Grades 11–12

Young Actors Studio 15-18 Years - Audition

Locations Southbank
Course Fee $34.55
Duration 1 Year
Age Requirements 18+
AT SOUTHBANK
Sat 11 Jan 2025
NIDA Melbourne, Southbank
10:00am - 1:00pm AEDT
$38
AT OTHER LOCATIONS
Sat 11 Jan 2025
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
10:00am - 1:00pm AEDT
$38
Sat 11 Jan 2025
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
2:00pm - 5:00pm AEDT
$38
Sat 18 Jan 2025
TAFE Brisbane, South Bank
10:00am - 1:00pm AEST
$38

Young Actors Studio 15-18 Years – Audition

Discover. Create. Transform.

Develop your vocal, physical and imaginative dexterity as you explore and apply NIDA acting techniques. Collaborate with other young artists in an ensemble to develop skills for stage and screen. Work with the support and direction from core tutors and gain inspiration from industry professionals.

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

Develop skills in improvisation, action-based acting technique and stagecraft. Extend vocal range and flexibility. Collaborate as an ensemble to rehearse and produce a collaborative presentation employing a variety of texts including poetry and spoken word.

Explore and employ movement techniques to develop physical presence and build stamina for performance. Consider the physical aspect of characterisation; prepare and present classical, heightened language and contemporary text work.

Learn and apply audition techniques and processes through the preparation and presentation of monologues. Collaborate as a member of an ensemble to devise an original contemporary work. Understand how to employ various production elements to enhance your work. Perform your original work to an invited audience.

Apply acting techniques to scene work for camera – rehearse and shoot challenging scenes. Hone your skills for the industry as you participate in simulated screen tests and casting sessions.

Develop skills in improvisation, action-based acting technique and stagecraft. Extend vocal range and flexibility. Collaborate as an ensemble to rehearse and produce a collaborative presentation employing a variety of texts including poetry and spoken word.

Explore and employ movement techniques to develop physical presence and build stamina for performance. Consider the physical aspect of characterisation; prepare and present classical, heightened language and contemporary text work.

Learn and apply audition techniques and processes through the preparation and presentation of monologues. Collaborate as a member of an ensemble to devise an original contemporary work. Understand how to employ various production elements to enhance your work. Perform your original work to an invited audience.

Apply acting techniques to scene work for camera – rehearse and shoot challenging scenes. Hone your skills for the industry as you participate in simulated screen tests and casting sessions.

Course outcomes

  • Use improvisation as a tool for devising scenes and creating characters
  • Apply appropriate vocal and physical techniques in performance
  • Respond to a variety of classical and contemporary texts
  • Effectively collaborate with others
  • Apply acting skills to the screen context
  • Prepare audition materials with confidence

Course Fees

The course fee is $4,440. This is payable in four instalments across the year or upfront with a 10% discount ($3,996).

Prerequisites

Entry to the Young Actors Studio is by audition only. Detailed audition information will be sent via downloadable link upon enrolment.

For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions.

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