Trading Faces^T.M. Stage School was established in 1993, to give young talent the opportunity to explore performance skills for stage and screen.
Programmes are structured so that the participants are introduced to drama; music and dance in a manner that encourages imagination, and self expression and develops self confidence.
Workshops are lively and enjoyable, ensuring a creative atmosphere within which young people can develop.

The Stage School coaches include                                                                                                                         

Artistic Director   ~  Claire Power             Drama Director    ~  Brendan Dolan                                                                     Musical Director   ~  Eamon Brett             Choreographer    ~  Genevieve Ryan                                                                   

Acting Coach      ~  Roisin Dolan              Acting Coach      ~   Darragh O Brien  

Our most recent musical productions are'West Side Story'; 'Oliver'; 'Bugsy Malone'; 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' ; 'Fiddler on the Roof'; 'Our Day Out' ; 'Wizard of Oz' ;  'Snow White' and 'Chicken Licken'                    

The more recent contemporary and literary productions include 'The Importance of Being Earnest' ;                         'Fawlty Towers and 'Alas in Blunderland'.

This year ~ the Junior wing will perform "Broadway Magic" and

~ the Senior wing will produce   "Pride & Prejucice".

Workshops take place throughout Saturday.

Based in Galway Bay hotel, Salthill, workshops run from September to April.

 SCHEDULE

Acting introduces performers to 

• Improvisation
• Theatre Games
• Scene Study
• Projection
• Performance Techniques
• Stage Presence
• Stage Direction
• Brainstorming
• Collaboration on an adapted play
• Performance in local theater

Singing introduces students to

• Vocal technique
• Breathing technique
• Vocal strength and range
• Self-confidence and self expression
• Performance skills
• Performance in local theater

Dance introduces performers to

• Hip Hop
• Modern dance
• Creative movement
• Rhythm and space
• Strength and flexibility
• Stage combat