Western Sydney University partners with Actors Centre Australia to launch world-class performing arts program
Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, and Chairman of Actors Centre Australia, Mr David Chiem.
Western Sydney University and Actors Centre Australia (ACA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to revitalise performing arts education in Western Sydney.
In partnership, the University and ACA will collaborate to cultivate a new generation of performing artists equipped with both foundational knowledge and practical skills.
The collaboration underscores both institutions’ dedication to fostering cultural enrichment, economic growth, and community engagement in Western Sydney.
Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, said the partnership will position Western Sydney as a premier destination for performing arts education.
“This partnership reflects the University’s commitment to enrich the cultural fabric of Western Sydney and to provide students with exceptional education and career pathways,” said Distinguished Professor Williams.
“In collaboration with ACA we can provide an unparalleled educational environment attuned to industry needs.”
Future initiatives under the partnership would enable students to learn in an innovative and inclusive model, having access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the University’s advanced theatre, recording studios and media labs.
Chairman of Actors Centre Australia Mr David Chiem said, “As an alumnus of WSU’s Theatre Nepean in the early 90s, I’m thrilled to build on ACA’s 37-year legacy of producing world-class acting talent, including its patron Hugh Jackman, alongside Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Rose Byrne, Naomi Watts, Colin Farrell, and hundreds of others who have thrived within ACA’s creative culture. This partnership with WSU will bring the highest global standards of arts education from Western Sydney to the world.”
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6 November 2024
Photo credit: Yann Le Berre photography
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