Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art

About Us

Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art (CADA) is the brainchild of James and Elizabeth Scott, two entrepreneurial, 30-something artistic types with a wide range of experience across theatre, radio, television, writing, research, marketing, and business between them. Lamenting the absence of a full-scale theatre school in the nation’s capital, the Scotts decided to fill that void by expanding James’s existing practice as an acting coach and speech communication trainer. In 2009 they established the Academy with a view to providing quality, affordable training in theatre and film arts to people of all ages in and around the Canberra region.

Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art (CADA) is committed to the development of local talent for stage and screen. We also believe strongly in the value of participation in dramatic art for pleasure and personal growth.

So whether you're looking to develop your skills as an actor, public speaker or simply dabble in the art of performance for your own enjoyment, CADA has a course for you.

Our Patron

Our Patron is the wonderful William Zappa, one of Australia's most distinguished actors. Mr Zappa has been nominated for and received many awards for his roles in stage and screen. He has performed with the Melbourne Theatre Company, the Sydney Theatre Company and Bell Shakespeare among many others. We anticipate that Mr Zappa will be able to take time out of his busy schedule in 2011 to come and share with CADA students in The Actor’s Craft and The Working Actor programs.

Learn more about Mr Zappa here.

CADA Staff

Executive