Acting Courses

Acting Courses

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    Spotlight's on you with our acting courses in Sydney!

    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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    Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our Acting short course program in Sydney! Are you a complete beginner to acting? Have you always wanted to give it a go but never had the confidence to dive in? Are you ready to step into the world of acting and explore your creative potential and be part of a thriving community? Darlo Drama's 2 hour trial class is an intro to beginners acting and an opportunity for you to see if the classes at Darlo Drama are for you....

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    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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    2025-06-24 Tue 24 Jun 2025 2025-06-24
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $39 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10

    Learn the art of performing a story with our acting courses in Sydney! Sydney Community College is proud to present this acting course in partnership with Darlo Drama. 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...

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    Beginner's Acting Level 3: The Story

    <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>

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    2025-06-02 Mon 2 Jun 2025 - 2025-07-31 Thu 31 Jul 2025
    11 sessions, 33 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, Jun 2, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Course ends: Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    First Performance: Fri, Jul 25, 7:00pm

    Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners at Darlo Drama, 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 at Darlo Drama 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,...

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    Beginner's Acting Level 1: The Monologue

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

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    2025-06-11 Wed 11 Jun 2025 - 2025-07-19 Sat 19 Jul 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Course ends: Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Performance: Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm (tech rehearsal at 1 PM)

    Learn how to perform a scene with our acting short courses in Sydney! Sydney Community College is proud to present this acting course in partnership with Darlo Drama. 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...

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    Beginner's Acting Level 2: The Scene

    <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>

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    2025-06-21 Sat 21 Jun 2025 - 2025-08-02 Sat 2 Aug 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $645 Limited inc GST / $516 / $548.20 / $580.50
    Course begins: Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am-1:00pm
    Course ends: Sat, Aug 2, 10:00am-1:00pm
    First Performance: Sat, Aug 2, 4:00pm

    Step into the spotlight and own the room! In this exciting Stand-up Comedy Course, you’ll learn to craft sharp routines, master timing and delivery, and command the stage with confidence — all leading up to your live comedy debut.

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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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    2025-07-26 Sat 26 Jul 2025 2025-07-26
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $239 Limited GST free / $191.20 / $215.10
    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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    2025-10-11 Sat 11 Oct 2025 2025-10-11
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9am - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $239 Limited GST free / $191.20 / $203.20 / $215.10

    Boost your confidence, creativity, and communication skills with our Beginners TheatreSports™ course in Sydney. Fun, fast-paced improvisation training!

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    Improvisation Course for Beginners: TheatreSports™ Level 1

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

    <p>Think on your feet! Have

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    2025-10-08 Wed 8 Oct 2025 - 2025-11-19 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    7 sessions, 15.8 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Impro Australia
    $385 Limited inc GST / $308 / $327.30 / $346.50

    Learn how to perform a full length play with our acting short courses in Sydney! Sydney Community College is proud to present this acting course in partnership with Darlo Drama. 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, staged in the Darlo Drama Theatre across a season of three...

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    Advance your acting skills with our acting short courses in Sydney! Sydney Community College is proud to present this acting course in partnership with Darlo Drama. Actor’s Lab is a renowned course that introduces you to a more truthful and personalised way of connecting to your work as an actor. Classes begin with studio based exercises aimed at; creating openness and availability, identifying blocks, releasing control, finding and creating energy and opening the senses to a full...

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