Teens Acting Techniques
3 Day Workshop
13-15 January 2025, Hamilton NZ
Immerse yourself in acting.
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Step into a space where your passion for acting is celebrated, fostered, and shared by everyone around you. Over three transformative days, you’ll immerse yourself in practical acting techniques that inspire confidence, connection, and joy in your acting.
This 3-day workshop is perfect for teenage actors who love drama and performance and want to take their skills to the next level. Whether that’s performing lead roles, auditioning for drama school, landing parts in theatre, film or TV, or simply creating spellbinding performances and being the best actor they can be.
It’s also an ideal learning opportunity for singers and dancers who want to develop the confidence and skills to bring authenticity and storytelling to your performances.
Learn by Doing.
Our motto for all of our classes and workshops!
Each day you’ll be up on your feet - making, playing, exploring, challenging and laughing with a great group of new friends who share your passion for performance. They just get it.Â
Together, you’ll dive into improvisation and bring scripts from film, TV and theatre to life.Â
You’ll sharpen your Actor’s Tools—
- Voice
- Body
- And Imagination
You’ll explore the timeless methods of Stanislavski to make text come alive in the moment and play with innovative tools for connection and freedom, crafted by renowned film and TV acting coach Miranda Harcourt.
And through it all you’ll feel yourself become more comfortable in your own skin, finding more ease and play in your acting (and in your days!)
Anika
I loved this workshop so much.
Everyone there is there for the same reasons as you and it's a great environment to feel you can give 100% and not be judged.
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What This Workshop Stands ForÂ
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  Giving you real tools—used by professional actors—to perform freely and unselfconsciously, whether on stage or in front of the camera.
 Learning by doing in a safe and inspiring environment that encourages risk-taking and exploration.
 Finding your tribe and connecting with new friends who share your passion for acting.
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What this workshop is not about:
 Tearing you down, harsh criticism, or toxic competition.
Instead, it’s built on kindness, support, and the belief that when we cheer each other on, we all rise together.
Rosalie
Before starting this course I was nervous that I wouldn't let loose or feel comfortable enough take risks with my acting.
But after the first exercise I felt like I had found a group of people who were just like me and shared the same the passion for acting that I do.
The course allowed me to have an eye-opening and transformational time.
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3 Days of Fun, Friendship and Fearless Acting
From the moment you walk in, you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and ready to make the most of this opportunity.Â
By the end of the first day, you’ll be stepping beyond your comfort zone with confidence, exploring the edges of your potential in ways that may surprise even you.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:
-  A newfound confidence in yourself—not just as an actor, but as a person.
- A network of new friends who share your passion and inspire you to keep growing.
-  The courage to take your acting to the next level - whether that’s pursuing drama school, auditioning for a role, or simply expressing yourself without playing small or holding back.
Kyra-Mae
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I was nervous coming into the course, not knowing who I’d know and having never worked with Scot before, but he created such a welcoming and safe environment that we all became quickly comfortable being vulnerable around each other
I loved his ability to get his points across clearly and in ways that are easy to understand and apply... I left feeling more confident in my acting and how I perform.
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What You’ll Love About This Programme
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You’ll love the energy and flow of this workshop—it’s focused - but also light, playful, and full of joy. The sessions are thoughtfully designed to build skills and confidence, and flow with your energy from morning skills, games and exercises to afternoon scripts and performances. The three day journey will fly by, leaving you wondering how so much growth and connection could happen in so little time.
You’ll love the friendships you’ll build—bonds that go beyond the walls of the Academy of Performing Arts and the three days you’ll spend together. The other actors in the room will become your tribe, your creative family.
You’ll love the space: a stunning, light-filled professional venue with floor-to-ceiling windows and views that inspire creativity. Whether you’re rehearsing on the campus grounds or exploring scripts in the beautiful walls of Te Whare Tapere Iti, the Academy of Performing Arts will feel like the perfect stage for your acting journey.
And you’ll love the coaching—kind, focused, practical feedback that challenges you, celebrates your strengths, and gives you clear steps to elevate your performance. No matter where you are in your acting journey, you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and fully seen.
Jade
One of my favourite memories was how close we got during the workshop and how sad it was saying goodbye to everyone on the last day.
By the end of the workshop I was excited to push my acting limits through the roof.
For Parents: Why This Workshop Matters
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Parents, this workshop is more than just an acting class—it’s an investment in your teenager’s confidence, creativity, and future pathways.
Over these three transformative days, they’ll not only develop professional acting skills but also develop invaluable life skills like inner-confidence, teamwork, and self-expression.
You’ll see your teen come home inspired, energized, and more self-assured. They’ll gain clarity about their passions and the confidence to pursue their dreams, whether in acting or beyond.
This workshop offers them a supportive environment where they can thrive emotionally, socially, and creatively.
Give your teen the opportunity to connect with their craft, their peers, and themselves in ways that will leave a lasting impact.
They’ll thank you for it!
Expand Your Actor's Toolkit
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Discover new approaches to spark creativity, ease tension, and get out of your head and into your body.
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Find Your TribeÂ
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Build new friendships with other performers who just get it in the inspiring surroundings of the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts.
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Enjoy Every Moment
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Bask in the thing you love most in the world. Get up on your feet, extend your actor's imagination, and play.
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Sasha Kirkwood
The best part about this course was meeting so many other passionate actors, and getting to work alongside them in all different aspects of acting (script work, monologues, film scripts etc).
I didn’t have much confidence in my acting when I arrived on the first day, but when I left on the last, it feels like I now have so many little skills or tools up my sleeve in order to create a truly natural performance.
There was a moment where I was pushed totally out of my comfort zone, and once I was everything just seemed to click. I will never forget that moment.
My favourite thing that I’ve learned is to make every performance real, true and natural - you don’t have to act for the audience but just act for yourself and be present in the moment; your intention will be conveyed more significantly.
If you’re wanting to be an actor, a director, a playwright, a musical theatre performer, a movie/TV star or anything in between - this course is for you.
The Stage Is Set. Let’s Make Magic!
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Let’s make some magic! Whether you dream of a career on stage or screen, or simply want to unleash your creative potential, this workshop is a perfect spark to ignite your passion and elevate your craft.Â
You’ll leave not just as a better actor, but as a more confident, inspired version of yourself.
Workshop Details
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Time / Date:Â Monday 13 January - Wednesday 15 January 2025. 9.00am-3.00pm.
Venue:Â The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts. University of Waikato, Gate 1. Hamilton, NZ.
For:Â Teenage Actors aged 13 - 19 years old.
Price:Â $400
Special Price: $300 for the first 10 enrolments.
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Book Your Place
Jade
One of my favourite memories was how close we got during the workshop and how sad it was saying goodbye to everyone on the last day.
By the end of the workshop I was excited to push my acting limits through the roof.
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