Acting & Drama Youth: Stage Sports (Marrickville)

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 communication skills while having fun and making new friends. The course finishes with a lively improv showdown, where teams perform for an audience and show off their new skills.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Play a range of theatre sports and improvisation games.
• Think creatively and respond quickly in performance situations.
• Work effectively as part of a performance team.
• Build confidence in speaking and performing in front of others.

Course content

What will be covered in this course?

• Drama warm-ups and trust exercises.
• Introduction to popular improv games.
• Storytelling and character creation on the spot.
• Developing quick reactions and adaptability.
• Team-based performance challenges.
• End-of-term improv showdown for family and friends.

Intended audience

Who is this course for?

• This course is for students in school years 5–9 who enjoy performing, making people laugh, and working as part of a team. No previous drama experience required.

Course venue

Marrickville Campus

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Comfortable clothes for movement with covered shoes.
• Bring a water bottle.