Teenage Classes – for ages 12–17

Philosophy and approach

At Drama with a Difference we allow teenagers to use drama to explore issues related to their own lives, such as body image, friendships, peer pressure and so forth. We are careful to not make this aspect of the classes personal to anyone’s life but seek to look at the broader ideas of what it is to be an adolescent today. For example, some of our past plays have focused on communication, the need to be a part of a group and exam pressures. We offer teenagers a sense of community where the teacher becomes a valuable adult in their lives.

The benefits of drama for teenagers in today’s world are greater than ever before:

• Many universities and TAFE colleges use interviews as major part of their acceptance process.
• Presentations form a part of university life and work.
• Many professions are now living as actors have for centuries. The twenty year job has gone and been replaced by a system where people have to sell themselves on a contract to contract basis. Interviews are easier with a drama background.
• With conferences forming a major part of the professions, many people are called upon to present ideas – often to substantial audiences.

We aim to offer teenagers a sense of community – a place where they can interact with each other and express themselves. With technology becoming a major source of communication, and the streets no longer being perceived as a safe place for to meet, many teenagers suffer a sense of isolation from each other and where they no longer have adult mentors, other than their parents, to talk to. Drama with a Difference offers teenage a safe place to interact with one another and their teachers.

Teenagers as Professional Actors

Over the years, Drama with a Difference has introduced many teenagers to the profession of acting in major ongoing roles and guest roles.

We present a realistic picture of the profession where our students’ emotional well-being is paramount. Teenagers working in television have very hectic lives, often starting work as early as 5am and doing home work in breaks when adult actors are “resting”.

On a positive note, the industry is heavily regulated and takes great care of minors.

Working on television can be a very positive experience for teenagers as it teaches them responsibility from a young age. Being on time, learning lines, co operating with adults and a strong work ethic are all necessary aspects necessary to survive as a young actor.

Career Assistance/Tertiary possibilities

• We are able to offer advice to secondary school students who wish to pursue acting and its related paths.
• We have a thorough knowledge of the various courses and universities which offer drama, and can assist with auditions for the full time acting school such as NIDA, VCA and WAAPA.
• We present a realistic view of the industry to teenagers encouraging them to make their formal education a priority.

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