Acting Courses

Acting Courses

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    Ever thought about how to channel that inner comic? Or maybe you’re interested in the more serious side of acting? Whatever your preference, bring along your sense of humour and get ready to have some fun in our acting and drama courses.

    These courses are held online via Zoom, at our partner studio in Darlinghurst and at our own campus in Rozelle.

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    Learn the art of performing a story with our acting courses in Sydney! Improve your characterisation skills, become well-versed in establishing theatrical relationships, and build your confidence on stage by performing in front of an audience! This course will give you a fundamental understanding of the processes involved in staging a play, such as working as an ensemble, script analysis, props and costuming, and blocking. The main focus of this acting course is the final...

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    Acting & Drama: The Story L3

    <p>Learn the art of performing a story with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Improve your

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    2025-09-22 Mon 22 Sep 2025 - 2025-11-15 Sat 15 Nov 2025
    10 sessions, 30 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $695 Limited inc GST / $556 / $590.80 / $625.50
    Course begins: Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm
    Course ends: Mon, Nov 10, 6:30pm
    Performance 1: Fri, Nov 14, 7:00pm
    Performance 2: Sat, Nov 15, 7:00pm

    Sharpen your creativity, quick thinking, and teamwork with our Acting short course program all ages in Sydney.  This high-energy program introduces young performers to the exciting world of theatre sports  fast-paced improvisation games that test your imagination and performance skills. You’ll learn popular games such as Death in a Minute and Hitchhiker, working in teams to create hilarious and unexpected scenes on the spot. Over the term, you’ll build confidence, creativity, and...

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    Acting & Drama Youth: Stage Sports (Marrickville)

    <p>Sharpen your creativity, quick thinking, and teamwork with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> all ages in

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    2025-10-18 Sat 18 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-13 Sat 13 Dec 2025
    9 sessions, 9 hours total
    9am - 10am (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Acting Marrickville Addison Road
    Ellen Bellew
    $168.3 Limited inc GST / $134.60 / $143.10 / $151.50

    Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners part of our Acting short course program in Sydney. Develop your creativity, learn acting techniques and exercises, and build your confidence on stage with this acting course for beginners!  This acting course for beginners starts gently, allowing a safe place for everyone to play and explore with fun acting and drama games, trust exercises and improvisation. During this initial exploration, you will learn methods of...

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    Acting & Drama: The Monologue L1

    <p>Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in

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    2025-10-27 Mon 27 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-07 Sun 7 Dec 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Penrith
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Course ends: Mon, Dec 1, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Performance: Sun, Dec 7, 3:00pm
    Acting & Drama: The Monologue L1

    <p>Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in

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    2025-11-05 Wed 5 Nov 2025 - 2025-12-13 Sat 13 Dec 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Lindfield
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Wed, Nov 5, 6:30pm-8:30pm
    Course ends: Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm-8:30pm
    Performance: Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm
    Acting & Drama: The Monologue L1

    <p>Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in

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    2025-11-05 Wed 5 Nov 2025 - 2025-12-14 Sun 14 Dec 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Campbelltown
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Wed, Nov 5, 6:30pm-8:30pm
    Course ends: Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm-8:30pm
    Performance: Sun, Dec 14, 3:00pm
    Acting & Drama: The Monologue L1

    <p>Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in

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    2025-11-10 Mon 10 Nov 2025 - 2025-12-20 Sat 20 Dec 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Mon, Nov 10, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Course ends: Mon, Dec 15, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Performance: Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm
    Acting & Drama: The Monologue L1

    <p>Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in

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    2025-12-03 Wed 3 Dec 2025 - 2026-01-30 Fri 30 Jan 2026
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Wed, Dec 3, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Last class 2025: Wed Dec 17, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    First class 2026: Wed Jan 14, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Course ends: Wed, Jan 28, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Performance: Fri, Jan 30, 8:00pm

    Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our Acting short course program in Sydney! Have you always wanted to try acting but never felt confident enough to take the leap? Looking for a beginner acting class in Sydney where you can explore your creativity and connect with like-minded people? This fun and engaging drop-in session is the perfect introduction to acting for adults. Designed for complete beginners, it offers a safe and supportive space to step out of...

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    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-11-03 Mon 3 Nov 2025 2025-11-03
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-11-18 Tue 18 Nov 2025 2025-11-18
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama The Entrance Central Coast
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-11-24 Mon 24 Nov 2025 2025-11-24
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Coogee Venue
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-11-25 Tue 25 Nov 2025 2025-11-25
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Sutherland Shire
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-11-26 Wed 26 Nov 2025 2025-11-26
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-12-01 Mon 1 Dec 2025 2025-12-01
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Lindfield
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-12-02 Tue 2 Dec 2025 2025-12-02
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama ST GEORGE VENUE
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-12-02 Tue 2 Dec 2025 2025-12-02
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Central Coast
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-12-02 Tue 2 Dec 2025 2025-12-02
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Ryde Area
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-12-08 Mon 8 Dec 2025 2025-12-08
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Campbelltown
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-12-09 Tue 9 Dec 2025 2025-12-09
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama HILLS DISTRICT VENUE
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-12-09 Tue 9 Dec 2025 2025-12-09
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama CUMBERLAND VENUE
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-12-16 Tue 16 Dec 2025 2025-12-16
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama North Sydney
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST

    Learn how to perform a scene with our acting short courses in Sydney! Develop your acting skills, learn to connect with fellow actors on stage, and build your confidence! This acting course is designed to broaden your understanding of naturalistic acting and drama techniques to create convincing characters through performance. The first few weeks of the course will explore acting techniques through drama games and improvisation exercises. Once you have received your script, you...

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    Acting & Drama: The Scene L2

    <p>Learn how to perform a scene with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Develop your acting skills,

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    2026-01-19 Mon 19 Jan 2026 - 2026-03-07 Sat 7 Mar 2026
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $645 Limited inc GST / $516 / $548.20 / $580.50
    Course begins: Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm
    Course ends: Mon, Mar 2, 6:30pm
    Performance: Sat, Mar 7, 3:00pm
    Acting & Drama: The Scene L2

    <p>Learn how to perform a scene with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Develop your acting skills,

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    2026-01-20 Tue 20 Jan 2026 - 2026-03-08 Sun 8 Mar 2026
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $645 Limited inc GST / $516 / $548.20 / $580.50
    Course begins: Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm
    Course ends: Tue, Mar 3, 6:30pm
    Performance: Sun, Mar 8, 2:00pm

    Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our acting short courses in Sydney! Discover the art of crafting and delivering comedic material in this one-day intensive workshop. Whether you’re curious about comedy, want to build confidence in public speaking, or are just looking for a fun and creative experience, this course will guide you through the basics of stand-up comedy. You’ll learn how to write jokes, develop your comedic persona, and perform on stage. At the end of the day,...

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    Learn improvisation skills from the experts with our acting & drama courses in Sydney! Are you ready to elevate your improvisation skills and boost your confidence both on and off the stage? In this dynamic and engaging course, you’ll learn how to think on your feet, enhance your stage presence, and bring more creativity and adaptability into every aspect of your life. Whether you're an aspiring performer, a professional wanting sharper communication skills, or someone simply eager...

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    Learn to perform with our beginner-friendly Acting short course program the perfect first step in your acting journey in Sydney. Act I is all about taking the leap into performance. In a supportive and encouraging environment, you’ll break through fear and self-doubt, build trust with your fellow students, and explore your creativity through improvisation, group games, and scene work. You’ll discover how to connect with your scene partner, develop your voice and movement skills,...

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    Learn to perform with Acting Classes for Beginners part of our Acting short course program in Sydney. Act II builds on the skills developed in Act I and moves towards the art of delivering a compelling solo performance. Over 10 weeks, you’ll refine your voice, movement, technique, stagecraft, and script analysis skills while learning to hold an audience’s attention on your own. Through guided exercises and rehearsals, you’ll explore how to inhabit a character fully, find emotional...

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