Youth
Workshops
Holiday Workshop | On-Screen Intensive
8th & 9th July 2026 | $299
Bangalow AH&I Hall
Grade 7 - 18yrs | Limited Spaces
Perfect prep for Term 3 Youth Class.
Students will work on:
This intensive is ideal for teens curious about screen acting or ready to take their skills to the next level.
It is also perfect preparation for students wanting to join our Term 3 Youth Screen & Audition Techniques Classes starting 23rd July 2026.
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breaking down scenes to create truthful, layered performances
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professional behaviour and understanding how a film set runs
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eyelines, framing, continuity, and hitting marks with confidence
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drama, comedy, and heightened material
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adjusting performance quickly and effectively
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delivering grounded, authentic performances under pressure
Places are strictly limited to ensure focused individual feedback.
Students aged 13+ may be considered for this class as an audition pathway into The Darling Theatre Company Ensemble, subject to tutor recommendation.
Program Structure
Term Classes
8-week programs running during school terms (Thursday afternoons).
Holiday Intensives
What you’ll experience:
- Deep, practical acting technique (without jargon or pretence)
- Scene work with real-time direction and adjustment
- On-camera exercises to develop presence and authenticity
- Personalised feedback on your instincts, habits, and strengths
- A small group environment (14-member cap)
- A rare space to take risks without judgment
Teaching Approach
Our Youth Workshops are led by Joshua Sasse, an internationally working actor with extensive experience in film and television. His approach blends professional discipline with creative freedom, helping young performers build both technical skill and personal confidence.
Training at The Darling Theatre Company emphasises:
• Ensemble values and collaboration
• Discipline and focus
• Emotional honesty
• Courage and creative risk-taking
• Professional standards from an early age
Students are encouraged to return across multiple terms, encountering new material, new challenges, and deeper levels of craft each time.
What Students Learn
Under the guidance of Joshua Sasse, students develop the essential tools required for professional screen performance, including:
Youth Workshops & Intensives at The Darling Theatre Company is practical, rigorous, and creatively inspiring.
Students are on camera from day one.
Industry Pathways
Selected students aged 13+ may be considered for progression into advanced ensemble training at The Darling Theatre Company, subject to tutor recommendation.
Where appropriate, headshots of committed students may be kept on file for referral opportunities should suitable casting requests arise. While representation cannot be guaranteed, we support students in understanding the professional landscape and preparing for it responsibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Youth Classes & Workshops are open to students aged 13–18 with an interest in screen acting. No prior experience is required.
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Yes. Classes are structured to support both beginners and students with previous acting experience.
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Term programs run for 8 weeks. Holiday intensives run for 2 consecutive days.
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All programs are led by Joshua Sasse.
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Enrolment is via application. Places are limited to maintain a focused training environment.
Upcoming
Youth Workshops
Holiday Workshop | On-Screen Intensive
30th Sept & 1st Oct 2026 | $299
9:00AM–1:00PM
Grade 7–18yrs
An advanced term focused on refining essential on-camera techniques through practical scene work.
Perfect for Term 4 Youth Class prep.
Students will develop:
• Character development and script analysis
• Camera technique and set etiquette
• Working across genres
• Taking direction with confidence
• Delivering grounded, truthful performances
Why Train with The Darling Theatre Company?
Our youth programs are designed to be more than just classes — they are a training ground for dedicated young performers.
Small class sizes ensure personalised feedback and individual attention.
Industry-experienced tutors provide practical, current insight into the profession.
Ensemble values foster discipline, collaboration, and respect.
Screenteens is designed so students can return each term, encountering new material, new challenges, and continued artistic growth.
Selected students may be invited to progress into The Darling Theatre Company Ensemble pathway, based on commitment, readiness, and tutor recommendation.
Begin Your Screen Acting Journey
Enrolments are limited.
If your teen is ready to step into the world of film and television with professional guidance and strong foundational training, The Darling Theatre Company offers a focused and inspiring place to begin.
