In this workshop participants will learn how to “score” their scripts and sides to help embed their general American accent and make it “sing”. Jacque will help actors achieve greater authenticity by considering rhythm, tempo and tone, in addition to pronunciation.

This session is an opportunity to hear from successful performers about the realities of building and sustaining a career as an actor in Australia — and, in Anthony’s case, working internationally as well.

In this conversation, we’ll explore what happens psychologically and physiologically when we are experiencing performance nerves. But we won’t linger here, we will focus on the practical skills you can develop to manage your attention, breathing, thoughts, emotions and ultimately your level of activation.

A career in the creative industries will very often involve at least one foray into freelancing – whether we like it or not! Everyone from curious hobbyists to regular employees will probably need to understand the basics – not to mention those who have deliberately chosen the freelance life. The Freelance Five is a fast, fun and practical presentation specifically designed for creative practitioners and arts professionals with absolutely no business skills, to help them get the five most important elements of creative freelancing right.