Acting class in studio
Amalia Studio
presents

Claire Chitham
Young Actors Masterclass

A screen acting intensive for young actors
Amalia Studio  ·  Country Lane, Frankton, Queenstown
Dates
6, 7 & 8 October
Hours
10am – 4pm
Ages
11 – 15
Places
12 maximum
Investment
$690

About Claire Chitham

Shortland Street  ·  Outrageous Fortune  ·  Falling Inn Love

Acting coach Claire Chitham brings her expertise to Queenstown for a rare three-day collaboration with Amalia Studio, helping young actors understand how to approach acting for screen in a professional setting.

With thousands of hours on set and years coaching young talent on local and international productions, Claire, who started out as a young actor herself, knows exactly what it takes. Your child will learn how professional actors prepare, rehearse, audition and perform for camera. They'll have tons of fun doing it, and leave with the proof.

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Who this is for

Inside the three days

Together you'll learn and perform scenes, practise the rehearsal techniques the professionals use, and shoot your own audition scene to take home for your showreel. Class numbers are kept small to allow bespoke one-on-one time with every young actor.

Script & character
How to understand and work on scripts, find truth in a scene, and make a character your own.
Camera confidence
Techniques and tricks of the trade for working confidently on camera.
Audition readiness
How to create a unique, stand-out self-tape.
The casting room
What casting directors are actually looking for, and how to put your best foot forward.
Life on set
What's expected of a young actor professionally, and how to keep growing your passion for acting.

What industry professionals say about Claire

"Claire understands characters in depth, and helps directors envision how they should be portrayed on screen."
Stu Turner
Casting Director, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Sweet Tooth, Rings of Power
"Working with Claire was an absolute joy."
Nell Fisher
Star of Stranger Things 5, Bookworm
"Her energy and analytical mind make her a natural as a coach. Grounded, truthful performances, every time."
Dame Miranda Harcourt, DNZM
Acting Coach & Director
With
Amalia Remus

Having worked with Claire on a locally-shot project earlier this year, Amalia is thrilled to help facilitate this fantastic course and bring top-notch training opportunities to actors in our region. Amalia runs weekly kids, teens and adults classes and is proud to be inspiring creativity and nurturing acting talents for the last two years. Learn more here.

Enquire about a place

Places are limited and offered by invitation. Class numbers are kept small.
Submit your enquiry and Amalia will be in touch about your application.

This is an enquiry form. Submitting it does not guarantee a place. Places will be offered based on availability and suitability, and confirmed with a deposit.

Student details

Parent / caregiver details

Availability

About your child

Will travel arrangements be difficult for you? Let us know where you're coming from and we can reach out to other parents for carpooling.

Course policies

Please read before submitting

Cancellation: The deposit is non-refundable on withdrawal from the course. The remaining balance is refundable only if withdrawal is made by or on 1 October 2026.

Supervision: Students under 14 will at all times be supervised by Claire or Amalia during course hours.

Filming: Students will be filmed and photographed as part of this course. Footage can be used for business purposes by Claire and Amalia without publication, and will be provided to the parent/caregiver and student only, unless separately agreed to.

Privacy: Information provided will be shared between Amalia Remus and Claire Chitham for the purposes of facilitating this course.

Payment

Course fee

$690

Upon offer of a place, a 50% deposit of $345 will be due to confirm your spot. The remaining $345 is due by 6 October 2026.

Payment can be made by card via Stripe, or bank transfer.