Acting for Adults
Masterclass with Danny Ball
Are you ready to elevate your acting skills and learn from one of Australia’s most captivating performers?
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to train with Danny Ball — an award-winning actor, writer, and producer with over 15 years of experience across stage and screen. Danny isn’t just an actor—he’s a powerhouse performer celebrated for his raw talent and unparalleled skill. A graduate of NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Danny has worked with Australia’s most prestigious theatre companies, including Belvoir, Malthouse, Griffin, Queensland Theatre, and Bell Shakespeare. His Green Room Award-winning performance in Loaded was described as “magnificent in all aspects” (ArtsHub) and “one of the most captivating performances…unparalleled”.
In this masterclass, Danny will share the tools, techniques, and insights that have made his performances a standout in the industry.
This is your chance to work with an actor who knows what it takes to create powerful, unforgettable performances.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Suitable for: Adults.
- Duration: 7 hours (Including breaks).
- What to Bring: Please also bring a bottle of water, some snacks and lunch.
- Key Info:
- Dates & Times
- Tickets
Sunday 11 May, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Book NowAbout 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, 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.
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