Perform Australia's Young Professionals Program
A unique opportunity for performers in Years 11-12 in Canberra
Next Open Night - 7:30pm March 2, 2021
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Why wait till you finish school to start your passion? If you're a performer with promise, you can study acting or musical theatre full-time with Perform Australia for Year 11 and 12 as part of our Young Professionals Program.
You'll then be ready to step out into the industry once you finish school.
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What performing arts qualifications will I complete with the Young Professionals Program?
If you're a singer/dancer/actor, you can join our Musical Theatre stream, and if you're an actor, you can join our Acting stream.
- MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS: CUA40513 Certificate in Musical Theatre + CUA50213 Diploma of Musical Theatre
- ACTORS: 10197NAT Certificate IV in Acting for Stage and Screen + 10295NAT Advanced Diploma of Performance
- You can also complete your Year 12 Certificate if you wish.
Our performing arts training
Perform Australia is registered training organisation (RTO 40859) with the authority to award nationally recognised qualifications. All our tutors are professional actors, directors, dancers, vocalists, producers, and writers - so you can be sure that your training is industry standard. Check out our tutors here. Our tutors have worked around Australia and around the world. They are all established professionals in their fields.
What will I learn?
You will learn the skills of the professional performer. These include:
There is also opportunity to be involved in other aspects of production, such as ushering, costumes and props, design, and technical operation.
Our qualifications are industry-oriented. That means we are constantly referencing practices and expectations in the industry while we help you improve your technique as an actor or musical theatre performer.
- Technique - improving your ability as a performer
- Context - understanding the art form in the context of a broader history and tradition
- Performance - you will perform in a range of stage and screen productions over your time with us
- Sourcing work - you will learn about auditioning as well as other ways of sourcing and creating work in arts and entertainment
- Business - you will learn about important aspects of working in the industry, developing your brand, and developing a business mindset
There is also opportunity to be involved in other aspects of production, such as ushering, costumes and props, design, and technical operation.
Our qualifications are industry-oriented. That means we are constantly referencing practices and expectations in the industry while we help you improve your technique as an actor or musical theatre performer.
How to apply
Entry is by audition and interview. We're now accepting applications for students commencing 2022. You must prepare a song and a monologue as per the instructions in the auditions pack. Please email Sarah to receive the audition pack and prospectus.
Auditions and interviews will be conducted during the day on Thursday, 25 March at our studios. Come to our Open Night on Tuesday 2 March to find out more about the program and how to prepare for your audition.
Auditions and interviews will be conducted during the day on Thursday, 25 March at our studios. Come to our Open Night on Tuesday 2 March to find out more about the program and how to prepare for your audition.
Want to know more? Register For Our Open NightOur first Open Night for 2021 will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday March 2, 2021 at our studios, 11 Whyalla St, Fyshwick ACT. At this Open Night you'll meet our Principal and your Academic Adviser, plus hear all about the program and have your questions answered. To attend, please register in advance using the form below (spaces are limited due to COVID restrictions).
If you would like to find out about the program for Years 7-10, the Thrive Program, you can also attend the earlier session at 6pm. |
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Reasons to join The Young Professionals Program
#1 Get professional actor training... nowGet a head start on your acting career by working with professional actors, directors, producers, vocalists and dancers. Many people wait till after they finish school to complete their performing arts qualifications. But if you are ready to start learning now, why wait?
#2 Count your performing arts training towards your Year 12You can study what you love, and work towards your Year 12 certificate. There are a number of ways to achieve your certificate alongside our courses. Reduce time spent on subjects you're not interested in, and invest in your natural talents.
#3 Become part of a vibrant artistic communityWhen you join Perform Australia's Young Professionals Program, you join a vibrant artistic community, with alumni around Australia and scattered throughout the world. It's fantastic to be among like-minded individuals, as passionate as you are.
#4 Always be working towards your next performanceIn the Young Professionals, you don't have to wait till the annual school musical comes around. You're always working towards your next performance - whether that's a concert night, a show or a film.
#5 Develop skills that will help you in any career.Studying the performing arts gives you many soft skills - communication skills, team skills, presentation skills, critical and creative thinking skills, to name a few... So join Young Professionals, and be way ahead of your peers in moving into the career of your choice - whether that's in the arts, or another profession.
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