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                                Facilitators

                                Fern Kealy

                                Drama Techniques, Movement Disciplines, Theatre Making

                                Locations
                                Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford
                                In-person workshops?
                                Yes
                                Online workshops?
                                Yes

                                Contact details

                                Email
                                fernkealy@gmail.com
                                Website
                                Fern Kealy

                                Skills and workshops

                                Skills and workshop facilitated

                                Acting

                                Audition Preparation

                                Creative Writing

                                Ensemble Work

                                Introductory Drama

                                Improvisation

                                Playback Theatre

                                Script and Text Analysis

                                Self-taping for Film and TV

                                Verbatim Theatre

                                Choreography

                                Movement

                                Physical Theatre

                                Devising

                                Directing

                                Dramaturgy

                                Playwriting

                                Workshops as Gaeilge?
                                No
                                Age range facilitated
                                Under 12, 12-15, 15-18, 18+
                                Artist biography
                                Physical and emotional safety come first in Fern's practice, and from there they wish for everyone to enjoy their time in the workshops and learn something new.

                                Fern currently facilitates weekly workshops for multiple groups in Dreamstuff and Barnstorm Youth Theatre.

                                Fern has worked with historically marginalised and disadvantaged communities in Kilkenny through Youth Theatre and writing workshops.

                                Their own background as a sibling of a person with Down Syndrome has informed their awareness of inclusion and a need for ethical approaches at all times, no matter how many reinventions of the wheel are necessary.

                                Fern loves all the Youth Theatre staples - ensemble building, improvisation exercises, devising, movement and theatre games.

                                Above all, Fern is very passionate about Youth Theatre and facilitation, and will ensure they do all they can to provide a safe, comfortable and fun workshop space.
                                Education and qualification
                                I achieved First Class Honours in both UCC's BA (Theatre and Performative Practices) and University of Galway's MA (Writing).

                                I focused on Community Arts as part of my final year and, guided by Fionn Woodhouse, observed UCC Youth Theatre over 12 weeks for a Research Essay on the importance of humour in Youth Theatre.
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