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.

 
 

SAMUEL JOHNSON
(Molly, Rush, The Secret Life of Us)

Multi-award-winning actor Samuel Johnson tells us why he wouldn't be where he is in his career without Howard Fine and his training.

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Course Breakdown

Faculty

 
 

Key Information

General

COURSE DATES: Monday 28 July - Wednesday 2 October, 2025

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 14 July, 2025

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, dates TBA.

*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 Applications Closed

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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