Performance for Theatre

Fuel for your artistic evolution

This Winter Nights, we’re delivering 10 professional development workshops designed to spark creativity and build industry skills. From performance to producing and marketing to design, these sessions are here to empower, inspire, and strengthen our arts community. 

Performance in the theatre is about showing up with clarity, intention, and readiness to connect. It’s the practical skill of using your body, voice, attention, and imagination to tell the story in the most truthful and engaging way possible.  Let’s dive into the skills and practicalities of getting the most out of your performance. 

About Facilitator

Alexandria Steffensen is an acting graduate from WAAPA and currently works as a lecturer in Acting in the BA Acting course. Some of her film and TV credits include Talk to Me, How to Please a Woman, EDEN, Happy Feet, Neighbours, as well as corporate videos and TVCs. She has many diverse theatre credits to her name. In addition to working as an actor, Alexandria is also a theatre director, secondary educator, VET trainer/assessor and teaching artist.