Bruiser Graduate Academy 2009

• Dates: 10th - 20th August 2009

Continuing Bruiser's commitment to nurture home-grown talent, Bruiser in association with Queen's University, Belfast, launched a new Graduate Academy in 2009. Places were available for students considering the continuation of study at University or Drama School, those already studying, or those who had graduated in the Performing Arts.

Academy students worked closely with Artistic Director, Lisa May of Bruiser Theatre Company, to explore the highly stylised, ensemble nature of her work. Assistant Director Ross Anderson provided high quality 'Estill' voice training. Practical workshops included a rounded skill based enhancement programme, focusing on movement, vocal range, text analysis and devising, practical advice on audition techniques, creating a winning CV and the opportunity of working with other prominent theatre directors / casting agents.

This 10 day Academy resulted in a performance showcase at Queen's University, for an invited audience of Artistic Directors, casting agents and acting agencies (as wel as friends and families), with the hope that the students would find an agent, or gain employment from this event.

Graduate Academy participants were:

Nadine Gorman, Daithi Mac Suibhne, Niamh McEnhill, Shauna McKendry, Anna Sheils-McNamee, Kathy Moore, Katie Murphy & Shauna Shivers.

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