YOUTH ACTING PROGRAM

The Youth Acting Program is a four term training program.

At 16th Street, we believe that storytellers are vital.

We are proud to encourage emerging young actors to develop their artistic and technical skills and craft stories they are passionate about telling.

The Youth Acting Program is a four-term training program for teenage actors, we have two ensembles for ages 14 to 15 and the second ensemble for ages 16 to 17, however class placement will be at the discretion of the studio.

Young actors train in technique and apply it to a wide range of theatre (plays) and film and television scripts. Throughout the program, they also develop the skills to create and perform their own original material. 16th Street prepares young people with the necessary craft to pursue a professional acting career and live with confidence and self-belief.

16th Street is committed to fostering the unique talents of young creatives by introducing them to dynamic industry professionals who are skilled communicators in their areas of expertise.

The Youth Program is a four-term training program for young actors 14 – 17+ year-olds. 

Youth Acting Program Course Outline:

  • In depth scene and script analysis

  • Exploring the director/actor relationship

  • Self-testing and audition technique

  • Technical aspects of working on a film/TV set

  • Story structure and creating your own work

Course Outcomes:

  • A foundation in industry-standard acting techniques and craft.

  • A sense of empowerment, understanding of story and narrative.

  • Authentic stage and screen presence.

  • An open-hearted relationship with oneself and others.

  • Expressiveness in communication and listening skills.

  • Performance showcase.

At the end of each term we may hold a showing for friends and families to watch some of the term’s work. 

Noni Hazlehurst AM, is the Ambassador of the 16th Street Youth Program.  Noni is a passionate advocate for the arts and their importance in the lives of young people. 16th Street is grateful for her guidance and support in our shared mission; to foster the unique talents, emotional well-being and dreams of our youth.

“What’s special about the 16th Street Youth Programs? They are designed to help young people understand their uniqueness as well as their shared humanity, to provide a safe and kind place where they can come to grips with their pain and joy, their strengths and weaknesses, and to support them in their desire to serve as storytellers. There are many acting schools, but very few which I can recommend wholeheartedly, especially for young people.”

– Noni Hazlehurst Actor, Director & Producer.

“I was excited to meet other people my age who had the same passions as I did. The 16th Street Youth Program really was looking at what we are actually doing, what this profession is and why so many people are absolutely in love with it.”

– Georgie Stone, Actor (Neighbours)

DETAILS

  • 2025
    Term 1: 9th February - 30th March
    Term 2: 27th April - 15th June
    Term 3: 27th July - 14th September
    Term 4: 12th October - 30th November

  • Sundays; 10am - 1pm or 2pm - 5pm

  • $2972 incl GST (term 1-4) ($743 per term)
    Or
    4 x instalments of $793 incl GST ($3172 total)

  • Application Process:

    16th Street invites young actors and their parents or caregivers to submit an online application.

    We meet with every young actor we take onto the program to introduce them to the studio. We ask them to prepare a very short scene that we provide to give us a sense of where they are at, so we can best support them in the program. 

    We encourage both emerging and experienced young actors to apply.

    Class placement will be at the discretion of the 16th Street faculty and may include a transition to the teen program.

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