Actors Lab Studio REBOOT

Nov 30, 2019 | Teaching

Hey all, my teaching now has a website all of it’s own!

In 2019 we  relaunched as a one stop acting school with our main focus on getting actors into screen work. We’ve added a dedicated Teen class (TWO in 2020), whose participants we treat with the same respect and high expectations as our adult actors. Our point of difference is that almost all of our teachers are working professionals who collectively bring a vast and practical emphasis to the work. Director Peter Feeney attends all classes to keep a watchful eye on our actors progress. Our other teachers include actors, directors, casting directors, as well as master teachers in voice, accent, and improvisation.

Visit www.actorslab.co.nz for more info.

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