Virtual Irish Festival for film actors
Script Readings and Actor Training
Actors ages 16 - adult, with all levels of experience, are welcome to join us for this unique virtual experience. The Virtual Irish Festival for Film Actors is part of the Summer 2020 Virtual Irish Theatre Festival. Its purpose is to afford film actors the opportunity to train and connect during Covid-19.
Each month features two film script readings and two training workshops. Script readings will be cast from the roster of actors registered for each month. Participation fee: $25/month.
Each month features two film script readings and two training workshops. Script readings will be cast from the roster of actors registered for each month. Participation fee: $25/month.
June 2020 Schedule
Choose which readings and workshops you would like to participate in. Scripts are provided. No rehearsals or memorization required.
Irish Dialect Workshop (led by native speakers from Limerick, Ireland)
Monday June 15
7 - 9 pm
Course description: coming soon
Script Reading - BROOKLYN by Nick Hornby and Colm Toibin (John Crowley, director)
Thursday June 18
7 - 10 pm
Synopsis: An Irish immigrant lands in 1950's Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
Creating Character Workshop instructed by Cara D'Emanuele
Monday June 22
7 - 9 pm
Course description: coming soon
Script Reading - GANGS OF NEW YORK by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian and Kenneth Lonergan (Martin Scorsese, director)
Thursday June 25
7 - 10 pm
Synopsis: In 1862, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill The Butcher, his father's killer.
TO REGISTER FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE ($25) please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/x/june-2020-virtual-irish-festival-for-film-actors-tickets-107849145698
Choose which readings and workshops you would like to participate in. Scripts are provided. No rehearsals or memorization required.
Irish Dialect Workshop (led by native speakers from Limerick, Ireland)
Monday June 15
7 - 9 pm
Course description: coming soon
Script Reading - BROOKLYN by Nick Hornby and Colm Toibin (John Crowley, director)
Thursday June 18
7 - 10 pm
Synopsis: An Irish immigrant lands in 1950's Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
Creating Character Workshop instructed by Cara D'Emanuele
Monday June 22
7 - 9 pm
Course description: coming soon
Script Reading - GANGS OF NEW YORK by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian and Kenneth Lonergan (Martin Scorsese, director)
Thursday June 25
7 - 10 pm
Synopsis: In 1862, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill The Butcher, his father's killer.
TO REGISTER FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE ($25) please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/x/june-2020-virtual-irish-festival-for-film-actors-tickets-107849145698
July 2020 Schedule - in progress
Choose which readings and workshops you would like to participate in. Scripts are provided. No rehearsals or memorization required.
Irish Dialect Workshop (led by native speakers from Limerick, Ireland)
Monday July 6
7 - 9 pm
Script Reading - TBA
Thursday July 9
7 - 10 pm
Workshop - TBA instructed by Cara D'Emanuele
Monday July 24
7 - 9 pm
Script Reading - TBA
7 - 10 pm
TO REGISTER FOR THE MONTH OF JULY ($25) please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2020-virtual-irish-festival-for-film-actors-tickets-107858076410
Choose which readings and workshops you would like to participate in. Scripts are provided. No rehearsals or memorization required.
Irish Dialect Workshop (led by native speakers from Limerick, Ireland)
Monday July 6
7 - 9 pm
Script Reading - TBA
Thursday July 9
7 - 10 pm
Workshop - TBA instructed by Cara D'Emanuele
Monday July 24
7 - 9 pm
Script Reading - TBA
7 - 10 pm
TO REGISTER FOR THE MONTH OF JULY ($25) please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2020-virtual-irish-festival-for-film-actors-tickets-107858076410
August 2020 - in progress
Choose which readings and workshops you would like to participate in. Scripts are provided. No rehearsals or memorization required.
Irish Dialect Workshop (led by native speakers from Limerick, Ireland)
Monday August 10
7 - 9 pm
Script Reading - TBA
Thursday August 13
7 - 10 pm
Workshop - TBA instructed by Cara D'Emanuele
Monday August 24
7 - 9 pm
Script Reading - TBA
Thursday August 27
7 - 10 pm
TO REGISTER FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST ($25) please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-2020-virtual-irish-festival-for-film-actors-tickets-107866537718
Choose which readings and workshops you would like to participate in. Scripts are provided. No rehearsals or memorization required.
Irish Dialect Workshop (led by native speakers from Limerick, Ireland)
Monday August 10
7 - 9 pm
Script Reading - TBA
Thursday August 13
7 - 10 pm
Workshop - TBA instructed by Cara D'Emanuele
Monday August 24
7 - 9 pm
Script Reading - TBA
Thursday August 27
7 - 10 pm
TO REGISTER FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST ($25) please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-2020-virtual-irish-festival-for-film-actors-tickets-107866537718