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 – Wednesday Nights

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 – Tuesday Nights

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 personalized 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. Meisner in Motion

Meisner Technique Class – Thursday Nights

An advanced class focused on the Meisner technique, allowing actors to join and progress at any time.

  • Intensive Meisner-based screen acting training
  • Develop instinctive, truthful performances
  • Engage in challenging exercises and scene work
  • Ideal for actors serious about advancing their craft

On Camera Foundations

Beginner Screen Acting Class
$ 440 Oct 9 to Dec 11
  • Wednesdays 7 - 9pm

Scene Mastery

Scene Work Class
$ 440 Oct 8 to Dec 10
  • Wednesdays 7 - 9pm

Meisner in Motion

Meisner technique Class
$ 440 Oct 10 to Dec 12
  • Thursdays 7pm - 9pm

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.

Louise Lee Mei

Louise Lee Mei is a multi-disciplined creative with two decades of experience in the film and TV industry. She trained for five years in The Meisner Technique in Sydney under David O’Connor and Luke Ford, later becoming an instructor at the Byron Bay Film & Television School and Film & Television Studio International Brisbane. In 2016, she became the Department Chair of Acting at the New York Film Academy, managing the curriculum and overseeing film shoots and staged shows. 

Louise transitioned to producing as the Scripted Development Manager at Beyond Entertainment in 2018, where she developed a diverse slate of television projects. Currently, she works as a Post Producer at Endemol Shine, contributing to shows like Big Brother and Married at First Sight, while also serving as a freelance on-set acting coach and wellness coordinator. A passionate storyteller, Louise leverages her experiences and education to create relatable narratives for diverse audiences and holds a Bachelor of Media Communications and a Graduate Diploma of Creative Practice.

Alexander 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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