About Us

Our core aim is to encourage the personal, social and emotional growth of children and youths through drama games and theatre exercises.

Spotlight Speech and Drama was founded in September 2016 by Jennifer Casey. As a long time pupil of Speech and Drama Jennifer wanted to create a dramatic and creative environment where everyone felt welcomed, inspired and safe to be whoever they wished.

Jennifer runs Spotlight Speech and Drama School with fun and growth at the centre of all classes. All classes contain a mix of theory, theatre activities and of course fun, designed to bring out the best in every pupil.

Ultimately, at Spotlight Speech and Drama School we aim to teach Dramatic and Creative Communication Skills to the highest of levels, nurture talent and life long friendships. As we encourage young people to communicate and perform with confidence, through a mix of activities we ensure that every child feels free to grow and be inspired.

Meet Our Teacher

Jennifer Casey MA., L.I.B.S.D.

Owner/School Directer

Jennifer has been involved in performing arts all her life, she attended Speech and Drama classes from age 5, where she quick became hooked by the performance bug. Jennifer continued to study Speech and Drama for over 18 years completing all her Irish Board of Speech and Drama Grade Examinations. In 2015 she completed her Associate (Teaching) Diploma (A.I.B.S.D.), while in 2018 she completed her Licentiate Teaching Diploma (L.I.B.S.D.). After school Jennifer studied at St Patricks College of Education in Drumcondra (now apart of DCU), studying English and Human Development with a special interest in Childhood psychology and the affects of drama on personality development. In 2018 she began her studies with the Gaiety School of Acting under the direction of Antoinette Duffy, graduating from both Advanced Performance and PTC course. Most recently she has completed her Masters in Theatre Practice receiving a 1:1. She is a proud and active member of The Speech and Drama Teachers of Ireland, PAEI, and Create.

Testimonials

Nina O’Connor

Nina O’Connor

Parent

Max had a great time and can’t wait until next week. Thanks so much’

Mary Sheehan

Mary Sheehan

Parent & Youth Theatre Facilitator

Thanks Jennifer and Co…they’re having a great time! Delighted to see them liking drama so much’

Joanne McGarry Shields

Joanne McGarry Shields

Parent

Thank you all for a super week. Daniel had a fantastic time. Can’t wait to see you in September. Thanks so Much.’

Latest News

New Term

New Term Well it’s officially that time of year again, a New Year and back to Speech and Drama Classes! We’re excited that our classes will be resuming Saturday 22nd January 2022. We’re so looking Read more…