Take your first step into the world of performance with this beginner-friendly acting course in Marrickville. Act I is designed to help you build confidence, overcome fear and self-doubt, and develop trust within a supportive ensemble environment.
Through improvisation, group exercises and scripted scene work, you’ll explore your creativity while learning the foundations of acting. You’ll develop voice and movement skills, practise character building, and learn how to connect authentically with a scene partner.
As the course progresses, you’ll rehearse a scripted scene and apply essential acting techniques to bring your character to life. In week 10, you’ll perform your scene with a partner for an invited audience of family and friends in a celebratory showcase of your growth and performance skills.
Course Content
- Voice and body warm-ups, improvisation and trust-building exercises
- Script and character analysis, objectives and backstory development
- Stage blocking, vocal projection and rehearsal techniques
- Final partnered scene performance in week 10
Schedule & Pricing
- 10-week course
- Starts 20 April 2026
- 6:30pm – 9:30pm
- Course fee: $690
Details
You will learn
- Perform a short scripted scene with a partner for an audience
- Use foundational acting techniques to create believable characters
- Project your voice clearly and move confidently on stage
You will get
- Guided rehearsal and performance experience
- Supportive ensemble environment
- Final showcase for family and friends
Appropriate for
Beginners with little or no prior acting experience who want to build confidence, creativity and performance skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Casual comfortable clothing
- 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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