Adults

The Studio

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft, The Screen Actors Studio offers a range of classes tailored to your level and goals in screen acting.

1. On-Camera Foundations

Beginner Screen Acting Class  

A structured course for adults new to acting, focusing on building a strong foundation in screen performance.

  • Learn essential screen acting techniques
  • Practice character development and script analysis
  • Apply skills through guided scene work
  • Supportive environment for newcomers

2. Scene Mastery

Scene Work Class 

For actors with some experience, this class offers continuous practice and refinement through hands-on scene work.

  • Work on a variety of scenes from film and TV scripts
  • Receive personalised feedback to improve on-camera skills
  • Collaborate with other experienced actors
  • Work with both single-camera and multi-camera setups: Learn how to adapt your performance for different camera formats, gaining valuable experience in both film and TV production styles.

3. Advanced Screen Acting    

By Audition or Invite Only

For actors with some experience, this class offers continuous practice and refinement through hands-on scene work.

  • Develop authentic, memorable characters: Build a personal creative process drawing from techniques by Meisner, Adler, and Strasberg.
  • Achieve emotional and psychological depth: Break down scripts and explore moment-to-moment truth.
  • Master emotional connection: Discover character intentions and unlock new dimensions of performance.
  • Polish your portfolio: Each four-week script cycle concludes with a professionally filmed scene, shot with high-quality cameras, audio, and lighting, providing actors with polished showreel material.
This eight-week course is designed to challenge actors and prepare them for professional opportunities. Spaces are limited.

   

On Camera Foundations

Beginner Screen Acting Class - Option 1
$ 495 Wednesdays 7-9pm
  • Jan 29 to April 2
  • To set up a payment plan please email sue@screenactors.com.au​​

On Camera Foundations

Beginner Screen Acting Class - Option 2
$ 495 Fridays 11am to 1pm
  • Jan 31 to April 4
  • To set up a payment plan please email sue@screenactors.com.au​​

Scene Mastery

Scene Work Class
$ 495 Tuesdays 7- 9pm
  • Jan 28 to Apr 1
  • To set up a payment plan please email sue@screenactors.com.au​​

Advanced Screen Acting

$ 495 Mondays 7-9pm
  • Feb 3 to Mar 31 (no class Labour day)
  • This class is by invitation or audition only

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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