Mockingbird Theatrics

Resident Theatre Company at Belco Arts

Great Plays. Great Actors. Great Stories.

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Mockingbird Theatrics is home to one of Canberra’s leading independent theatre companies and most respected, successful and popular Acting Studios.

Mockingbird Actors Studio is passionate about the craft of acting and is committed to further developing the unique potential of every actor who comes to the studio, encouraging them to embrace their pursuit for excellence and seek the truth in everything they do regardless of whether their passion is film, television or theatre.

Multi-award winning Artistic Director and Tutor, Chris Baldock, is renowned for challenging his students and actors to realise their full potential in a supportive, fun and dynamic environment whilst developing a strong work ethic and passion for the art of acting. His celebrated techniques honour each actor’s individuality to develop a bridge between their craft and their humanity.

In only 7 years of operating, Chris has trained students to successfully gain places at Central School of Speech and Drama in London, Bristol Old Vic, NIDA, WAAPA, VCA and QUT and many others.

Whether you simply want to build self-confidence and awareness, polish your presentation skills, are new to acting, an experienced actor seeking to develop your techniques further, you are committed to a professional acting career or wish to pursue your passion in theatre directing, there are classes and opportunities for you at Mockingbird.

How to get involved:

See the Mockingbird Theatrics website for more information and enrolments.

Mockingbird Adult (16+) Beginner/Intermediate Acting Class – Monologues:

• Mondays 6:30PM-9:30PM
• Saturdays 10AM-1PM

Mockingbird Adult (16+) Beginner/Intermediate Acting Class – Scene work:

• Wednesdays 6:30PM-9:30PM

More classes to follow including Sunday workshops

School Holiday Program

Is your child interested in acting? Do they want to learn how to create and put on their own shows in a fun and exciting environment?

Award-winning and renowned Mockingbird Theatre Company and Acting Studio presents a new, unique weekly school holiday program designed for young actors of all levels.

In this innovative program, students are taught a variety of acting fundamentals along with the skills necessary for creating their own devised works. These skills are taught in an applied setting, as students are facilitated by their tutors in developing, producing and staging their own show which will be performed at the conclusion of the program.

Key focuses of the program include:

• character work
• scene analysis
• monologues
• improvisation skills
• movement/physically
• vocal technique
• script writing
• show design

The program is split into two age brackets (8-10 years old/11-14 years old), allowing for these acting techniques to be taught in an age-relevant way. The applied nature of the program means that students will receive personalised learning and can retake the program multiple times to gain new insight and hone their skills. In both age brackets, tutors are focused on ensuring the prioritisation of enjoyment, creativity and skill building.