“Fundamentals of Acting” is a manageable course for those who want to explore the benefits of drama, but have busy lives. The course is made up of three Levels. Each course is ten weeks, and the commitment is one night a week, building towards a performance - a monologue in Level 1, a scene in Level 2, and Level 3 gives you the opportunity to perform in a play at a professional theatre space.

There is no obligation to do all three Levels.  If you have already completed a beginners course elsewhere, you can elect to join Level 2 or Level 3 pending availability.

MEMBERSHIP
Once you join a Level 1 acting class you receive a years free membership. Membership is only open to Darlo Drama students and offers the opportunity to be in "Darlo Drama Studio Productions". Studio Productions are performed at Darlinghurst Theatre Company's venue and allow people to continue learning in a safe environment.  

Darlo Drama is an egalitarian company, there are no favourites or “cliques” and all participants are given equal opportunity to be involved.

TEACHING STAFF
Maurie Barlin (Manager)
Kylie Bonaccorso   
Drew Fairley
Malcolm Frawley
Kim Hardwick
Craig Ilott
Sean O'Riordan
Beck Ronkson 
Gavin Vance
Emily Weare

Darlo Drama helps to support Darlinghurst Theatre Company (a non-profit cultural organisation) and supports community projects which include; “Milk Crate Theatre” (theatre and workshops with Sydney’s homeless ) as well as our work with Street & Disadvantaged youth at KOTO in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Level 1 aims to build your confidence in performing, creative expression and spontaneity. Fundamental acting skills such as improvisation, voice, movement and script work are taught through drama excercises and games. At the end of level 1, you will perform a monologue taken from a play to an audience of family, friends & fellow students.

Course Duration: 10 weeks
Cost: 10 week course $420. A $100 deposit is needed to confirm your enrolment. 

LEVEL 2

Level 2 concentrates on working with dialogue. You will learn techniques to approach dramatic text in more detail, and focus on affecting another actor on stage. Improvisation and drama games are used to understand these techniques. Characterisation, voice and movement are also explored in this term, building towards a presentation of scenes, to an audience of family, friends & fellow students.

Levels 1 & 2 are one night a week on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 6:30pm-9:30pm

All free Information Sessions are held at Darlinghurst Theatre Company, 19 Greenknowe Avenue Potts Point at 3pm. To book in for one, call us on 02 9331 3107 or email classes@darlinghursttheatre.com


Saturday  17 May
Saturday  21 June
Saturday  19 July
Saturday  16 August
Saturday  13 September
Saturday  4 October
Saturday  8 November

All level 1 students get a year's Darlo Drama membership included in their course fees.

Some of the great Darlo Drama members' benefits include:

• Audition and perform in 'Studio Productions' and perform on the Darlinghurst Theatre Company stage
• Recieve feedback on your Studio Show Audition and learn how to improve your Audition technique
  
• Have the opportunity to work on studio productions in all areas including: props, set, stage management, assistant directing, lighting and more
• Get discount priced tickets to all proffessional productions on at the Darlinghurst Theatre Company
• Get discount priced drinks at the Darlinghurst Theatre Company bar
• Come along to all Darlo Drama's social events and parties held throughout the year
• Advanced classes are available for students wishing to continue their study of acting- click here to find out more

Classes are held every Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Level 1 & 2 classes are held at The Rex Centre 58A Macleay St, Kings Cross located in Fitzroy Gardens; entrance located down from Post Office opposite kids playground.

LEVEL 4

The aim of this course is to refine and work on Stanislavski based techniques.
These will be applied to a scene, which will be performed at the end of the term. By utilising these methods, participants can better define their own way of performance preparation. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to sharpen their skills, boost their confidence and make their performance more engaging.

Monday nights 6.30 - 9.30pm

Tutor: Drew Fairley

Next Actors' Lab class starts: 30 June 2008

Venue: Reg Murphy Activity Centre 
            19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point

Performance: On the Darlinghurst Theatre Company's stage
Saturday Afternoon 30 August, 3pm

Duration: 10 classes including Performance

Cost: $470
Total course fee of $470 must be paid to secure a spot.

Class Limit: 14 Spaces 

Call 9331 3107 or email classes@darlinghursttheatre.com

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All term fees (including deposits) are non-refundable. Class transfers will only be accepted with at least 48 hours notice prior to commencement of a course.
All participants must follow safety procedures as instructed by tutors and/or staff. Darlo Drama does not accept responsibility for any personal property left at class venues. As Darlo Drama tutors are professional working artists, we reserve the right to make last minute substitutions.

The participants are as diverse as their reasons for doing our course - they range from students to corporate players.  So whether you've always had a burning desire to be on stage, feel the need to take a risk and invigorate your spirit, want to be more effective with your people skills, or just want some creative stress release, Darlo Drama will meet your needs.

"Darlo Drama gave me a renewed faith in myself to stand up in front of an audience.  You are treated as an adult whilst the child inside you is slowly but surely coaxed out."
Rebecca Cartledge - Lawyer

"Darlo Drama has provided me with loads of enjoyment and learning over the past seven years.  All my teachers have been absolutely wonderful, innovative, knowledgeable and supportive."
Pauline Gardner - Sales

"I'd recommend the classes to those who've always wanted to do drama, but were never quite sure they could.  It's a great introduction to acting, and it's achieved in a really fun and enjoyable way."
Debbie Valdaz - Architect

“I am not an actor, so I joined purely for fun. The teachers made us all feel instantly comfortable, and I made a lot of friends along the way.”
Fuji Teodosio- Student

“Venue: tops. Teachers: excellent. All over: brilliant.” Jon Glass- Consultant

We're eager to answer all your questions so don't hesitate to give us a call or email:

Ph: 02 9331 3107
email: classes@darlinghursttheatre.com
Post: PO Box 387 Kings Cross NSW 2011
Address: 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point