1994: School founded by Lyn Kidd. Part time training for film and television acting. This led to five years of continual improvement of the school and the training offered, as well as the development of strategic alliances leading to the work experience program of the school.

1999: Development and A.Q.F. Accreditation of Vocational Arts Training Pathway Advanced Diploma of Film, Television and Theatre Acting.

2000: The Actors Workshop receives Registered Training Organisation status as a nationally recognised college for actors.

2001: Commenced delivering the Advanced Diploma on a part time basis.

2002: Commenced full time delivery of the Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate IV.

2003: First graduating class of full time Advanced Diploma students entered industry. The school is presented with a shield for Excellence and Education from Queensland Emergency Services, one of the strategic partners in the work experience program.

2004: Second graduating class of Advanced Diploma and Diploma students. .Founder, Lyn Kidd, honoured by the Queensland Film and Television Industry for her contribution through supporting emerging film makers. She was presented with the Kinetone award at the 18th Annual Queensland New Film Makers Awards. The school was also selected as the Small Training Provider of the Year, at the 2004 Queensland Training Awards.

2004: Courses successfully re-accredited until 2009. Successful AQTF Compliance audit.

2005: Successful re-registration of the school until 2010.

2005: The location of the college, Foresters Hall, used as venue for new works, independent productions and post graduate performances.