Acting Classes & Workshops in Sydney — Screen Acting, On-Camera Training, Showreel Programs at The Actors Workout
Classes & Workshops
The Actors Workout is a professional acting studio in Sydney offering a clear training pathway — from foundation screen acting classes through to ongoing weekly courses, industry masterclasses, and advanced cinematic showreel production.
New to on-camera work? The On-Camera Foundations Course is where training at The Actors Workout begins — building strong on‑camera technique, confidence and a clear, reliable process for the work — before moving into our ongoing advanced classes, designed for trained actors to deepen craft through consistent training and real-time direction. Two intakes run each term: Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Alongside this we run industry‑led masterclasses, casting director workshops, and our flagship One-Year Screen Acting Course: a part-time pathway combining screen craft, performance and professional showreel production.
Every class shares the same focus — developing presence, connection, and spontaneous, truthful work on camera.
Screen Acting Course
Led by a faculty of working industry professionals
Our flagship course — a full year of screen training in Sydney with working industry professionals, culminating in two cinematic 4K showreel scenes shot on location to a professional broadcast standard. Delivered part-time so you can train seriously without putting your life on hold.
On-Camera Foundations
New to on-camera work, or ready to build a proper foundation? This is where training at The Actors Workout begins. Six weeks of focused scene work, script analysis, and practical screen technique, taught by working industry professionals. Most actors start here before moving into our ongoing advanced classes.
The WorkoutwithMatt Levett
A Place to Call Home · Wolf Creek · Heath Ledger Scholarship
Our ongoing advanced acting class in Sydney — screen and scene study, meeting every Thursday evening. Built for trained actors who want consistent training in their week to deepen presence, connection and truthful work on camera with acting coach Matt Levett.
The Genre MasterclasswithOlivia Stambouliah
Ambulance · The Walking Dead · AMDA Hollywood Faculty
A six-week acting masterclass in Sydney with screen actor Olivia Stambouliah, working across procedural, period and sci-fi. Learn to create grounded, truthful and electric performances in any genre.
Make Your Own F*#king Work withAndrew Henry
Amadeus (Michael Sheen) · Death of a Salesman (Anthony LaPaglia) · Prima Facie
A focused two-day workshop in Sydney on the real craft of producing independent theatre — taking a project from first idea to opening night. Led by acclaimed Australian producer Andrew Henry, for actors, directors, writers and emerging theatre makers ready to stop waiting for permission and make their own work.
The Actor's Mindset withMichael Sheasby
The Nightingale · The Luminaries · Hacksaw Ridge
A practical, candid one-day workshop in Sydney on the mindset behind a lasting career — how to make smarter decisions, show up more fully, and perform consistently under pressure. Led by AFI/AACTA-nominated screen actor Michael Sheasby, for actors who want to take real ownership of their craft and build a career that actually lasts.
The Instinctive ActorwithJohn Batchelor
Sea Patrol · Underbelly: Razor · Two-Time Matilda Award Winner
A six-week acting masterclass in Sydney with screen actor John Batchelor, drawing on over three decades of experience across film, television and stage. Learn to act without overthinking, respond truthfully to your scene partner and let your instinct lead.
Casting WorkshopwithNatalie Wall
Black Snow · Mad Max: Fury Road · The Sapphires
A one day casting workshop in Sydney with Natalie Wall of Barrett Casting. Live scene work in the room, with feedback and direction on camera from a working casting director. Get a clear insight into the casting process and how decisions are really made on professional film and television projects.
On-Camera MasterclasswithDavid Berry
Outlander · A Place to Call Home
An advanced six-week on-camera masterclass in Sydney for actors with prior training or on-set experience who are ready to deepen their screen craft and work at a professional level. Led by international screen actor David Berry.
This masterclass has sold out. Register your interest below to be first to hear when David returns.
On-Camera IntensivewithTess Haubrich
Alien: Covenant · Spiderhead · Wolf Creek · Pine Gap
A focused six-week on-camera intensive for experienced actors ready to sharpen their screen work and build stronger, more instinctive performances. Train with internationally working actor Tess Haubrich in a small, committed group at our Sydney studio.
This intensive has sold out. Register your interest below to be first to hear when Tess returns.
