Workshops and Webinars
Spring Series 2024

Bow Street Academy is thrilled to present a broad range of new training initiatives for actors in the Film & TV industry. We have assembled some of our top tutors and guests to bring you exciting workshop opportunities to help improve your craft. Check out the full list of options below.

HOW TO MAKE A SHORT FILM

TUTOR:  LAURA O’SHEA & SHIMMY MARCUS                   
DATE:  APRIL 11th & 12th      FEE: €200

APPLY: CV & HEADSHOT to training@bowstreet.ie   SUBJECT LINE:  SHORTS            

Everything you ever wanted to know about making your own short film from pre to post production.

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FINDING THE MOMENT

TUTOR:  CATHY BRADY       
DATE:  FEBRUARY 8th & 9th     FEE: SOLD OUT – STANDBY LIST ONLY

APPLY: CV & HEADSHOT to training@bowstreet.ie   SUBJECT LINE:  CATHYBRADY 

Cathy Brady’s intensive ‘Finding the Moment’ workshop is not to be
missed by any actor serious about developing their craft and learning
essential tools to find the truth in any given moment.

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ADVANCED AUDITION TECHNIQUE

TUTOR: SARAH HONE         
DATE:  APRIL 3rd    FEE:  GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE   

TO SHOOT A MOCK AUDITION WITH FEEDBACK AS PART OF THE WORKSHOP IS €50

APPLY: CV & HEADSHOT to training@bowstreet.ie       SUBJECT LINE:  AUDITION  

Having strong audition technique can make the difference between landing that role or being passed up again. This workshop utilises the unique Bow Street method of training to help you gain a competitive advantage in the audition process.

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THE ACTOR and PRODUCTION

TUTOR: ADRIENNE GREENHALGH           
DATE: FEBRUARY 13th     FEE: €80                                            

APPLY: CV & HEADSHOT to training@bowstreet.ie     SUBJECT LINE: PRODUCTION

This one day workshop is designed to take the actor behind the scenes of a Film or TV production and explore all aspects of production that the actor will
inevitably have to deal with including how to read a call sheet, schedule and DOODs, the film unit – who does what and when, set lingo, the differences between film & tv sets, understanding Paperwork – Script revisions, Colour Pages, The Shooting and more.

 

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MENTAL HEALTH FOR ACTORS

TUTORS: ANN MARIE SHIELDS & SARAH HONE 
 DATE: MARCH 13th     FEE: FREE

 

APPLY: CV & HEADSHOT to training@bowstreet.ie     SUBJECT LINE: HEALTH

“People in performing arts twice as likely to have depression”, – 2022 Equity review

This free online discussion will look at some of the issues pertaining to actors in relation to mental health in today’s world. This will be an honest, open and safe space where questions/ideas sharing will be welcomed.  We are thrilled to partner with MINDING CREATIVE MINDS for this session.

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SCREENWRITING FOR ACTORS

TUTOR: ANTHONY MORIARTY                                                                                                      DATE: MARCH 28th & 29th     FEE: €200

APPLY: CV & HEADSHOT to training@bowstreet.ie      SUBJECT LINE: WRITING

This 2 day practical workshop focuses on the screenplay development process. From idea to screenplay, we will cover the essential tools you need to create a compelling concept and write a great script. While covering structure, we will strongly emphasise what producers and commissioners are crying out for: compelling characters and rich dialogue. 

TOPICS COVERED
Structure. Teasers. Acts. Cliff-hangers. Set ups. Reveals. Reversals. : Format. TV, Film, Series, Episodic, Online.  :  Dialogue. Direct & Indirect. Subtext. Characterisation.
Pitching. Written versus verbal. Loglines. One pager.  :   Routes in. Competitions. Agents. Production Companies.

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VOICE ACTING MASTERCLASS

TUTOR: PETER WARNOCK                                                                                               DATE: APRIL 18 th & 19th      PARTICIPATION FEE: €200

OBSERVER FEE: €50

APPLY: CV & HEADSHOT to training@bowstreet.ie     SUBJECT LINE: VOICE

This unique, 2 day masterclass will explore many of the most exciting areas of the voice over industry: including commercial voice overs and voice acting for video games.

In this completely immersive and practical masterclass, participants will be up on the mic, shaking off any nerves and starting to build the technique and discover the vocal range needed for the vast world of voice over.

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SCREEN COMBAT

TUTOR: MARIE DEVINE                                                                                                          DATE: MARCH 22nd             FEE: €100

APPLY: CV & HEADSHOT to training@bowstreet.ie      SUBJECT LINE: COMBAT

This workshop aims to equip actors with the necessary skills and knowledge to transition their stage combat experience into effective screen combat techniques.

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