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NEW Level 1 & 2 courses

Monday 27 September, 6.30pm-9.30pm at the Rex Centre,

58A Macleay St, Kings Cross

FREE Intro Acting Session

Monday 20 September, 7.00pm at Darlinghurst Theatre Company,

19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point

Acting for Camera workshop

Saturday 11 Sep,(15min screen test), Saturday 18 & 25 Sep, six hours each day. At Darlinghurst Theatre.

For bookings call 9331 3107 now.

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Darlo Drama offers the best Adult Beginner Acting Classes in Sydney.

Learn the craft of acting in a social, enjoyable, confidence inspiring way.

An excellent and enjoyable way to improve presentation and public speaking skills.

A wonderful creative outlet and opportunity to explore performance.

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History: Darlo Drama has been established since 1990 and for the past twenty years we have been inspiring students with our positive and dynamic approach. We have an excellent reputation for creating a supportive and enjoyable environment for you to explore your creativity and build confidence. 

Our classes are an affordable and ideal starting point to learn about acting. The emphasis of all our courses is practical, so the majority of class time is spent doing and experiencing.

Darlo Drama teachers are professional actors and directors, who are constantly bringing their experiences and enthusiasm to your class.

Fundamentals of Acting is a manageable course for those who want to explore the benefits of drama, but have busy lives.

The Fundamentals of Acting is made up of three Levels. Each course is ten weeks, for one night a week, building towards a performance at the end of each level.

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.

 

 Class outlines: The Fundamentals of Acting

LEVEL 1 - Getting on your Feet

Level 1 builds 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.

Duration: 10 weeks, one night per week.
Fee:  $420
A $100 deposit is needed to confirm your enrolment.

Enrol now: classes@darlinghursttheatre.com or call 02 9331 3107 


LEVEL 2 - Setting the Scene

Level 2 concentrates on working with dialogue. You will learn techniques to approach dramatic text in more detail, and focus on working with other actors 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.

Duration: 10 weeks, one night per week.
Fee:  $430
A $100 deposit is needed to confirm your enrolment.

Enrol now: classes@darlinghursttheatre.com or call 02 9331 3107


LEVEL 3 - Getting on Stage 

The main focus of Level 3 is the production of a play, giving you the opportunity to perform in a larger scale presentation.  This term will give you a fundamental understanding and experience of the processes involved in putting on a play. Working as an ensemble and script analysis is developed throughout this process. 

The final production is the graduation show where you will be presented with a certificate for having completed The Fundementals of Acting with Darlo Drama .

Duration: 10 weeks, one night per week.
Fee: $460

Payment of full course fee is needed to confirm your enrolment for Level 3.

Enrol now: classes@darlinghursttheatre.com or call 02 9331 3107 

Calendar of Level 1 & 2 Classes 2010 FREE Introductory Acting Session - 20 September

Classes are held on either a Monday, Tuesday or a Wednesday night, from 6:30pm- 9:30pm.  Pick the night that suits you.

Course Start and Finish dates in 2010:

Wednesday August 25 October 27 (FULL)
Monday September 27 – December 6 (BOOKING OUT FAST!)
Tuesday October 12 – December 14
Wednesday November 17 – December  15 (plus 4 weeks into 2011)

For Level 3 dates please contact the Darlo Drama General Manager on 9331 3107.

Come and enjoy a free sample drama class run by one of our expert teachers. 

Free Introductory Beginners Class held at Darlinghurst Theatre,

19 Greenknowe Avenue Potts Point.  

Book Now, places are limited: classes@darlinghursttheatre.com  or phone 9331 3107. 
 

Next Free Introductory Beginners Class: Monday 20 September, 7.00pm - approx. 8.30pm.

Where we hold our classes:

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

Level 3 & 4 classes are held at the Reg Murphy Activity Hall, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point

HOW TO GET THERE:

TRAIN: We are a short walk from Kings Cross Station.

BUS: 311 from either Circular Quay or Railway Square (near Central). Stops just across the road from the Fitzroy Gardens coming from Railway Square & right at Fitzroy Gardens coming from the Quay.

PARKING: At the "Kings Cross Parking Station", entrance in Ward Avenue.

Just have your parking ticket validated at the theatre. Cost $9 flat fee Sunday to Thursday.

Darlo Drama Membership

MEMBERSHIP & other performance opportunities:
Once you join a Level 1 acting class you receive a years free membership.

Darlo Drama Membership offers you the opportunity to be in a full length production performed in the theatre for a week.  Once you have done the course you can audition for Darlo Drama productions and put your training into practice.

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

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 'Darlo Drama Productions' on the Darlinghurst Theatre Company stage.
  • Have the opportunity to work on Darlo Drama productions in all areas including: props, set, stage management, assistant directing, lighting and more
  • Get discount priced tickets to all professional productions 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
Level 4 - The Actor's Lab > Starts Thursday 16 Sept

This is a more advanced course and is ideal for anyone wishing to sharpen their skills, boost their confidence and make their performance more engaging.

The aim of the Actors Lab course is to refine and work on Stanislavski based techniques as well as explore newer methods.
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.

Thursday nights 6.30 - 9.30pm

Tutor: Glen Hamilton

Next Level 4 - Actors' Lab class starts Thurs 16 Sept 2010

Venue: Reg Murphy Activity Centre  
19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point

Performance: On the Darlinghurst Theatre Company's stage
Saturday Afternoon 13 Nov, 2pm

You are welcome to invite your family & friends to the Performance

Duration: 10 classes including Performance

Cost: $480

Total course fee is necessary to secure a spot.

Class Limit: 16 Places ~ Now Enrolling

Call 9331 3107 or email classes@darlinghursttheatre.com

 

TEACHING STAFF

Maurie Barlin
Olivia Bonnici
Kylie Bonaccorso
Kate Bookallil   
Drew Fairley

Glen Hamilton
Huw McKinnon
Sean O'Riordan 
Gavin Vance
Emily Weare
Matt Stewart

 
STUDENT TESTIMONIES
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"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

CONTACT US

To book now email classes@darlinghursttheatre.com or phone: 02 9331 3107.

We're also happy to answer your questions so don't hesitate to call or email.

Postal Address: PO Box 387 Kings Cross NSW 2011

Terms and Conditions:

All course fees (including deposits) are non-refundable.

Class transfers for Level 1 course will only be accepted with at least 48 hours notice prior to commencement of a course. Class transfers for Level 2 & 3 courses require 7 days notice prior to the course start date. Transfers are not accepted for the Level 4 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.

 

 

 

 



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