Our Studio Production is a rigorous, project-based program for senior secondary artists who want to experience theatre-making at a pre-professional level. Over one semester, you’ll work with a professional director to rehearse and stage a contemporary play, following industry-standard processes from first read to final performance.
This is focused, collaborative, and creatively ambitious—mirroring contemporary professional practice while supporting you to find your creative voice within a production-based process.
Across two terms, you’ll:
- Explore an existing text with depth and innovation, applying advanced skills in acting, voice, movement, and text analysis
- Learn how to approach existing work in fresh, contemporary ways—discovering how creative choices move a script from page to stage
- Collaborate within a committed ensemble working towards a shared creative outcome
- Experience technical and dress rehearsals, integrating lighting, sound, and production elements
- Present a short studio season of performances for family and community
To support quality and sustainable creative practice, the program includes additional rehearsal sessions. This ensures time to explore ideas, refine the work thoughtfully, and avoid racing to the finish line.
This is specifically designed for college-age artists ready for a rigorous creative challenge. This program bridges the gap between youth participation and professional practice — offering authentic experience that prepares you for further study or professional pathways.
| WHO | Years 11-12 |
| DATES | Terms 2 & 3 |
| LOCATION | Gorman Arts Centre B Block Studio Batman Street Braddon |
| COST | $1,250 Member Price $1,350 Non-member Price Membership Fee: $50 |
| ENROLMENTS | By Audition |
What You Can Expect
- Weekly rehearsals exploring acting technique, movement, voice and text work
- Collaborative inquiry into themes, character, imagery and contemporary staging
- Guided interpretation and analysis of the script
- Ensemble rehearsal processes informed by professional creative practice
- Technical and dress rehearsals introducing lighting, sound and production elements
- Additional rehearsals to support a high-quality, well-paced rehearsal journey
- A short studio season sharing the ensemble’s work with family and community
Participants should wear comfortable clothing they can move in and bring a water bottle. Any additional materials required for specific activities will be communicated in advance.
Program Outcomes
- Build strong performance skills grounded in text analysis and character development
- Learn how to approach existing work in fresh, innovative ways
- Strengthen discipline, collaboration and leadership within a committed ensemble
- Gain experience in a process aligned with pre-professional practice
- Understand how creative choices move a text from page to stage
- Experience the satisfaction of staging a thoughtful, contemporary studio production
Dates for your Calendar
Audition Dates Coming Soon
Culture and Commitment
This model reflects Canberra Youth Theatre’s wider commitment to:
- Providing pathways into professional practice
- Removing barriers to participation
- Offering real-world creative experiences
- Championing diverse voices
- Supporting emerging artists as future cultural leaders
We collaborate with artists, schools, and community organisations to unlock access and resource young people who may otherwise struggle to find a creative pathway.
The Culture We Build Together
Participating at Canberra Youth Theatre means being part of a professional artistic community. We ask young artists to bring:
- Commitment to the work, the process, and fellow collaborators
- Courage to take creative risks and explore new approaches
- Respect for diverse perspectives, artistic choices, and shared rehearsal space
- Curiosity approaching each project as an opportunity to grow
- Professionalism meeting expectations you’d find in any theatre company
Through this shared practice, we strengthen the our arts sector, build opportunities for young artists, and celebrate Canberra’s growing creative community.
Fees & Payment Structure
Payment plans are available. Instructions on how to set up a payment plan can be found here. A limited number of partial and full bursaries are also available. Please email info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au to discuss further.
Invoices are generated every Monday and Thursday. If you haven’t received your invoice after these days, please send us an email to info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au or call 02 6248 5057
We are currently out of the office, invoices will be generated when we return to on 5 January.
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