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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    The Fool’s First Step: Clowning, Play and Presence Learn contemporary clowning and improvisation through movement, play and creative exploration with our performing arts short courses in Sydney! “The fool is the part of us that steps forward without certainty yet is open, responsive and willing to be seen.” — Alicia Gonzalez Contemporary clowning isn't about circus tricks, costumes, or telling jokes. It's a playful and engaging practice that uses movement, improvisation, curiosity,...

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    Clowning & Improvisation Workshop: Play & Presence

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    <p>Learn contemporary clowning and improvisation through

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    2026-08-01 Sat 1 Aug 2026 2026-08-01
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    ReadyMade
    Alicia Gonzalez
    $249 Limited inc GST

    Learn to create, imagine, and perform in our Kids Holiday Drama Workshop part of our Acting short course program in Sydney. This exciting five-day holiday workshop is designed to give kids a fun, creative, and confidence-building experience. Through drama games, improvisation, and storytelling, children will explore their imaginations, learn to express themselves, and develop teamwork skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Throughout the week, students will collaborate...

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    Acting & Drama Kids: Holiday Workshop (Marrickville)

    <p>Learn to create, imagine, and perform in our Kids Holiday Drama Workshop part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course

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    2026-09-28 Mon 28 Sep 2026 - 2026-10-02 Fri 2 Oct 2026
    5 sessions, 30 hours total
    9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Acting Marrickville Addison Road
    Siobhan Lawless
    $440 Limited inc GST / $352 / $374 / $396

    Find your funny and learn to write and perform stand-up comedy with our acting and performance short courses in Sydney! Ever wondered what it takes to turn a funny observation, awkward experience, or ridiculous thought into a joke that actually lands? In this intensive one-day stand-up comedy course, you'll explore the fundamentals of writing, developing, and performing your own original comedy material. Guided by an experienced comedy tutor, you'll learn how to find your comic...

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    Stand-up Comedy Course for Beginners

    <p>Find your funny and learn to write and perform stand-up comedy with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting and performance short courses</

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    2026-10-10 Sat 10 Oct 2026 2026-10-10
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9am - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $249 Limited GST free / $199.20 / $211.70 / $224.10

    Learn how to perform a full length play with our acting short courses in Sydney! The Play is an acting class in Sydney where you will discover the thrill of performing a full length play, taking a script from page to stage! The focus of this course, is the rehearsal and performance of a contemporary theatre production. The Play is open to actors who have completed Levels One, Two & Three or similar courses elsewhere, this course will ask new things of you as an actor and will...

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Learn to perform with our beginner-friendly acting short course in Sydney, the perfect first step in your acting journey. Act I is all about taking the leap into performance. In a supportive and encouraging environment, you’ll build confidence, overcome fear and self-doubt, and develop trust with your fellow students. Through improvisation, group exercises, and scene work, you’ll explore your creativity while learning the fundamentals of acting. Throughout the course, you’ll...

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

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