Drama is an important element of the performing arts and that is why ACPA is dedicated to providing students with Australia's leading drama teachers. At ACPA our students are given more than just classes. They are given opportunities to perform in local pantomimes, shows, productions and in some instances, sent for auditions, through ACPA's official agency The Talent Company (www.tcagency.com.au).

Our Teaching Faculty

Please see below our very talented and experienced teaching faculty.

Buddy Dawson

Buddy is an enthusiastic actor who is currently studying at Flinders University. His studies include the analysis of Stanislavski’s system, Improvisation, Naturalism, Realism, In depth script analysis, and more. Buddy has been a part of many South Australian productions including the recent Beauty and the Beast. Buddy is heavily influenced by Musical Theatre and aspires to work in stage productions across the globe. However, he also has a bursting passion and excitement for sharing his talent, skill and ability with his students. Buddy loves teaching kids and is thrilled to be part of the teaching faculty at ACPA.

Marcel Blanch- de Wilt

 Marcel’s passion for the performing arts began in his early years. His talent has been described as ‘amazing’, but it goes beyond that. ‘He can write, direct, produce and act’! Having completed his Bachelor of Arts: in Drama and English, Marcel continues to work with many of SA’s most talented actors. He currently is the founder of his own company – Never Ender Productions who put together 6 very successful productions, of which four of those have been produced for the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Critics described his shows as “a marvellous local Fringe offering that should be supported by Adelaidians all'. Marcel is currently completing his final year in secondary teaching specialising in Drama and looks forward to sharing his enthusiasm for the arts with the students of ACPA. Marcel believes “the Performing Arts is a brilliant way of expressing oneself”

Open Drama Class for Kids

Thursday:  6.15-7.15pm (9 - 14 years)  $140.00 for 10 lessons                 

Drama is also included in the YTC/TCT/TC and Glee/Musical Theatre classes:

Thursday: 4.15pm – 6.15pm           TCT Cadets & Minis

Friday: 5pm – 8pm                    TC/YTC/ Glee (Musical Theatre)

The nature of our drama classes is to engage students in an informal and enjoyable way, to best express themselves as well rounded individuals in movement, voice and performance that will compliment the established song and dance aspects of the ACPA.