We’ve had a few requests for a suggested reading list for the Diploma of Associate (Teaching). Here it is: Associate Diploma (Teaching) Suggested Reading
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Breathing for actors
Theatrefolk.com is a good resource for actors and speech and drama teachers with hints, tips and techniques on a wide variety of stagecraft issues.
Today I received an email from them pointing out their latest posting on breathing for actors. It’s pretty detailed and very useful, with techniques, exercises and videos.
Follow this link: Theatrefolk.com breathing
2013-14 Entry Forms
Entry forms for the forthcoming year are now available for download from the Downloads section of this site: here
Diploma Dates 2013-14
The dates for the Diploma exams in the 2013-14 academic year are:
Sunday 1 December 2013 (closing date for receipt of entry forms and fees: 1 November 2013)
Sunday 8 June 2014 (closing date for receipt of entry forms and fees: 1 May 2014)
Eligibility criteria, Entry Forms and past papers are available in the downloads section of this site.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Irish Board if you have any queries.
Diploma Closing Date
The closing date for the receipt of fully completed Entry Forms and fees from new and continuing candidates for the next session of the Irish Board Diploma examinations is Wednesday 1 May 2013. Late entries will not be accepted.
You’ll find entry forms in the Downloads section of this website. Otherwise ring or email us and we’ll send you one in the post.
Please pay particular attention to the eligibility criteria.
The Diploma exams will take place on Sunday 9 June 2013.
Sligo Féis Ceoil
Féis season is truly upon us.
The closing date for entries for Sligo Féis Ceoil is Feb 15th. Competition dates are April 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Féis sponsors include The Lir, Stagewise, The Gaiety School of Acting, Yeats Society among others and there are some great bursaries on offer. Have a look at their website: http://www.sligofeisceoil.ie/
Diploma Entry Closing Date
Just a gentle reminder that the closing date for the receipt of Entry Forms and fees for the November Diploma exams is THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2012. Entry Forms are required from new and continuing candidates. Late entries will not be accepted.
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Speech and Drama Teachers of Ireland: Summer School
Speech and Drama Teachers of Ireland have just launched their Summer School brochure.
The Summer School will take place on Saturday 1 September in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Co Dublin from 11am – 4.30pm.
Sessions include Dramatherapy with Orla Gildea, Supporting Children with Communication Difficulties with Aoife Byrne, and Business Advice with Michael Johnson of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board.
Summer Schools always offer a great opportunity to meet other speech and drama teachers, learn some valuable things and tune up the brain for the forthcoming year.
For further details and bookings, contact Lara Lenehan at lara.lenehan@gmail.com
2012-13 Fees and Entry Forms
Details of examination fees and downloadable Entry Forms for the forthcoming year are now available from the Downloads section of this site: Downloads
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Diploma Dates 2012-13
The Irish Board Diploma sessions in 2012-13 will take place on Sunday 25 November 2012 and Sunday 9 June 2013 in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Co Dublin.
The closing dates for the receipt of entry forms and fees for new and continuing candidates are 1 November 2012 and 1 May 2013 respectively. Late entries are not accepted.