Holiday Workshops
Offering a range of unique experiences for Primary, Youth & Senior Youth students, our holiday workshops are a fun opportunity to perform and create during the school holidays.
Secure your spot in our popular
2026 September Workshops Today!
Workshop One
Descendants
Musical Theatre Workshop
Calling all lovers of music, singing, dancing, and villains!
Join us for a two-day workshop where we will create a wicked wonderland through the pop Musical Theatre songs and dances from Disney’s movie musical franchise ‘DESCENDANTS’!
Over two days, students will work together with our talented team to create, rehearse, build and bring to life a selection of live song and dance numbers, activities and games all from and based on the hit franchise featuring Disney’s favourite villains!
WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
- Sing and dance to iconic DESCENDANTS songs such as ‘Chillin’ Like a Villain‘ and ‘Life Is Sweeter‘
- Develop and Perform Musical Theatre pieces with a team of talented, industry-trained performing arts experts.
- Workshop and explore villain characters o channel your inner VK (“Villain Kid”)
- Conclude with a LIVE PERFORMANCE at the end of DAY TWO for family/friends
THE DETAILS
WORKSHOP: The “Descendants” Holiday Workshop (2-Day Act, Dance, Sing Program)
GREENSBOROUGH
- AGE GROUPS: Ages 8-12 (Students will be separated by age group, in different spaces, for parts of the workshop)
- DATE: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September 2026
- ADDRESS: Salvation Army Greensborough Corps, 2-8 Flodden Way, Briar Hill 3088
- TIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm*
*Families & friends invited to attend a LIVE PERFORMANCE at 4:00pm at the end of DAY 2 - COST: $195 inc. GST (per student)
HAWTHORN
- AGE GROUPS: Ages 8-12 (Students will be separated by age group, in different spaces, for parts of the workshop)
- DATE: Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th September 2026
- ADDRESS: Memorial Hall, 2 Denham Street Hawthorn Vic 3122
- TIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm*
*Families & friends invited to attend a LIVE PERFORMANCE at 4:00pm at the end of DAY 2 - COST: $195 inc. GST (per student)
Workshop Two
Minions
Performing Arts & Creative Crafts Workshop
BELLO! Get ready for a day of laughter, music and mischief inspired by everyone’s favourite yellow troublemakers! Packed with games, creativity and plenty of silliness, this fun-filled workshop is the perfect place for young performers to sing, dance, act and create alongside new friends.
Whether your child loves being on stage or simply enjoys getting creative, they’ll have a blast bringing the playful world of the MINIONS to life. Run by the most evil supervillain of all time, Gru, and his assistant, Dr. Nefario, your child will have an incredible day with our energetic and trained teachers!
WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
- Unleash your inner Minion through games and activities run by Gru himself, such as ‘Steal the Moon’, ‘Minion Bootcamp’ and ‘Find the Banana’!
- Sing and dance in a groovy disco party, including the Minions’ favourite pop hits such as ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ and ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams, and ‘You Should be Dancing’ by The Bee Gees
- Create a Minion friend of your very own during arts and crafts time
- Win prizes including Minions-themed merch and of course… banana lollies!
- Perform scenes and stories inspired by the many adventures of the Minions on screen!
THE DETAILS
WORKSHOP: The “MINIONS” Holiday Workshop (1-Day Performing Arts & Crafts Program)
ROSANNA
- AGE GROUPS: Ages 6-9
- DATE: Tuesday 29th September 2026
- ADDRESS: ADS HQ, 40-42 Beetham Parade Rosanna, 3084
- TIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- COST: $99 inc. GST (per student)
Workshop Three
Horror Filmmaking
Screen Acting and Filmmaking Workshop
Emerging filmmakers, join us this Halloween season for a crash course in horror filmmaking!
Over one day, you will learn how atmosphere, silence and unease combine to create stories that keep audiences awake long after the lights are out…
Work alongside a team of emerging filmmakers to turn an idea into a finished short film, experimenting with filmmaking and acting techniques specific to the horror genre. This is your chance to explore the dark side of your creativity!
WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
- Explore how tension, fear and suspense are built in horror films through filmmaking conventions, using modern horror movie examples
- Develop a horror film script with a production team
- Act in, direct and film your own horror short film using camera, lighting, and sound equipment
- Mentored by expert teachers with training and experience in the film industry
THE DETAILS
WORKSHOP: The Horror Screen Acting & Filmmaking Holiday Workshop (1-Day Screen Program)
ROSANNA
- AGE GROUPS: Ages 13-17
- DATE: Wednesday 30th September
- ADDRESS: ADS HQ, 40-42 Beetham Parade Rosanna, 3084
- TIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- COST: $150 inc. GST (per student, includes editing fee)
The Fine Print
Locations
Unless otherwise specified, all workshops are held at:
ADS-HQ
Benefits of Performing Arts Holiday Workshops
ALWAYS A HEAP OF FUN!
Kind words
Class locations:
Rosanna (HQ) | Greensborough | Oakleigh
Contact:
info@actiondramastudio.com.au
Office phone number — +61 497 952 722
ADS-HQ Rosanna Contact Hours:
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MON-THUR:
12:30pm – 6:30pm -
SAT:
9:30am – 2:30pm
ADS-HQ, Rosanna
40-42 Beetham Parade, Rosanna VIC 3084
