Actors Centre Australia
Actors Centre Australia is a private, dramatic arts and acting school offering both certificate and degree level qualifications, based in Glebe.
History
ACA was founded in 1987 by Dean Carey, then aged 27. He has remained associated with ACA since, while also having a varied national and international teaching, production, and performing career.Patron
Hugh Jackman is Patron of ACA. He graduated from ACA's full-time acting course in 1991. Having established a national and international career, Jackman accepted the role of Patron in 2007 and continues to support the ACA.Organisation
ACA is a trading name of the Australian registered company, ACA Sydney Pty Ltd ABN 13 601 586 467 which is also a registered training organisation .Staff are organised as Executive Teaching, Teaching, and Operational staff.
Courses
- Bachelor of Performing Arts – 3 years
- Masterclasses
- Foundation Program - 5 months
- Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts, Acting – 2.5 years
- 10 Week Programs – Stage, Screen, Casting.
Festivals
The ACA organises or participates in several festivals, including:- Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival
- Norton Street Italian Festa
Alumni
- Hugh Jackman, 1991