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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.

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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

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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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