Wolfe Pack — Performers Group — Studio Wolfe Cork
The Wolfe Pack
Studio Wolfe Youth Theatre Company
About Wolfe Pack
Wolfe Pack is Studio Wolfe's Youth Theatre Company, created for students who want to take their acting beyond weekly drama classes and experience the full process of rehearsing and performing a stage production.
Open to students aged 9–18, Wolfe Pack is an optional programme for existing Studio Wolfe drama students who are excited to work together as a cast, explore powerful scripts and bring theatre to life on stage.
Working with an experienced director, students rehearse as a professional-style ensemble, developing their acting skills while learning the discipline and teamwork that real theatre productions require.
What Students Experience
Wolfe Pack focuses on script-based theatre training and collaborative performance.
Students develop skills in:
- Character development and script analysis
- Line learning and rehearsal discipline
- Ensemble acting and teamwork
- Stagecraft and performance technique
- Bringing a full theatrical production from rehearsal to performance
Members learn how to support each other as performers while building confidence, creativity and strong stage presence.
Past Productions
Wolfe Pack performers have worked on a range of classic and contemporary plays, including:
- The Crucible — Arthur Miller
- A Midsummer Night's Dream — William Shakespeare
- A Christmas Carol — Charles Dickens
- Our Town — Thornton Wilder
- The Laramie Project
- Charlie and the Witch
These productions give students the opportunity to experience real theatre storytelling and meaningful ensemble work.
How Wolfe Pack Works
Wolfe Pack members attend additional weekly rehearsals alongside their regular drama classes. These rehearsals focus on script development, rehearsal technique and performance preparation.
Students work together as a company, learning how a production is built from the first read-through to the final performance.
Current Rehearsal Times
Mondays
- 13–15 yrs — 6:30pm – 8:00pm
- 16–18 yrs — 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Saturdays
- 9–13 yrs — 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- 13–16 yrs — 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Times may adjust depending on registration and casting requirements.
Who Wolfe Pack Is For
Wolfe Pack is perfect for students who:
- Love acting and storytelling
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Want to develop their performance skills further
- Are excited to rehearse and perform full stage scripts
Joining Wolfe Pack
Places in the Studio Wolfe Youth Theatre Company are limited each year to ensure every performer receives strong direction and rehearsal time.
Students must already be enrolled in Studio Wolfe Drama classes to join.
Wolfe Pack was honestly one of the best parts of my time at Studio Wolfe. Over the years we got to explore loads of different types of theatre and work on some really cool productions. I made some great friends through it and a lot of us are still close now. It also gave me a lot more confidence speaking in front of people. When I started college and had to do presentations in front of big groups, it really didn't feel half as scary because I'd already spent years performing on stage.
Ciarán O'Donnell — Former Wolfe Pack Member
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Wolfe Pack — your questions
What age group is Wolfe Pack for?
Wolfe Pack is Studio Wolfe's exclusive drama performance group, open to students aged 7–18. Members are split into age-appropriate performance teams.
How do I join Wolfe Pack — is there an audition?
There's no formal audition for Wolfe Pack, but there is one requirement: members must also attend a regular weekly drama class at Studio Wolfe — either Junior Drama, Intermediate Drama or Senior Advanced Drama. Once enrolled in a class, you can sign up for Wolfe Pack through the booking form on this page or get in touch.
How long is each Wolfe Pack session, and what happens?
Wolfe Pack rehearses for 1.5 hours, once a week during term. Members study, develop and perform scripts together — working on original pieces and classic material, culminating in performances for family and friends.
Where does Wolfe Pack rehearse?
Wolfe Pack rehearses at our Studio Wolfe Douglas studios, home to our dedicated drama performance studio. Check times using the booking form on this page. If we're not open to new members, join our waitlist.
Do Wolfe Pack members need to attend other drama classes too?
Yes — Wolfe Pack is a performance group, so members are expected to attend at least one regular weekly drama class alongside rehearsals. This keeps skills developing and ensures rehearsal time is focused on performance.
How do I enrol in Wolfe Pack?
When enrolment is open, book through the booking form on this page or via the Book Now button in the menu. If spaces are full, use our enquiry form to join the waiting list.