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.
CLICK HERE for CVs of ACT Lecturers
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.
Dinner/Entertainment/Awards Tickets available for $80.
Schedule Highlights
Saturday, Sept 19
| 8:30am | Registration |
| 9:45am | Keynotes by Simon Ward |
| (Practical tips on theatre well-being) Jay Laga’aia (The importance of community theatre) | |
ACT Annual General Meeting | |
| 12:15pm | Lunch & Trade Stalls |
Afternoon Electives (1:45pm – 3:45pm):
- Let’s Put On A Show – Copyright Seminar
- Jay Laga’aia Acting Part 1
- Making Props Beautiful
- Creative Lighting Part 1 at capacity choose another session.
Evening Electives (4:15pm – 6:15pm):
- Child Protection in Theatre
- Jay Laga’aia Acting Part 2
- Storytelling through Song
- Creative Lighting Part 2 at capacity choose another session.
Sunday, Sept 20
Morning Electives (10:00am):
- Smart Use of Technology
- Accents (English)
- Directing
- 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.
Alternate Payment
Register by paper form. Pay by EFT or cheque.
Important Documents
Conference Program Brochure
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