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!

 

 

 

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Whats Included?

 

1 Keynote

 

4 Electives

 

1 Conference Dinner

 

3 Open Sessions


All for $190

(members only)

The 13th Stagecraft Conference will be held at the National Institute of Dramatic Art on Saturday 19th September and Sunday 20th  September 2026.

The whole programme includes two lunches, a conference dinner, four electives and three open sessions for just $190 for members. $240 for non-members. Single Day and Dinner Only registration also available.

CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM BROCHURE.

CLICK HERE FOR CVs OF NIDA LECTURERS – coming soon!

CLICK HERE for TryBooking link to book your place at the conference for the 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 19

8:30amRegistration
9:45am🎤 Welcome and
 Keynote by Simon Ward
 ACT Annual General Meeting
12:15pm  Lunch & Trade Stalls 

Afternoon Electives (1:45pm – 3:45pm):

  • Let’s Put On A Show
  • Jay Laga’aia Acting Part 1
  • Making Props Beautiful
  • Creative Lighting Part 1

    Evening Electives (4:15pm – 6:15pm):

    • Child Protection in Theatre
    • Jay Laga’aia Acting Part 2
    • Storytelling through Song
    • Creative Lighting Part 2

      Sunday, Sept 20

      Morning Electives (10:00am):

      • Smart Use of Technology
      • Accents (English)
      • Directing Actors
      • Musical Theatre Dance Styles

      12:30pm  Lunch + NIDA Tours

      Afternoon Electives (1:30pm):

      • Make-Up
      • Intimacy Coaching
      • AI in Set Design
      • Shakespeare and Heightened Language

        Register Now

        Online Booking

        Book via TryBooking – Weekend, single day, or dinner. Pay via credit card, PayPal or Google Pay.

         
        Alternative Payment

        Alternate Payment

        Register by paper form. Pay by EFT or cheque.

         


        Important Documents

         

        Conference Program Brochure

        View full conference details

         

        Meet the NIDA Lecturers

        View lecturer CVs – coming soon!

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