The school was established in County Clare in 1992 by Eileen Fitzgerald. Eileen is an Associate of the Irish Board of Speech & Drama and is a Licentiate of Trinity College London. She is a senior examiner of the Irish Board of Speech & Drama and has adjudicated at numerous festivals across Ireland. Students from 4 years to adults are prepared for an annual examination with Irish Board of Speech &
Drama, end of year performance, Feile Luimnigh, Cratloe Speechfest, Sligo Feis Ceoil as well as other public performances. Class times. Monday, Burns Study Centre, Ennis . 4.30-7.30pm. Teens
Tuesday, Barefield NS
2pm-6pm. 4-12yr
Thursday, Clarecastle Old School
2.45-6.45pm. 4-12yr
Speech, drama and communication activities cover drama, improvisation, poetry, vocal technique, sight reading, mime, characterisation, public speaking, movement to music and lots more, helping to develop critical skills such as:
• Working co-operatively with others
• The ability to use clear diction and vocal modulation
• Non-verbal communication
• Listening, speaking, concentrating and observing
• Creative and imaginative thinking
• Enhancing self-expression, self-confidence and self-esteem
• Creating and sustaining fictional roles
• Presentation and public speaking
• Improvisation and role-playing
• Exploring and appreciating literature and drama
