ACTORS

Performing Arts Tours has built solid working relationships with world-renowned schools,  organisations and industry professionals (Casting Directors, Directors, Writers, Producers, Agents & Publicists) to ensure only the highest level of training for Australian actors.

Auditions are compulsory for all programmes & require substantial preparation. All criteria is set by the directors of each programme and is listed on each page. Auditions are sent (via The Audition Room) to the US for final consideration and selection. No exceptions are made.

SCREEN ACTORS

Acting for Screen courses and projects are offered at progressive levels with industry professionals at world reknown schools and studios in Los Angeles and New York.  Preparatory, Introductory and Intermediate levels are taught at universities and conservatories, whilst  Advanced and Professional level courses are taught as a partnership between Australia and the US and engage the services of Casting Directors (not assistants or associates), Directors and Producers with substancial professional credits and credibility. Actors applying at this level ,must be represented by a registered and reputable agent in Australia and must be prepared to relocate to the US if required.

THEATRE REPERTORY PROGRAMME

The Theatre Repertory programmes are taught at a world reknown university based in California. Courses are taught on campus by the faculty in residence and are open (by audition only) to dedicated and talented stage actors. Training courses are taught at tertiary level and are demanding but rewarding for all involved. Each two-week programme culminates in a performance for faculty, students and industry professionals.

IMPROV

Improv is one of the best skills an actor can arm themselves with. The Canadian Improv Games is a world leader in the art of Improv, providing an amazing training programme culminating in a competition for high school students. Trained to perform spontaneous, improvised scenes within the framework of the CIG's own 5 event competitive format, teams of up to eight students take part in the Character, Life, Story, Style and Theme events. Bound by structure - students explore, (without preparation) the excitement and exhilaration of Improvisation.

Performing Arts Tours is proud to announce the launch of the Canadian Improv Games ‘down under’ in 2009 and we look forward to fielding a team to participate in April 2009. If you are looking to take your acting to the next level, just remember that you cannot improve without Improv!

SHAKESPEAREAN ACTING PROGRAMME

Perhaps one of the world's most prolific and respected writers, Shakespeare was truly a man of the people. His works give us a clear insight into the life and times, politics and religion of the day. 

Check back here in mid December to see all the details. We will announce the programme and our new partnership with the best Shakespearean Training Institute in the US & UK.

Courses will begin in 2010. Auditions will be held in 2009.