Acting for Stage

Our signature program with a strong focus on storytelling through voice, physicality and character.

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Get a taste of what life is like under the spotlight!

Students develop a strong foundation of acting fundamentals that allow for self expression, skill and interpersonal development. Whether you’re interested in performing in a theatre or looking for your loved one to develop confidence and self belief — Acting for Stage has something for you!

Classes for Primary, Youth, Senior Young & Adult students.

No matter your age or level of experience, ADS has a class for you. With qualified, supportive and friendly teachers on hand, students of all ages and abilities are nurtured through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.

What we’re about

Primary Students Ages 6–9
Solid foundation of acting basics including voice, physical movement and improvisation

Strong focus on developing confident presentation skills (eg. public speaking, vocal quality and clarity)

Whole class, small group and individual performance pieces to develop interpersonal and collaborative skills

Script and scene work from favourite TV shows and formats including commercials, news bulletins, chat shows, soap operas etc.

Interactive and fast paced classes including games, theatre sports, costumes, props and loads of FUN!
Young & Senior Youth Students Ages 10–15
Curriculum based on current research in Drama, Teaching and Learning

Handpicked material to engage Youth actors from a wide range of popular stage and screen sources

Whole class, small group and individual performance pieces to develop interpersonal and group work skills

Strong focus on script writing, self devising & performing original work

Strong focus on vocal technique, physicality, presentation skills & improvisational comedy

Scene Study and script work

Theatre sports, games & loads of FUN!
Young Adult Students Ages 16-18+
Curriculum based on current research in Drama, Teaching and Learning

Handpicked material to engage Young Adult actors from a wide range of popular stage and screen sources

Ability for students to source their own material based on personal areas of interest

Deeper look into scene study & script analysis, as well as theoretical approaches to performance

Whole class, small group and individual performance pieces to develop interpersonal and group work skills

Strong focus on script writing, self devising & performing original work.

Strong focus on individual goal setting

Strong focus on peer reviewed feedback & constructive critique

Strong focus on vocal technique, physicality, presentation skills & improvisational comedy

Exploration of different styles of performance (eg. non naturalism, theatre of the absurd, immersive, verbatim etc)

Theatre sports, games & loads of FUN!

Locations

Rosanna
Greensborough
East Doncaster
Oakleigh

Performance Opportunities

Mid-Year Showcases
End of Year Theatrical Production
Specialised Workshops & Holiday Programs

Kind words

So pleased to have found ADS! Both of my daughters love their classes and look forward to them every week. ADS classes are the only after school activity that my kids have persisted with longer then 6 months! Great staff. Great philosophy. Thanks!

Kate L

Parent of Acting for Stage students

ADS has been my chosen family for the last six years. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the guidance & support of my teachers & the wider ADS family.

SARAH O

Adv. Acting for Stage Student

ADS is wonderful! It caters for all kinds of personalities and has a vast choice of courses available. The teachers are invested in their students and are engaging. Our boys have been attending for over 3 years and love it! A free trial class is available- highly recommended!

DEBORAH B

Parent of Acting for Stage students