The Actor's Room: An 8-Week Acting Development Program
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THE PRETEND PEOPLEThe Actor's Room: An 8-week Acting Development Program
When: Thursday evenings in Term 4
Years 3–6: 5.30 - 6.30 pm
High school: 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Thursday 15 October – Thursday 3 December 2026
8 weeks
Where: Marrickville PCYC
What is it?
A focused acting program for young performers ready to develop their craft.
The Actor's Room is an eight-week acting program designed to take students beyond introductory drama activities and into the process of actually developing a performance.
Over the course of the term, students will work with scripts, characters and scenes, developing the practical tools actors use to analyse text, make choices, collaborate with scene partners and create believable performances.
The term culminates in a final performance for parents and families, where students will present a prepared monologue or scene they've developed throughout the program.
Meet Veronica — Your Coach Who Actually Walks the Walk
The Pretend People is led by Veronica Clavijo; professional actor, writer, creative producer and educator with extensive experience across stage and screen.
Her screen credits include F Ward (Stan), Deadly Women, Final Broadcast, Keith Urban & P!nk’s One Too Many, and campaigns for Bankwest, CitiBank, Real Insurance and Tylenol. On stage, she has played roles including Ophelia in Hamlet, Sarah in Atlantis, Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain and Marion in Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.
Veronica has also directed and coached young performers across productions including Shrek Jr and Aladdin Kids, and is currently directing Once More With Feeling, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
But her favourite role is coach.
Veronica combines professional-level industry experience with a playful, supportive approach that helps young performers take creative risks, build confidence and discover what they're capable of.
She’s legit. She’s warm. And she knows how to bring out the best in young performers; on stage, on camera and in themselves.
https://thepretendpeople.com.au/8-week-acting-course
Date
Thursday 15 October 2026 5:30 PM - Thursday 3 December 2026 6:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Marrickville PCYC
531 Illawarra Road, Marrickville NSW 2204
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The Actor's Room: An 8-Week Acting Development Program
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