Courses

Cultivate Creativity All Year Long
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 Term and 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.

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, and are available in person and online.

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.

FIND YOUR COURSE

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Actors Studio – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

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

Actors Studio – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

Young Actors Studio 15-18 Years – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

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

The Meisner Technique

ADULTS (18+)

Learn the tools to infuse your acting with spontaneity. 

Directors Studio: Stage and Screen Performance – Interview

ADULTS (18+)

Explore the specific directorial demands of storytelling for stage and screen.

Screen Actors Studio – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

Craft a personalised approach and develop your vocal, physical and imaginative dexterity for screen.

Actors Residency

ADULTS (18+)

Extend and refine your unique performance practice and skill set and master the art of crafting compelling characters.

NIDA Acting Techniques 2

ADULTS (18+)

Develop your existing skills and create a deeper understanding of your creative instincts.

Singing and Acting Studio – Audition

ADULTS (18+)

Develop your vocal range and physical presence through training specifically tailored for the medium of acting through song.

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.