NIDA Acting 101, Grades 11-12
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Holiday course
Sharpen your performance skills through a comprehensive workshop with a theatre practitioner drawing on NIDA acting techniques. Develop key principles of actor training, and extend into characterisation and scenework. Interpret, rehearse and present some of the most exciting writing produced for young people today.
Course components
- Apply key principles of NIDA Acting Techniques in scripted performance
- Develop engaging characters through improvisation and rehearsal processes
- Collaborate with a creative team to engage audiences and bring stories to the stage
Outcomes
- Artistic interpretation of a writer’s vision for performance.
- Enhanced confidence in script analysis and character development.
- Awareness of rehearsal techniques to realise a performance of integrity and strength.
Important information
- Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
- Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
- Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
- Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
- Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
- Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
- Students in courses for Grades 11–12 will not be supervised during breaks and are free to leave the venue at designated break times should they wish.
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
Site Directions
NIDA Kensington
215 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Parking
There is no parking on-site at NIDA however there is paid parking on the University of NSW campus. The parking is a 10-15 minute walk from the NIDA building and is located at Gate 14 of the campus on Barker Street.
The UNSW parking area next door to NIDA, entrance via Day street, has free parking on weekends only. Other times it has permit parking for UNSW staff only.
There is also free all-day parking on some of the streets behind NIDA such as Day Ave, Doncaster Ave and Mooramie Ave, but places are limited and can fill early if UNSW students are on campus.
Public Transport
The new light rail now stops directly outside NIDA.
From Central Railway Station catch the L3 to ‘Juniors Kingsford’ from either the ‘Haymarket’ or ‘Chalmers Street’ stops and alight at the ‘UNSW Anzac Parade’ stop.
The following buses come past NIDA:
From Circular Quay 392, 394, 396, 397, 399, Express L94
From Redfern 302, 303
From Central Railway 391, 393, 395
From Bondi Junction 348
Sydney Airport 400
From Leichhardt, Glebe, Newtown 370
The Metro 10 bus also comes past NIDA
Other Information
Accommodation
There are several accommodation options within a 5 km radius of NIDA Kensington.
NIDA currently has no associations with any providers to either recommend or offer special rates. We suggest an internet search for the best suitable option for your individual needs.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 10 Jul 2023 | 10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Mon 10 Jul 2023 | 1:15pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Tue 11 Jul 2023 | 10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Tue 11 Jul 2023 | 1:15pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Wed 12 Jul 2023 | 10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Wed 12 Jul 2023 | 1:15pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Thu 13 Jul 2023 | 10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Thu 13 Jul 2023 | 1:15pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Fri 14 Jul 2023 | 10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney | |
| Fri 14 Jul 2023 | 1:15pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | NIDA Kensington, Sydney |