The Foundation Program

ACA’s unique Foundation Program is our elite, high achievement program.

Get ‘match-ready’ for your end of year drama school auditions so you can make the very most out of every upcoming opportunity.

Be inspired by the most experienced ACA staff, and be a part of our rich and vibrant culture, where your supported learning and performance outcomes are our sole consideration.

The Foundation Program has two intakes each year in February and July.

In 2020:

February 10 commencement, applications close January 22. 

July 13 commencement, applications close June 22.  

Due to a corporate sponsor ACA will offer a reduced tuition fee in 2020.

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Overview

Over 20 weeks you will be inspired by the most experienced tutors ACA has on staff. The program will only be offered to those who show the talent and aptitude, as well as the potential and promise, to take the next step in their career journey. This program will be your best next step to gain entry into a full-time course in Australia or overseas or to accelerate your training to enter the profession.

As a Foundation Program Company Member, you form a major part of the ACA family.

For every ACA internal show or event as well as for as many external events as possible, each Foundation Program Company Member will receive TWO FREE tickets to each show and event, so as to connect with the incredible performance experiences here on site.

There will also be special events designed solely for The Foundation Program Members to both accelerate and inspire your training with us.  One event will be with Dean Carey, where he will share with you the deep insights and revelations behind his soon to be published book, The Artist’s M.A.P.

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“ACA is celebrating over three decades of incredible service. My own acting journey began there, and I will be forever grateful.

Certainly, for me, ACA was a huge part of my development. ACA lit my passion for the craft and the fundamentals I learnt here are a huge part of the foundations I take to work with me every day.

Returning to ACA, I was thrilled to see that the spirit, vitality, warmth and joy of the place is very much alive. I look forward to sharing my experiences with the students and I have to thank all the staff at ACA for instilling in me that sense of play, risk taking and adventure that has made acting so fulfilling for me.

I am proud to be Patron of such an outstanding organisation.”

Hugh Jackman, ACA Patron
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