Supporting Actors in the Illawarra.
Based in Thirroul, Northern Suburbs of Wollongong (NSW)
ACTING COURSES FOR STAGE & SCREEN
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Our programs introduce students to the fundamentals of acting, with an emphasis on truthful behaviour, clear intention, confidence on camera, and industry professional skills.
Our students all begin with our pre-requisite courses the Foundations of Acting, level 1 and level 2, which are the first steps on our pathway before progressing to our specialised courses.
Once students have completed The Foundations of Acting courses level 1 and level 2, they can choose to enroll in any or all of the specialised courses.
All courses run in conjunction with the NSW School terms.
All new students are welcome to attend a free trial.
Upcoming Courses - July 2026
BEGIN WITH A FREE CLASS
Interested in our training? We offer a FREE first class for new students before committing to a full course.
TESTIMONIALS
THE FOUNDATIONS OF ACTING - LEVEL 1
This is where you begin your acting journey - no experience needed. Learn the core tools actors use every day, through games, improv, and scene work, age appropriate for our teen students. Build confidence, discover your voice and body, and start creating real, truthful performances - all while having fun.
Course Curriculum: Understanding Actions, Objectives and Motivation
Course Focus: Understanding how acting works
Course Outcome: Students can analyse a scene, make playable choices, and perform truthfully
Core Concepts
What You’ll Learn:
Introduction to acting and ensemble building
Actions & Objectives — What your character wants and does to get it
Motivation & Stakes — Why it matters to your character.
Given Circumstances — The world your character lives in.
Scene Work Basics — Perform short scenes using your new tools — no memorisation needed.
Meisner-Inspired Exercises — Learn to react truthfully in the moment, not “act”.
Voice & Body Awareness — Use your instrument with confidence.
Emotional Truth — Play real feelings, not “fake drama”
Class details
Saturdays:10.30am - 12.30pm.
Term 3 dates: 25th July - 19th September 2026
Location: Thirroul Community Centre
Cost: $405 per student
Spaces are limited to 12 students to support a high-quality learning environment.
It is possible to join after the beginning of the term if places are available, though not recommended after the first few weeks. The term fees will be adjusted on a pro rata basis.
THE FOUNDATIONS OF ACTING - LEVEL 2
Following on from Level 1 the course provides students with a framework of techniques to approach working on scenes, a framework that can be built on as they gain experience developing their craft. This framework can then applied to our work in other specialised courses developing characters, screen technique and industry skills like self tapes and showreels.
Course Curriculum: Understanding how to approach working on scripts and scenes.
Course Focus: Building a practical framework for students to apply to their work.
Course Outcome: Students can analyse a scene, make playable choices, and perform truthfully under given circumstances.
Core Concepts
What You’ll Learn:
Scene Work Basics
Scene analysis and rehearsal techniques
Applying actions, objectives, motivation and given circumstances to scenes.
A & B reads and working a scene from first read to blocking.
Meisner exercises.
Stakes and obstacles.
Classes details
Saturdays class: 1pm - 3.30pm.
Term 3 dates: 25th July - 19th September 2026
Location: Thirroul Community Centre
Cost: $480 per student
Spaces are limited to 12 students to support a high-quality learning environment.
COURSE - THE POWER OF CHARACTER
Course curriculum: Scene Work & Character development
Term Focus: Application, consistency, depth
End-of-Term Outcome: Students can rehearse, sustain, and perform scenes and monologues with clear intention and believable character choices.
Core Concepts
Character development – behaviour and backstory
Relationships & status
Text vs subtext
Beats and scene changes
Rehearsal technique and consistency
Partner scene work and responsiveness
Monologues – making them active
Coaching, refinement, and taking direction
Scene and monologue performances
Classes details
Adults
Mondays: 4.30 - 7.00 pm.
Dates: 27th July - 21st September 2026
Location: Thirroul Community Centre
Cost: $480 per student
Spaces are limited to 12 students to support a high-quality learning environment.
COURSE – SCREEN PLAY
Course curriculum: Screen Acting Technique
Term Focus: Acting truthfully and confidently on camera
End-of-Term Outcome: Students understand how camera, framing, and technical demands affect performance — and can adjust without “acting less” or becoming stiff.
Core Concepts
Stage vs screen – scale and realism
Framing and shot sizes
Eye lines and hitting marks
Continuity and matching takes
Multiple takes and direction
Screen scene work and playback
Genre on screen
Cold reads and quick choices
Classes details
Adults class
Tuesdays: 4.30 - 7pm.
Dates: 21st July - 15th September
Location: Thirroul Community Centre
Cost: $480 per student
Spaces are limited to 12 students to support a high-quality learning environment.
COURSE – INSIDE THE INDUSTRY
Course curriculum: Industry Skills: Showreels & Self-Tape Auditions
Term Focus: Professional readiness & confidence
End-of-Term Outcome: Students leave with usable footage, audition skills, and realistic understanding of the industry.
Core Concepts
How the industry works (casting, agents, auditions)
Self-tape setup and slates
Self-tape performance technique
Taking direction in auditions
Choosing showreel material
Showreel filming
Reviewing and refining footage
Audition practice
Classes details
Adults
Tuesdays: 4.30 - 7 pm.
Dates: 13th October - 8th December
Location: Thirroul Community Centre
Cost: $480 per student
Spaces are limited to 12 students to support a high-quality learning environment.