Actors Studio – Audition
ADULTS (18+)
Craft a structured, personalised approach to your work as a performer through practical actor training.
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.
Screen Acting Techniques: Performance In Focus
ADULTS (18+)
Develop your existing screen acting skills through character-driven exercises that challenge and inspire.
Directing Actors for the Stage
ADULTS (18+)
A comprehensive exploration of the essential techniques needed to bring out the best in your actors.
NIDA Online: Writing for Performance – Finding your Story
ADULTS (18+)
An interactive course for budding writers.
Designers Lab for Set and Costume
ADULTS (18+)
Bring your ideas to life in this intensive program dedicated to the art of set and costume design for stage and screen.
Actors Lab for Stage and Screen
ADULTS (18+)
Hands-on training and mentorship with expert teaching artists working at the forefront of contemporary performance to develop your performance practice across stage and screen.
Stagecraft Lab for Staging and Technical Production
ADULTS (18+)
Extend your technical expertise in this tailored foundational program dedicated to the craft of staging and technical production.
NIDA Musical Theatre: Storytelling Through Song
ADULTS (18+)
Deepen your connection to character and story in this intermediate musical theatre course focused on authentic performance through song.
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.
