For Immediate Release | 15 September 2010
INDULGE YOUR CREATIVITY AND
SPRING INTO A NIDA COURSE
NIDA is giving you the opportunity to experience exciting short courses taught by NIDA graduates
and industry specialists when they visit TOWNSVILLE from Tuesday 28 September to Sunday 3
October holding classes at the Townsville Grammar School.
NIDA ON TOUR brings expertise in theatre, film and television right to your door by holding short
courses in capital cities and regional centres across Australia. These courses are open to young
people and adults. So whether you’re keen to explore your creative side or passionate about a
future career in the performing arts now is your chance to indulge in a transformative creative
experience right in your local area.
For 50 years, NIDA has been a driving force in the growth and development of Australia’s creative
industry. NIDA Open Program offers the opportunity for all to taste NIDA’s world class training. The
professional tutors are committed to extending and developing creative skills and giving
participants an insight into careers in the entertainment industry.
Head of NIDA Open Program Mark Gaal says “We’re often told that the experiences we
provide benefit many areas of people’s lives: developing specific talents, assisting with
communication skills and building confidence.”
Courses on offer:
Tuesday 28 September to Friday 1 October
Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 October
NIDA Acting Techniques
12 – 15 years
Acting to Camera
12 – 18 years
NIDA Acting Techniques
16 years+
Acting Intensive
16 years+
Directing Intensive
16 years+
TOWNSVILLE SEASON DETAILS:-
Townsville Grammar School
Paxton Street, North Ward
NIDA ON TOUR INFORMATION & BOOKINGS:
Phone (02) 9697 7626 or email open@nida.edu.au or book online at www.nida.edu.au
MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Amanda Buckworth, AB Publicity | 02 9451 0847 | amanda@abpublicity.com.au
Graduating NIDA students and tutors for the short courses are available for interview prior to their visit.
About NIDA
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s preeminent education and training institution in theatre, film
and television. NIDA offers full-time conservatoire-based accredited higher education courses in Acting, Costume,
Design, Directing, Playwriting, Production and Properties. NIDA's training philosophy, educational expertise and facilities
are also available to the public through our Open Program, which provides short course training for children and adults,
and NIDA's Corporate Performance department, which provides quality training to the corporate world and other
specialist areas.
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