Hollywood news from alumnus, Claire Dewar as she reels in success as a working actor in Hollywood! Our esteemed alumnus, Claire Dewar has been featured in @shoutoutlaofficial ⭐️ After graduating from our studio, Claire went on to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduated with honours. She has since worked on stage...
QUT GRADUATE! ? Our magnificent alumnus, Declan has graduated with his Fine Arts Drama degree from QUT and we couldn’t be prouder. Since gaining his Acting and Performance Diploma from our studio, Declan has worked tirelessly to produce exceptional results at university while still performing with our studio in shows such as, Live Through This....
Thank you to Australia’s Top Models for voting us QUEENSLAND’S BEST youth acting school for the second consecutive year! ? We are humbled by this achievement and will continue to work hard for our amazing students’ success ?⭐️? Brisbane Acting and Drama ranked third best institution in the state and the BEST dedicated youth...
Okay, so this is an easy one, right? Obviously an actor has to learn their lines but dialogue is only part of a script. What kind of script are you working on? Monologue or scene work? Stage or screen? First, you must understand your role, the context (where and what is happening) and your objective....
What’s my role? We’ve all heard the saying, “there are no small roles, only small actors” and this is VERY true. Attitude is everything. It comes across in your performance, energy and interactions. Know your role and stick to it. Whether it’s onstage, backstage or creative. Focus on your duties and the skills you can...
Brisbane Acting and Drama with Marianna Psaltis and The World Monologue Games Studio Director, Judge and Acting Coach, Marianna Psaltis on her involvement in the, World Monologue Games: “I have loved being involved in the World Monologue Games as both a Judge and Acting Coach and each show excites me as the actors take...
Sammy and Rose celebrate 15 years of tuition at our studio! Both Rose and Sammy started lessons with Studio Director, Marianna Psaltis in their early years at just 3 and a half years old. Now they prepare to celebrate 15 years of learning at our studio. Over the years they have produced many performance pieces,...
Why Shakespeare doesn’t have to be brutally boring. Written by, Studio Director Marianna Psaltis “Shakespeare? Ugh.” This is usually the response teachers receive from students when the time comes to study Shakespeare. In 15 years of professional practice, I have rarely been met with an enthusiastic reaction when Shakespeare’s name is mentioned. In my classroom Shakespeare is...
Our encouraging mentors and teachers meaningfully engage with our students and create long lasting connections. We empower our young performers to believe in themselves and their own creative abilities. There is nothing more wonderful than the gift of confidence and what it can do for every young person. When children believe in themselves, they become...
FREE TRIAL CLASS! Need to gain confidence? Want to follow your passion for acting? OR maybe you’re looking for a creative outlet? We welcome a FREE trial to all new students! ? DRAMA CLASS for confidence, creativity and personal development ? ACTING CLASS for industry level training in stage and screen ? THEATRE SPORTS AND...
Congratulations to our regional finalists in the World Monologue Games for 2021. Out of hundreds of entries, four students from our studio made the regional finals in both the tigers and youth categories. Well done to Lulu Thompson, Lara MacDonald-Weber, Lee-Challe Kriel and Rose Traynor-Boyland! You can see an excerpt from their award-winning performances here:...
Study Acting in an environment that promotes inclusion, encourages individual talents and nurtures creativity ? Our studio is led by industry professionals who are specialist arts educators and qualified teachers. Our students learn the discipline of acting and fundamental industry practices. We are a working studio. Students train for and work in the industry on...
