Frequently Asked Questions
- What is city of Dublin like?
- Will there be someone to meet us on arrival?
- What's the accommodation like?
- What course materials do I need?
Before arriving, you should have read the following scripts and if possible some background information about the writers and scripts:
- Samuel Beckett: Waiting for Godot; Come and Go; Not I; A Piece of Monologue
- Brian Friel: Dancing at Lughnasa; Translations; Philadelphia, Here I Come!; Faith Healer
- Sean O'Casey: The Plough and the Stars; Juno and the Paycock; The Shadow of a Gunman
- John Millington Synge: The Playboy of the Western World; The Shadow of the Glen; Deirdre of the Sorrows
It in not necessary to buy the books unless you specifically wish to.
You should make sure to have a notebook/journal and pens as you may find it useful to keep notes on classes.
The basic gear needed is comfortable clothes which will not restrict movement and soft soled shoes - you will see from the itinerary (provided by the coordinator) what you will be doing, so clothe yourself as you deem necessary. You will not need dance shoes.
- How much (approximately) money should we bring?
- How much performing will we be doing?
- What will a "typical" day be like?
- What date is the tuition due and how can I pay?
- Is this just for American students?
- Will I be safe in Dublin?
- What do I do next?? How do I book?
- What time zone is Dublin on?
- What do I need to do before I travel?
- How do I keep in touch with home?
- What do you suggest I pack?
- What can I do in my free time?
- I am a minority student - will I feel comfortable and safe in Dublin?
- What behavior is expected of me when I am with you?
- Tell me what's in the small print!
