Acting & Drama: Act I (Marrickville)

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, and understand the fundamentals of character building. As the course progresses, you’ll work on a scripted scene, using acting techniques to bring your role to life.

In the final week, you’ll perform your scene with a partner for an invited audience of family, friends, and fellow students a celebration of your growth and courage on stage.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to

• Perform a short scene with a partner to an audience.
• Use basic acting techniques to create believable characters.
• Work collaboratively in a theatre setting.
• Project your voice and use your body with confidence.
• Apply simple script and character analysis techniques.

Course content

What will be covered in this monologue course?

• Warm-ups for voice and body.
• Improvisation and trust-building activities.
• Introduction to script and character analysis.
• Building connection with a scene partner.
• Blocking and movement for stage.
• Developing character objectives and backstory.
• Vocal projection and clarity.
• Rehearsal and refinement of your scene.
• Final performance in week 10 for family and friends.

Intended audience

Who is this monologue course for?

• This beginner acting course is for anyone with little or no prior experience who wants to develop confidence, creativity, and performance skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Course venue

Marrickville Campus

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Wear casual clothes with covered shoes
• Bring a water bottle

Additional information