Our Masterclasses
Join us throughout the year for a series of specialised masterclasses with leading industry professionals.
These programs provide:
- Practical training for emerging artists looking to develop their skills in a specific area.
- Connection and networking with industry professionals.
- Creative collaboration opportunities in a challenging and supportive environment.
Masterclasses are open to emerging artists from any background or level of experience.
New Masterclasses are released throughout the year.
Upcoming Masterclasses
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Directing Intensive
This exiting new masterclass offers emerging theatre makers the opportunity to discover the skills and processes necessary for a theatre director.
Who You Are
This masterclass empowers emerging theatre makers to discover the kind of director they want to be, understand the type of work they want to create, and gain the confidence to realise their artistic vision.
What You’ll Learn
Over six sessions participants will:
- Explore the dramaturgical aspects of directing.
- Discover how to analyse the action of the text.
- Unlock the creative ideas within a play.
- Gain a suite of skills for developing ideas.
- Understand how to build collaborative relationships with designers.
- Learn how to best conduct auditions.
- Develop confidence in running a rehearsal room and successfully working with actors.
Meet Your Workshop Artist
Luke Rogers
Working with Artistic Director Luke Rogers, emerging artists aged 18–25 years learn the essential tools needed to create a director’s concept that articulates an artistic vision and encompasses the diverse theatrical elements of a dynamic production.
Get The Details
| WHO | Ages 18–25 |
| WHEN | 6–9pm Tuesdays 24 May – 5 July (no session on 14 June) |
| WHERE | Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon |
| COST | Full Payment — $450 Split Payments — $230 + $230 |
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Drama School Audition Masterclass
Thinking of applying for drama school? Join us for an intensive workshop specifically focussed on the unique experience of the drama school audition.
Who You Are
This workshop is ideal for young actors aged 17–25 who are applying to drama schools, or who simply want to learn how to prepare for the challenges of an audition, so you are equipped to do your best work.
What You’ll Learn
- Gain insider knowledge to understand and demystify the audition process.
- Receive guidance on selecting audition pieces that support your strengths as an actor.
- Learn how to approach and tailor your performance for both classical and contemporary pieces.
- Develop confidence and spontaneity in taking direction during the audition.
- Understand how to make the best impression and stand out in ‘workshop audition’ settings.
- In the final session, the opportunity to film material to submit for drama school auditions
Meet Your Workshop Artist
Luke Rogers
Drawing from over twenty years of experience as a director in professional theatre and on audition panels, Luke will guide young actors through the process of articulating their casting type, selecting monologues, and refining their choices for performance under realistic audition conditions.
Get The Details
| WHO | Ages 17–25 |
| WHEN | 10am–2pm Saturdays 17 & 24 September |
| WHERE | Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon |
| COST | $200 |
Enrol Today
Our Emerging Artists program is made possible thanks to the Jeremy Spencer Broom Legacy and Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres.
