Part-Time Program

The Darlo Acting Company

6-MONTH PART-TIME PROGRAM

Term 1 2025 – applications now open

Are you an actor with a few years of experience under your belt, ready to elevate your craft to new heights? Look no further!

The Darlo Acting Company offers a unique and exclusive part-time program designed specifically for intermediate and advanced actors seeking to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of acting craft.

About the Part-Time Program

Step into the spotlight and join our elite ensemble of actors in a transformative 6-month part-time journey. Embrace the artistry of theatre and screen and refine your acting craft under the guidance of industry experts. Our program blends theory and practice, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adult learners for industry practice.

Enjoy over 200 hours of classes and performance projects over the next 6 months

Why this program?

A message from Glen Hamilton, Managing Director at Darlo Drama

There is a distinct lack of robust part time actor training curricula specifically designed to suit adult learners in Australia. Conservatory training models with real world performance projects are essential to develop skills and knowledge to meet the rigours and demands of the industry, and this should not be reserved only for the young.

The more mature actors are arguably more castable than their Gen Z equivalents and derive from a smaller casting pool, giving a pronounced competitive edge. Fresh faced actors of all ages and stages have much to offer the Australian performing arts industry, and the inherent ageism that precludes their participation in actor training denies the industry a very valuable and worthy asset.

Terms

Term 1: Develop and extend the actor's orocess

In Term 1, dive into the fundamentals of theatricality and expand your expressive range through voice, movement, and text. Explore various acting approaches and techniques, culminating in a performance evening showcasing your newfound skills.

▪ Acting on acreen
Presence on screen - screen craft

▪ Voice and movement

The energised voice - the physical actor - voice and movement in process

▪ Extended theatricality
The heightened text - actors process - research and analysis

Two individuals seated on a stage, facing an audience.

Term 2: Apply and refine the actor's craft

This term focuses on practical application, as you bring your skills to both screen and stage.
Work on industry-based projects, receive invaluable insights from industry professionals, and
cap off the term with a full-scale production.

▪ Showcasing work
Showreel - self-marketing

▪ Industry preparation
Auditions and self-tape - industry knowledge

▪ Advanced theatre project
Classical naturalism - accent and sialect - American theatre

Additional outcomes

▪ Professional theatre production experience: Participate in a minimum of 6 performances* in a professional theatre production setting.

▪ Professional headshot: Receive a professional headshot session to enhance your portfolio and make a lasting impression in the industry.

▪ Screen experience: Gain hands-on experience in screen acting techniques, preparing you for both stage and screen opportunities, including performance material and self-tapes to support showreel materials.

▪ Ready-to-go profile and portfolio: Work closely with industry experts and casting directors to develop a polished profile and portfolio, ready to showcase your talent to the world.

▪ Darlo Drama membership: Enjoy the benefits of Darlo Drama membership, including access to exclusive events, resources, and networking opportunities.

▪ Certificate and performance: Receive a certificate upon completion of the program, along with the opportunity to perform in a professionally produced play, adding valuable experience to your actor CV.

*Performances may be extended based on demand

The 2024 Darlo Acting Company

Entry requirements

To enrol in The Darlo Acting Company, actors must have completed up to level 3 + at least 1 Play at Darlo Drama or its equivalent elsewhere.
Internal applicants from Darlo Drama and external applicants must undergo an interview either onsite or via Zoom.

The interview aims to better understand the actor's motivation and how this program can fulfill their needs, as well as to provide all necessary information about the course structure. The Darlo Drama Acting Committee will also assess the actor's strengths and motivations during the interview to ensure a cohesive group for the upcoming promotion. If successful, the applicant will receive their letter of acceptance.

Please note, students must be available for the entire duration of the course from February to early July 2025 including performance nights.

Enrolment details

Term duration: 6 months (two terms)

TERM 1:
Thu May 29, 630PM-930PM
to Sun Aug 3, 9AM-4PM

Mid-term break:
Mon Aug 4 to Wed Aug 13.

TERM 2:
Thu Aug 14, 630PM-930PM to Sun Oct 19, 9AM-4PM

Class times:

Thursdays: 6:30 pm – 9:30pm
Sundays: 9:00 am – 4:00pm

Course fee

Upfront payment: $4400 upfront

Instalments: $4900
Possibility to pay monthly instalment.

*Deposit: fees above include a$500 non-refundable deposit to secure your place

Join us and become part of the 2025 Darlo Acting Company – where mastery meets creativity and talent knows no bounds.

Enrol today and embark on your part-time journey to artistic excellence!

Ready to take the stage? Reserve your interview now!

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