Tag: Acting

Madison McKoy has 9 older siblings and in keeping with Claire's Kitchen Viva il Divo theme- he presents his cabaret 'Il Decimo Figlio' The Tenth Child. Being the youngest isn't always what it's cracked up to be but sometimes... it is.Madison has released an album of original compositions of the same name - a couple you'll hear in 'Il Decimo Figlio'. Rest assured- no singing will be attempted in Italian. Join Madison on an alacritous journey in story and song from his stage-life to his life-life. You'll hear some immediately recognisable tunes as well as originals. Madison will be accompanied by the lovely- Bev Kennedy on keys.We last saw Madison on stage in the role of Mr. Beauregard in the Australian tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He most recently featured in Guy Sebastian's music video Standing With You. Madison also appeared on stage as the flamboyant Willie in the Australian Premiere of the Off-Broadway sensation The View Upstairs and the lovable fugitive slave Jim in Big River at Hayes Theatre. Other musical theatre credits include Miss Saigon- Sweet Charity- and What the World Needs Now. He also played the Apollo MC in the Australian tour of Buddy: The Musical and Toad in the Australian Shakespeare Company's production of The Wind in the Willows. Madison's feature film credits include The Mystery of Natalie Wood directed by Peter Bogdanovic and the USA docu-drama Your Number's Up: Blood Money. Madison has also presented his cabaret Yank Down Under at both Seymour Centre and City Recital Hall in Andrew Bukenya's cabaret series 2 x 20.Through his production company- MJM Entertainment Australia- Madison has presented shows including Soul Cabaret: Theatre Performers on a Soul Trip- Positive Vibes- Dream it! Do it! Live it! and the Heart & Soul Harbour Cruise to name a few. In between acting gigs- Madison teaches English to speakers of other languages- directs his community based singing group The 8-Week Choir and also performs original music from his albums 10th Child and Deep Within.Covid-safe guidelinesThe cabaret room capacity is now only 30 guests to adhere to the Covid-19 personal distancing rules.Anyone entering the premises must provide their name and contact details- including a telephone number or email address.All reasonable steps are being taken to mitigate against the risk of transmission of infection within the venue (with reference to standard and additional cleaning measures as recommended by public health authorities and SafeWork NSW).If you are exhibiting any flu-like symptoms- please stay home.

Suzi Dougherty is a skilled performer with more than 20 years' experience. She is a founding member of the Bell Shakespeare Company. She has played Cheryl Braxton on Home and Away for over 5 years and currently appears on the show the Gloaming on Stan.  Suzi will run a 2-hour class that will include a voice warm-up- group activities and acting techniques. The class will facilitate many skills like communication- relationship building and strengthening our memory.  The class will be specifically designed with older students in mind- so all levels of physical- mental and vocal capabilities are addressed. The benefits of being involved in acting classes include better health- fewer visits to the doctors- increased social connection. This class usually takes place at the Harry Jensen Community Centre- Millers Point on Fridays and the Reginald Murphy Community Centre- Elizabeth Bay on Tuesdays as part of the City of Sydney City Spaces Program.  This class is held on Zoom- connection details will be emailed after you reserve your space.Disclaimer  a. To the extent permitted by law- the City of Sydney- its officers- employees- agents and contractors are not liable for any personal injury- loss or damage to property or financial loss (including payment of medical expenses) any individual may suffer whilst participating in online programs and activities presented by the City of Sydney and  b. By participating in City of Sydney online programs- individuals accept that they do so at their own risk accept that they waive and forego any legal right that they may otherwise have against the City of Sydney and or against its officers- employees- agents and contractors.

At ACA- you can take your acting- performance and writing skills to the next level.We are thrilled to introduce Actors Centre Australia's Online Masterclasses from September to November 2020. In particular- Acting For Camera.Harness your knowledge and creativity- with 5 classes on offer- created for actors- taught by some of the industry's leading professional directors- actors- teachers and writers. Alex Proyas- Shannon Murphy- Kriv Stenders- Monica Zanetti- Samantha Lang- Megan Riakos- Tara Morice- Damon Herriman- Aaron Fa'aoso.

For anyone with an interest in developing their acting skills- ACA have also just announced a suite of online masterclasses- taught by some of the world's leading film and theatre creatives.Writing For Film and Theatre with Joanna Murray-Smith provides personal interaction and personalised feedback- in-class writing exercises- planning a personal writing project- the writing of one or more scenes and a broad examination of the key aspects of the form: character- structure- story and dialogue.Taking place this September to November- the online masterclasses will provide participants with- industry knowledge and practical tools to take their abilities to the next level. For more information on the Masterclasses head to

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Live and interactive online acting classes at The Actors Pulse - the leading Meisner school in the southern hemisphere

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