Essential Acting Technique In Geelong

The June 2026 intake of Essential Acting Technique in Geelong is now fully booked.

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Course Overview

The Essential Acting Technique in Geelong is a dynamic 10-week course designed to build a strong, practical foundation in the craft of acting.

Meeting weekly in person, the program introduces a core set of principles developed by Howard Fine, grounded in the work of Uta Hagen and her contemporaries. The program contains one additional online session and provides access to four bonus online lectures

Across the course, you’ll develop a clear approach to script analysis, emotional connection, and performance; with each week building on the last. The structure is designed to support consistent progress, giving you the tools to approach your work with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re beginning your training or refining your craft, this course offers a focused, professional environment to strengthen your skills and deepen your understanding of the work.

Who it’s for

Actors starting out who want a strong foundation
Actors returning to training after time away
Working actors looking to refine their process
Anyone serious about developing their craft in a structured way

No prior training is required.

How the course works

10-week structured program
Weekly in-person class in Geelong
An additional online class to support your learning
Four bonus online lectures
Practical, week-to-week progression (not drop-in)
Ongoing scene work and application

Each week builds on the last, giving you a clear sense of progression and development.

Pre-Class Preparation:

Please ensure you have access to:
Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft by Howard Fine (available through most online retailers)
Learn two short monologues (1-3 minutes each). Choose from our Monologue List or bring your own. Select material that resonates (no gender restrictions). Humans of New York is also a great resource.

Dates & Details

Dates: Saturdays, 6th June - August 8th
Time: 3pm - 5.30pm
Location: Geelong Arts Centre - Beam Light (Studio 1), 50 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220. Beam Light (Studio 1) is adjacent to Limelight on the top floor of the Ryrie Street building (with additional classes held online).
Duration: 10 weeks
Fees: $895AUD - Payment plans available

Bonus Online Lectures:

Saturday 6 June, 11am-2pm - Emotional Courage with Marilyn McIntyre
Monday 22 June, 6:30-9pm - Auditions & Industry with Philip Hayden
Friday 19 June, 8:30-11:30am - Playing Physical Conditions with Howard Fine
Saturday 27 June, 11am-2pm - Substitution & Transference with Marilyn McIntyre

What Our Actors Say

“A terrific program! One all actors- experienced, or not, can learn from.
The Howard Fine Studio teaches acting technique that is tangible and relatable!
I urge anyone considering it to try it out.”
James Bourke (10 Week Essential Program)
“Awesome teachers, cool facilities, convenient location, loads of learning.
Just finished a course and it’s easily one of the best things that I’ve ever done. The course was so well designed that every time I was unsure about something during practice, I found answers in the next lesson. It was a magical experience.”
Suny J’Daka (10 Week Essential Program)
“Phil and the team are some of the best teachers I've ever worked with. I was feeling quite lost and doubting my abilities and choices prior to starting the 10-week intensive, and it was just what I needed to put me back on track.
It has inspired me and renewed my confidence out of sight. The voice masterclass with Sass was incredible! HIGHLY recommended to all.”
Ross Larkin (10 Week Essential Program)
“I discovered Howard Fine Acting Studio in 2021, I had done a few other programs beforehand and I thought I knew what acting was… boy was I wrong.
I love the way of learning and teaching at HF, the faculty challenges you and guides you to discover yourself and your mind but don’t push you into mental anguish. I found my home away from home and my clique at the studio. The faculty aren’t your teachers, they’re your colleagues.
I recommend HF to anyone I come across, they have free open classes.
Any actor who wants to be the best they can, go to Howard Fine Acting Studio.”
Chris Papadopoulos (10 Week Essential Program)

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(Molly, Rush, The Secret Life of Us)

Multi-award-winning actor Samuel Johnson tells us why he wouldn't be where he is in his career without Howard Fine and his training.

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Austin Butler (Elvis, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood)

(On the most meaningful moment in his career development) “The day I met Howard Fine… it’s completely true, because I didn’t have a grasp of craft before we met and so I was shooting in the dark and it was inconsistent. That was enormously meaningful. I am so grateful for Howard”
Carla Gugino (The Haunting of Hill House, Gerald’s Game)

“I have worked with Howard for many years and since the first time, I have found his insights to be spot on, not exclusively on acting, but on something much more important to an actor, the inner workings of human beings. Often teachers want to own an actor’s process. Howard shines a light on yours…”
Chris Pine (Don’t Worry Darling, Star Trek, Wonder Woman)

“When I first met Howard he told me his job was to make the actor a self-sufficient artist. His great skill is the joy he takes in watching you discover, with the tools he provides, the essence of a character. He loves actors, he loves the process, and he is all about the work.”
Andréa Solonge (Time Bandits, Prosper, Class of ‘07)

“My training at Howard Fine was incredibly transformative. It gave me a solid foundation and structure to be able to approach every scene and character that I’ve worked on. The school and its teachers cultivate a perpetual curiosity about the work whilst developing a strong set of skills and technique in its actors.”
Samuel Johnson (Molly, Rush, The Secret Life of Us)

“I just wanted to use this opportunity to say that I really don't believe that any of this could have happened without the Howard Fine technique. Without the guidance, and support that I received from Howard's Australian faculty.”
Ra Chapman (Wentworth, Neighbours, Offspring)

"[Howard gives] you the tools to access the extraordinary actor within yourself."
Jay Ryan (It: Chapter Two, Offspring, Mary Kills People)

"...if you think you are even close to your full potential already, then this guy will really shock you..."
Jeremy Lindsay-Taylor (Playing for Keeps, Love Child, Puberty Blues)

“Howard and the Studio give you the tools, the passion and the self-belief to let go and trust your instincts. And that is where the magic happens. And that's where you book the job.”