ACT Stagecraft Conference & Workshops

The next conference will be on 19 and 20 September 2026 at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney. Please keep these dates free in your diary and inform your members!

Please see below the details of the previous 2024 conference. This will be updated in 2026 when the new conference details are available.

ACT Stagecraft Conference & Workshops 2024

  • 50+ Events This Year
  • National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)

Whats Included?

1 Keynote

4 Electives

1 Conference Dinner

3 Open Sessions


All for $175

(members only)

The 12th Stagecraft Conference was held at the National Institute of Dramatic Art on Saturday 21 September and Sunday 22 September 2024.

The whole programme includes two lunches, a conference dinner, four electives and three open sessions for just $175 for members.

CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM BROCHURE.

CLICK HERE FOR CVs OF NIDA LECTURERS.

CLICK HERE FOR TRYBOOKING & BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE CONFERENCE FOR WHOLE WEEKEND, SINGLE DAY OR JUST THE DINNER & PAY BY CREDIT CARD, PAYPAL OR GOOGLE PAY.

OR ALTERNATIVELY COMPLETE THE ASSOCIATION’S REGISTRATION FORM IF YOU WISH TO PAY BY CHEQUE OR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER.

Schedule Highlights

Saturday, Sept 21

8:30amRegistration
9:45am🎤 Keynote by Laura Murphy
10:30amStage Safety Seminar
11:30amACT Annual General Meeting
12:30pmLunch & Trade Stalls

Afternoon Electives (1:45 – 3:45):

  • Musical Theatre Dance
  • Copyright & Shows
  • Directing Actors
  • Sound Design & Tech

Evening Electives (4:15 – 6:15):

  • Lighting Design
  • Directing a Musical
  • Clowning
  • Costume Design

Sunday, Sept 22

Morning Electives (10:00am):

  • Make-Up
  • Creating a Character
  • Social Media
  • Intimacy Coaching

12:30pmLunch + NIDA Tours

Afternoon Electives (1:30pm):

  • Audition Masterclass
  • American Accents
  • Props & Effects
  • Stage Management

Register Now

Online Booking

Book via TryBooking – Weekend, single day, or dinner

Alternative Payment

Register by EFT or cheque

Pay via credit card, PayPal or Google Pay


Important Documents

Conference Program Brochure

View full conference details

Meet the NIDA Lecturers

View lecturer CVs

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