Youth Theatre News
Youth Theatre is back! New day, new times…And a new location!
Good news! An Grianán Youth Theatre finally resumes regular classes again after our long, long Covid enforced hiatus. It’s all change with a new day, new times AND a new location.
All classes – that’s junior and senior groups – will Read the Rest…
Culture Night at An Grianán with The Gentleman Pirate
The theme for this year’s Culture Night is ‘Come Together Again’ and whether you can make it out in person to see a show or get together at home to watch online we hope you can find time to enjoy Read the Rest…
Monologues, An Grianán Youth Theatre, 2021
February 2021
Presented by An Grianán Youth Theatre
Monologues – An Grianán Youth Theatre from AnGrianan Theatre on Vimeo.
Our youth theatre monologues project was created in an effort to try and maintain youth theatre classes during Covid-19 restrictions over Read the Rest…
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About An Grianán Youth Theatre
If you are looking for drama and acting classes for children and young people in Letterkenny then An Grianán Youth Theatre is the place for you!
Senior Youth Theatre
Suitable for ages 13 to 21
Auditions to join our senior youth theatre will be held on Fri 24 Sept at ZoNa Studios.
We will be holding small Covid safe workshop auditions of 30 minutes – please prepare a short performance of no longer than one minute.
You must register in advance to take part in the auditions.
Register now for your audition slot.
The focus for our autumn term is going to be on getting back to basics. It’s a long time since we’ve all been together in a room so we’ll be learning how to work together as a group again and recapping all those essential skills to get us ship shape for our big 2022 project, a full cast production of comedy drama The Gentleman Pirate, written by senior member Niamh Langan, which will be our show for Cruinniú na nÓg in June 2022.
Senior Youth Theatre Autumn dates and times
Fri 1st Oct to Fri 17th Dec (no class on Fri 29 Oct)
Intermediate*: 6pm to 7.30pm
Advanced*: 7.30pm to 9pm
*groups will be decided during auditions on Fri 24th Sept.
NB: if you are a returning member you are required to audition to rejoin.
FAQ
I’ve never taken acting classes before. Can I still join senior youth theatre? Yes! Beginners are very welcome.
I’m 12 but already in secondary school. Which class do I join? We recommend trying out for senior youth theatre.
I left it too late to register and now have missed out on the auditions. Does that mean I have to wait until Sept 2022? Join our waiting list – we are keeping classes smaller than usual while Covid rates remain high but we do intend to increase numbers when it’s safe to do so. And spaces often open up later on as students take time off to concentrate on exams.
Intermediate
Fridays, 6pm to 7.30pm
These lively, interactive workshops will focus on confidence building exercises, improvisation and teamwork. Beginners are welcome while more experienced students will have a opportunity to build on existing skills as well as learning new techniques using a variety of drama games and exercises.
Advanced
Fridays, 7.30pm to 9pm
Continuing development of performance skills such as voice, movement, characterisation, improvisation, ensemble and devising. The classes are as much about the process as they are about the final showcase and performance. This course is ideal for those who are serious about performance and wish to progress further.
Junior Youth Theatre
Suitable for ages 4 to 12
We run 3 courses during the year, approximately 10 to 12 weeks in duration, starting in Sept, Jan and after Easter. Places are available on a first come first serve basis. Each course costs €60.
Autumn Term 2021
Friday 24th Sept to 17th Dec 2021 (no class on Fri 29 Oct). Opens for booking on Monday 13th Sept at 10am.
Entry level: suitable ages 4 to 8
Fridays, 3.30pm to 4:15pm.
Ideal for beginners, these classes focus on learning through dramatic play. Students will be introduced to key drama skills including basic stage craft, creative play, performance development, confidence building, team work and social skills development. Class size: 12
Junior: suitable ages 9 to 12
Fridays, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Students will develop on the skills described above, learning more about stage craft and theatre terminology, and performance techniques. They will have opportunities to improvise and devise original work as well as working from scripts. Class size: 12
