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 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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    2025-12-03 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

    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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    2026-01-12 Mon 12 Jan 2026 - 2026-01-16 Fri 16 Jan 2026
    5 sessions, 30 hours total
    9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Acting Marrickville Addison Road
    Siobhan Lawless
    $360 Limited inc GST / $288 / $306 / $324

    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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    Stand-up Comedy Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Discover the art of

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    2026-07-25 Sat 25 Jul 2026 2026-07-25
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $239 Limited GST free / $191.20 / $203.20 / $215.10

    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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    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 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 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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    Learn to step into the spotlight with our advanced Acting short course program in Sydney. Act III is the final and most advanced stage of our three-part acting program, bringing together all the skills developed in Acts I and II. This course challenges you to take on the thrill and discipline of performing a full play from first rehearsal to final curtain. Over 10 weeks, you’ll work as part of an ensemble, developing your character across an entire script within a...

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