ACTING: Confidence on Screen

Age group: Juniors (Grades 3-6)
Class Size: 10 max

In this exciting two-day acting workshop, young performers will step in front of the camera and discover what it takes to deliver a natural, truthful performance on screen. Guided by professional actor Danielle Pears, students will explore the fundamentals of screen acting in a fun, playful, supportive environment designed to build confidence and creativity.

Across the two days, students will work with short scripts, learn how to adjust their performance for the camera, and develop essential skills like listening, collaboration and emotional connection in a scene. Through practical exercises, improvisations, character building exercised and on-camera work, they’ll gain insight into how film and TV actors bring characters to life.

Whether they’re curious about acting for the first time or already love performing, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity for young creatives to grow their confidence, develop new skills and experience the magic of acting on screen.

Teacher: Danielle Pears

Danielle Pears is a professional actor and experienced educator who brings a wealth of industry and teaching experience to YAS Studio. With credits across Australian television and film, Danielle has appeared in productions including Human Error, Harrow, Surviving Summer, House Husbands, Sea Patrol, Neighbours, and the feature films The Furies, Slam, and Lion.

Alongside her acting career, Danielle is a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Teaching from Australian Catholic University, and has worked with young people across drama and education settings. She currently teaches at secondary school level and has previously taught drama to students aged 7–15, helping young performers build confidence, creativity and collaboration skills.

Dates: Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 April
Time: 10am-2pm both days
Age group: Juniors (Grades 3-6)
Cost: $200
Class size: 10 max
What to bring: Please bring some lunch, snacks and a water bottle.