This workshop is an introduction to Method Acting and gives participants an opportunity to discover several at techniques as well as how to use elements of this method Systematically to build a credible character. Imagination, sense memory and physical action will be explored. We will practice some useful scene study.

Yvonne Gillisen is a freelance actress (drama, education), theatre director and writer (prose, drama). She studied theatre directing in Amsterdam at the Theatre School from 1983-1985, method acting from 1986-1989, explored dance and HAS done a lot of body-mind work and research in various fields acting. She has published short stories and plays since 1996.

Cost is €5 for members and €10 for non-members.

Join us for two hours of information and socialising…

The committee is here for the InPlayers’ members and potential members and needs your input for our plans next year. We want to provide you with what you want, so please come to the AGM, voice your opinion and join us for some kindly donated prosecco and nibbles. 

We really need you there and look forward to seeing as many as can make it.

La Turista by Sam Shepard

La Turista is a play by the American playwright Sam Shepard, first performed in New York City in 1967. The title refers to the most common illness among tourists. The two main characters are Salem and Kent, which are also the names of brands of cigarettes. It is a two-act dramatic play. The first act takes place in Mexico, and the second in the United States. Some see this play as a reference to the Vietnam war. (Wikipedia)

Workshop hosted by Rachel Gorman. Cost is €5 for members and €10 for non-members.

Rachel Gorman is a drama teacher, director and performer with a Bachelor of Creative Arts from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. In this workshop, we will be exploring a range of techniques for approaching a role and creating a character, drawing on theories from a wide range of dramatic practitioners from Stanislavsky to Laban. This workshop is designed to equip you with the skills to rehearse with purpose and perform with greater depth and range.

Workshop hosted by Sherilyn Caudle. Cost is €5 for members and €10 for non-members.

Sherilyn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Texas Tech University. In this workshop, we will be focusing on the basics of stage makeup. We will cover what to have in your makeup kit, how to apply products, and basic character makeup.