Stage,
On-screen Acting
& Auditions Techniques
Adults 16+ | Term‑Only Program
The Byron Theatre
Term 4: Starts 6 October | Enrolment closes 30 September 2026
Program Fee: $799 | 8 Week Term
**Every actor enrolled in a youth or adult class receives 15% off 1-on-1 sessions and self-tape coaching; the work continues beyond the classroom.
Tuesday Nights | 6:30–9:30pm
About the Program
Our Stage, On-Screen Acting & Audition class offers adult actors a practical, on-set-inspired training environment designed to build confidence, technique, and professional readiness for both stage and screen. Across each three-hour session, actors train in stage craft, camera awareness, script work, self-taping, scene coverage, and on-screen performance craft. You'll work with industry-aligned methods that strengthen your instincts, sharpen your choices, and prepare you for real film-set and live performance conditions. Scenes will be directed as if on a TV or film set to teach true, practical technique in a real-time setting. All scenes will be made available at the end of the term for actors to add to their show reels.
Throughout the term, actors rehearse, shoot, review footage and receive tailored coaching centred on clarity, truth, and technical skill. This is an ideal class for emerging or developing actors wanting high-quality stage and screen training in a supportive, ensemble-based setting.
This class is the pathway into The Darling Theatre Company's performing ensemble. The company casts from within its training program; completing this course is a prerequisite for auditioning for the ensemble. The next ensemble auditions open in late 2026, casting an early 2027 production at The Byron Theatre.
Whats included:
What Students Learn
Our Stage, On-Screen Acting & Audition class is designed to give adult actors hands-on stage and screen training that builds practical skills, confidence, and professional readiness.
Across the term you'll develop the core techniques used by actors working in theatre, film and television, with regular on-camera scene work, personalised feedback, and review of your own footage.
By the end of the term, you'll have stronger instincts across stage and screen, useful scene footage for your show reel, and the skills to approach auditions and on-camera work with purpose and confidence.
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Build the technique that carries a performance in a live room: voice, movement, presence, and playing truthfully to an audience without the safety of a second take.
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Learn how to perform with confidence and subtlety in front of the camera, understanding framing, eye-lines, and how to adapt your performance for different shots.
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Break down scripts to uncover subtext, objectives, and character motivation, and make strong, informed creative choices.
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Master practical self-taping skills and receive targeted feedback to help you present your best work in auditions.
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Rehearse and shoot scenes in a setting that mirrors real production conditions, refining how you hit marks, respond to direction, and play truthfully in the moment.
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Watch back your filmed scenes and receive coaching focused on clarity, emotional truth, and technical precision.
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Gain confidence with the practical aspects of working on set, from taking direction to maintaining continuity, so you're ready for real industry environments.
Course
Options
Term Classes
Our term programs run weekly for 8–10 weeks during the school term, offering consistent training that builds technique and confidence. You’re welcome to continue into subsequent terms or join mid-term if space allows.
Term Start
Term 4 begins on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Term 4:
Commencing 6 October 2026,
Tuesdays 6:30 -9:30pm
8 Week Term
Term-Only Program: The Byron Theatre
Enrolment closes 30 September 2026
Program Fee: $799
**Every actor enrolled in a youth or adult class receives 15% off 1-on-1 sessions and self-tape coaching; the work continues beyond the classroom.
Stage On-Screen Acting & Audition:
Bookings Open
Teaching Style
Joshua Sasse, an internationally working actor with extensive television and film credits, leads the program. His teaching blends professional discipline with creative freedom, helping students refine technique while building confidence and artistic courage.
Training at The Darling Theatre Company emphasises:
• Collaboration and ensemble work
• Focused discipline and preparation
• Emotional honesty and creative risk-taking
• Professional standards from day one
Students are encouraged to continue across multiple terms to deepen their craft and tackle increasingly challenging material.
Why Train with The Darling Theatre Company?
Practical, On-Set-Inspired Training
Our Film Class gives actors real-world practice that mirrors professional film and television environments — from camera awareness and scene coverage to self-taping and on-camera performance craft. You train the way working screen actors do, not just in theory.
Develop Genuine Screen Skills
Acting for the camera requires subtlety, awareness of framing and eye lines, and the ability to deliver authentic, believable performances that resonate on screen - skills that are very different from stage acting and are best learned with specific screen training.
Build Confidence & Professional Readiness
By rehearsing, shooting, reviewing footage and receiving personalised coaching, you strengthen your instincts and technical precision - key qualities casting directors look for when considering actors for roles.
Supportive, Ensemble Training Environment
You’ll work alongside other committed adult actors in a collaborative setting that encourages growth, honest feedback, and shared creative exploration — essential for developing both craft and confidence.
Led by Experienced Teachers in a Creative Community
Training at The Darling Theatre Company is part of a broader artistic community that values rigorous craft development and supports performers at every stage of their journey, whether you’re emerging, returning to training, or refining your professional skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Open to students aged 16 + interested in screen acting — no prior experience needed.
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Yes — classes support both newcomers and students with acting experience.
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8-10 week blocks
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All sessions are led by Joshua Sasse.
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Places are limited to ensure a focused learning environment — enrollment is by application.
Start Your Film Acting Journey
Enrolments are limited.
If you are passionate about film and television performance, Film Classes at The Darling Theatre Company offers an inspiring and professional place to begin. Enrolments are limited.
