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December 20, 2011 - CADA's new Advanced Diploma course accredited by ASQA
In development for some time has been CADA's Advanced Diploma in performance. We're proud to say it has now been nationally accredited and is now on the national database for such courses. The next stage is to organise our 'extension of scope' application with our RTO partner, Unity College.
December 11, 2011 - Young performers showcase a success!
Hats off to our children and teens who performed their end-of-year pieces at The Courtyard Studio yesterday! We ran performances all through the day, with a total audience of 398 and 145 performers and crew over five shows! Fantastic job, and thanks to all our teachers involved - Cynthia Harris, Lachlan Ruffy, Genevieve Kenneally, James Scott and Elizabeth Scott. And a sad farewell, too, to Cynthia Harris, a much-loved teacher who is retiring from teaching drama at the end of the year. Thanks for all your hard work, Cynthia!
December 5, 2011 - Certificate III class finishes
Well done to CADA's second semester class of Certificate III students in the course otherwise known as 'The Actor's Craft'. A great performance at The Street Theatre last week, too!
November 29, 2011 - Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art wins award
CADA is pleased to announce it is the winner of the 'Creative & Design' section of the 2011 Canberra Business Point Awards. Pictured here are Managing Director Elizabeth Scott and Head of Studies James Scott, accepting the Award from Minister for Economic Development, Andrew Barr, at a ceremony at the Portrait Gallery.
Here is a video created by Canberra Business Point which was played at the event... find out why we love what we do!!
February 16, 2011 - William Zappa is Coming To Town!
CADA patron William Zappa is coming to Canberra on Monday 21st of February to induct our first intake of students in the The Actor's Craft program. Mr Zappa will address the students about life in the industry and will also run an introductory acting workshop on their first day of drama school. Guaranteed to be a memorable event for all involved! Any CADA supporters who wish to come along for the address, please contact the office.
December 14, 2010 - Vocational education courses: Certificate III and Advanced Diploma are on their way! Next auditions are 15 January. For more info, click here.
November 26, 2010 - Season Extended By Popular Demand! CADA Studio's latest production, Lies, Love & Hitler by Elizabeth Avery Scott, has enjoyed sell-out shows. New shows have been scheduled for Saturday 27 November (2pm) and Sunday 28 November (6pm). Book now at The Street Theatre, www.thestreet.org.au or call 6247 1223.
November 4, 2010 - Looking for an unusual Christmas gift?
Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art has gift certificates for that special creative someone! You can purchase an adult's or children's drama course, or give a designated amount towards a term's acting fees. Click here to find out more.
October 14, 2010 Tickets now on sale for CADA Studio production, Lies, Love & Hitler
CADA Studio Productions is pleased to present Elizabeth Avery Scott's play, Lies, Love and Hitler, with a stellar cast: James Scott, Dallas Bland and Hanna Cormick. Book your ticket now!
September 24, 2010 - CADA announces a special offer on The Working Actor and The Actor's Craft Programs
CADA is pleased to announce a special earlybird discount for those who register for their audition for:
- The Actor's Craft
- The Working Actor
by October 8. This includes a huge fee discount - check it out here.
September 23, 2010 - Congratulations to students who participated in the Speech & Drama Eisteddfod! Well done to all our many place-getters at this year's national eisteddfod.
September 13, 2010 - CADA Teacher wins 'Best Play' Award
CADA Drama Teacher Genevieve Kenneally has won Best Play and the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Short + Sweet playwriting festival.
Her play, called ‘X’, was performed as one of the festival’s ‘Top 20’ last week at the Courtyard Studio.
'X’ tells the story of a young woman who converses with the letter ‘X’, begging him to appear as warning to her every time she is about to take a wrong turn in life and love. A comic and soulful piece, ‘X’ taps into the anxieties associated with modern relationships and the boundaries we need to make wise choices.
“It was such a thrill to see my work performed on stage by such brilliant actors, and wonderful to know that others appreciated my writing,” Genevieve said.
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Audience members were able to nominate their favourite work in a secret ballot, and Genevieve’s received the most votes. The play was directed by Hannah McCann and was performed by Dave Evans and Elizabeth McCrae.
But not only that - CADA student Elaine Noon also won Best Actress in the Short+Sweet festival. Well done Elaine, a well-deserved accolade! - and congratulations to all those CADA associates involved in the Festival.
August 30, 2010 - Want to study acting full-time in 2011? Applications now open!
Ifyou'd like to study acting full-time in 2011, now is the time to apply! Application forms and audition information are now available online. First round of auditions takes place on October 30th - registrations close October 15th.Click here to find out more.
August 20, 2010 - Game Show Auditions for 12-15 year olds!
CADAstudents are advised that Ambience Entertainment is auditioning for a new game show for 12-15 year olds called "What do you know?". It's a quiz show where you answer questions about your area of expertise. For example, if you have a lot of knowledge on a favourite subject - anything from Harry Potter to the science of stars or even the history of Rome - you can audition to be on the show. You must have your parent's consent and fill out an application form. Click here for more info.
July 29, 2010 - FREE workshop for TEENAGERS announced!
CADAis pleased to announce a FREE INTRODUCTORY ACTING CLASS for kids aged 12-17. This one-hour class will take place at the Kama Scout Hall in Macquarie, on Saturday 7 August at 11.30am. It's absolutely free - no obligation to continue in the course past the first week. This is a fantastic opportunity for teens who want to give it a go and see what our classes are like.
More info about the workshop is here
Or download a flier here:
July 24, 2010 - 'Through a different lens' workshop (Generate)
Looking for an acting opportunity? Check out the inclusive filmmaking project with Tropfest winner Genevieve Clay ('Be my brother'), associated with the Generate arts network - http://www.generate.net.au.
July 20, 2010 - AUDITION NOTICE: Lies, Love & Hitler
CADA Studio Productions is pleased to announce auditions for the November premiere of Lies, Love and Hitler, a new work by Elizabeth Avery Scott. Three versatile actors are needed - one female and two males. For more information, click here.
July 5, 2010- CADA's Winter Warmers!
Don't let the cold weather stifle your creativity... Join one of CADA's 'Winter Warmers' to keep you moving, creating, and performing! We're now taking enrolments in the following classes for adults:
- Acting 101 - Starting soon in Watson and Forrest
- Character and the Actor - Monday nights from 26/7
- Acting with Emotional Freedom - Tuesdays nights from 27/7.
June 17, 2010 -Saturday classes opening in Macquarie!
CADA is pleased to announce that due to popular demand, we are opening Saturday classes for children and young people in the inner north in Term 3. Starting on Saturday July 24, our Speech Bubbles, Drama 4 Kids and Acting 4 Teens programs will be on offer at the Kama Scout Hall in Macquarie.
- SPEECH BUBBLES (4-6 years) - 9.30am-10.15am
- DRAMA 4 KIDS (7-12 years) - 10.15am-11.15am
- ACTING 4 TEENS (12-17 years) - 11.30am-12.30pm
