In addition to its accredited professional training the School offers a range of popular short courses in Acting for those 18+ who are looking to explore their performance potential. The courses cater for everyone from beginners to those who are considering acting careers in a supportive and fun environment

In 2012 following classes will be offered:

Intro to Acting

(8 weeks $230.00)
Monday or Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm
If you’ve never acted before, or only done plays in kindergarten or primary school, this class is a great place to start. Working with an experienced tutor you will be encouraged to let your imagination run free and unlock the sources of your creativity – no need to be nervous, everyone’s coming from the same place! So jump in, have fun and see what happens!

February – June 2012
Monday or Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm

Mon Feb 13 – Mon April 2
Wed Feb 15 – Wed April 4

Mon April 30 – Mon June 18
Wed May 2 – Wed June 20

July – November 2012
Monday or Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm

Mon July 23 – Mon Sept 10
Wed July 25 – Wed Sept 12

Mon Sept 24 – Mon Nov 12
Wed Sept 26 – Wed Nov 14

Acting 1

(10 weeks $340.00)
Wednesday or Friday 7.30 – 9.30 pm
After the Intro course, or if you’ve done something equivalent, you’ll probably be ready to start working with text and developing scripted performances. Acting 1 will give you experience in using your vocal and physical skills to embody the words on a page as living characters, interacting with others to tell a humorous, dramatic or touching story.

February – June 2012
Wednesday or Friday 7.30 – 9.30 pm

Wed May 2 – Wed July 4
Fri May 4 – Fri July 6

July – September 2012
Wednesday or Friday 7.30 – 9.30 pm

Wed July 25 – Wed Sept 26
Fri July 27 – Fri Sept 28

Acting 2

(8 weeks $340.00)
Sunday 2.00 – 4.30 pm
Acting 2 is primarily a scene-study workshop. It assumes that you have some performance experience and are interested in developing and finessing your acting skills. Participants may decide to work towards a workshop presentation for an invited audience in the last week or so or they may prefer to continue developing their rehearsal skills.

May – June 2012
Sunday 2.00 – 4.30 pm

Sun May 6 – Sun June 24

July – November 2012
Sunday 2.00 – 4.3opm

Sun July 22 – Sun Sept 9
Sun Sept 16 – Sun Nov 4