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Personal Development & Special Interest

Acting

A chance to explore fundamental training for actors that is suitable for beginners and those looking for self-development. The course will involve: Body exercises for relaxation and movement. Voice exercises for self-expression. Acting method to create a character and a scene Improvisation with movement and speaking skills Script work on dialogues and monologues (15hrs)
082ACTIA: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 10-3:30pm 3 sessions from 8 July
082ACTIB: Wednesdays,12noon-2pm 8 sessions from 20 August
Culture Card $165, Concession $175, Other $185

Acting Level 2

Warm up with movement and voice exercises, develop impros and acting method that lead towards a production of a chosen play script. This would involve rehearsal and performance to an invited audience with costume, set, and props over the six weeks.
082ACTI2A: Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm 6 sessions from 5 August
Culture Card $165, Concession $175, Other $185

Keys to Success

The difference in the quality of our lives does not come down to our capabilities…what human beings are capable of is absolutely incredible…but what human beings will do is different to what they can do. Find your capacity to take action, learn how to improve any area of your life you want easily and effortlessly and how to be, have, do and achieve all that you want and more. (3 hours)
082SUCCA: Wednesday, 6-9pm 1 session on 29 October
Culture Card $50, Concession $55, Other $60

Time Mastery

You do have the time to make your dreams come true!! If you are tired of juggling life’s demands and responsibilities and not having the time to get started on making those positive changes. If it’s about time you did something about time this session will help you kick start the process. Learn about time management and win back time from hour devouring obligations. (3 hours)
082TIMEA: Wednesday, 6-9pm 1 session on 10 September
Culture Card $50, Concession $55, Other $60

Mysteries of the Delphic Oracle & Dreams

Are you interested in predicting the future? Unravel the mysteries of Apollo’s Oracle at Delphic with Dr Marlene Ryzman, Classical Scholar & Lecturer. How did the Oracle ‘answer’ enquiries? Also gain insights into your own psyche: “Know Thyself”. Enter the fascinating world of dreams & interpretations (Oneiromancy). Life is filled with riddles, signs, omens and experiences we need to interpret. Bring any book of your choice to sample first-hand ‘Bibliomancy’, one if the variety of methods used by the ancient Greeks to predict the future.
082MYSTB: Saturday, 11am-1pm 1 session on 23 August
Culture Card $28, Concession $30, Other $33

The Da Vinci Code – Leonardo’s Life and Works

Decode the myths and mysteries of Leonardo’s life with Classical Scholar & Lecturer, Dr. Marlene Ryzman, recently interviewed on ABC Radio. Discuss the fascinating theories of “The Da Vinci Code” relating to Leonardo’s brilliant paintings. What secrets lie behind the mysterious “Mona Lisa’s” smile? Discover the illusions behind the composition of “The Last Supper”. Be inspired by Leonardo’s amazing discoveries about the human body, animals, psychology and dreams of flight. Learn new revelations about his paintings as you view these masterpieces. (3 hrs)
082MYSTA: Saturday, 10am-12.30pm 1 session on 2 August
Culture Card $28, Concession $30, Other $33

A Taste Of The Classics: Journeys of the Psyche

Roll up the mystery tour of the psyche through the land of Greek legends, with Dr Marlene Ryzman, Classical Scholar & Lecturer. Travel through time and space on Odysseus’ adventure (Homer’s Odyssey) you may be surprised to discover how his trials may mirror some of your own tests through life. Extract psychological lessons Odysseus’ encounters with monsters, giants and a sorceress. Find out if you are a ‘Lotus Eater’. How would you cope with a ‘Back to the Future’ experience? Climb aboard and embark on a fascinating journey.
082MYSTC: Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm 3 sessions from 4 September
Culture Card $65, Concession $68, Other $70