ACTING: Screen Acting (Group 1)

Age group: Juniors (Grades 3-6)
Class Size: 12 max

In this exciting two-day screen acting workshop, young performers will step in front of the camera and explore what it takes to create believable, truthful performances for film and television. Guided by Danielle Pears, students will learn the foundations of screen acting in a fun, supportive and creativity-filled studio environment.

Across the two days, students will work on scripted scenes while learning how actors break down scripts, understand character relationships and connect to a character’s emotional journey. Through practical exercises, improvisation, rehearsal and on-camera scene work, they’ll explore essential screen acting techniques including listening, reacting truthfully, emotional connection and adjusting performance for the camera.

Designed especially for juniors, this workshop encourages imagination, collaboration and confidence while giving students insight into how professional actors bring stories and characters to life on screen. Whether they’re brand new to acting or already love performing, it’s a fantastic opportunity to build skills, make creative choices and experience the excitement of screen acting.

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 23 & Thursday 24 September
Time: 10am-2pm both days
Age group: Juniors (Grades 3-6)
Cost: $250 (incl. GST)
Class size: 12 max
What to bring: Please bring some lunch, snacks and a water bottle.