Performance Theatre Company

Course details

The Performance Theatre Company provides a practical educational experience in the production of theatre in an ensemble company format. One full production is delivered each term and is showcased to a public audience. The Performance Theatre Company is designed to nurture new performers and introduce the experience of producing ensemble theatre. The course educates students in a variety of theatre and performance styles.

Students will be involved in the onstage and backstage operation of producing each show and will experience the rewarding sensation of belonging to a close ensemble production company for the length of the course. Along with acting in each show, students will contribute to direction, design, sourcing of props, sets and costumes, marketing of each production and the devising of work where applicable.

Although ongoing actor training is provided where necessary, the main emphasis is on the rehearsal and preparation of the theatre pieces to be showcased at the end of each term. As such, the actor’s own artistic contribution to the work is expected and highly valued. Students are expected to commit completely to the ensemble and to apply their skills and tenacity as performers and members of the company. Agents and directors will be invited to all three showcases.

The Performance Theatre Company has undergone an exciting overhaul this year (2013/14) with 3 established theatre directors – Dan Colley (Collapsing Horse), Louise Lowe (ANU Productions) and Stewart Roche (PurpleHeart Theatre Company) – each with contrasting backgrounds guiding ensemble through each term. We are delighted with the success of the current group and we aim to maintain the high standards set by them going forward into 2014/15.

For 2014/2015, We are delighted to announce Louise Lowe will return alongside Raymond Keane (Barabbas) and actor/director/ writer Ronan Dempsey to guide this year’s PTC ensemble through each term** .

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Only those who have completed one academic year of training at The Gaiety School of Acting may apply.

Everyone who applies will be called for audition and interview. A reference will be required from the students’ Advanced Performance tutor. Attendance records at Advanced Performance Course will be taken into account. Selected students may be asked to attend a workshop as part of the selection procedure.