Welcome...Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art (CADA) is Canberra's leading drama school and 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.
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 can provide training for your needs.
Latest News...
August 30, 2010 - Want to study acting full-time in 2011? Applications now open!
If you'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!
CADA students 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!
CADA is 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.
June 15, 2010 - Enrol now for Holiday Drama School!
July holiday drama workshops for children and teens are now open for enrolment! These holidays we have two primary school workshops, and one week-long intensive for teens.
For more info about the primary school workshops, click here.
June 3, 2010 - Digital Marketing Workshop cancelled
Unfortunately our guest speaker on "The Digital Art of Marketing You: The Performer", Iain McDonald, has advised us with regret that he is unable to be in Canberra on June 26 as planned, as this will now conflict with his publicity commitments in the US. Our apologies to students who have enrolled in the course and we will contact you to organise a refund shortly. In the meantime - check out our June
storytelling workshop!
May 31, 2010 - Don't miss our storytelling workshop!
It's time to enrol in our storytelling workshop - to be held on June 12, from 2-4pm. Featuring master storyteller, Ed Miller, you can learn tips and techniques for telling better stories. Heaps of fun! Open to ages 16-adult. More info - click here.
May 18, 2010 - Drama Studies a hard act to follow
May 14, 2010 - Playwriting Workshop
Attention aspiring playwrights - the ACT Writers Centre is offering a Playwriting Workshop in conjunction with the 'Short + Sweet' 10-minute play festival, on May 28-30. This course is led by Alex Broun, who has had more than sixty 10-minute plays performed around the world. Download the info here:
May 12, 2010 - Vacancies in Speech Communication Classes
We still have some vacancies for Term 2 Speech Communication classes in Narrabundah on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. These classes are great for shy kids as well as those with a strong interest in developing their public speaking skills. Catering for ages 6-17, speech classes can help children and young people to· speak confidently in front of others· form and express opinions · read aloud with life and meaning· tell stories · gain a strong grasp of the English language.
Students can also work towards presentations in the National Eisteddfod or do exams in association with the Australian Speech Communication Association (ASCA) if they wish. For more info call us on 1300 908 905. Discounts apply when more than one child enrols from the one family. Click here for more info.
March 22, 2010 - Reenrolment for continuing students
March 19, 2010 - New classes in Curtin!CADA is pleased to announce new children's classes for Term 2, starting in the suburb of CURTIN, in addition to our existing classes in Melba, Palmerston, Narrabundah, and Calwell. Click on the relevant age group in the sidebar menu for more info!
March 16, 2010 - Enrol now in School Holiday Workshops!
CADA is pleased to open enrolments for its SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS for April:
March 14, 2010
Congratulations to all those guys who participated in our "Makeup for the Male Actor" Workshop on Saturday March 13! A fun time was had by all and new skills were acquired under the expert tutelage of local makeup artist, Karen Mathias.
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive - rest assured no one ended up looking like this guy on the left!
March 4, 2010
CADA's Head of Studies, James Scott, will be performing with Everyman Theatre in Shakespeare's Richard III, in a season commencing Friday 12th May at the Courtyard Studio, Canberra. On this occasion he takes on the roles of the ill-fated Lord Hastings as well as the Constable of the Tower, Robert Brackenbury. (Please note this show is not suitable for children as there is some violence on stage.) For a summary of the tragic plot, characters and history, click here. For ticketing information, click here.
January 18, 2010
An article by CADA's Managing Director Elizabeth Scott was published in the Canberra Times today. To read it, click here.
December 21,2009
CADA is pleased to announce the details of its new Speech Bubbles program for 4-6 year olds. For more information, click here.
December 17, 2009Congratulations to CADA director, Elizabeth Scott (pictured at right), who was shortlisted for the 2009 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award for her full-length play, Lies, Love and Hitler. Elizabeth was one of seven shortlisted finalists out of a total of 92 entries from around the nation. The winner of the prize was West Australian playwright, Reg Cribbs.
