Upcoming Events

		FREE 2hr Power of Performance INTRO WORKSHOPS These occur only twice each year and are a fantastic opportunity to work with ACA's Creative Director and Founder, Dean Carey, and meet the teaching team working on this exceptional part-time course. Call 9310 4077 to book your place OR click here for further info.
		ACA's 2009 Graduate Showcase Come & view the work of our 3rd year students in this celebratory performance before they are presented to Australia’s Performing Arts Industry. Make sure you book early - with only 5 public performances this show always sells out. Friday, June 26 until Tuesday, June 30 at  ACA Theatre. Tickets available NOW from MCA-TIX

		introACTive Drop-In Classes Running weekly for over 20 years these popular 2hr self-contained classes offer participants the chance to 'tone up' or try their hand at IMPROV, ACTING or CAMERA. Every Tuesday & Thursday night @ 7.15pm. Click here for more information! All levels of experience welcome.
		Special Event - Lord Mayor attends REALITY BYTES On Friday, June 5 - 2009, ACA welcomed Sydney's Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, to the final performance of the graduating company’s 2008 production of Reality Bytes. Representatives from over 30 organizations dedicated to social reform attended to view this unique theatrical medium. A Graduate touring company of Reality Bytes is set to launch in 2010.

About ACA

ACA is the most well known and respected independent performing arts training facility in Australia. Established in 1987, ACA is housed in a century old heritage-listed church in Surry Hills, Sydney, offering a unique environment for a wide-range of courses, classes, performances and special industry events.

Through The Journey, our full-time acting career program at an Advanced Diploma level with pathways to a B.A., our premier part-time acting program The Power of Performance, as well as our introACTive short courses and drop-in classes, you will find up-to-date acting techniques, practical skill development and a like-minded staff who care deeply about the art and craft of acting. Founder Dean Carey says, “I wanted to establish a vital, modern, dynamic culture, in which Australian and international teachers could work, thrive, and share their expertise and artistic contribution”.

ACA caters for all who have an interest in the performing arts and who long for a dedicated, personalised and passionate environment in which to learn, grow and develop. The entertainment industry is an exciting one, where you can make a significant investment in your gifts, abilities and personal development.

We look forward to sharing our passion with yours.

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