Essential Acting Technique In Geelong

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Course Overview

The Essential Acting Technique in Geelong is a dynamic 10-week course designed to provide actors with a strong technical foundation in the craft of acting. Meeting once a week in person (Monday evenings) with four additional online sessions (Tuesdays evenings), this hands-on program introduces a core set of acting principles developed by Howard Fine, rooted in the transformative techniques of Uta Hagen and her contemporaries.

Throughout the program, actors will engage in structured study modules that build upon one another, fostering a deep understanding of truthful, moment-to-moment work. With manageable weekly contact hours and ongoing assignments, this course is designed to cultivate self-reliant actors who can apply their skills with confidence in any performance setting.

Whether you are beginning your training or seeking to refine your craft this program offers a professional, rigorous, and inspiring environment to develop the essential tools for a successful acting career.

At A Glance | Essential Acting Technique In Geelong

STREAMLINED ACTING TECHNIQUE

The program is ideal for professional and aspiring actors looking to quickly develop an understanding of our award-winning techniques and be able to apply them with immediate effect.

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY UNITS

Script Analysis: Understanding text, subtext, and character objectives.

Emotional Access & Authenticity: Techniques for truthful, connected performances.

Character Development: Building fully realised, multi-dimensional characters.

Audition Prep: Essential skills for professional opportunities.

Scene Study: Put into practice everything we explore in the program.

And more!

HIGH-LEVEL INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Go beyond 'best practice' and learn how to stand out from the crowd.

“A terrific program! One all actors- experienced, or not, can learn from.
The Howard Fine Studio teaches acting technique that is tangible and relatable!
I urge anyone considering it to try it out.”
James Bourke (10 Week Essential Program)
“Awesome teachers, cool facilities, convenient location, loads of learning.
Just finished a course and it’s easily one of the best things that I’ve ever done. The course was so well designed that every time I was unsure about something during practice, I found answers in the next lesson. It was a magical experience.”
Suny J’Daka (10 Week Essential Program)
“Phil and the team are some of the best teachers I've ever worked with. I was feeling quite lost and doubting my abilities and choices prior to starting the 10-week intensive, and it was just what I needed to put me back on track.
It has inspired me and renewed my confidence out of sight. The voice masterclass with Sass was incredible! HIGHLY recommended to all.”
Ross Larkin (10 Week Essential Program)
“I discovered Howard Fine Acting Studio in 2021, I had done a few other programs beforehand and I thought I knew what acting was… boy was I wrong.
I love the way of learning and teaching at HF, the faculty challenges you and guides you to discover yourself and your mind but don’t push you into mental anguish. I found my home away from home and my clique at the studio. The faculty aren’t your teachers, they’re your colleagues.
I recommend HF to anyone I come across, they have free open classes.
Any actor who wants to be the best they can, go to Howard Fine Acting Studio.”
Chris Papadopoulos (10 Week Essential Program)

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Multi-award-winning actor Samuel Johnson tells us why he wouldn't be where he is in his career without Howard Fine and his training.

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Key Information

General

COURSE LOCATION: Geelong Arts Centre - Beam Light (Studio 3), 50 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220. Beam Light (Studio 3) is adjacent to Limelight on the top floor of the Ryrie Street building.*

*with additional classes held online.

COURSE DATES: Mondays 28 April - 30 June, 2025

COURSE DURATION: 10 weeks of tuition (14 classes in total)

CONTACT HOURS: Mondays 7.30pm-10pm (in person) and Tuesdays 6:30-8pm (online). Monday in-person classes are every week, Tuesday online classes are as follows: 29 April, 13 May, 10 June, 17 June

Financial Information

Special Introductory Price

As this is the first time we’re running Essential Acting Technique In Geelong, we’re offering a limited-time introductory price of $875 AUD.

Payable in full or 5x weekly instalments of $175*

*alternate and extended payment schedules are available upon request

Pre-Class Homework

Learn two, short, one—three minute monologues.
You are welcome to select one or more of your monologues from our collection (Monologue List), or you may choose pieces that do not feature in our collection.

Please note you are not restricted by the assigned gender of a monologue - please choose material that resonates with you. We also recommend that you have a look at the monologues from Humans of New York (which has a Webpage, Facebook page and Instagram account)
Please ensure you have secured a copy of Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft by Howard Fine, prior to the course commencing. These can be purchased from online retailers or directly from us.

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