Acting for Stage & Screen Holiday Workshop (April)

5-day ACTING WORKSHOP for STAGE and SCREEN.

Rolling... and ACTION! Join us for an unforgettable five-day adventure where students will step into the world of acting and immerse themselves in theatre and film making. Students will study acting and voice technique and learn the fundamental stagecraft skills, healthy vocal projection and diction needed for powerful stage performances. Students will also dive into the world of film in a very practical way! We will be learning about shots, film set etiquette, and how to work with a camera (both in front and behind). Students will film a self-tape for a mock audition including a slate and monologue or scene. The students will then work in small groups to shoot a short film. Students will be actors in their own short film and also step into a crew role - director, assistant director, camera operator, slating, sound, and script supervisor!

This program has been developed by professionals as an introduction to the theatre and film industries. This holiday workshop is designed for teens interested in acting, theatre and film-making careers. Students aged 9+ are welcome to enrol, but please keep in mind for younger students that this is a big week with a lot to learn. Students are given the responsibility of handling camera equipment and (with the assistance of teachers), getting through their shot lists so short films can be finished in time!

DATES: 7th - 11th April 2025

TIMES: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM

WHERE: Witton Barracks, 9 Lambert Rd, Indooroopilly 4068

COST: $480

AGES: Ages 9-17

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: None needed! Beginners and advanced students welcome

SHOWCASE: Friday 11th April @ 2PM, followed by pizza party!

What To Expect:

• Record a self-tape for a mock film audition

• Reherse and shoot a short film (as actors)

• Learn about how a film set runs and how to follow a shot list

• Be part of a film set crew in one (or several) designated roles

• Rehearse and perform a short play, scene or monologue

• Develop characterisation skills and stage presence

• Receive coaching in acting and voice

• Collaborate on creating simple costumes and props

• Daily activities that foster creativity, friendship and teamwork

What You'll Receive at the End:

• Professional headshots

• A copy of your finished Short Film

• Any self-test footage from the week

• Behind-the-scenes photos

You are welcome to use all of the above for CV's, submitting auditions or preparing a reel.

There will be a morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea breaks daily (food is not provided). The week will finish with a showcase on Friday afternoon at 2pm to share the performances and films we have been working on. We then invite students, friends and family to join us for a pizza party afterwards!

ENROLMENTS CLOSE: Friday 4th April @ 9AM, or when all spots are filled.