Calling all seasoned and beginner actors – take your acting to the next level with Q Theatre’s exclusive Adult Acting Masterclass with award-winning actor, writer and producer with over 15 years of experience across stage and screen, Danny Ball at The Joan, Penrith on 11 May.
Danny has earned widespread acclaim for his powerhouse performances, raw talent, versatility, and commitment to the craft.
A graduate of NIDA’s prestigious Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Danny has graced the stages of and worked with some Australia’s most renowned theatre companies, including Belvoir St Theatre, Malthouse Theatre, Griffin Theatre Company, Queensland Theatre Company and Bell Shakespeare.
Best known for his Green Room Award-winning performance in Malthouse’s adaptation of Christos Tsiolkas’ debut novel Loaded, Danny’s portrayal was hailed as “…magnificent in all aspects” (ArtsHub) and “one of the most captivating performances…unparalleled.”
In this intimate and hands-on masterclass, Danny will share the invaluable tools, techniques and insights that have set him apart in the competitive world of acting.
Don’t miss your chance to work with one of Australia’s most respected actors and unlock the secrets to delivering powerful, unforgettable performances.
Spaces are limited – book your spot today and take the next step in your acting journey.
KEY DETAILS
Dates & Times:
Sunday 11 May, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location:
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith
Tickets:
All Tickets $120
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ABOUT DANNY BALL
Danny Ball is an actor, playwright and educator. He graduated from NIDA in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) and is a proud Italian Australian with Sicilian and Abruzzese heritage.
Theatre credits include Troy (Malthouse Theatre), The Glass Menagerie (Ensemble Theatre), Holding the Man (Belvoir St Theatre), Loaded (Malthouse Theatre), Much Ado About Nothing, The Players Tour (Bell Shakespeare), Darwin’s Reptilla, The Italians (Belvoir 25a), Cleansed (Old Fitz), Mercury Fur, The Serpent’s Teeth (KXT), Blackrock (Seymour Centre), Love Me (Old 505), Speak English or Die (La Mama).
Screen credits include Totally Completely Fine (Stan), A Beginner’s Guide to Grief (SBS), Home & Away (Channel 7), KICK (SBS).
Danny’s plays include: The Italians (Belvoir 25a) which was filmed by Australian Theatre Live and published by Playlab, Scab (ATYP) published by Playlab and nominated for Best Production for Young People at the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards and La Malattia, which is currently in development with Brink Productions.
Danny teaches acting across several universities and institutions, as well as through his own coaching business. He was recently the performance dramaturge on Vonne Patiag’s short film, Homo. He was a 2024 recipient of the Gloria Peyton and Gloria Dawson Fellowship which will see him embark on becoming a certified Laban Movement Analyst via the Laban Institute in New York City.
Danny was the recipient of a Greenroom Award for Outstanding Performer for his work on Loaded. In 2024, the Casting Guild of Australia named him one of the year’s Rising Stars, with the potential to break out onto the world stage.