Actors Centre Australia
# Actors Centre Australia

Actors Centre Australia is a private, dramatic arts and acting school offering both certificate and degree level qualifications, based in Leichhardt, an Inner West suburb of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia.

## History

ACA was founded in 1987 by Dean Carey, then aged 27. He has remained associated with ACA since, while also having a varied national and international teaching, production, and performing career.

## Patron

Hugh Jackman is Patron of ACA. He graduated from ACA's full-time acting course in 1991. Having established a national and international career, Jackman accepted the role of Patron in 2007 and continues to support the ACA.

## Organisation

ACA is a trading name of the Australian registered company, ACA Sydney Pty Ltd ABN 13 601 586 467 which is also a registered training organisation (RTO) (Code:45065).

Staff are organised as Executive Teaching, Teaching, and Operational staff.

The ACA's Forum Performance Precinct comprises: “The Italian Forum” - an open-air piazza and fountain; amphitheatre; a 300-seat versatile performance space; blackbox theatre; rehearsal rooms; conference facility; dance studio; licensed bar; demonstration kitchen; commercial kitchen; and, art gallery.

## Courses

* Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage and Screen) – 3 years (in association with Torrens University Australia)
* Masterclasses (Online via Zoom)
* Foundation Program - 5 months

Also offered, previously:

* Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts, Acting – 2.5 years
* 10 Week Programs – Stage, Screen, Casting.

## Festivals

The ACA organises or participates in several festivals, including:

* Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival
* Norton Street Italian Festa (postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19)

## Alumni

* Hugh Jackman, 1991
