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The Screen Actors Studio: Adult Acting Classes
Whether you’re brand new or industry-ready, our classes are designed to meet you where you are in your screen acting journey. Explore the four levels below to find the right fit for your skills and goals.

1. On-Camera Foundations

Beginner Screen Acting Class
Start here if you’re new to acting or returning after a long break.
Build confidence and learn the core techniques of screen performance in a supportive, practical class.

  • Learn essential screen techniques
  • Explore character and script analysis
  • Practice through guided scene work
2. Scene Mastery

Intermediate Screen Acting Class – Scene Study
For actors with some experience looking to grow through rehearsal and feedback.
This class focuses on script analysis, truthful connection, and emotional depth in scene work.

  • Work on scenes from film and TV
  • Strengthen character, emotion, and connection
  • Refine screen performance with feedback
3. Advanced Foundations

Upper-Intermediate Screen Acting Class – Technique & Process
Perfect if you’re ready to push your technique before filming work.
Explore multiple acting methods, deepen your emotional range, and rehearse one scene in depth.

  • Use Meisner, Adler, and Strasberg techniques
  • Build spontaneity, presence, and subtext
  • Rehearse with feedback, playback, and redirection
4. Advanced Screen Acting

Advanced Screen Acting Class – Filmed Scene Performance
For experienced actors ready to create professional on-camera work.
This class focuses on advanced rehearsal, emotional nuance, and ends with a filmed scene for your reel.

  • Deepen character and emotional work
  • Rehearse for camera: framing, eyelines, and presence
  • Finish with a professionally shot scene

On Camera Foundations

Beginner Screen Acting Class
$ 445 Wednesdays 7-9pm (Jul 23 to Sep 17)
  • Split your payment into 4 – interest-free with Afterpay. No extra cost. Just choose Afterpay at checkout.​

Scene Mastery

Intermediate Screen Acting Class - Scene Study
$ 445 Tuesdays 7-9pm (Jul 22 to Sept 16)
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Advanced Foundations

Upper-Intermediate Screen Acting Class - Technique and Process
$ 545 Thursdays 7-9pm (Jul 24 to Sept 19)
  • Split your payment into 4 – interest-free with Afterpay. No extra cost. Just choose Afterpay at checkout.​​

Advanced Screen Acting

Advanced Screen Acting Class - Filmed Scene Performance
$ 545 Mondays 7.15 - 9.15pm (Jul 21 to Sept 15)​
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Teachers

Sue Ross

Sue has a broad background in the Film and TV Industries.

Originally trained in Production at the NSW Institute of Technology and the Australian Film, TV and Radio School Sue went on to form a production Company and work as a director/editor in Australia and the US.

In 1992 Sue began the Screen Actors Agency which launched the careers of countless actors, who’s paths would often start with extras work Commercials and small roles and for some would progress to lead roles.Sue also leads the Hollywood Intensive. Having lived for many years in the US and with a long relationship with Stella Adler School of Acting, Sue has taken over 100 actors to Hollywood to develop their technique and get an understanding of the global industry.



Alex Given

Alex is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and editor with over a decade of experience in film and television. He began his journey at the Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art, specializing in the Meisner technique, and later studied Stanislavsky and Jacques Lecoq’s physical theatre. 

After moving to Melbourne, he shifted behind the camera, using his acting background to direct emerging talent and create authentic performances. Alex has worked with brands like Warner Music, eBay, and Amazon Music, earning multiple Gold Telly Awards for his documentary on the 2022 Tongan tsunami. As an acting teacher, he leverages his industry experience to empower students in delivering dynamic performances on screen.

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On-Camera Foundations

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Advanced Screen Acting

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Screen Acting Essentials

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Advanced Screen Acting

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Headshot Shoot - Sunday March 16


Screen Acting Essentials

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On-Camera Foundations

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Melbourne School Holiday Program

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Teen Class - Saturday Afternoons

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Teen Class - Saturday Morning

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Teen Class - Tuesday Afternoons

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Scene Mastery

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