Andy Crook
specialises in teaching psychophysical acting. His work explores the presence of the actor and their engagement with space, with time and with others. He presents actors with new possibilities that allow them to make positive decisions and powerful connections. Movement, physicality and play are at the heart of Andy's work helping actors develop a strong sense of ensemble and increasing their ability to listen and to respond.This means that they are truly present and fully engaged.
Andy is presently Physical Theatre tutor at The Lir Academy, Dublin.
“Andy is a generous and excellent teacher always able to draw out students in his coaching. I can't say enough about how great it is to work with Andy.” - Phillip Zarrilli, Artistic Director - The Llanarth Group, Author of “Psychophysical Acting” (Routledge)
Andy has taught at:
Dept. of Drama & Theatre Studies, University College Cork
Rose Bruford College, London
Accademia Dell'Arte, Arezzo, Italy
Norwegian Theatre Academy
Irish Film Academy
Birmingham School of Acting
School of Drama, Trinity College, Dublin
The Lir Academy, Dublin
Manchester Metropolitan University
Webber Douglas Academy, London
Mountview Theatre School, London
New York University, Tisch in Dublin
Recent workshops:
National Association of Youth Theatre Ireland, Summer Festival
University of West Florida
Drama League of Ireland, Summer School TDC, Triskel Arts centre, Cork
Playpen with DawsonDramaWorks, Dublin
Photo: Neutral Mask Workshop, Theatre Development Centre, Cork
Photo: Actor Training Ireland, Acting Workshop, Dublin