ADULT ACTING CLASSES
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Supporting Actors in the Illawarra.
Based in Thirroul, Northern Suburbs of Wollongong (NSW)
Welcome to The Actors Class.
ADULT CLASSES
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 the Foundations of Acting course. This is our prerequisite course, which is the first step on our pathway before progressing to our three specialised courses.
The Power of Character - Scene Work & Character development
Screen Play - Screen Acting Technique
Inside The Industry - Industry Skills, Showreels & Self-Tape Auditions
Once students have completed The Foundations of Acting course, they can choose to 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.
2026 Adult Acting Courses
FOUNDATIONS OF ACTING
*Prerequisite course
The Foundations of Acting
Saturdays: 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm.
Dates: 2nd May - 27th June 2026
Price: $480
THE POWER OF CHARACTER
Course - The Power of Character
Tuesdays: 4.30pm - 7.00 pm.
Dates: 5th May - 30th June
Price: $480
SCREEN PLAY
Course - Screen Play
Tuesdays: 4.30 pm - 7.00 pm.
Dates: 21st July - 15th September
Price: $480
INSIDE THE INDUSTRY
Course - Inside the Industry
Tuesdays: 4.30 pm - 7.00 pm.
Dates: 13th October - 8th December
Price: $480
THE FOUNDATIONS OF ACTING
The Foundations of Acting
The Foundations of Acting course is the first step for our students on their Actors Class journey. The course provides students with a framework of techniques to approach their work, a framework that can be built on as they gain experience developing their craft. This framework is then applied to our work in other specialised courses developing characters, screen technique and industry skills like self tapes and showreels.
Course Curriculum: Understanding Actions, Objectives and Motivation
Course Focus: Understanding how acting works
CourseOutcome: Students can analyse a scene, make playable choices, and perform truthfully
Core Concepts
Introduction to acting and ensemble building
Objectives – what characters want and why
Actions – playing tactics rather than emotions
Obstacles & stakes – creating tension and urgency
Given circumstances – who, where, when, why
Listening & reacting – presence and truth
Emotional truth (safe, age-appropriate techniques)
Scene analysis and rehearsal techniques
Classes options
Adults
Saturdays class: 1pm - 3.30pm.
Term 2 dates: 2nd May - 27th June 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
Tuesdays: 4.30 - 7.00 pm.
Dates: 5th May - 30th June
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.
BEGIN WITH A FREE CLASS
Interested in our training? We offer a FREE first class for new students before committing to a full course.
