Adults 18+

Adults screen acting

A place to play, no matter your age.

My intention with the adults classes is to build a network of fellow actors, provide a motivating practice ground, and share acting approaches and tools to achieve truthful naturalistic performances.

I take a balanced approach, teaching fundamental acting methods and rehearsal techniques, but also using quick on-set tools, growing self-sufficiency in your acting preparation, and desensitising you to the camera, set, and the audition environment.

A huge value of my classes is excellent showreel footage, shot on backdrops and locations surrounding our studio.

  • Meisner technique and rehearsal methods
  • On-set tools for quick preparation
  • Naturalistic on-camera performance
  • Showreel footage shot in studio
  • Newcomers stream (Wednesdays) and advanced stream (Thursdays)

Trial class and regular commitment required. 18+ preferred, younger students welcome to apply.

Adults screen acting class in Queenstown studio
Term Term 4 starting September 30
Intro session Wednesday 30 September, 6:30–8:30pm
Term dates 30 September to 25 November / 3 Dec (advanced)
Days Wednesday evenings (Newcomers), Thursday evenings (Advanced)
Price $40/class
Ages Adults 18+
Location Country Lane, Frankton
Adults screen acting student
"Amazing classes. I improve so much and get so much more confidence to be ready for all kinds of situations in the movie and advert industry." Guillaume Henry, Adults advanced
One day intensive

Showreel Scene Day

Build your showreel in a single focused day. You'll be paired with a scene partner, receive a script to fully memorise in advance, then we'll workshop and film it together.

A high-quality filmed scene for your reel, serious rehearsal time, and a small group setting where the work gets real attention.

Places offered by suitability and availability.

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Date Saturday 14 November
Time 12:30–6pm
Location Amalia Studio, Country Lane, Frankton
Price $190
Ages Adults 18+
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A peek into our Advanced Class Term 2 project from "The Night Manager"

New class

Acting for English Learners

Are you frustrated at the limited opportunity to improve your English skills with deeper conversation? Repeating the same mistakes and never perfecting your pronunciation and grammar? Maybe you enjoyed acting back in your home country and would like to try it in English?

After two years teaching acting locally, I'm launching a new class to improve your English through acting. I truly believe this will be one of the single most effective English learning tools, and it's still a heap of fun.

The fun of performing dramatic scenes, paired with invaluable coaching to help your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Gain confidence speaking in front of others and even on camera, in a supportive, fun environment.

  • Connect with others
  • Improve your speaking skills and confidence
  • Memorise conversations from fun scripts to actually remember what you learn
  • Widen your vocabulary
  • Improve your accent pronunciation
  • Improve your reading fluency

About Amalia

It's hard to believe, but English is actually my second language too! I'm originally German and I have huge compassion for those learning English, as well as being meticulous and passionate about others learning to speak well. I hold a Diploma in Performing Speech and Drama, a film degree, have two years experience teaching acting here in Queenstown, and some professional acting experience too.

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Dates Tuesdays 3 – 24 Nov
Time 7:00–8:30pm
Location Amalia Studio, Country Lane, Frankton
Ages Adults 18+
Max students 12
New student special First class $20
Casual $40 / class
4-class pass $35 / class
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You don't need to be an aspiring professional

Non-actors find huge value in the class. Acting training builds: confidence and public speaking, comfort in front of a camera, listening and being present, memory training, the experience of conquering something that scares you.