Character Lab
If you're ready to deep dive into the art of creating characters for stage and screen, then 'Character Lab' is the course for you.
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This eight-week evening program will take you on a journey into the mind of the actor, and the preparation necessary to bring characters to life.
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With a focus on the monologue (a short speech a character makes to express their inner thoughts and feelings to their audience) you'll learn how to interpret a writer's intention as well as bring your own ideas to every character you perform.
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You'll also have a chance to apply what you've learned in an end-course performance in the last week.
Duration: 8 weeks
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Level: Intermediate
​For: People who have completed Acting 101 or another training course in acting. Minimum age 16.
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Cost: $375
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CANBERRA - Term 3 dates:
Thursday nights, 7:00pm-9:00pm
24 July - 11 September 2025
Venue: Perform Australia Studios, 2A Barker St, Griffith ACT
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Character Lab ... what's in the course
Character Lab is an inspiring 8-week evening course designed for actors eager to deepen and transform their approach to character work.
Each week, you'll explore practical techniques to craft rich, believable characters—whether for stage, screen, or audition.
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Through dynamic exercises, script work, and improvisation, you will learn how to analyse text, uncover hidden motivations, and bring authentic detail to their performances. The course covers vocal and physical embodiment, emotional connection, and developing unique character traits that feel truthful rather than forced.
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Led by an experienced industry tutor, Goldele Rayment, Character Lab creates a supportive and challenging environment where actors can experiment, take risks, and discover new aspects of their craft.
You will also work on short monologues and scene work, receiving constructive feedback to refine and strengthen your character choices.
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Ideal for those with some prior acting experience who want to push beyond surface-level interpretation, Character Lab helps actors step into a character’s shoes with depth and imagination.
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By the end of the eight weeks, you'll leave with a set of practical tools to approach any new role with confidence, creativity, and emotional honesty—ready to bring characters to life in a way that truly connects with audiences.
Meet Your Tutor
Goldele Rayment
Goldele Rayment is an actor, director, dramaturge, writer and teaching artist. She holds a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Monash University.
Goldele has taught adults and young people in a wide variety of contexts including at Perform Australia, Shopfront Arts, the Marian Street Theatre For Young People, and the Canberra Theatre Centre.
From 2014-16, she was the Artistic Program Coordinator at the Milk Crate Theatre in Sydney. During this time, she managed and taught in their theatre workshop and professional pathways programs for people who have experienced homelessness.
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Goldele founded the award-winning independent theatre company Rogue Projects (formerly known as Company of Rogues) and was its artistic director until 2019.
Goldele also directed the Green Room Award-winning production “Koo Koo the Bird Girl” (Melbourne Fringe 2018) and was a Young Artist (Director) with Pacific Opera in 2018.
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Goldele's other directing credits include “Help Wanted” (Perform Australia, Canberra 2022), “Deadly Games of Marbles” (The Acting Company for the Vietnam Veterans Society, Museum of Australian Democracy, Canberra 2021), “Revolution Society” (Catholic Schools Performing Arts Sydney, 2019); “Last Night of The Proms” (Willoughby Symphony Orchestra & Pacific Opera, 2019); “The Mad Hatters Tea Party” and “Sing Along Les Miserable” (Beyond Cinema, 2018); “Prelude in Tea – Mother’s Day Concert” (Pacific Opera, Independent Theatre 2018); and “Morgan Stern” (Company of Rogues, Queensland Theatre, Belvoir Street, Edinburgh Fringe, Blood Moon Theatre 2016-17).
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​Goldele is thrilled to be taking Canberras actors on a journey into character.
Reasons to do this course
1 / You want to go the next step as an actor.
If you already have completed a beginner's course, or you have some experience as an actor, Character Lab will help you level up. This course will give you a process you need to take a character from the page to the stage or screen.
2 / Your tutor knows what they're talking about.
If you want to learn acting, you want to learn from someone who knows what they're talking about. Your tutor has a wealth of experience just waiting for you to tap into! You'll be in good hands with Goldele.
3 / You'll have an in-studio performance opportunity.
One of the great things about Character Lab is that you'll get to apply your skills in performance! You'll be able to feel that what you've learned has come to fruition. You can invite family and friends to see the performance in the last week of term.
4 / You'll tap into your creativity.
Working with a fantastic artist as your guide helps you unlock your creativity. Character Lab will show you new ways into acting technique and methodology, igniting your creativity.
5/ You'll join a wonderful artistic community
In doing this course you will become a part of Perform Australia's artistic community. You'll make new friends and connect in with other like-minded actors.
Ready to enrol?
YES, I'D LIKE TO ENROL!
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​TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT IN THIS COURSE
1. I understand that by signing up to this course I am expected to commit to all scheduled classes, rehearsals and performances.
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2. I will notify Perform Australia by phone or email if I am sick or unable to attend a class. I understand I will not be able to attend a class if I am experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
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3. I agree to pay all my fees before the course begins, unless arranged otherwise with the Perform Australia office (phone 1300 908 905).
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4. If a tutor is unable to attend a lesson, I understand Perform Australia may provide a substitute teacher.
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5. If, due to unforeseen circumstance the course needs to be postponed, Perform Australia will make every effort to contact me in advance to ask whether I would like a refund, or to transfer my enrolment to a new course date.
6. If I withdraw from the course after it has started, I understand I am not entitled to a refund.
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7. If I enrol into a course, but do not show up to any classes, I am not entitled to a refund.
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8. I understand that if the course is cancelled by Perform Australia, Perform Australia will arrange a refund for me.
To enrol, select from the class options below. This will take you to our portal page. Set up your portal (click 'Register') and you will be able to enrol in the class.
Enrolment is only secure once payment has been made.