Theatre Events for Kids in New South Wales

Our new Art Express classes have begun! At only $20 per class, the workshops provide an excellent way to hone your creative abilities while meeting new people and having a lot of fun in the process. The classes are accessible and on offer to people with all levels of skill and abilities, with a support worker present for those who require some extra assistance. Participants are required to be 16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. $20 per class for up to 3 hours of classes with experienced facilitators!

Point Break Drama Acting Studio is excited to host one of Australia's biggest casting agents, Leigh Pickford from Maura Fay Casting to present an exclusive audition Preparation Masterclass. The Masterclass will be run on two separate Saturdays on Sat February 25th (Teens 10-16) Sat 4th March ( Adults 17+), 2017. THE CASTING DIRECTOR Leigh Pickford is a prolific casting director from the Maura Fay group, one of Australia’s Leading Casting Agents. Leigh has cast some of Australia’s top talent in television and film projects from all over the world. These workshops will be a unique opportunity to meet Leigh and learn from One of Australia’s best Casting agents. Australian and International actors who have appeared in Maura Fay Casting projects include: Simon Baker, Benjamin Bratt, Bryan Brown, Rose Byrne, Helena Bonham Carter, Russell Crowe, Daniel Radcliffe, Judy Davis, Michael Douglas, Joseph Fiennes, Isla Fisher, Kick Gurry, Martin Henderson, Paul Hogan, Stephanie Jacobsen, Hugh Jackman, William Hurt, Nicole Kidman, Christopher Lambert, Heath Ledger, Rob Lowe, David Lyons, William H. Macy, Emma Roberts, Richard Roxburgh, Brooke Shields, Greta Scacchi, Yvonne Strahovski, Donald Sutherland, Magda Szubanski, Rachael Taylor, Anna Torv, Jack Thompson, Naomi Watts, Michael Weatherly, Andy Whitfield, Sam Worthington, Aden Young, Billy Zane. THE WORKSHOP The course is specifically designed to improve actors understanding of the industry and audition process, whilst having the opportunity to confront the emotional demands of auditioning by performing a scene and reading against each other. It offers actors a longer format class, with more immediate opportunities to hone their audition technique whilst creating an intimate relationship with the casting director at Maura Fay. All actors will be given the opportunity to present a scene chosen from a selection of scenes on offer. Spots are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. $247 Please read refund policy on the website

Point Break Drama Acting School is excited to announce the return of the highly successful School Holiday Acting / Drama workshop Intensive, in the Autumn ( April) School holidays for kids & Teens. The Holiday Drama workshop is designed to challenge children & teenagers, with new ideas about acting and performance, and give them tastes of different areas. Once again the course will be split into two age groups. Kids (7-10yrs) and Teens (11-17yrs). The Drama workshop will take place late in the school holidays on Thurs 16th & Fri 17th April, 2015 from 9am - 4pm on each day. The Early bird Price for the two full days is just $200. The course must be paid in full with application. Please read below for course info and enrollment details: Movement / Voice technique Through a series of breathing and centering techniques, participants will learn how better to use the human instrument so they can effectively communicate with an audience! Acting / Auditioning for the Camera An in-depth look at the film/ TV casting process, & how to improve your chances of getting a job. Students will prepare &, rehearse scenes in front of camera.The older group will be expected to offer constructive feedback in the role of a producer choosing their own cast. Scenes will be taken from current TV / film shows. Drama Sports & Improvisation Students will be taken through a fun and challenging improvisation and Drama sports workshop, covering an array of skills and high-energy drama sports games. Essential skills for those wanting to get work in commercials. Acting Technique A key part of this workshop will be exposing students to new acting techniques. It’s important to us to keep challenging and offering students a fresh approach to acting. A good actor has an understanding