The Actors Studio (Sydney, Australia) is a professional acting school based in Sydney, Australia. Established 8 years ago, the studio was initially founded as a place of practice for professional actors seeking to hone their skills for screen auditions. Over time the studio's program has evolved and expanded to encompass a comprehensive technique training program for actors. Today the studio runs up to 6 classes a week offering a complete drama school style training program preparing actors for professional work in theatre, film and television.
The studio has pioneered a unique training process designed to build performers who bring depth, honesty and a vivid sense of truth to their work. The process builds on the work of contemporary international master teachers including Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg, Constantin Stanislavsky and others.
The studio has been built on a strong ethos of providing a "no bullshit" approach to training, providing a supportive yet challenging environment where excellence and professionalism are carefully fostered at every stage in the process.
Our focus is on learning and craft. At The Actors' Studio we work on the underlying process of the actor. We illuminate in vivid terms the framework of skills and technique concepts essential for the actor to be aware of, and guide the actor through developing each essential skill one at a time. Our net goal is to help actors build a genuine process, and to develop an extensive tradesman's knowledge of their craft.
A selection of genuine comments, kindly supplied by past and present clients, is listed down the right hand side below.
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Clarence White
Studio Director
Clarence trained as an actor for 4 years under the late Hayes Gordon OBE (acknowledged as the first person to bring Stanislavsky-based training techniques to Australia, having studied directly under Lee Strasberg). Clarence is a passionate observer, analyst and teacher of performance technique. Over the last 7 years he has dedicated his time to exploring and refining training techniques in acting for stage and screen. He is the principle architect and pioneer of The Actors Studio's groundbreaking approach. In addition to his coaching work Clarence has a hand in many other pies: As an actor his work includes WIT for the Ensemble Theatre, HAVE CROSS WILL TRAVEL for TV, various TVC, indie theatre and a regular appearance as Aaron the friendly Commonwealth Bank guy on CBA's national weekly training segment; he directed and produced the world premiere production of MILK by Rowan Ellis at the Old Fitzroy Hotel Theatre in 2003, produced TWO FOR THE ROAD starring Amos Szeps and Michael Booth for the Group Theatre at Belvoir Downstairs and was Assistant Director for Denise Roberts on THE OLDEST PROFESSION at the Ensemble Theatre.
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TESTIMONIALS
"The classes I have taken at the Actors Studio have been a revelation. Clarence has opened my eyes to a depth of knowledge I thought impossible. His understanding of the important theories: Stanislavsky, Strasberg, Meisner, Adler and others is comprehensive, and his insightful observations of the student's personality allows him to synthesise and modify their principles and practices, tailoring them to the individual. An acting class with Clarence is part performance, part psychoanalysis, as he helps you to discover your own limitations, and shows you the tools to overcome them. His quest for truth is never ending, and his knowledge and dedication to the craft infects every student."
Brendan Carmody - Director
"This course is an amazing, inspiring, confronting, transformational experience - it is the only course like it in Sydney - perhaps even Australia. Clarence is a professional with knowledge beyond his years. His complete understanding of the craft of acting and his clear vision about what makes a good actor great, are unsurpassed. This is supreme training."
Roanna Dempsey - Graduate of The Actors Studio
"Clarence's knowledge of acting technique and the clarity with which he teaches it have revolutionised the way I approach my craft. I have finally discovered an acting course that strives to produce actors who react and respond truthfully; who work with complete honesty. Yay!"
Sonia Tomasetig - Actor
"Clarence's appraisal of scene work is
both thorough and honest. He has a keen insight into areas that can be enhanced and strengthened."
Ellouise Rothwell - Actor - AFI Award Nominee for My Brother
Jack
"For however long I live and manage to keep acting, that session [Emotion Intensive class] will forever be one of the highlights of my acting career. So my deep gratitude to you and the other wonderful participants for giving me an experience that will continue to resonate and pulse deeply within my acting soul."
Ian Swallow - Actor
"I recently obtained a lead role in a feature
film after preparing for my audition with Clarence. Learning how to incorporate
the technical requirements of screen acting and auditioning has been
the tremendous contribution of TAS to my work."
Luke Rex - Actor
"I know every Wednesday & Saturday I am going to have an absolute ball, explore my imagination, learn more about myself and learn about affecting others. I have rediscovered my strength, joy, faith, passion and creativity. It is truly an all encompassing course and covers vast gamut of topics which are a "must know" for every ACTOR."
Sai Gundewar - Actor - Gina Stoj Mgt.
"I've learned more in 2 classes with TAS than 2 whole days with [business name withheld] & I payed $800 for that course - those bastards ripped me off!"
Megan O'Connell - Actor
"A magnificent actors facility... Clarence's knowledge of the craft and the industry is vast."
Sam Bryant - Actor - Mark Byrne Mgt.
"Clarence's approach to acting sets out the rules, paints the lines on the
court, draws the net taut and inspires you with a prize worth fighting
for. "
Tony Curtis - Actor
"I had an audition for All
Saints and the script gave me nothing. The choices I made in preparing at TAS made me stand out over thirty other guys. I've now done 4 episodes in a re-occurring role."
Gil Balfas -Actor - Now Mgt.
'The services provided by The Actors' Studio
are fantastic. An actor preparing for a screen test, no matter if
it's a fifty worder, supporting or lead role, needs help. To create
a good impression with a well prepared, confident audition is so important.
This is a great service!'
Jeni Anderson - former actors agent (RIPE Mgt.)
"My showreel was ultimately the door-opener
in getting a great agent.'
Sean Annetts - Actor - Bedford & Pearce Mgt.
'TAS helped me produce a reel I am
proud of, that shows me at my best.'
Ela Demarchelier - Actor- WAAPA graduate
"More love for your dollar at The Actors' Studio."
Gil Balfas - Actor - Now Mgt.
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