Screen Acting Technique: Adults

Creating Skit Reels: Develop, Perform & Build Your On-Screen Confidence

Short-form video content dominates today’s entertainment landscape—whether it’s a witty TikTok skit, a sharp Instagram Reel, or a comedic YouTube short. If you’ve ever wanted to develop your own characters and bring them to life in a fast-paced, engaging format, this course is for you.

Welcome to Creating Skit Reels at APS, designed for adult actors looking to hone their skills in short-form content creation. This term, we’ll focus on character development, scene work, and crafting a proof of concept that sets the stage for your personal skit reel journey.

Character Development & Scene Creation

Throughout the term, you’ll explore the art of creating dynamic characters and compelling short scenes. Working individually or in small groups, you’ll refine character motivations, comedic timing, and storytelling techniques while experimenting with different performance styles. Improvisation and structured scene work will help you shape original content suited for today’s digital platforms.

Already have a character from a past project? Bring them back! This is the perfect opportunity to revisit, refine, and expand on existing ideas.

Review Your Edited Proof of Concept

By the end of Term 2, you’ll have the chance to view your professionally edited proof of concept in-house at APS, seeing your work come to life on screen. This will serve as the foundation for next term’s full skit reel filming process and give you a preview of what’s to come.

Showcase Your Work

On Saturday, 20th September, we’ll host an in-house screening at APS Moorabbin, where you can share and celebrate your work with fellow creatives. Each student will receive their edited reel via AirDrop or WeTransfer that night, making it easy to take home their finished work. Once you have your fresh new skit, you’ll be free to share the fun with friends and family!

Ready to Develop & Perform?

Whether you’re an emerging performer or an experienced actor looking to expand your screen presence, this course offers the structure, feedback, and creative space to bring bold characters to life.

Bring your funniest life experiences to life with APS and turn them into a skit reel creation!