Recent Testimonials

Yvonne (TV Presenter): “I was petrified when I arrived but the fun atmosphere put me at instant ease and I could easily apply the techniques to my work.”

Kevin (Software Analyst): “I had a blast and I even got a date out of it.”

Jessica (Sales Manager): “It was wild! I didn’t think an acting class could be so much fun.”

Who am I?

Shane Nestor is an experienced actor, producer, director (with an MA in Screenwriting) and founded Looking Through Windows Theatre Company.

“Shane Nestor is a fine fluid actor who gives his all; his ability is clear in the final, shockingly dramatic scene which could so easily fail but is perfectly realised here,” The Sunday Tribune Rachel Andrews.

“Shane Nestor is excellent and at times brilliant in his roles.” The Irish Times Gerry Colgan

“Thanks to Shane Nestor and his truly excellent version of True West…Nestor’s performance as Lee is stunning…this particular True West is essential viewing.” The Irish Examiner Patrick Brennan

Bookings: ActUpClassess@gmail.com or call 087-7951558