Take your first step into the world of performance with this beginner-friendly acting course in Marrickville. In a supportive and encouraging environment, you’ll build confidence, overcome fear and self-doubt, and develop trust with your fellow students through practical, hands-on experience.
Using improvisation, group exercises and scripted scene work, you’ll explore creativity while learning the foundations of acting. Develop your voice and movement skills, connect authentically with a scene partner, and discover the essentials of character building and script analysis.
As the course progresses, you’ll rehearse and refine a scripted scene, applying core acting techniques to bring your character to life. In the final week, you’ll perform your scene with a partner for an invited audience of family, friends and fellow students — a celebratory showcase of your growth and performance skills.
Course Content
- Voice and body warm-ups, plus improvisation and trust-building exercises.
- Script and character analysis, objectives and backstory development.
- Blocking, stage movement, rehearsal techniques and final performance in Week 10.
Schedule
- 10-week course
- Starts 20 April 2026
- Final showcase performance in Week 10
Details
You will learn
- Perform a scripted scene confidently in front of an audience
- Apply basic acting techniques to create believable characters
- Project your voice and use movement effectively on stage
You will get
- Supportive, practical acting training
- Guided rehearsals with experienced tutor
- Final showcase performance for invited guests
Appropriate for
Beginners with little or no prior acting experience who want to build confidence, creativity and performance skills in a supportive environment.
Preparation
What to bring
- Casual clothes suitable for movement
- Covered shoes
- Water bottle
What to wear
Casual, comfortable clothing with covered shoes
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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