Cue the actors. That's what it's all about at Centre Stage, a drama company for young people based in Belfast.
| Before a performance you’re nervous but you’re looking forward to getting out there. |
Some young actresses and actors come to Centre Stage because it's fun, but others really want to make a career out of acting and see the company as a stepping-stone to stardom.
Young hopeful Rosie Timony, 13 said "I have been attending the drama school for around a year now. I have done plays and films before coming here."
Rosie started performing when she was in primary 5 in the school play.
"When I was in the school play I had a great time. It was so exciting that I decided to do some more."
Now Rosie has an agent, which makes it easier to get auditions.
"I have made lots of friends here and we all have a lot of fun," though she admitted, "it can be hard and you get shouted at a lot which makes it stressful. Before a performance you're nervous but you're looking forward to getting out there," she added.
Rosie's experience at Centre Stage has been positive, she copes to put everything she has learnt into practise and ultimately make her dream become reality.
Eleven-year-old Adam Wilson, a veteran of Centre Stage drama school was inspired by a play he saw at the Grand Opera House.
While he enjoys acting he is a little fearful that things might not work out.
"I might do it as a part time thing but I'd rather get a part time job just in case it caves in or doesn't go very far," he said.
Everyone attending centre stage has had great experiences, friends and put on some excellent performances including Pinocchio and Dracula.
About the team
This review was produced by Michael Leathem, 14, and Orlaith Graham Wood and Amy Magowan, 12. It was published in art.ie.
