Dublin Dance Festival 2010 Auditions !

Hi All, we received this casting notice today !

Audition call for voluntary performers

The centrepiece of Dublin Dance Festival 2010 will be the influential German choreographer, Raimund Hoghe, whose work ”Young People, Old Voices” is the inspiration for the core theme of the programme. Hoghe’s ”Young People, Old Voices” includes a cast of young people, 18-22 years old, four of whom will be chosen locally in an audition in Dublin.

Please note the following requirements:
-   Males / Females, aged between 18-22 may apply.
-   No dance experience is necessary. Training will be provided by Raimund and the 8 young professional dancers in his company, who have previously trained many new cast members.
-   It is essential that participants are available to rehearse and perform for one full week in May 2010.
-   Applications will only be accepted on the official application form, submitted via email; no postal applications or CVs accepted.
-   There is no salary or fee to participate in this event. A basic Per Diem will be offered to cover expenses.
-   Auditions will be held in Dublin on February 26 and February 27.
-   Application deadline 5pm, February 12 2010.

For more information and To participate in Raimund Hoghe’s ”Young People, Old Voices” at the Dublin Dance Festival in May 2010, please click here.

Actor’s Required at Lanigans Plough Theatre !

Hi All,

Below is notice we received from Lanigans Plough Theatre!

Hi, Theatre Upstairs are looking for 4 Actors who have fluent German and also an Actress (20’s) from Tralee or can do a Tralee accent.
Thanks.

For more information, please contact Karl Shiels on facebook. Click Here for information

New Summer Courses !

With winter almost almost coming to an end, talk of our summer programme has already begun. After a lively meeting today, new courses are now being added to the vibrant summer programme! This year we are bringing back your favourite courses including ‘Make a Movie’ , the ‘Musical theatre Workshop’ , the ‘Dance Workshop’ and the highly popular ‘Summer Camp’ for kids.

There is plenty in store for our adult programme too including ‘Summer Dream’ , ‘Acting For Camera’ and the ‘Musical Theatre’. As well as this, the GSA is also running a series of specialised masterclasses.

Our brochure is coming out soon, so please check our blog for updates on our summer programme!

My first week as Intern !

Since starting my work here at the GSA, I have settled in very quickly. I received a warm, helpful and kind welcoming from the staff and students and I learned that it’s these traits that the organisation prides itself on. As my week continued I learned that the huge success of the organisation was due primarily to the hard working etiquette, dedication and enthusiasm of the staff and management. This very quickly became something I wished to pride myself on.

As I have learned from previous encounters, an invaluable part of any organisation is the proactive thinking of staff members. During my first week, I took this knowledge and used it as an opportunity to build a good reputation with my donation of 50 Cristal BIC pens to the GSA. This donation was later regarded by one staff member as something, which ‘marks a healthy attitude within this school’. Despite the overly humorous reception that this donation received, I was delighted to contribute towards the schools ever growing success and was also happy to add to the high levels of moral clearly visible in the GSA!

With such a motivational first week over and having surpassed targets set, I can now move forward in my position as intern and continue to exceed expectations. I know with the good direction of Richie Murphy (part time coordinator and mentor) and the strong leadership of Niamh Byrne and Patrick Sutton, I can have an invaluable experience here, which I can take with me on my journeys.

Tomas Kelly, GSA Intern

Oscar Nominations 2010 !

The 82nd Oscars Awards night will take place on March 7th at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. This year the show will be hosted by Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.

The movie, Avatar and The Hurt Locker leads the Oscar Nominations 2010 with nine nominations each while Inglourious Basterds comes third with eight.
The irish contingent is stong with Tomm Moore’s The Secret Of Kells receiving a nomination for best animation and Darragh O’Connell’s Granny O’Grims Sleeping Beauty receiving a nomination for Best animated short film. Dubliner Richie Baneham also received a nomination for Best visual effects in Avatar.

To see the full list of Academy Award nominees, click here.

New Audition Notice !

Hi All,

Below is a notice regarding auditions for a Road Safety Resource Video.

CALLING ALL GAIETY SCHOOL OF ACTING STUDENTS

AUDITION NOTICE!!!!

STUDIO DISTRACT ARE HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR A ROAD SAFETY RESOURCE VIDEO

AT THE GAIETY SCHOOL OF ACTING ON

11TH AND 12TH FEBRUARY FROM 9AM TO 6PM.

They are looking for 17-25 year olds with all RoI accents, male and female.

Auditions should take around ten minutes.

If you are successful, filming will take place in Dublin on first week of March with each actor being needed for 2 hours.

The fee is £250 (approx 280euros currently).

For more information  on this please contact Alex Platt, Producer, Studio Distract, 0161 237 5540

Bondi Beach Blue Boy at The Smock Alley theatre !

Bondi Beach Blue Boy

Bondi Beach Blue Boy returns to the Smock Alley on the 16th and 17th of February.

Set in Austrailia, Bondi Beach Blue Boy follows Declan, a man disillusioned with life at home and seeking new pastures in the ‘Great Southern Land’.

In a land of sun, fun and a thousand friendly faces, ten thousand miles from home, with the Olympics coming, it’s an exciting time. It’s a chance to start again. Can Declan take it? Or is any attempt at escape doomed to failure?

Bondi Beach Boy Blue is Declan’s story. The story of his relationship with his father, Gary- his best mate, his uncle Donie and the women in his life-  Lisa and Emma. The story of the set of problems he ran away from in Ireland and what he ran into in Australia.

“New and innovative” - Dermot Bolger, The Irish Times

“By turns comic and deeply affecting” - The Kerryman

“One hurl of a play” – The Irish Sun

“A must- see” - Kilkenny Advertiser

Please call 087 9593331 for tickets or alternatively you can purchase tickets at the door.
For more information on the productio, please click here.

Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival Auditions

Wanted: 2 males late 20’s early 30’s with good comedy timing for a new play ‘Working Late’ (comedy). Both characters are straight male comedic roles. Rehearsals starting Tuesday February 9th and will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Play dates first week in May, featuring in and starting this years ‘International Dublin Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival 2010′. Auditions this Thursday evening Feb 4th in Kilmainham, Dublin 8. Contact Rebecca for more info and audition times: 083 3321421.

”Skinners” in the Teachers Club Theatre

“Skinners” opens on February 9 in the Teacher’s Club Theatre at 8pm. 2 weeks only from Tuesday to Saturday nights. Get your bookings in on 086 844 8468. email info@companyd.ie
We want as many people as possible to see this important play. This production is not funded by the Arts Council or any government body and is being produced on a shoestring. We are not in it for profit. We will make none. We think it is important.

Short Film Casting Notice

Hi,
I am looking for actors for a short film, which will be about 3 minutes in length. It will be shot mid February in Dublin, but auditions will be going ahead next Tuesday, the 2nd of February to Thursday, the 4th. Callbacks will be on Friday, the 5th of February. The film is going to be entered in the Drinkaware competition for 2009/2010.

Unfortunately, this is an extremely low budget project, so I will not be able to pay actors. However, as it is a well established competition, it will give actors good exposure, and should be a fun experience too. The shoot is expected to take four days. It will be shot in a pub, four guys in suits, in the Dublin area, and a house, for a party scene, also in Dublin. Script and more information will be available upon application.

I am looking for a male in his twenties, whose look should be of someone who works in an office. Therefore, a suit and relatively smart look would be appropriate.

A female, to play his girlfriend, also in her twenties. She will be at a family party, so a party outfit for a smart occasion would be suitable.

A young boy, aged between 3 and 5. He needs to be dressed in a smart outfit, the kind worn at a birthday party.

There will also be extras required for both locations. I would say we will need three guys for the pub, and about ten men and women for the party.

If you, or anyone you know, is interested, or just wants more information, please contact Sarah at sblakeknox@gmail.com.