Actors' Ensemble, Actor Training

The Lir Academy

Course code
LIR- AEAT
QQI level
NFQ type
Duration
6 Months
Attendance
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Course summary

The Actors’ Ensemble is an intensive six-month program for dedicated novices and early-career professionals. The first four months focus on core skills—Acting, Voice, and Movement—led by  expert faculty using techniques from Stanislavski, Meisner, and Lecoq. Students explore text analysis, improvisation, and physical characterization to build a professional "actor’s toolbox." The final eight weeks transition into a full production cycle, including technical rehearsals with professional designers. The course culminates in a two-night public performance. Tickets to major theatre productions are included, ensuring a well-rounded, disciplined foundation for pursuing a professional acting career.