Well, hello there!

What a fun way to finish a class! A closing ritual is an important part of our acting classes - it can help actors to ground themselves and leave any traumatic characters they been playing behind. This is a particularly silly activity we call the Chorus Line Showstopper! Enjoy! 

Acting classes return in April 2026!

Hobo Playhouse will be running two eight-week courses for adults (18+) at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre from mid-April, 2026. 

The courses are:

Acting for Beginners - Level 1 for people with no previous acting experience or actors who want to do a refresher on Tuesdays from April 14-June 2 from 10am-1pm.

Acting for Beginners - Level 2 for actors who have some acting experience. This course runs on Saturdays from April 18-June 6 from 2pm-5pm.

The annual Hobo Playhouse Showcase of Monologues and Scenes will be held in mid-June, 2026.

The courses are explained in more detail below.

Acting for Beginners – Level 1          SOLD OUT!

Have you ever wanted to dip your toe into the world of acting and have a whole lot of fun along the way? Well, here’s your chance!

Local actor and artistic director of Hobo Playhouse Theatre Company, Jeffrey Bryant Jones will be conducting an ‘Acting for Beginners – Level 1’ course which provides a taster for those wanting to learn method acting.

Classes will be held at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesdays from 10am-1pm with the term running from April 14-June 2.

Method acting focuses on realism and emotional authenticity and this introduction to the technique will cover everything from where the method started to how participants can utilise improvisations, sensory and affective memory, and relaxation exercises to build believable characters.

“Importantly, the course aims to provide a safe space for participants to learn the basic skills of acting, and to increase their self-confidence along the way,” Jeff said. “It’s also lots of fun.”

The course is aimed at beginners (aged 18+) who have no acting experience but will also be suitable for experienced actors who want to learn the method technique or do a refresher. The cost of the eight-week course is $60 concession/$80 full; numbers are limited to eight (8) students for this course.

The course is funded by the Adult Community and Further Education Board, which aims to assist local people learn new skills and broaden their employment options.

To book your spot, visit:

https://www.maldonnc.org.au/event-details/acting-for-beginners-level-1-term-1-2026-2026-04-14-10-00

Acting for Beginners – Level 2         1 SPOT LEFT!

‘Acting for Beginners – Level 2’ will be held on Saturday afternoons for experienced actors who have previously completed the ‘Acting for Beginners – Level 1’ course. The course will be facilitated by the Hobo’s Artistic Director, Jeffrey Bryant Jones. It will be held on Saturdays from 2pm-5pm from April 18-June 6.

During the course, students will explore a range of movement, vocal and story-making activities to create, write and perform their own 30-second performance piece. Students will also revisit the use of intentions, obstacles, strategies, and improvisations to prepare a longer monologue or scene for presentation at the Hobo Playhouse Showcase of scenes and monologues in Maldon in mid-June.

“The aim of the course is for students to improve their acting and performance skills and potentially develop self-confidence, self-esteem and personal empowerment,” Jeff said.

The course is funded by the Adult Community and Further Education Board, which aims to assist local people learn new skills and broaden their employment options.

The cost of each eight-week term is $60 concession/$80 full; numbers are limited to 12 students per term.

To book your spot, visit:

https://www.maldonnc.org.au/event-details/acting-for-beginners-level-2-term-1-2026-2026-04-18-14-00

What students are saying about the course ...

"What I wanted out of the course was to develop more self confidence and have some adventurous fun. Your calm guidance gave me all that and more. 

Personally I feel braver. You provided a safe place to be silly and spontaneous and I thoroughly enjoyed the process of learning my monologue. I’m glad that was the one you selected for me. It still gives me goosebumps."

"Your acting course has given me more confidence in my ability to act, in fact, since doing your course, I am no longer pretending whilst on stage but I feel I am actually acting. Further, I feel this confidence has fallen into my daily life."

"The course has helped me grow in confidence and belief in myself. It’s made me happy and helped me make new friends. If there’s another one I’d love to do it! Thank you for being a fun and engaging teacher."

"The Hobo Playhouse method acting courses have had a significant impact on my acting career and also my mental health. The classes allow me to develop my acting ability in a way that best suited my needs ... the classes were also a great outlet that helped me channel emotions for a useful purpose, which was a particular highlight for me."