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The Art of Authentic Expression
Elevate your craft at Adelaide's premier drama school. We provide drama training for both film and stage in a non-competitive environment, with the specific purpose of assisting all students to find their truth, their confidence and their tribe.
We are committed to doing all we can to keep costs down so that our programs can be accessible to all.
Ages 6-24+
Why we stand out from the crowd :
Our classes include both O'Grady Drama (with over 45 years experience) and our advanced acting stream program, OGD-ARTS.
We train students not just for a career in the arts, but to be life ready - no matter where life takes them. All while encouraging our students to have the time of their lives and forge life-long friendships.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Where Every Soul
Finds Their Stage
At OGD-ARTS training transcends the spotlight, because every actor, performer, artist and young person in Adelaide deserves a world-class drama & developmental drama education that values authenticity above competition, fostering the social connection and individual voice needed not just for a lifelong journey in the arts,
but for a life well lived.
Our Programs
Weekly term classes, film/theatre productions, and holiday programs
Productions/
Holiday Programs
Learn to face challenges with creativity and forge deep social bonds.
Film & Theatre
Master the craft of performance through authenticity, creativity and vulnerability - all whilst having fun.
Creative Arts
Developmental Drama, Film, Voice, Art Contemporary Movement (Dance)
Our Specialty Teaching Faculty
All our teaching staff bring a wealth of experience and passion to their teaching, alongside our specialty teachers
TASIA
EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL/
ACTING FOR STAGE & FILM/
WRITING
Tasia trained briefly at LAMDA in London,(diploma level), and at Flinders Drama Centre (Bachelor of Arts). She received significant acting offers in her second year and went on to work in the Australian Indie Film Industry for 9 years, as both Actress and Producer; work that took her to Cannes, London, and St Tropez, where she was nominated for best actress at Antipodes Film Festival.
Later she turned to Writing and her work was picked up by an independent publishing house in the USA.
"I do not at all disagree with the assessors who have compared your work to ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST; GIRL, INTERRUPTED, and SHUTTER ISLAND. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that your novel performs a real act of service ...you are genuinely talented."
- Elizabeth Bruce
(Previous Aquisition editor, Picador/USA/Macmillon Publishers)
She was forced to withdraw from the publishing offer at the time due to her young daughter developing a stage 4 brain tumour. Tasia has chosen to dedicate her life to young people in her daughter's memory and honour.
JAMIE
ACTING FOR STAGE & FILM/ PRODUCING & DIRECTING
Award winning Actor, Producer
& Theatre Innovator
Jamie has a wealth of experience teaching for major acting schools and agencies, such as NIDA, RMT Management, Actors Ink, and as a professional actor, comedian, producer and director.
He won Best Actor award for his role of 'Cripple Billy' in State Theatre Company's production of 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' and Best Actor at South Australian Screen Awards for the film 'Sacrifice'.
He has performed in many internationally acclaimed comedy clubs & out chased the notorious Chaser boys from ABC 'The Chaser's War on Everything'
He has acted opposite many Australian acting greats, such as Victoria Thaine, Rachel Ward & Gary Sweet.
In his career, he was responsible for assembling a formidable team of lecturers and guest speakers, including Hollywood's elite acting coach Margie Haber and award-winning playwright Patricia cornelius.
His is also a SACE certified Secondary School Drama and English Teacher.
The Art of Connection
At OGD-ARTS we believe that true brilliance as a professional actor/artist is from a foundation of psychological safety. Our ensemble-focused training in film, theatre, voice & movement prioritizes authentic social connection.
Studio Locations & Timetable
ADELAIDE (CITY) - THE BOX FACTORY - SATURDAY
O'Grady Primary (6-10 yrs) 1:40pm-2:50pm
O'Grady Youth (10-16/17 yrs) 1:40pm-2:50pm
*OGD-ARTS Film & Theatre Adv Acting Youth classes coming soon!
GLENELG - PARTRIDGE HOUSE - WEDNESDAY
O'Grady Primary (7-10 yrs) 5:00pm-6:00pm
O'Grady Youth (10-13 yrs) 6:10pm-7:10pm
O'Grady Upper Youth (13-16/17 yrs) 6:10pm-7:10pm
OGD-ARTS Senior Youth (18-25+yrs) 7:20pm-8:20pm
UNLEY - UNLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE - THURSDAY
O'Grady Primary (7-11 yrs) 5:10pm-6:10pm
REYNELLA - BASE 10 YOUTH CENTRE - SATURDAY
O'Grady Primary (6-11 yrs) 11:00am-12:10pm
O'Grady Youth (11-16 yrs) 11:00am-12:20pm
GLENELG NORTH - OGD-ARTS SPECIALTY STUDIO
GLENELG NTH COMMUNITY CENTRE - TUESDAY
*Students must be regularly attending a standard O'Grady Drama class and have been attending for a minimum of 2 years (or by invitation by faculty) for admittance to advanced acting class*
OGD-ARTS Film & Theatre Adv Acting Youth (12-16yrs) 6:15-7:45pm
OGD-ARTS Filmmaking/Directing (11-16 yrs) coming soon!
OGD-ARTS Voice/Singing coming soon!
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STUDIOS AT BURNSIDE, WELLAND & SEMAPHORE COMING IN 2027
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PRODUCTIONS
Each year all our students have the opportunity to perform in a theatre production - a chance to stretch their imaginations, their skills, their courage, their confidence & their bonds.
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS
As part of our advanced OGD-ARTS program, students are given the opportunity to perform professionally in a choice of 2 ticketed and open-to-the-public 'boutique' professional productions and act/collaborate on short film projects. We endeavour to give all our advanced students equal opportunity for key role & support role experience.
THE BIG EVENTS
Every 18 months OGD-ARTS, in association with O'Grady Drama Adelaide, produce a major ticketed event for the public, holding open state-wide auditions. Our next Big Event is scheduled for October 2027 - announcements to come.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
HELD AT OUR WAYVILLE & GLENELG NORTH HOLIDAY STUDIOS
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Get in touch
hello@ogd-arts.com
OR
adelaide@ogradydrama.com.au
