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"Doing the workshop gave me new confidence and I enjoyed it as well as learning so much. Thank you for the chance to learn about myself and some new acting skills."

...Flick Khouri, student

"I learned an awful lot and came out of the class with the definite sense and confidence that I was a much better actor than when I walked in."

...Phil Gwilliam, student

"I'd fully recommend the 'Acting for Screen' workshop to anyone that is truly serious in pursuing a career within the industry. I didn't only learn lots of new acting techniques, but learnt so much about myself; it was a lot like a journey of self-discovery."

...Paul Tolton, student

"I learnt how to act and direct from Colin Snell. My first and best teacher. The lesson was: Start with the text, ask simple questions and keep asking them; never use more than you need"

...Mathew Dunster, Director, Playwright and Actor

"The workshops have been fantastic, I enjoyed both acting for screen and the drama workshops. I feel that I have learnt so much, thank you"

...K.Cawte, student

"After doing your workshop, I feel I have the self-confidence and belief to go in for any audition, which is something I didn't have before!"

...M.Martin, student

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RADA SHAKESPEARE CERTIFICATE:


Prospective students who are interested in taking the RADA Shakespeare Certificate should register via email at iom-actingacademy@manx.net . Further information on cost and syllabus content available directly from Colin Snell.
 
Actual dates and timings of sessions will be decided once the group has been established. The Certificate is available to all those aged 16 (or entering Year 11) and over (there is no upper age limit) with or without knowledge/experience of Shakespeare.
 
The Certificate focuses on speeches, scenes and the sonnets of Shakespeare. No formal academic qualifications required. The Certificate is designed to meet all needs and abilities. It is hoped that the first workshop sessions will commence in October with a view to the examination being taken in April.
  
 

CALENDAR GIRLS:

 
Register your interest at the open evening on Thursday, 1st September, from 7.30 pm. There will be a follow-up meeting/casting on Sunday, 4th September from 2.00 pm at the Empress Hotel, Douglas.
 
Although performances are not scheduled until September, 2012, at the Gaiety Theatre, in Douglas, it is hoped that we will get a calendar out for 2012 and which will be see proceeds going to a number of local charities hence the need to cast so far in advance.
 
This production has 3FM as its media partner.
 

RSC OPEN STAGES:


This initiative from the Royal Shakespeare Company sees over 250 amateur theatre groups across the UK involved in producing Shakespeare or Shakespeare-related work over the next year; the UK is divided into seven regions; each company is attached to a region and a number of them will have their work showcased.
 
In our case, our regional partner is the Lyric Theatre, Belfast. One production from each region will have the opportunity of performing at the RSC in Stratford in the summer of 2012. Our actual project will depend on those who wish to be involved but is unlikely to be a full-length Shakespeare play but rather a piece of work based around a theme from Shakespeare.
 
The Manx Shakespeare Players exists in name only. It is now time that people register their interest and we can begin the process of play-making. We will also need to establish a committee for the purpose of fund-raising and allocating specific roles to ensure that the performance works effectively (suggested venues include the amphitheatre at Douglas Head, Rushen Abbey, for example; again, media partners are 3FM. An exciting opportunity for all.
 
 
 
 
 

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