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Together, We Isolate

Together, We Isolate You may not know but our motto at Parramatta Actors Centre is Together, We Act. But, until we can do that again (and we're so excited for when that day can come!), we take comfort in knowing that our community is still alive and well, and eager to support each other. So for now, we isolate and social-distance and look after our health and that of our community, we have put together a little project. Together, We Isolate This is a challenging time. This is a very strange time. BUT We don't build a tapestry of loving…
Nisrine Amine
April 1, 2020
Events and Community

12 Halloween Costume Ideas for Actors

So, Halloween is upon us. Got a few parties lined up? Not too sure what to wear? Well, if you want to maintain your fierce level of thespian-ess, why not try one of these suggestions? Enjoy! 12 HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS FOR ACTORS 1. A highlighter Cause who can learn lines without one, am I right? Am I right? 2. Measuring tape Cause how would you know how much your waist has ballooned between auditions without the tape there in the waiting room to remind you? 3. Opal Card Cause the 5 second audition is not worth the 5 million dollar…
Nisrine Amine
October 21, 2019
Events and Community

PAC Socials – Where To Go For What

1 - Our Facebook page > Motivation Mondays Every Monday on the PAC Facebook page is a change to get motivated and set your weekly goals. You might see things like inspirational videos, talks, pics or exercises to help get your week off to a focussed start! > History Lesson Tuesdays Tuesdays are a chance to catch up on your theatre and film history. If you want to be a great actor, you have to study the greats so every week, we'll share some interesting history lessons. > Get to Work Wednesdays Armed with knowledge of the history of your craft,…
Nisrine Amine
September 4, 2018
Events and CommunityFilm and TelevisionTheatre

Because Actors Have Chakras Too – Balancing Your 7 Chakras in 7 Days

If you've been feeling off-balance lately when it comes to your acting career, you may have some chakras out of balance. Here is a list of some acting-related exercises you can do to help you unblock those chakras, and get back into balance ready for that next class, audition, performance, or opportunity. Note: We do not claim to be chakra-experts or the Eckhart Tolles of the acting industry. For detailed information on chakras, we encourage you to Google.  Day 1 - The Root Chakra AKA The I Am Supported Chakra Where is it: The base of your spine, your tailbone..…
Nisrine Amine
September 3, 2018
Events and CommunityimPACt

Prizes Announced for Youth Comedy Night

The Prizes for tonight's Youth Week Comedy Night 2018 have today been announced. Judges' Choice: Backstage pass and a one-day internship at Tonightly with Tom Ballard (ABC). Audience Vote: One day in pre-production, and one day on set of an upcoming Jungle Entertainment comedy series. The comedy night will take place from 6.30pm at Riverside Theatres Parramatta and will see 7 young comedians aged 16-25 from Western Sydney take the stage. The night will be hosted by Makedonka Stoilova and the three judges will be The Feed's Jan Fran, Bjorn Steward from Black Comedy and Superwog's Sasha Sutton.  
Nisrine Amine
May 31, 2018
Events and CommunityimPACt

The Feed’s Jan Fran to head Comedy Night Judging Panel

Jan Fran will head the judging lineup at Youth Week Comedy Night 2018 at Riverside Theatres Parramatta on Thursday 31 May. The journalist, doco maker, social commentator and co-host of SBS's The Feed (who will have just returned from Eurovision 2018 in Portugal) will be joined on the panel by actor Bjorn Stewart (Black Comedy, Cope Street Collective) and Superwog's Sasha Sutton. "It is an absolute honour to have these judges come on board," says Parramatta Actors Centre co-founder and event organiser Nisrine Amine. "As artists who use their own versions of comedy to open up social discourse, their presence will be…
Nisrine Amine
May 2, 2018
Events and CommunityimPACt

PAC heads Youth Comedy Night at Riverside

PAC will be teaming up with City of Parramatta Council and Sydney Story Factory to hold a Youth Comedy Night at Riverside Theatres Parramatta on Tuesday 24 April 2018. The event - taking place as part of National Youth Week 2018 - will see 10 young comics aged 16-15 from Western Sydney performing a comedic act based on the theme Discrimination is No Joke! The night will be hosted by stand-up comedian Makedonka Stoilova and will award a lucky winner and runner ups up to $250 in prizes. PAC's co-founder and Creative Director, Nisrine Amine, as well as Matt Roden…
Nisrine Amine
April 5, 2018
Art Meets WestEvents and CommunityimPACt

PAC heading to Art Meets West

PAC's first imPACt initiative for the year sees them heading to Art Meets West at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre on Sunday 22 April 2018. The annual event - taking place as part of National Youth Week 2018 - will showcase a range of Western Sydney’s best artists in a classic arts market, with accompanying live music by local talent and a vibrant selection of amazing food. PAC's head teacher, Nisrine Amine, will be running a free acting workshop for youth and some PAC students will take centre stage and showcase their learnings from Term 1. PAC will also have a…
Nisrine Amine
March 13, 2018
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