Acting & Drama: Act III (Marrickville)

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 professional-style rehearsal process.

You’ll explore the demands of sustaining a role over multiple scenes, mastering vocal, physical, and emotional expression throughout a complete production. Working collaboratively with your fellow cast members, you’ll experience the joy of ensemble storytelling, learning how to listen, respond, and perform as part of a cohesive cast that entertains, moves, and challenges an audience.

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided through structured rehearsals in a supportive, director-led environment that mirrors real theatre practice. In Week 10, you’ll present a fully rehearsed play in a final public performance for family, friends, and the wider community, a bold and rewarding culmination of your dedication, growth, and craft.

Learning outcomes

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

• Perform a fully rehearsed play as part of an ensemble
• Sustain a character over the full arc of a complete script
• Use advanced vocal, physical, and emotional acting techniques
• Apply professional rehearsal and performance processes
• Collaborate effectively to bring a shared story to life on stage

Course content

What will be covered in this course?

• Ensemble building and trust exercises
• Full play analysis and table reads
• In-depth character development and backstory work
• Blocking, stagecraft, and movement for a full production
• Vocal projection, stamina, and emotional range
• Structured rehearsals for a complete play
• Final performance in week 10 for family, friends, and the public.

Intended audience

Who is this course for?

• This course is designed for students who have completed Acts I and II or have equivalent acting experience. It is best suited to those who are ready to commit to the challenge of ensemble work and performing a full-length play.
• This course is not suitable for complete beginners.

Course venue

Marrickville Campus

Course materials

What to bring to class

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