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an opportunity of a lifetime
THE EXTENSION STREAM
Our Extension Stream gives you the opportunity to train with industry professionals, connect with like-minded peers, and take both your stage and screen skills to the highest level. It’s your chance to push your limits, refine your craft, and step confidently into the industry. Entry into Extension is by audition only, held at the end of the year or Term 1.
Are you a current student?
Talk to your foundation class coach, or book an audition below:
Are you new to the AAA?
Book your audition below, -or if you've missed the cutoff, book a $1 foundation class and be one step closer.
Do you want more info?
Keep reading to find out about each extension level, pricing, value and more!
Lulu Lochran, Student
"Each week, Thursday is my favourite day. I get through school knowing I get to come to the best place in the world, better than Disneyland! Each session fills me with joy, and I always want to be there, no matter the day I had. School and sport always say there is bonding and friendship and safety, but nothing compares to the love and support we receive at the Australian Acting Academy. We don't just learn, we have fun while doing it. I always go into the year a little nervous for what's next, but every time I step through the doors all those feelings get washed away and I feel like I'm on cloud9."
Extension Stream Breakdown
Each level of our extension stream is designed to build upon skills developed in the previous level, including regular classes, while preparing students for a smooth transition into the next stage of the stream.
Youth Extension 1
Designed for 10-13-year-olds, this program is both challenging and exciting, marking your first step into advanced-level training. You'll push beyond what you thought possible, expanding your awareness, mind, voice, and body—essential tools for any actor. Through ensemble work, scene studies, and monologues, you’ll build the confidence and discipline needed to take creative risks. Along the way, you'll also explore personal development, learning how to overcome obstacles not just in acting, but in life.
Extension 2
Designed for 15-16 year olds, this intensive experience begins with practical life coaching skills to strengthen your resilience and confidence in a supportive ensemble environment. This shift in focus will give you an unshakable sense of self-belief, preparing you to balance increasingly challenging performance work and school commitments. From there, we raise the stakes, introducing intermediate and advanced acting techniques designed to elevate your craft to an intermediate professional industry standard. You’ll collaborate more closely with your coaches and peers, and be encouraged to step into leadership, taking ownership of your work and creative decisions.
Youth Extension 2
Youth Extension 2 is designed for 11-14-year-olds who have either completed Youth Extension 1 or auditioned at a high standard. You'll build on your discipline, focus, and ability to work within an ensemble while exploring new acting performance techniques. This year will bring a surge of growth as you deepen your understanding of the Five Agreements of Extension and elevate the skills learned in Youth Extension 1 to an intermediate level.
Extension 3
Designed for 16-18 year olds, Extension 3 requires that students have attended Extension 2. This program is all about deepening your understanding of the creative industry while fostering your unique artistic identity. You'll refine your creative voice, gain real-world performance experience, and develop the confidence to step into the professional industry. With a strong focus on personal development, you'll receive individual guidance to help you map out your next steps—whether in acting or beyond. Guest instructors are a large part of Extension 3, allowing you to expand your industry network and experience a variety of coaching and directing styles.
Extension 1
Designed for 14-16-year-olds, this program is where most of our teenagers extension journey begins. We will introduce you to working at a pre-industry standard, with techniques and practices typically reserved for university-level training. This is where you start to find your footing as a professional actor. With a strong emphasis on self-discipline, focus, and work ethic, our coaches will push you to achieve your best. By the end of the year, you’ll be both proud and amazed by the work you create!
School of Excellence
SOE is the pinnacle of our Extension Stream, designed for students committed to mastering their craft. You will refine and perfect the skills developed throughout your training at the AAA, ensuring you build unshakable confidence in your creative choices. SOE demands high levels of discipline and dedication. Guided by expert coaches, you will work toward multiple performance outcomes, developing muscle memory and the ability to work quickly and consciously—essential skills for any professional actor. Graduates leave with a tremendous sense of achievement, and throughout its history, SOE alumni have consistently gone on to great success across a wide variety of fields.
Stepping
Into The
Spotlight
Being an Extension student means experiencing breakthroughs every week. The challenge? These breakthroughs can be hard to see over time. That’s why our students perform in front of an audience—to showcase their growth and talent. While this might seem daunting, it quickly becomes a favourite part of the program, helping students take pride in their work and grow their confidence - aspects which carry over into school and personal life.
Parents and friends are invited to an intimate showcase at the end of Term 2, followed by our End-of-Year Showcase—a week-long celebration where all Extension students come together to perform pieces that reflect a year of dedication, teamwork, and artistic growth. These showcases never fail to amaze, leaving audiences in awe of the creativity and skill on display.
No two showcases are ever the same. Students tackle everything from monologues to full plays, devised works to musical theatre, and comedy to drama. Industry professionals often express disbelief at the level of talent in our showcases, with many saying our students deliver performances sharper than some full-time programs. If you're looking for a program that delivers real, performance-based outcomes, Extension is where you belong!