TERM ONE 2027

RISE is an acting and theatre-making programme for young women aged 13–17. In a supportive, collaborative environment, participants build confidence, explore identity, develop their creative voice and learn to work as an ensemble. Running for over four years, this flagship program continually creates positive experiences.

Led by women theatre-makers and supported by youth RISE alumni mentors, the programme moves from acting essentials and original scene work to devising and performing a new theatrical work.

AGES
13–17

PLACES
12 only

WHEN
Wednesdays

Sunday Intensives

TERM ONE FEE
$360

TERM ONE
8 core sessions

OUTCOME
Public showcases & production

What young people will gain

Acting skills: voice, movement, focus, characterisation and stage presence.

Creative skills: writing scenes, devising original material and shaping stories.

Performance skills: learning lines, rehearsing, responding to direction and performing for an audience.

Personal growth: confidence, creative risk-taking, self-expression and resilience.

Collaboration: listening, constructive feedback, teamwork and emerging leadership.

The year at a glance

TERM ONE — FIND YOUR VOICE Acting essentials, character work, writing and performing short scenes. Showcase: 17 March. $360

TERM TWO — CONNECTING Devising and performing longer scenes for four actors. Showcase: 16 June. $360

TERMS THREE & FOUR — MAKE A STATEMENT Collaboratively create an original work, rehearse intensively and perform on 28, 29 and 31 October. $450

TERM ONE | FIND YOUR VOICE

Acting essentials • Character development • Scene writing • Line learning • Short-scene showcase

Wednesdays 4.00–6.30 pm | Sunday intensives 9.00 am–5.00 pm

DATE	TIME	SESSION
Wednesday 3 February	4.00–6.30 pm	Welcome, ensemble-building and group agreements
Wednesday 10 February	4.00–6.30 pm	Acting essentials: focus, voice, movement and listening
Sunday 14 February	9.00 am–5.00 pm	Character laboratory and practical acting workshop
Wednesday 17 February	4.00–6.30 pm	From idea to scene: conflict, intention and structure
Wednesday 24 February	4.00–6.30 pm	Writing original scenes and developing dialogue
Wednesday 3 March	4.00–6.30 pm	Editing, feedback and beginning scene rehearsals
Wednesday 10 March	4.00–6.30 pm	Blocking, performance skills and line-learning strategies
Sunday 14 March	9.00 am–5.00 pm	Showcase intensive: rehearsal and performance preparation
Wednesday 17 March	4.00–6.30 pm	Final preparation and staging checks
Wednesday 17 March	7.00 pm	TERM ONE SCENE SHOWCASE — family and invited guests - $5 entry

Term One fee: $360. Includes the Term One programme

Or enrol for the whole year and save $200

$975 for Terms 1,2 3/4

RISE: Performance Making for Young Women 2027 Term One

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