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In 2008, the Professional Actor Training Centre will be offering the following courses:

All courses of the Professional Actor Training Centre will be held at 161a Heidelberg Road, Northcote/Fairfield border.

These courses are open to people with and without experience – however, a strong commitment is required.

Note that the Free First Class offer does not apply to the Professional Classes.

Intensive Film and TV Class

Tuesday nights

This year-long class focuses on film and TV. It is a valuable course for experienced participants as well as those who would like to take acting to a more serious level. The course will involve the making and screening of a short film. Everyone will have a part and receive a DVD copy as part of the course.

Dates:
Block 2: Tuesday 15 July- Tuesday 16 September
Block 3: Tuesday 7 October- Tuesday 16 December

Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Venue: 161a Heidelberg Road, Northcote/Fairfield border
Teachers: Cassandra Magrath and Michele Williams

Cost:
Block 1: 12 weeks – $600
Block 2: 10 weeks – $500
Block 3: 11 weeks – $550

You can book via the online application form.

Adult class photo
The Drama with a Difference production of Love in the Rain (Photo: Danielle Harrison)

Scene Studies Class

Wednesday nights

Scene Studies Class is 12 weeks in duration, providing students who cannot commit for an entire year (as required for the Industry Presentation Class) with an opportunity to perform. At the conclusion of the scene studies course students will perform ‘Work In Progress’ to an invited audience.

Dates: Wednesday 9 July to Wednesday 24 September + performance following weekend
Time: 7pm–10pm
Venue: 161a Heidelberg Road, Northcote/Fairfield border
Cost: $580.00 for the 12-week class

You can book via the online application form.

Adult class photo
The Drama with a Difference production of Love in the Rain (Photo: Danielle Harrison)

Industry Presentation Class

The Industry Presentation Course is a year long program via audition and/or interview only.

End of year performance

The group works towards a performance in the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

This year’s course is already full and in rehearsal, however if you are interested in joining in 2009 please indicate your interest by filling in the online application form. We will then get back to you early next year.

If you would like to come to the performance of this year’s group, see our Performance Group page for more information.

Industry Presentation Class – course information

This course, which is by audition/invitation only, is now closed for 2008 but will be offered again in 2009. It is open to people with and without experience, however a strong commitment is required. The course will teach performance skills and will culminate in a theatre piece as part of the Melbourne International Fringe Festival. This is a great opportunity to invite agents, casting directors, theatre directors etc., many of whom have attended past presentations.

There are three blocks and students must attend each block in order to take part in the performance weeks.

Audition dates for 2009:
To be advised.

You can register your interest via the online application form.

Audition venue:
161a Heidelberg Road, Northcote/Fairfield border

Class details 2008 (for current students)

Block 2 (12 weeks at 3 hours per week):
Thursday 3 July – Thursday 18 September

Time: 7pm–10pm
Venue: 161a Heidelberg Road, Northcote/Fairfield border
Cost: $580 per 12-week block

Block 3: Performance Block – 30 hours made up of rehearsal:

Thursday 25 September 7pm–10pm
Friday 26 September: 7pm–10pm
Saturday 27 September 10am–9pm (1-hr break in day)
Sunday 28 September 10am–8pm (1-hr break in day)
Thursday 2 October 7pm–10pm
Friday 3 October 7pm–10pm

Cost: $580 for 30-hour block

Performances: NO CHARGE
Saturday 4 October – Opening Night – Performance
Sunday 5 October – Performance
Friday 10 October – Performance
Saturday 11 October – Performance
Sunday 12 October – Performance
Friday 17 October – Performance
Saturday 18 October – Performance

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