NIDA looks for a full house of activities this June

Those curious to see inside Australia’s most significant centre for film, television and theatre education are invited to NIDA this June, as the leading performing arts educator opens its doors for a month of activities with a full program and many free, family-friendly events.

For those who wish to make a career in the industry, applications to study at NIDA in 2022 open on 1st June, with application fees removed this year.

NIDA Chief Executive, Liz Hughes explained “NIDA is hoping to lower the barriers to entry to ensure the most inclusive pool of applicants have an opportunity to train with the best, and feel supported to make their own unique impact on Australian arts and culture. NIDA teaches and nurtures many of the world’s most wanted storytellers, and we are committed to ensuring the diversity of those stories.

“This year, we are waiving the fee to audition or apply for NIDA. We strongly encourage all creative and courageous new voices to apply - especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented on stage and screen, and from regional and remote areas of Australia. We want to support your journey, we want you to have the opportunity to meet with our course leaders and audition or interview for a place at NIDA.”

Tuesday 8th June will see the Opening Night for NIDA’s June Season of Student Productions, signalling the start of NIDA’s annual mid-year theatre season running for 10 days until Friday 18th June.

Audiences will see not only the final-year actors (the forthcoming NIDA class of 2021), but the work of students from all NIDA disciplines bringing the stories alive: designers, sound and lighting technicians, props-makers, costumiers, scenic artists and stage managers.

NIDA’s Open Day on Saturday 12th June will see free acting workshops along with information courses from tv presenting to script analysis, along with the opportunity to observe the NIDA acting students training in movement skill, parkour or combat for film.

In addition, presentations from alumni, students and course leaders will explain how they’ve turned their passion into a career.

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