Innovations Theatre School (formerly called the Performing Arts Stage School) was founded in 1998 in Galway by American actress/singer Anne Shumate. Since that time, over a thousand young people have learned new skills, made new friends, developed healthy self-confidence, and found joy in the theatre arts.
We are not an exam-oriented school; rather we focus on performance and stage-craft skills, as well as the disciplines of rehearsal, team work and mutual respect – attributes that transfer to all areas of life. "Building confidence & creativity through performance arts."
We offer 6 age group classes:
Columbine Class (age 5-6)
Scapino Class (age 7-8)
Pierrot Class (age 9-10)
Harlequin Class (age 11-12)
Domino Class (age 13-14)
Scaramouche Class (age 15-18+)
Our enthusiastic teachers are qualified educators and experienced performers and all have been Garda vetted. All our teachers, student teachers and staff have undergone a Pediatric First Aid course. All students participate in all classes, and in a professionally staged full-length theatre show each year, alongside other showcases and performance opportunities.