October School Holiday Workshops!
MONDAY 29TH SEPT - WEDS 1ST OCT
THREE DAYS OF CREATIVE FUN LED BY INDUSTRY PROS
Real Skills. Real Fun. Real Industry Pros.
Three incredible days of creativity, skill-building, and confidence for young performers of all levels. Whether your child dreams of the stage or simply loves to move, sing, and act, our workshops are designed to inspire, challenge, and celebrate every participant.
Taught by experienced industry professionals, these sessions combine real performance skills with loads of fun in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.
📍 Location: Marrickville PCYC
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3pm (come to one day, or all three!)
📅 Dates: Monday 29th Sept, Tuesday 30th Sept & Wednesday 1st Sept
HOW TO BOOK? Click on the booking link OR email us at thepretendpeople@gmail.com to organise a direct debit payment.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1
MON 29TH SEPT– Acting, Singing, Acro & Dance! (Kindy–Year 6 & Teen)
Kindy–Year 2
9:30–12pm: Acting & Singing Workshop (includes 15 min recess)
Lunch break
12:30–3pm: Acro & Dance Skills Workshop
Years 3–6
9:30–12pm: Acro & Dance Skills Workshop (includes 15 min recess)
Lunch break
12:30–3pm: Acting & Drama Workshop
Teen Dance & Acro Skills
9.30-3pm: Combination of dance and acro skills in various styles, tailored to the group!
Day 2
TUES 30TH SEPT – Musical Theatre & Acting (Years 3–6 &Teen)
Years 3–6
9:30–12pm: Musical Theatre Skills – learn the core techniques of performing in a musical (includes 15 min recess)
Lunch break
12:30–3pm: Musical Theatre Performance – put your skills into practice with a song, acting and choreography
High School
9:30–12pm: Teen Musical Theatre Skills – professional-level training for aspiring performers (includes 15 min recess)
Lunch break
12:30–3pm: Teen Musical Theatre Performance – act, sing, and move in a mini performance
Day 3
WEDS 1ST OCT – Acting, Singing & Audition Skills (Years 3–6 & Teen)
9:30–12pm: Acting for Screen & Self-Tape – learn camera techniques and audition confidence (includes 15 min recess)
Lunch break
12:30–3pm: Musical Theatre Auditions – acting through song, cold reads, and callback tips from the pros
Pricing
Early Bird (BOOK BEFORE SEPT 1ST)
Full Day: $95
Two Days: $185
Three Days: $275
Full Price
Full Day: $100
Two Days: $190
Three Days: $280
HOW TO BOOK?
Click on the booking link OR email us at thepretendpeople@gmail.com to organise a direct debit payment.
Location/Times
Marrickville PCYC, 531 ILLAWARRA RD MARRICKVILLE
Time: 9.30-3pm
Dates: Day 1 Monday 29th Sept, Day 2 Tues 30th Sept, Day 3 Weds 1st Oct
Who’s It For?
These October School Holiday workshops are designed for creative, curious kids and teens who love to move, express, and shine—whether they’re experienced performers or confident first-timers.
Kindy – Year 2: Let little ones unleash their imaginations with playful, age-appropriate drama, acro, and dance activities.
Years 3–6: Whether your child thrives in movement, musical moments, acting scenes, or audition prep. They’ll find their zone through targeted skills and performance fun.
Teens & High School (Years 7+): A powerful, focused experience for those serious about musical theatre, performance technique, auditions, or screen acting, all led by working industry professionals.
These workshops are perfect for:
Kids who love performing!
Young artists who want to build technique and confidence through playful exploration.
Performers preparing for auditions, school productions, or just looking to develop their craft in a fun, supportive environment.
We keep groups small, spirits high, and real skills front and centre. Everyone walks away with a positive, educational and FUN experience!
INDUSTRY GUESTS
(with more to be announced!)
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Veronica Clavijo
FOUNDER & WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATOR
Veronica is a multi-skilled artist based in Sydney. Recently, she played Hanna in ‘Final Broadcast’ (Williams Street Productions), featured in Keith Urban and P!nk’s film clip ‘One Too Many’, Mike Williams and Justin Mylo’s film clip ‘Face Up To The Sun’, international TV commercial campaign for ‘Tylenol’ and national TV commercial campaigns for ‘CitiBank’ and ‘Real Insurance.’
She played Lina Lamont in ‘Singing In The Rain’ (RMS), Marion in 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert’ (Regals) , Louise in ‘Alison’s House’ (Depot Theatre), Tzeitel in ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ (RMS) and Woman in ‘A Blobfish Who Knew How To Dance Salsa’ (Ayla Drama Group) and Maria in ‘9-5: The Musical’ and ‘Gangster 2’ in ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ (Regals).
She has directed Shrek Jr (D2S), Aladdin Kids (D2S) and was assistant director for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Regals).
Veronica is passionate about empowering the next generation of performers and believes wholeheartedly in diverse storytelling.
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Adrian Espulso
ACTING, SINGING & MUSICAL THEATRE
Adrian is a performer working and living in Sydney. He’s most recently appeared in ABC Kids ‘Splashdance’, NRL ‘Drinkwise’ campaign, and Schick Razors ‘The Man I Am’ campaign. Adrian currently plays Manuel in Fawlty Towers and Ray in Confetti & Chaos with Interactive Theatre.
Adrian was a top 8 contestant on Channel Ten’s Triple Threat show “I WILL SURVIVE” and has since performed in many live shows. He toured with ‘Eireborne – The Rebirth Of Irish Dance’ as their lead singer, ‘Jersey To Motown’ (Lovegrove Entertainment) and played Motel in ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ (RMS). Adrian also played Ricko in ‘Black Rock’ (Epicentre Theatre Company) and Judy in ‘The Fabulous Punch and Judy Show’ (Brent Thorpe).
Adrian has starred in many screen projects, including short films, television and commercials. He played Frank in ‘Frank Calls’ (Guillermo Sepúlveda) and Ralph Giancola in ‘Deadly Women’ (Beyond Productions).
Adrian holds a Cert IV in Performing Arts, completed the Estill Voice Training course and the Sing Over King CODA program.
He trains with singing coach Linda Nagle and the team at Sydney Actors Collective.
When Adrian is not performing, you can find him fixing trucks or playing football.
Why Choose The Pretend People Workshops?
Real Industry Pros – Learn from experienced actors, singers, dancers, and directors
Small Class Sizes – More personalised attention and faster skill growth
Fun & Supportive Environment – Confidence and creativity thrive here
Skill Progression – Each workshop is carefully designed to build on your abilities
Whether your child is just starting out or looking to take the next big step, these school holiday workshops are the perfect place to grow, perform, and have a blast doing it.