Young Actors' Programme

Course details

The programme introduces young performers to the reality of intensive training, replicating four weeks in the life of a full-time acting degree. The course will provide an introduction to the skills required to become a professional performer. It combines the two week Young Actors’ Programme with the two week Musical Theatre Intensive Programme.

Group classes focus on the core modules of Acting, Voice and Movement and are led by The Lir’s core teaching staff. Individual voice, singing and monologue classes supplement the four week programme.Through group and Individual classes and rehearsals, students will develop the skills necessary for performing in Musical Theatre productions of the highest standards. Participants will work on new solo pieces, duets or trios and ensemble numbers.

This course will also include a presentation to friends and family at the end of the programme.

The course prepares students intending to audition for drama schools covering audition technique and the choice and delivery of audition monologues and songs.

Application Requirements

Fluency in the English language is essential.

A commitment to punctuality, discipline and preparation is required from every participant.

Information on what to wear etc. will be sent to successful applicants once they have been accepted onto the course.

Cancellation Policy

The full course fee is payable as acceptance of an offer of a place on the course.

The course fee is non-returnable unless withdrawal is received within two months of the course start date, when a sum of €100 will be retained to cover administration costs. In the event of a cancellation between one and two months of the course start date, the sum of €250 will be retained. A withdrawal less than one month before the course start date will result in the forfeiture of the entire fee.