“I’m thrilled Actors Centre Australia is expanding and opening our youth wing. To nurture and encourage young creative minds and spirits is such a gift.”
Hugh Jackman
ACA Patron and Graduate
What is Champion Mindset Theatre?
Champion Mindset Theatre is a fun and interactive program by Actors Centre Australia (ACA), the alma mater of Hugh Jackman.
A world first, this is a research-based theatre program that nurtures the 5 important Cs – Confidence, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Champion Mindset – in children as young as 3 years old. These 5Cs are the key ingredients to success in life and are organically woven into the curriculum. Research has shown that children who undergo acting training demonstrate higher Emotional Intelligence.
Our Specialist Drama Teachers take the children on a journey of adventure to ignite their imagination through the magic of storybooks. During the classes, through carefully crafted activities within the curriculum, children are encouraged to share their thoughts as well as express themselves. This provides your child with opportunities to experience growth, in a fun and engaging way!
What is Champion Mindset Theatre?
Champion Mindset Theatre is a fun and interactive program by Actors Centre Australia (ACA), the alma mater of Hugh Jackman.
A world first, this is a research-based theatre program that nurtures the 5 important Cs – Confidence, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Champion Mindset – in children as young as 3 years old. These 5Cs are the key ingredients to success in life and are organically woven into the curriculum. Research has shown that children who undergo acting training demonstrate higher Emotional Intelligence.
Our Specialist Drama Teachers take the children on a journey of adventure to ignite their imagination through the magic of storybooks. During the classes, through carefully crafted activities within the curriculum, children are encouraged to share their thoughts as well as express themselves. This provides your child with opportunities to experience growth, in a fun and engaging way!
Through Champion Mindset Theatre, your child will:
Gain and Develop Confidence
Use Their Imagination and Express Themselves Verbally, Physically and Emotionally
Develop Collaboration & Creativity
Develop Gross Motor Skills
Increase Focus and Self-Awareness
From left to right:
Founder CEO & Executive Chairman of MindChamps and ACA Chairman , David Chiem; ACA Patron, Hugh Jackman; and ACA Founder, Dean Carey.
“When David and I met, it was very clear that his sense of integrity, in terms of what he was doing, and what I’ve been struggling for achieving for decades as well, was so essentially aligned that the arrow tip was facing exactly the same direction, and it made not just sense, but it was exactly the right thing to do to bring our energies together and for me to become a part of this amazing, amazing organisation, MindChamps.”
Dean Carey
ACA Founder and
MindChamps’ Dean of Theatre
Some of Our Champion Mindset Theatre Specialist Drama Teachers
All Champion Mindset Theatre Specialist Drama Teachers are professionally trained actors and drama educators who have been carefully selected, trained and accredited by ACA.
All our Teachers hold the appropriate Working with Children approval.
Cris Bocchi
- An experienced actor of over 15 years
- Taught English and Drama to students of all ages for over a decade
- Holds a Certificate of Teaching Young Learners from Vancouver, Canada and a Professional Accreditation from Teatro Escola de Porto Alegre in Brazil
Jennifer Cutler
- Has over two decades of experience teaching drama to all ages
- Holds a Bachelor of Creative Industries/Bachelor of Education from Queensland University of Technology and a Trinity College Speech and Drama Diploma
Grace Chim
- Has stage and international screen credits to her name
- A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York
Nicola Denton
- An experienced tutor and drama teacher
- A graduate of ACA
Rebekah Dove
- Worked with children on their drama skills and directed them in musicals
- A graduate of ACA and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong
Alicia Gonzalez
- A performer and coach that specialises in clowning, movement and the creation of original stories for stage and screen
- A graduate of L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, France
Kath Gordon
- An experienced acting teacher for over 30 years and a veteran of screen and stage
- Trained at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, Los Angeles
Lauren Ivory
- Experience creating films with Sydney-based theatre productions
- Taught Drama, English and Piano for over 6 years
Brendan Paul
- Has performed in several independent theatre shows in Sydney as well as toured with multiple ‘theatre in education’ Troupe
- A graduate of ACA
Irene Sarrinikolaou
- A creative arts teacher
- A performer, producer and the artistic director of ANGELVOICES, an independent production company specialising in vocal music
Diana Alvarado
- An experienced director, producer, movement director and performer across the world (including children’s productions)
- Hold a Master of Fine Arts in Movement: Directing and Teaching, from the Royal School of Speech and Drama (London, UK)
- Professional Teaching experience in Guatemala, London and Australia
Jordana Wegman
- Professional actor in various productions around the Sydney Area.
- Studied the art of Improv from Improv Theatre Sydney.
- Hold a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance from University of New South Wales (UNSW).
- Experienced After School Drama Teacher, Drama Camp Teacher, After School Speaking Coach.
Diana Alvarado
- Studied Acting & Film at NIDA, The Actors Pulse, Lynette Sheldon Actors Studio, and more.
- Has experience working with children who have ASD and allowing them to develop confidence and encourage their creativity.
- Freelance Casting Director with Mitchell Casting, Citizen Jane, Fountainhead, Playground Films, Maura Fay and Opera Australia.
Isabella-Rose Calvo
- A performer in Plays, Musicals and Open Mic Nights across the Sydney area.
- Obtained a Diploma of Musical Theatre, Performing Arts.
- An Early Childhood Education Diploma holder with several years’ experience in an Early Childhood Education setting.
Program Details
Through storybooks, our specialist trainers take children on a journey of adventure to help ignite their imagination, explore their thoughts as well as express themselves through a variety of theatrical activities. During the classes, children are encouraged to express their feelings and share thoughts and ideas.
Age
Duration & Frequency
Fees
Terms and conditions
MindChamps reserves the right to change the Terms & Conditions at any time
Only available to enrolled families at MindChamps Early Learning & Preschool
Frequently Asked Questions
The Champion Mindset Theatre is a research-based theatre program that nurtures the 5 important Cs of Confidence, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Champion Mindset. These 5Cs are the key ingredients to success in life and are organically woven into the curriculum. Research has shown that children who undergo acting training demonstrate higher Emotional Intelligence.
Through Champion Mindset Theatre, your child will gain confidence, increase focus and have greater self-awareness. They also develop gross motor skills and through group activities become more collaborative. Children are in an environment that stimulates creativity and allows them to tap into their imagination and express themselves verbally, physically and emotionally.
Yes, we do. Our curriculum has been specially developed for children by MindChamps and Actors Centre Australia. Champion Mindset Theatre is a fun and interactive program that is based on research in Education, Psychology, Neuroscience and Theatre.
Through the magic of storybooks, our Specialist Drama Teachers take the children on a journey of adventure to ignite their imagination. children experience theatre and are encouraged to share their thoughts as well as express themselves through carefully crafted activities with our curriculum.
Through the magic of storybooks, our Specialist Drama Teachers take the children on a journey of adventure to ignite their imagination. Children experience theatre and are encouraged to share their thoughts as well as express themselves through carefully crafted activities.
All Champion Mindset Theatre Specialist Drama Teachers are professionally trained actors and drama educators who have been carefully selected, trained and accredited by Actors Centre Australia.
Yes. All our Specialist Drama Teachers have appropriate WWC approvals.
Our team will share photos of the lesson through the Kinder m8 app so you too can experience your child’s time in class. You can see what your child is learning and how they are progressing in class.
At the end of Term 4 (during the last lesson of the term), we will have a short presentation/performance for the family, so you will get to witness your child’s development first-hand.
On completion, your child will receive an official Champion Mindset Theatre Certificate of Achievement signed by ACA Patron, Hugh Jackman and ACA Founder, Dean Carey.
Yes, children can join in at any time throughout the year. Please reach out if you need more information on the class schedule.
Absolutely! Champion Mindset Theatre is a research-based theatre program that nurtures the 5 important Cs – Confidence, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Champion Mindset – in children as young as 3 years old. These 5Cs are the key ingredients to success in life and are organically woven into the curriculum. Research has shown that children who undergo acting training demonstrate higher Emotional Intelligence. We do encourage our students to continue with us as they grow older to further enrich their theatre experience.
Champion Mindset Theatre is currently available for students from 3 to 5 years old. Reach out to us for specific details about schedule.