ACA CELBRATES 21 YEARS!

On Friday May 30, 2008 ACA played host to over 200 industry guests and friends of the company including many actors and their agents, casting directors, producers and directors at a glittering red carpet event. Even Judy Garland's daughter, Lorna Luft partied the night away!

In addition to celebrating ACA's 21st birthday, ACA officially welcomed ACA graduate Hugh Jackman as company patron on the night. Full Story & Pix

The return of AMERICAN DREAMING

Due to the enormous success and extraordinary feedback from the first season of AMERICAN DREAMING, ACA decided to remount the production, this time playing host to ACA patron Hugh Jackman, Deborah-Lee Furness, Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett as well as NSW Arts Minister Frank Sartor on its second opening night. Full Story & Pix

DRAMATIC SUCCESS

With over 100,000 visitors, Surry Hills Festival 2008 was bigger and better than ever. ACA was invited to return for the second consecutive year to program dramatic INtent – a series of interviews hosted by ACA's Creative Director, Dean Carey with leading directors, casting agents and actors.

Guests included Kate Mulvany - actor/ writer/director (THE SEED - Co. B/MR BAILEY'S MINDER - Griffin Theatre Co.), George Ogilvie - theatre/tv/film director/writer and new Journey Board of Review member (MAD MAX/THE DISMISSAL/BODYLINE/THE SHIRALEE/THE CROSSING), Lewis Fitzgerald - director/writer/actor (As director: HOME & AWAY/McLEOD’S DAUGHTERS/PONDEROSA/WATER RATS)... Full Story & Pix

POWER OF PERFORMANCE FREE WORKSHOPS
Discover the joy and power of acting at one of our FREE 3hr Acting Workshops held prior to our July PoP intake on Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm and Saturday, June 28 at 1pm. Click here for more information regarding our popular part-time acting course or to book you place now call 9310 4077.


TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE...
For our 2nd Year Students' Double Bill directed by Jennifer West and Sam Chester. Also on sale are tickets to the Journey Company 2008's Showcase performances from Friday, June 27 to Tuesday, July 1.
Click here for dates and more information about both shows.


BRAND NEW WEBSITE
ACA has a brand new website relaunched to coincide with our 21st birthday. Click here to view our new site and take the tour!


INside ACTing
Last year ACA launched this series of talk-show style live interviews with leading national and international experts in the arts. High profile acting coach Susan Batson was our first guest with standing room only on the night. Her book – signed by both her and Nicole Kidman – was sold after the event and offers incredible insights into acting approaches and the way Susan works with the Hollywood heavyweights on preparing for a role. The book is on sale here at ACA or click our ON LINE STORE to purchase your copy.

STAY TUNED – 2008’s next exciting INsideACTing guests will be announced soon!