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Any theatre classes/ screen workshops around in Perth for 2012?

Tue, 10 Jan 2012, 12:07 pm
smallyally5 posts in thread
Ive been looking at PAC workshops and the FTI short courses, but FTI is closed till may apparently, and PAC hasn't replied to my email as it is the "holiday break" :/ I dont mind waiting, but does anyone know what these are like? I also considered Frog Management classes, but someone told me they aren't very good in the 'teaching' area. I wondered what other options were available for a young adult (im 20)who has had some experience before, but not very experienced (done 'acting classes in perth' workshops and classes in 2010 back when it was 'screen actors online')and done a few extra roles in student films. As much as I enjoy screen, I also want to get into local theatre, and have applied for some audtitions, but Im worried because I dont have any experience (other than backstage) in theatre, I may need to do some theatre training first? Is it normal to turn up to an audition with no theatre experience or am I just going to embarrass myself? Anyway, does anyone know of any theatre classes or even screen classes they could recommend? I dont want to do a full course at this stage (eg Curtin) and would rather do some classes or workshops. Also, with PAC does anyone know the level of experience they require? Its for "experienced" actors apparently, but I dont know where I would fit into that definition...I wouldn't consider myself "experienced", but not necessarily a beginner either. Also, if anyone knows, whats the difference between the 'screen workshop' http://www.screenworkshop.com.au/sws1.asp by Annie Murtagh-Monks, Ben Young, and Ali Roberts, and the acting classes http://www.screenworkshop.com.au/stage.asp by Noel O'Neil? I asked this in the email...but alas...it is still unanswered... Thank you for your input and advice!

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smallyallyTue, 10 Jan 2012, 12:07 pm
Ive been looking at PAC workshops and the FTI short courses, but FTI is closed till may apparently, and PAC hasn't replied to my email as it is the "holiday break" :/ I dont mind waiting, but does anyone know what these are like? I also considered Frog Management classes, but someone told me they aren't very good in the 'teaching' area. I wondered what other options were available for a young adult (im 20)who has had some experience before, but not very experienced (done 'acting classes in perth' workshops and classes in 2010 back when it was 'screen actors online')and done a few extra roles in student films. As much as I enjoy screen, I also want to get into local theatre, and have applied for some audtitions, but Im worried because I dont have any experience (other than backstage) in theatre, I may need to do some theatre training first? Is it normal to turn up to an audition with no theatre experience or am I just going to embarrass myself? Anyway, does anyone know of any theatre classes or even screen classes they could recommend? I dont want to do a full course at this stage (eg Curtin) and would rather do some classes or workshops. Also, with PAC does anyone know the level of experience they require? Its for "experienced" actors apparently, but I dont know where I would fit into that definition...I wouldn't consider myself "experienced", but not necessarily a beginner either. Also, if anyone knows, whats the difference between the 'screen workshop' http://www.screenworkshop.com.au/sws1.asp by Annie Murtagh-Monks, Ben Young, and Ali Roberts, and the acting classes http://www.screenworkshop.com.au/stage.asp by Noel O'Neil? I asked this in the email...but alas...it is still unanswered... Thank you for your input and advice!
LabrugTue, 10 Jan 2012, 12:25 pm

Views

PAC is brilliant. I did a few some years back and their range has only gotten bigger and better. Can't say for FTI as I have never done any, but I usually hear very good things. Both can be a little pricy for the budget concious but they are good quality. Better still, you get to connect with some pretty big players in the industry and that is always good.

Frog is really an agent. I have never done any training with them so cannot really comment.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

smallyallyWed, 11 Jan 2012, 11:13 am

Thanks! I guess I'll go

Thanks! I guess I'll go with PAC...that is as soon as they answer my email >:| you didn't happen to do one of these two courses did you? http://www.screenworkshop.com.au/sws1.asp and http://www.screenworkshop.com.au/stage.asp? Id like to know the difference between them, from what I gather, ones for stage and the other screen?
LabrugWed, 11 Jan 2012, 11:21 am

What I did

I did the First Course then about two different themed second courses. The first is pretty generic but very useful. You can then attend the most relevant second course depending on your tastes.

Kepp emailling them, not too frequently mind you. Maybe once a fortnight, just to remind them. As you say, they may be on leave.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

adambWed, 25 Jan 2012, 02:59 pm

WAYTCo

We are a youth theatre company for 13-16 year olds and not only do we have regular Sunday afternoon acting classes but also a series of Wednesday evening Theatre Lab sessions. Visit our site at http://waytco.wordpress.com to find out more. Adam Bennett General Manager The Western Australian Youth Theatre Company http://waytco.wordpress.com nurturing emerging talent
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