Actor (noun): A person who performs for an audience in theatre, film or television.
Dojo (noun): A (sacred) space where the physical arts are practiced, and mastery is attained.
From the Japanese “Do” meaning “the Way” & “Jo” meaning “Place of Practice”
THE ACTOR’S DOJO is also home to directors, dancers, teachers, musicians, performance poets, university & school students, and even the occasional politician! It is an inclusive and supportive space that welcomes anyone who wants to challenge themselves, develop their creativity, engage in professional and personal transformation and growth.
For more information, see here or contact Lynne Bradley on lynne.zenzenzo@gmail.com.
DATES:
Mondays (4 Terms)
TIME:
6:00pm - 7:30pm (Beginners/Intermediate)
7:30pm - 9:00pm (Advanced Ensemble) - FULLY BOOKED
VENUE:
Judith Wright Centre, Fortitude Valley
(Australasian Dance Collective Studio)
2026 TERMS:
T1: 9 Feb - 30 Mar
T2: 20 Apr - 15 June (excluding 4 May)
T3: 13 July - 31 Aug
T4: 28 Sept - 16 Nov
COST:
$235 / $205 Conc. (per 8-week term) or
Actor's Dojo Annual Membership
(includes STAGES PROGRAM participation)
$765 / $665 conc.
BOOKINGS:
TERM 4 - DEVISING: Training To Performance
“To DEVISE is to begin without knowing exactly where you are going – and to trust that the act of making will reveal the way…”
Training the actor’s body, imagination and voice is critical, but unless we apply our skills to the creation of art – and to engaging our audience - then our practice is only theoretical. The DEVISING term in the Actor’s Dojo has been developed over Zen Zen Zo’s 30+ years of experience, and is designed to explore the knife-edge relationship between craft and chaos, structure and freedom. This is, in fact, the essence of the creative soul.
Across 8 weeks of classes we will explore a number of devising techniques, including Composition - Zen Zen Zo’s principal methodology for creating new work. Progressing from embryonic ideas - to scenes - to sequences - to stories, the goal is to build your confidence and skills as a director/ writer/ creator / devisor of live performance. The term will culminate in an In-Studio performance, alongside the Zen Zen Zo company
members, open to family & friends!
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each term, we offer two scholarships in the Actor's Dojo, to support one young artist (grade 11 or 12) and one First Nations artist to train for free. Applicants must be 16 years or older, and be able to commit to regular attendance.
Applications should include:
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Short answers to the following questions (1 page total):
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How do you think the training will benefit you as an artist?
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Why do you want to work with Zen Zen Zo?
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What do you believe your strengths and weaknesses are?
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What are your future aspirations as an artist or arts-worker?
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A 1-page CV or Bio of your training and performance credits to date.
Applications are due no later than 2 weeks before each term, and should be sent to info.zenzenzo@gmail.com.
