Primary Players -
Theatre Training Program

Our Vision: To provide a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment where young people feel safe and confident to express themselves and have FUN participating in theatre

Our Primary Players - Theatre Training Program is especially designed for children aged 8 to 12 years of age. Students will have FUN while they learn and develop acting skills, gain confidence and perform on stage in a full-length play. We foster a POSITIVE environment where each child can create in a safe-space.

The program begins with 9 weeks of theatre training classes during the school term. Then concludes with students performing 6 shows during the school holidays. To help build our Players confidence all students are given individual lines of dialogue.

There are roles suitable for all ages and experience levels; no previous acting experience required. Participants perform a play (not a musical), so no singing or dancing is required.

Our 2023 production was an original play written especially for this program, The Mayor of Munchkin Land. 

CLASS TIMES
School Term & School Holidays (2025 TBC)
Attendance is required for all classes, rehearsals, and performances

LOCATIONS
Downer Community Centre, Frencham Place, Canberra
Belconnen Community Centre, 26 Chandler Street, Belconnen

WHAT WE PROVIDE
- 10 x 3hrs classes during Term 2 and 11 full days of rehearsals/performances in School Holidays (It’s like term classes and a holiday program in one!)
- All of the costumes (except shoes), make-up, props and sets for the production
- A printed script the student will get to keep after the production
- An actor’s notebook/rehearsal journal to keep
- A Child Players ACT bag with pencil case and stationery to keep
- A link to a professionally filmed video of the production and production photos
- x2 complimentary tickets to a performance

PROGRAM FEES
$600.00

Refunds due to withdrawal from the program will only be provided if the place can be filled from the waiting list. No refunds are available after the program commences. A 10% administration charge will be applied.


Concessions, Discounts, and Payment Plans are available on request. For further information, please click here.

FAQs

  • No! Once your child is enrolled into the program they will be guaranteed a role in our performance. Casting will be decided once we get to know the children.

    • Support the positive environment that Child Players ACT fosters

    • Commit to learning lines at home

    • Most importantly…have fun!

  • Yes! To ensure all children get the most out of the program we do ask parents/guardians to help us with the following.

    • Ensure your child is available to attend all classes, rehearsals and productions. This doesn’t include if your child is unwell.

    • We take a lot of careful consideration when casting the children and placing them into a role where we know they will learn and thrive. We would appreciate your support on our casting decisions.

    • To ensure the students are as confident as they can be for the performance we ask for your support in learning lines at home.

    • We would appreciate your help promoting the show, where you can, so that the children can experience performing to a full, lively audience!

  • Yes! To help with busy work and life schedules we do offer before care from 9am and after care until 5pm during the School Holidays. There is a fee of $5.00 per day for before care or after care ($10.00 for both).

  • Attendance is required for all classes, rehearsals, and performances to not only help your child feel ready and confident for the performance but to help the whole class feel ready and confident (theatre is a team effort!). However, if you already know your child would need to miss one class during the school term, please contact us before enrolling your child and we can let you know.

Got a question? Send us an email below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!