10 Week Essential
Acting Program

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Course Overview

The 10 Week Essential Acting program is a fast-paced, hands-on course that meets twice a week and is unified by a core set of acting principles. These principles have been developed by Howard Fine and are an extension of the pioneering ideas of Uta Hagen and her contemporaries.

The 10 Week Essential features numerous study modules, manageable weekly contact hours and ongoing homework requirements. Each study module progresses and develops the work explored in the previous modules and is specifically designed to quickly develop self-reliant actors able to operate at the highest levels within the industry.

At A Glance | The 10 Week Essential Program

 

STREAMLINED ACTING TECHNIQUE

The program is ideal for professional and aspiring actors looking to quickly develop an understanding of our award-winning techniques and be able to apply them with immediate effect.

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY UNITS

Technique, Scene Study, Monologues, Vocal Intensive, Auditioning & Self-tests


HIGH-LEVEL INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Go beyond 'best practice' and learn how to stand out from the crowd.

 
  • “A terrific program! One all actors- experienced, or not, can learn from.

    The Howard Fine Studio teaches acting technique that is tangible and relatable!

    I urge anyone considering it to try it out.”

    James Bourke (10 Week Essential Program)

  • “Awesome teachers, cool facilities, convenient location, loads of learning.

    Just finished a course and it’s easily one of the best things that I’ve ever done. The course was so well designed that every time I was unsure about something during practice, I found answers in the next lesson. It was a magical experience.”

    Suny J’Daka (10 Week Essential Program)

  • “Phil and the team are some of the best teachers I've ever worked with. I was feeling quite lost and doubting my abilities and choices prior to starting the 10-week intensive, and it was just what I needed to put me back on track.

    It has inspired me and renewed my confidence out of sight. The voice masterclass with Sass was incredible! HIGHLY recommended to all.”

    Ross Larkin (10 Week Essential Program)

  • “I discovered Howard Fine Acting Studio in 2021, I had done a few other programs beforehand and I thought I knew what acting was… boy was I wrong.

    I love the way of learning and teaching at HF, the faculty challenges you and guides you to discover yourself and your mind but don’t push you into mental anguish. I found my home away from home and my clique at the studio. The faculty aren’t your teachers, they’re your colleagues.

    I recommend HF to anyone I come across, they have free open classes.

    Any actor who wants to be the best they can, go to Howard Fine Acting Studio.”

    Chris Papadopoulos (10 Week Essential Program)

 

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Course Breakdown

  • The 10 Week Essential program commences with three weeks of intensive technique training. During this module students are introduced to the award-winning acting principles of the Howard Fine Acting Studio. Students learn how to access authentic emotions in performance, how to analyse a script and how to rehearse effectively. This module also deals with common mistakes and the fundamentals of the craft of acting.

  • Scene Study is the actors’ gym, it is the arena where we put into practice all of the techniques we have learnt.

    In this module students will deepen their understanding of the technique, and develop self-critiquing skills.

    Students work with a partner on assigned scenes from The Studio’s extensive play library of modern classics and esteemed works.

  • ‘Auditioning’ focuses on empowering students to craft captivating auditions consistently.

    With an emphasis on self-tape auditions, this unit aims to enhance and refine the student’s script analysis skills, character creation and emotional access in the high-pressure environment of the audition.

  • This part of the program further refines the students understanding of technique as they tackle challenging monologues.

    With a particular focus on substantiating a character, finding personal connection and emotional authenticity, this course unit focuses heavily on the individual.

  • The Vocal Intensive program responds to the needs of actors to have a strong and powerful connection to their unique emotional sources, and uses vocal exercises to develop the actor’s ability to connect to text in performance.

    Students will explore the application of emotional experiences when approaching their work, through personal story telling, song and spoken word, discovering ways to safely use their entire emotional range in performance.

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Key Information

General

COURSE DATES: Monday 10 February - Thursday 17 April

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31 January

AUDITION INFO: Auditions are not a requirement for entry into this program. Simply fill out the form linked below and the team will review your application and be in touch.

COURSE DURATION: 10 weeks of tuition including a weekend intensive.

CONTACT HOURS: Mondays & Thursdays (6:30-9:30pm)*. Plus a vocal intensive weekend on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March (10am-2:30pm).

*In the later stages of the program, there are also a handful of classes that are scheduled to finish an hour later (finishing at 10:30pm).


Financial Information

Course fee: $2,150

Payable in 10x weekly instalments of $215, or 20x weekly instalments of $107.50*

*alternate and extended payment schedules are available upon request


Pre-Class Homework

  • Learn two, short, one—three minute monologues.

    You are welcome to select one or more of your monologues from our collection (Monologue List), or you may choose pieces that do not feature in our collection.

    Please note you are not restricted by the assigned gender of a monologue - please choose material that resonates with you. We also recommend that you have a look at the monologues from Humans of New York (which has a Webpage, Facebook page and Instagram account)

  • Please ensure you have secured a copy of Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft by Howard Fine, prior to the course commencing. These can be purchased from online retailers or directly from us.


APPLICATION FORM

February 2025 | Apply Now

Participation in the 10 Week Essential is by application only. To apply please complete the application form (link below) and send a copy of your photograph and resume (acting or regular) to admin@howardfinestudio.com.au.

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