Top of page
Global Site Navigation
Local Section Navigation
You are here: Main Content

The Actor's Workshop - School Years 7 to 12

Students in The Actor’s Workshop program at WAAPA will develop the core skills needed to confidently perform on stage and screen. They will learn the importance of voice, movement and acting techniques through hands-on workshops. They will deepen their understanding of character development through improvisation, script analysis, scene work and audition preparation.

The Actor’s Workshop supports students in building self-confidence as they put their abilities into action on both stage and screen. Participants will develop ensemble skills and the confidence needed to collaborate and work as part of a team. They will be guided by experienced teachers, who aim to challenge students in a respectful and encouraging environment, allowing them to develop their talent and abilities.

Students are divided into Junior (Yr 7 to 9) and Senior (Yr 10 to 12) groups. Bookings are done on a term-by-term basis.

Each term has a specific focus:
Term 1: Fundamentals of acting are explored including acting technique, voice and movement.
Term 2: The fundamentals of acting are used as a basis to explore how to perform in front of a camera.
Term 3: Students turn their attention to exploring character, given circumstances and the ideas that arise from text-based work.

Course details

Dates: Sundays
Term 1
3, 10, 17, 24, May 2026
7, 14, 21, 28, June 2026 (no class 31st May due to long weekend)
Term 2
26 July 2026
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 2026
6, 13 September 2026
Term 3
18, 25 October 2026
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 2026
6 December 2026

Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Age: High school students - Years 7 to 12
Cost: $575 per term*

*We offer several Scholarship and part Scholarship places for students who experience financial barriers to participation. Please contact Gabrielle Metcalf at explore.waapa@ecu.edu.au for more information.


Cancellations and refunds

Please choose your course carefully as full refunds will only be given if a course has been cancelled. In the case of illness or extenuating circumstances, a refund may be granted (presentation of a valid medical certificate may be required). Refunds may incur an administration charge of 15% of the total course fee.


Contact

If you would like to discuss the program or any aspects of the delivery, please contact:

Education Coordinator
Gabrielle Metcalf
Phone: (+61 8) 6304 6775
Email: explore.waapa@ecu.edu.au

Skip to top of page