Courses

See How Creativity Grows this Summer
NIDA Open’s courses are the perfect way for young people and adults to step into the world of performance, creativity and storytelling.

Designed for young people (ages 12-18), our Summer Holiday short courses cover everything from acting and improvisation to screen performance, musical theatre, design, and more. Whether your child is taking their very first steps on stage or looking to deepen their skills, our tutors create a supportive, fun and inspiring environment to learn, grow and connect with others.

The Summer School offers adults (ages 18 and up) short courses across a variety of creative disciplines including acting, musical theatre, directing, writing, design, and more. Courses are offered for all skill levels, from Introduction to Advanced.

From one-day workshops to multi-week courses, NIDA Open offers programs that build confidence, spark imagination, and give students practical tools they can use both on and off the stage. With courses held at NIDA Sydney and in locations across Australia, there’s something for every storyteller.

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Actors Studio – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

Craft a structured, personalised approach to your work as a performer through practical actor training.

Drama School, Grades 7-10

GRADES 7-10

A comprehensive holiday course to ignite creativity in improvisation, character development, devising and acting.

NIDA Drama School, Grades 7-10

GRADES 7-10

A comprehensive holiday course to ignite creativity in improvisation, character development, devising and acting.

Writing for the Screen

ADULTS (18+)

Discover the secrets of compelling screen writing.

Screen Acting Techniques: Finding Your Frame

ADULTS (18+)

Explore the fundamental elements of screen performance and create believable and authentic characters.

NIDA Acting Techniques: Constructing A Character

ADULTS (18+)

Using a set play, explore your character’s journey using a range of techniques to create a dynamic and embodied performance.

American Accents Essentials

ADULTS (18+)

Explore techniques crucial for speaking authentically in a Standard US accent.

Young Actors Studio 15-18 Years – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

Collaborate with other young artists in an ensemble to develop skills for stage and screen.

NIDA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples, and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.