Testimonials and Images from our Viewpoints and Creative Composition workshop in University College Dublin. Students from the Master’s Degree in Drama and Performance and Theatre Directing recently participated in a day long workshop as part of their Issues and Perspective module.

Co-facilitated by Aoife Connolly and Andrea Scott.

“ I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was inspirational. I learnt some excellent techniques”. Noirin Barrett, Music Teacher

“ You both have a lovely gentle presence that was very encouraging. I loved that it got me to focus in being in the present.” Sinead Kelly, Student

” I enjoyed it all. Very well structured and presented.” Sylvia Beatley, Student

“ The workshop was very well facilitated. I had a clear idea of what it was I was participating in. I enjoyed the individual sections of the viewpoints and then the collaboration at the end. It felt very rewarding. Well worth it! “. Liz Tyndall, Teacher

” I found the workshop very enjoyable. The girls really know what they teach.” Andrea Hynes, Student.

“ ( I really enjoyed) using viewpoints with movement and text. Great day! Thank you!” . Barbara Hughes, Student.

“ The workshop was really insightful. I learned so much! I would very much like to introduce the practice to future classes I teach as well as my own work as an actor”. Alexandra Sevakian, Actor/Teacher

” An honour to work with such open teachers and such an open group”. Simon Toal, Actor/Writer

“ I really enjoyed getting up on our feet and ensemble playing. It was well paced and mediated by the facilitators.” Shadaan, Student.

” The workshop helped with a deeper understanding of how to build a healthy productive rehearsal environment and a sense of ensemble”. Vincent A. O’Reilly, Director/Playwright

” I really enjoyed the workshop . You both made me feel at ease and comfortable with your style and knowledge. Thank you. ” Bryan Hogan, Actor

” It was awesome..It has given a much greater sense of ensemble and lots of ideas for future rehearsals” Liam Creen, Student

“ The workshop was very enjoyable. In particular the concept of impulses, raising of awareness, choices and freedom. Removing ego (from the practise)” Simon Keogh, Actor

” The workshop expanded my awareness of  using space and body in performance and is a more holistic approach to practise“. Lauren O’Toole, Actor

“The workshop really opens up your mind and body to both spatial awareness and (ensemble work). It would be wonderful if this lasted more than a module day”. Mary Hanson, Actress

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