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                                Facilitators

                                John O'Hagan

                                Drama Techniques, Movement Disciplines, Theatre Making

                                Locations
                                Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tyrone, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
                                In-person workshops?
                                Yes
                                Online workshops?
                                Yes

                                Contact details

                                Email
                                john@johnjohagan.com
                                Website
                                John O'Hagan

                                Skills and workshops

                                Skills and workshop facilitated

                                Acting

                                Acting for Camera

                                Audition Preparation

                                Clowning

                                Creative Writing

                                Ensemble Work

                                Introductory Drama

                                Improvisation

                                Presentation and Public Speaking

                                Script and Text Analysis

                                Self-taping for Film and TV

                                Shakespeare

                                Stand-up Comedy

                                Theatre in Education and Process Drama

                                Stage Combat

                                Devising

                                Directing

                                Dramaturgy

                                Workshops as Gaeilge?
                                No
                                Age range facilitated
                                12-15, 15-18, 18+
                                Artist biography
                                For over two decades John has seen the theatre’s tremendous power to positively shape the lives of young people both on and off stage. He is committed to ensuring that young people everywhere have the chance to share in that power.

                                As an award-winning teacher, director, and actor John’s experiences in offering unique, engaging, creative opportunities have fueled his conviction that everyone has something to share and that we are all made richer when working together.

                                John ensures that every person feels welcome, safe, and valued in the space. His extensive experience underpins his skill at leading a group forward while also letting the work go where the group needs.

                                John holds an MFA in Theatre from the University of Idaho (USA). He has held third level appointments and served as head of Performing Arts programmes at Lindenwood University and Principia College, and as the Director of Education at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival (USA).

                                He received several Certificates of Merit for Directing from the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival, was named Teacher of the Year at Principia in 2017 and Professor of the Year at Lindenwood in 2020. He recived the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts (Education) in 2006.
                                Education and qualification
                                Master of Fine Arts, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID (USA)
                                Professor of Theatre (University of Wyoming, Principia College, Lindenwood University) (USA)
                                Actor Combatant - Society of of American Fight Directors (SAFD)
                                Equity Member (US and Ireland)
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