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EXPERIENCE LIFE Differently!

2011www. . .

professional actor program

theatre & screen acting

technical production

stage management

music theatre

Youth program

Incl des ACCESS S mmer Sch l & Sh rt C rses

CouRSES

Actors Collegeof Theatre & Television


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ACTT was the perfect placefor me to express myself

freely friendly andprofessional, nurturing as

well as challenging.LukE JoSLIN (ACTT Grad ate

2010 Greenr m Award-Winner)


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ACTT is a specialised actor training college andpart of a wider artistic community. We value yourindividual qualities and invite you to join us for a

friendly and professional learning experience.With us, you can transform into ProfessionalTheatre and Screen Actors, Music TheatrePerformers, Stage Managers and Technicians.

Our doors are open, whether you want to furtheryour skills, explore your creativity or just have funand meet like-minded people through our openACCESS classes for adults and young people.

To meet us, have a look inside. If you want moreinformation you can browse our website, call02 9213 4500 or email [email protected] and wecan help to identify the best courses or pathwayfor you.

W l actt.Here y ll disc ver a placet play and learn, expl reand imagine, stretch y rwings and y r b ndaries,devel p y r s ills, gr w y rnetw r s and be inspired.


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The Pr fessi nal A

First Year - Instrument Preparation

Unlike a musician, as an actor you only have one instrument towork with you learn to play it well and it will reward you withperformances other actors could only dream of... This fundamentalunderstanding underlies everything you will learn if you train with us.

If you are accepted into the Professional Actor Program, yoursuccess will rely on the investment you make in yourself, whichis why we give you a full year to develop your unique acting

personality, using the revolutionary Eric Morris system of studio-based training (acclaimed by Johnny Depp and Jack Nicholson).

You will immerse yourself in Physicality and Movement through theuse of Meyerhold BioMechanics and Expressive Body techniques .

Your extensive training will also include Screen Acting, Voice,

Feldenkrais and ACTTs unique Actor as Artist module that will helpyou release your creativity and artistic expression.

This Instrument conditioning work will enable you todeliver truthful performances full of energy, without fear orhesitation, and provides a solid foundation upon which to builda successful career.


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d l p r r n pr (91381NSW) a v n d l ar n s g n s r n a ng(91380NSW)

At ACTT we have devel ped a radically differentthree-year pr gram The ACTT System withtraining by a team f pr fessi nal t t rs, all

experts in their fields t deliver a learningexperience that transf rms pe ple int highly-pr ficient, physically capable and em ti nallyc nfident act rs. St dents c me here searchingf r the ey t nl c their wn creativity and

leave with a p werf l ability t act with passi nacr ss Film, Televisi n and Theatre. Entry is bya diti n and can be c mpetitive.ACTT grad atescan ta e a 4th year at the university f NewEngland, t attain a Bachel r f Arts (BA) Degree

in Stage and Screen Acting.

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Second Year Performance Practice

As you continue to stretch your skills through in-depth screentraining, you will also learn new and exciting stagecrafttechniques working with leading Australian and internationalGuest Directors supported by expert professional tutors.

In this production-heavy year you will concentrate on liveperformances to build stamina, develop physicality, strengthenthe voice and increase your flexibility to take on demanding

roles that will increase your future employment options in thiscompetitive industry.

You will undertake five different performance projects that willchallenge and develop you as a performer, including classic andcontemporary stage plays and a cabaret, culminating in a uniqueself-devised work called Shifting Points which uses all aspectsof the ACTT System.

By the end of second year you will have gained a broadrange of technical skills in readiness for your transition intothe Professional Practice year.


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Pathway of The Professional Actor Program

YEAR 1Instr ment Preparati n YEAR 2

Perf rmance Preparati n Instrument Preparation

Believable emotions Physicality Creativity

Five live performances Stage Craft and Screen Acting Guest Directors

YEAR 3Pr fessi nal Practice

YEAR 4B.A. Degree

At University of New England(guaranteed to ACTT graduates)

Live public theatre performances

Work with Special Guest Directors Develop Industry Connections

TV and Film industry show reel

Exposure to Actors Agents Advanced Diploma of the Arts


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Third Year - Professional Practice

This year is the most intense, enjoyable and excitingyear of your training. It is also your transition year, whenyou are given the opportunity to present yourself in thebest possible light to the industry as a Professional Actor.

As you continue your rigourous acting, voice and movement

training, work under leading Guest Directors in two major,public stage productions and two professional Screen Actingprojects: Gaining experience on location working with aprofessional crew, and in the edit suite. This creates the mosthighly-praised Graduate Showreel in Australia and givesyou important exposure to Agents, Producers, Directors, themedia and other influential contacts.

By training at ACTT you will have benefited from the mostrigorous professional training available and you will be partof a vibrant community.

By completing this course you will have gained the

skills, contacts and opportunities you need to gainrepresentation and sustain yourself throughout along and rewarding acting career. You will also beawarded the Advanced Diploma of Arts in Stage andScreen Acting.


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c r iii n th r & s r n p r r n(91361NSW)

The CoRE caters t all inds f pe ple wantingt devel p better acting and c mm nicati ns ills in a f n-pac ed and n rt ringenvir nment. Experience the energy fpassi nate c lleag es and enth siastic

trainers where every sessi n is an advent re.Part-time and F ll-time pti ns are available.Even the audition process is a positive and rewarding experience.

Unlike a series of short courses, the CORE developsintegrated skills across a broad range of performanceand technical areas for an all-round experience. You willbe taught by a team of Australias most dedicated andqualified industry professionals as you enjoy learningabout stage acting, screen acting (TV & film), voiceand movement techniques along with a small amountof ensemble singing and dance (to help release yourcreativity) and also learn about technology and thebusiness of acting. As you progress through the modulesyou will be supported by your course supervisor as youlearn new and exciting performance skills and buildconfidence. This culminates in staging and performing theSmall Theatre Company Production.

f v m n h full-t : in n v r n ng

If you are seriously about to embark in a performing artscareer there is no better place to start than The CORE Full-

Time. Fully accredited and suitable for Austudy, this is agreat option for anyone leaving school or taking a careerbreak and its also open to talented international students.

on Y r p r -t : ev n ng n w k n

If you have work, family or study commitments we havea learning option specially designed for you. Popular withpeople of all ages and backgrounds, The CORE Part-Timeis a place for you to escape, as you explore your creativitywith other, highly-motivated people and gain skills acrossall areas of your life and career.

T h e C o R E a c t i n g c u r s e


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I chose ACTT becauseit covered stage and

screen, voice, singing andmovement to ensure an

overall acting approach.CHLoE SCHWANk (ACTT Grad ate and Pr fessi nal Act r)


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l e T h r e a t ) This niq e, high-energy c rse prepares

st dents f r the three essential demands f them sic theatre b siness the triple threat fActing, Singing and Dancing.

If you are an Actor wanting to break into musicals or a Singer/Dancer who needs to develop a strong acting style, this one-year, full-time course will expand the range of roles for whichyou can successfully audition. You will undertake elements ofACTTs studio-based actor training to develop your physical,emotional and vocal Instrument as you explore the sung-textas you integrate your whole body in your performance. You willalso learn how to create an emotional connection throughoutyour performances.

Some of Australias most experienced Music Theatre tutors,who are recognised as leading professionals in their fields,will train you in acting, singing, dancing, voice and the musictheatre industry. As you progress through the modules you willbe supported by your course supervisor and develop audition

and performance techniques. This course culminates in amusic theatre production showcasing your combined TripleThreat skills.

(Note: This course is also available on the Gold Coast)

This was the best year of my

life. I absolutely loved it, I felt sonurtured by fantastic tutors whostill mentor me today.

kATE WALDER ACTT Grad ate And M sic Theatre Perf rm


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c r iii n iV n v pr u n,th r & ev n [t hn l pr u n](CUE30202/CUE40303)

Also known as Technical Theatre Operationsthese two courses will give you practical theatre

environment experience working in all aspects ofpreparing and operating a show, from making props and basicstaging, prop-making and set construction, to setting up theshows staging, lights and sound equipment and operatingthe show. After completing this practical course you will havethe skills and work-experience to start working professionally

in many aspects of the entertainment industry or go on tofurther, more specialised training.

Technical Pr d cti n c rses at ACTT are f rpe ple wh l ve the arts b t w ld prefer tbe behind the scenes rather than n-stage.The c llege r ns c rses f r any ne interestedin Lighting and S nd operati ns, r advancedStage Management.

a v n d l s g m n g n(CUE60303)

Are you an excellent communicator with both artistic andtechnical stagecraft skills? This course provides the backgroundknowledge and the practical training you need to co-ordinateand run main-stage and small-scale theatre productions. Thecourse also provides opportunities for you to go on industry

secondments with some of Sydneys professional Theatre andEvent venues and production companies.

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FIRASS DIRANI

Firass is best known for hisrole of John Ibrahim in the hitAustralian TV seriesUnderbelly:The Golden Mile . He is agraduate of ACTTs ProfessionalActor Program and has recently

completed filming The Killer Elite alongside Robert De Niro,Clive Owen and Jason Stratham.

LEEANNA WALSMANN

Leeanna Walsman is best known

for her role as Zam Wesell in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and for playingCarly Bishop in the Australianfilm Looking For Alibrandi. Hernumerous theatre credits include

Othello for the Bell ShakespeareCompany and feature films rolesincluding The Pacific .

GEORGE HOUVARDAS

George Houvardas is a graduate ofThe CORE and is best known for hisrole as Nick Carbo Karandonis inthe television series Packed to theRafters : his first acting role and hisfirst audition.

MATTHEW HOLMES

Matt graduated with an AdvancedDiploma and has been one of themain characters in Sea Patrols 2007 2010 seasons. His characteris Petty Officer Chris Blake, theCoxswain of a Royal Australian

Navy Patrol Boat.

LUKE JOSLIN

Luke Joslin completed The COREand went on to win a coveted

Greenroom Award in 2010 for BestFeatured Actor in a Musical for therole of Nicky/Trekkie Monster inthe hit Musical Avenue Q , whichis still touring.

SOCRATIS OTTO

Socratis gained a Cert III at ACTTin Stage and Screen Acting (nowthe Professional Actor Program)and has credits that includeWolverine , The Matrix Re-loaded

and he recently played the leadin the mini-series Darwins BraveNew World .

MATT BUTCHER

Matt graduated from theProfessional Actor Programand has appeared in severalShakespeare plays and featurefilms. He has been directed bythe late Heath Ledger and playedalongside Derek Jacobi.

KATE WALDERAfter completing the Cert IV inMusic Theatre Kate went on toWAAPA. Kate has written andperformed her one-woman showCoffee with Kate: the Cabaret

and will be touring in 2011.

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Firass Dirani as John Ibrahim inUnderbelly: The Golden Mile .


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actt v : 1-Y r( n h l w k n )

This course has been re-invigorated for 2011. With ACTTyou will develop better performance skills in acting, voiceand movement that will support your creative pursuits and

acting ability. Tutors on the program also teach the higherlevel acting courses at ACTT and are dedicated to helpingyou to develop your skills. This course combines filmmakingwith theatre using professional acting techniques adaptedto suit young actors, and it also develops improvisation andplay-building skills that gives HSC drama students the edge.

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Youth Acting/Filmmaking: Get involved with the processof making short video pieces from concept to screen. Learnabout genre, collaboration, storyboards, scripting, cameraangles, shooting, and editing.

HSC Play Devising: Want to learn how to create a play orpiece of performance from nothing? You will learn how to useall kinds of ideas and objects as possible source material for avery unique piece of theatre.

ACTT has a wide range f c rses availablet teenagers, fr m h liday w r sh ps twee end c rses d ring sch l terms and ryear-l ng ACTTivate y th training pr gram.The range f y th c rses ffered at ACTTvaries thr gh t the year and gr ps aresplit int 1214 and 1518 age gr ps.

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ACCESS Pr gramSh rt C rses and S mmer Sch lo r ACCESS pr gram is pen t any ne t b in

themselves nline. It incl des an exciting S mmerSch l with intensive sh rt c rses fr m Beginnert Advanced Level that are the perfect way tbring in the New Year. Then, thr gh t the yearwe have an ever-changing range f sh rt c rses

t ch se fr m. Beca se r expert and attentiveteaching team w r acr ss all levels, even a sh rtc rse at ACTT achieves extra rdinary res lts.

Br wse c rses and enr l nline:actt.edu.au


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Y th Acting & Filmma ing:Short films for the webHSC Play Devising:Expand on school drama

F r teenagersaged 1218

Acting Essentials 1:Fun for the complete beginnerActing Essentials 2:Explore script and characterScreen Acting 1:Acting for the camera with scriptScreen Acting 2:New scenes and camera set-ups

M sic Theatre Intensive:Voice singing and acting

F r the time-p rand the beginner

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Advanced Impr visati n:Challenge your spontaneityV ice & Accents:Standard American & US Dialects

These demanding one-day workshops by senior ACTT Tutors are a great taster or refresher of ACTTs 2 key disciplines:M rris System Intensive:External approachwith Kate HankinMeyerh ld/Le C q:Physicality & Movementwith Fiona Malone

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Where we are:Both the ACTT Main Campus building and the Cleveland StreetTheatre complex are next to Central Station in Sydney, making useasily accessible by public transport from the entire Sydney region.

EXPERIENCE LIFE Differently!

MAIN CAMPUS:505 Pitt StSydney NSW 2000AustraliaP +61 2 9213 4500F +61 2 9281 3964

THEATRE CAMPUS:199 Cleveland StRedfern NSW 2016Australia

[email protected]

ABN 28 806 988 948

CRICOS Provider ID 01544D

National RTO Code 90168

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