Tues 21st July | 7-8pm | Online
Industry spotlight: sarah jones
We'll explore how casting moves from brief to shortlist, what stands out in submissions, and how to build lasting relationships with casting offices.
Sarah Jones is a Casting Director from Dublin, Ireland, where she is based. She began working in casting with Maureen Hughes at The Factory, a creative hub founded by Irish filmmakers. From 2019 to 2023, she was Casting Director at the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National Theatre. Since leaving, she has continued working freelance across screen and theatre.
Theatre credits include Faith Healer, Portia Coughlan, An Octoroon, A Whistle in the Dark and Translations (Abbey Theatre); Dancing at Lughnasa (Gate Theatre, Dublin); Outlying Islands (Jermyn Street Theatre); and Pool (No Water) (The Everyman, Cork).
Film and television credits include Lesbian Lines, Aontas, Shush, Róise & Frank, The Winter Lake and Extra Ordinary.

Students (15+)
Sat 29th & Sun 30th Aug | 10-5pm | Civic Trust House, Cork
2-Day Drama School Audition Intensive
Work with West End director Tom O’Brien, Actors Lab Cork founder Paul Wilkins, and special guest Anna-Jane Casey.
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This exclusive in-person intensive is designed for students aged 15+ who are preparing, or beginning to prepare, for drama school auditions. Across two days, participants will work practically on monologues, character, physicality and audition technique, with guidance from experienced West End and industry professionals.
Day 1: Acting & Monologue
Physicality, character and truth
Practical monologue workshop
Filmed monologue session
Day 2: Song Workshop & Audition Lab
Group footage review
Song Workshop
Audition Lab



1:1 Online Sessions
25-min & 50-min
Audition Support
Audition preparation
Self-tape direction
Text and script analysis
Character development
Performance choices
Representation Strategy
Approaching agents
Submission materials
Spotlight / CV review
Industry expectations
Representation strategy
Career Strategy
Career and goal planning
Casting type and branding
Spotlight / CV review
Headshot / showreel feedback
Professional development
Acting Coaching
Text and script analysis
Character development
Emotional truth / connection
Scene study and performance
Confidence and presence
Adults (18+)
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