We host Masterclasses, Special industry nights and leading Q&A sessions bringing together leading directors, acting coaches, casting directors, actors, and creative artists in an open-hearted community.
Join the community and learn from the best in the business, right here in Byron Bay.
We are Warriors for Art.
Upcoming
APRIL 7- 9
3 Day Workshop: Raw Truth in Performance - Masterclass for Actors
This intensive 3 day workshop with acclaimed director Kim Farrant revolves around Truth in Performance to create powerful truthful performance removing blocks in the actor’s system. This is emotionally intense work that yields incredible results.
*APPLICATIONS OPEN
April 7th, 8th, 9th 2025
APRIL 15,16,17
EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
School Holiday Teen Acting Workshop with Acclaimed Actor JOSHUA SASSE
9 AM - 3PM
LIMITED SPACES
Ages- 13 TEEN - 17 TEEN
In this holiday workshop students are going to experience a 3-day high energy, fully immersive and extensive classical drama school experience, with a huge focus on the groundwork fundamentals of Commedia Dell’arte techniques of physical theatre and improvisation –culminating in a performance of what they have learnt at the end of the course.
We will be working extensively on Physicality and learning how to be intentional with every movement and gesture, as well as diction, pronunciation and accent. There will be also be one dedicated morning where we will be focusing on how to read a text, how to dissect a text and how to begin formulating character.
The class program will resemble as closely as possible a drama school environment and be key for any young actors to get a feeling of what is expected of them as young performers to work with their fellow actors, follow direction and develop a confidence in themselves as they participate in a detailed way of working.
COMING
SEPTEMBER 20TH
🎬 BYRON BAY FILM & TV MASTERCLASS WITH LES CHANTERY
🔥 One day. Game-changing tools. The audition breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. 🔥
Actors Room Byron Bay is bringing in one of Hollywood's most sought-after screen coaches for an exclusive, high-level Film & TV Masterclass — designed for actors ready to take their auditions and self-tapes to the next level.
📍 SEPTEMBER 20 - LIMITED SPOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE
🚀 Taught by Les Chantery — Actor, Master Coach, and Screen Test Expert. Clients landing roles on major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime.
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Whether you’re looking to book a professional studio space for photography shoots, a venue for hosting events or gatherings, or a performance and rehearsal space for masterclasses and plays, our versatile spaces at Actors Room Byron Bay can accommodate all your needs.
Explore our flexible booking options to find the perfect space for your creative projects.
At Actors Room Byron Bay, we’re dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering creativity. Our offerings include world-class masterclasses, intimate Q&A nights with industry leaders, and unique one-on-one coaching sessions. Capture your professional look with headshot sessions led by top photographers.
Our versatile space is available for hire—perfect for photography shoots, hosting events or gatherings, and providing a performance space for masterclasses and plays.
Join our community of creative artists and elevate your craft with us.
Past Classes
FEB 25TH - MARCH 25TH
5 Weeks - Teens Only
Drama School 101 - For Teens -13 -17 yrs.
with acclaimed actor Joshua Sasse
** SOLD OUT
Participants will experience all of the classical Drama-School techniques that students in England experience during their courses 1-3yr courses.
This will include a technical approach to the text, character and dialogue preparation.
Physical techniques and exercises to loosen and prepare the body for character development and rehearsal.
Vocal methods for the actor to prepare for all mediums including accent coaching in preparation for a wide varieties of accents.
FEB 27TH - MARCH 27TH
5 weeks - Adults Class
“Getting the Callback” with Acclaimed Actor Joshua Sasse
** SOLD OUT
(Outrageous, Love is in the Air, Monarch, No Tomorrow, The Neighbours, Galavant, The big I Am, Frankensteins Army, Rogue)
Josh will cover script work, accents, on screen audition techniques and all facets of the acting process which he has learnt with over 23 years in the business!
All actors will put down a tape in this masterclass under Joshua Sasse’s direction with guests attendees from the industry joining on the final week of this masterclass for the showcase.
Josh is auditioning for his upcoming play written and directed by him, ‘Playboy Girl’.
FEB 22ND
Somatic Embodiment Workshop with Acclaimed Director Kim Farrant (STRANGERLAND, ANGEL OF MINE, THE WEEKEND AWAY)
** SOLD OUT
Saturday the 22nd February 2025
BRUNSWICK HEADS MEMORIAL HALL - 3/22 FINGAL STREET, BRUNSWICK HEADS NSW
FEB 21 ST
Come Join us this Friday Evening 21/2/25 for a free audition and acting workshop with Acclaimed Actor Joshua Sasse (Outrageous, Love is in the Air, Monarch, No Tomorrow, The Neighbours, Galavant, The big I Am, Frankensteins Army, Rogue)
An insight into his upcoming masterclasses …
"Getting the Call back” adults weekly acting masterclass from the 27th February to 27th March and Drama School 101 for teens February 25th - March 25th.
Friday the 21st February 2025 - RSVP’S only
Character Masterclass with Gregory Apps - Acclaimed Casting Director Saturday the 15th February 2025
** SOLD OUT
All participants will leave with a self tape filmed under Greg Apps direction and feedback. Auditors register interest now to join waitlist for this exclusive Greg Apps casting director masterclass in Byron Bay.
Known for films such as - “Romper Stomper”, “Interceptor” “The Way, My Way” “Chopper”, “MI 2”, “Take my Hand” and many more. Some of the names Greg Apps has helped discover are Russell Crowe, Eric Bana, Jacki McKenzie, Rachel Griffiths, Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving and more recently Geraldine Hakewill in Channel 7’s break out series ‘Wanted’.
Portraits and Headshots with Kane Skennar
** SOLD OUT
Kane Skennar is an Acclaimed Photographer who has worked in Australia and the United States, shooting portraits and fashion editorial since 2003 and movie stills since 2013
COMPLETED
February 8th
3 Day Workshop: Raw Truth in Performance - Masterclass for Actors
This intensive 3 day workshop with acclaimed director Kim Farrant revolves around Truth in Performance to create powerful truthful performance removing blocks in the actor’s system. This is emotionally intense work that yields incredible results.
COURSE COMPLETED
December 9th, 10th, 11th 2024
4 Day Workshop: Sexuality on Screen - Masterclass for Actors
Kim teaches actors how to embody their sexuality in all its wild, vast and beautiful flavours in service of character in a safe and consensual way.This is emotionally intense work that yields incredible results.
DEC 13th, 14th 15th and 16th
COURSE COMPLETED
