Friday Poem: When I Met My Muse

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Act The Maggot

When I Met My Muse

I glanced at her and took my glasses
Off –- they were still singing. They buzzed
like a locust on the coffee table and then
ceased. Her voice belled forth, and the
sunlight bent. I felt the ceiling arch, and
knew that nails up there took a new grip
on whatever they touched. “I am your own
way of looking at things,” she said. “When
you allow me to live with you, every
glance at the world around you will be
a sort of salvation.” And I took her hand.

Stafford, William, An Oregon Message, 1987

Last-minute Maggots apply here!

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Act The Maggot

So we are almost ready for lift off with the 2017 maggot machine and we are excited about the numbers and variety of people signing up so far. There are a few remaining places on next Thursday’s Beginner’s Acting class and the following Tuesday’s Creative Writing class. Read up on us and take a look at the testimonials to inform your choice. Each course is six weeks only and costs €180. Send us a mail to actthemaggot@gmail.com if you want to hop aboard.

Have fun tackling your fear of Public Speaking

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Act The Maggot

BEGINNERS Did you know that the average person ranks fear of public speaking higher than the fear of death?! This fear could be hurting your personal and professional life. So many people share this fear and the only way to get over it is to face it. The real learning and growth occurs when we are outside our comfort zone. It can be tackled in a fun, frivolous and social way. Join the beginner’s acting class and get up there with everyone else, have lots of fun and meet like-minded people. If you want to know more about what happens in a typical acting class Beginner’s Acting Class. Be sure to email us at actthemaggot@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Demand is high and the next course starts January 26, 2017. Read our testimonials to help make your decision.

Five reasons to take Act The Maggot’s beginner class

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Act The Maggot

1. Learn to communicate more effectively.
2. Become more confident in your body.
3. Make new friends in a fun, dynamic environment.
4. Learn that it’s ok to make mistakes. They are often the best fun!
5. Relieve stress and tension through creative expression.

Read more about our next Beginner’s Acting class and sign up. Email today if you want to book a place for the January 26 class.

actthemaggot@gmail.com

Writing Tip for the day!

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Act The Maggot

“If you can tell stories, create characters, devise incidents, and have sincerity and passion, it doesn’t matter a damn how you write”. – Somerset Maugham

We like this quote from novelist Somerset Maugham. It’s true. It’s all about story and character. For those starting out, we often say, if you can talk, then you can write. It’s a simple as that and the quote underneath is particularly poignant when it comes to writing. quote4-w

Consider Joining our next beginners’ creative writing class. Fancy embarking on a new, fun hobby this winter. It’s laid back and it’s a lot of fun. You will get to write in every class and read out what you have written if you want. Come on, let’s get those creative juices flowing. You’ve tonnes of things you want to put into words right? Let 2017 be your year.

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New Year, New You!

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Act The Maggot

Yes indeed. Only a few days now before another new year dawns. What are your resolutions for 2017? Have you often thought about trying an acting class? Would you like to try creative writing? Want to go on stage? Did you know that tapping into your creativity will improve your mood and your productivity? So many Act The Maggot students say they can see the difference in how they approach their work and their personal lives during and after the beginner’s acting class. In just six short weeks, you can build confidence, meet new people and have lots of fun to kick off 2017. Try it. Go on, surprise yourself!

actthemaggot@gmail.com to book your spot.
Read more about the Beginner’s Acting class in Temple Bar (six Thursdays) starting January 26th.
Read more about the Beginner’s Creative Writing class in Rathmines (six Tuesdays) starting January 31st.
Read more about the Improver’s Acting class (Level 2) in Rathmines (six Tuesdays) starting January 24th.

Read our testimonials

Level 2 – Life Is A Stage!!!

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Act The Maggot

IMPROVERS CLASS - bring TEXT TO LIFE Hello all! The next Improver’s Acting Class – Level 2 – will be on Tuesday nights in Rathmines. It starts Tuesday, January 24th and concludes with live stage performance of your monologue. Please read here for more details and email actthemaggot@gmail.com to reserve your place. The Level 3 class will commence in March.

Confidence to write

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Act The Maggot

quote4-w I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking. And I don’t mean lying back on the couch, just poring over Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook and liking and sharing quotes about positive living. You’ve got to clarify what you want to do. Then you’ve got to take small steps to achieve your goals. Now, when it comes to creative writing, I really believe that if you can talk, you can write. To become a writer, you must simply write. And you simply must read. Enjoy the journey. It can be frustrating but oh so enriching and rewarding too.

Free sign up for Film and Television castings

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Act The Maggot

Carpe So you have done lots of acting courses and workshops or you may even have trained professionally and you want to get back into the game. There is so much film and television as well as commericals being shot in Ireland right now, you may aswell throw your hat in the ring. At Backstage Casting, you can sign up for free! You’ll need a decent picture of yourself, a CV and if you have links to a showreel or MP3 voiceover demos all the better. You can continually update your profile, the more experience and training you gather. Best of luck! To sign up, click here. If you want to try out an acting class but have never done one before, throw caution to the wind and try one of our six-week beginner acting classes in Temple Bar, Dublin. All of our courses run on Thursday nights from 7.30-9.30pm. They are social, fun and confidence-building. Happy Maggoting!

Buy someone the gift of creativity: a voucher for an acting or creative writing evening class

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Act The Maggot

#ChristmasGiftGuide #creative thinking #acting #improvisation #creative writing #NewYearsResolution

screen-shot-2016-10-27-at-14-09-32 Are you stuck for cool Christmas gift ideas this year? Does he or she have it all? Why not buy them a voucher for a fun beginners acting or creative writing course with Act The Maggot. They won’t be disappointed. You might even decide to join them. The next courses begin at the end of January 2017 and run throughout the year. Read our testimonials to help you decide. It’s easy peasy. Get in touch, pay online and we can email a voucher for you to print. Hey presto. Pressie sorted!

Contact actthemaggot@gmail.com for details.

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