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Upcoming
APRIL 15,16,17
EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
School Holiday Teen Acting Workshop with award nominated 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.
STARTS MAY 1ST
8 WEEKS - EVERY THURSDAY
THE OPEN STAGE with award nominated actor Joshua Sasse
6 PM - 9:30 PM - 1st MAY for 8 weeks every Thursday Evening finishing 19th June.
LIMITED SPACES - 18+
For this 8 week course students are going to get an in depth sense of what different types of acting techniques from around the world can offer.
From Stanislavsky method of basing our acting intentions on our personal experience to how Sanford Meisner brought these practices up to date for screen work.
Participants will also learn the fundamental rules of improvisation using the Commedia dell’arte method of understanding character, status and intention without any need for script.
Students will learn how to be objective about their own performances, write their own speeches and duologues and collectively write and perform a 1 Act play using all the techniques they have learnt.
You will be a part of an 8 week Troupe, working on your acting muscle every Thursday evening from accents, to improv, to self tapes and all acting tools Josh has learnt with over 23 years in the business.
We will be working both on stage and on film and students will come away with tapes for reels and a showcase at the end of the course.
STARTS MAY 5TH
9 WEEKS - EVERY MONDAY
DRAMA STARS STAGE & SCREEN TEENS with award nominated actor Joshua Sasse
5PM - 7PM - 5TH MAY for 9 weeks every Monday evening finishing 30th June.
LIMITED PLACES
13 Teen - 17 Teen
9-Week Acting Intensive: Improv & Play Creation Stage & Screen
Step into the spotlight in this dynamic 9-week acting course designed for students who are ready to explore, create, and perform!
Through a mix of improvisation, character development, and collaborative storytelling, students will sharpen their performance skills while discovering their unique voice as both actors and writers.
Each week builds toward the exciting goal of writing and performing their own original One-Act Play.
With a strong focus on ensemble work, creativity, and confidence-building, this course is perfect for young performers looking to stretch their imagination and bring their stories to life on stage and screen.
SATURDAY MAY 31ST
CASTING MASTERCLASS WITH MCGREGOR CASTING’S STEVIE RAY
10 AM - 4PM - SATURDAY MAY 31ST
LIMITED PLACES
$295 + GST to ACT
$140 + GST to AUDIT
18+
Actors Room Byron Bay is thrilled to announce Mc Gregor Casting Director,
Stevie Ray to teach his Casting Masterclass!
This is an exclusive opportunity to work with Stevie in a full day intensive casting workshop here in Byron Bay.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to show him your skills and learn from one of the most approachable and experienced Casting Directors in the business.
Stevie alongside McGregor Casting as a company are one of the most prolific and trusted casting businesses in the country.
Stevie has worked in casting for the past 17 years with Mc Gregor Casting.
He is currently the treasurer of the Casting Guild of Australia.
Stevie is responsible for casting many high end Australian and International Projects;
The Fall Guy - Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt and Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance - Netflix series
Spiderhead - Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller
Colin from Accounts - Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer
I Met a Girl - Brenton Twaites and Lily Sullivan
Lion - Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and David Wenham
San Andreas - Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Alexandra Daddario and Kylie Minogue
The Rover - Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson
A Good Day to Die Hard - Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney and Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Stevie is currently working on The Mongoose staring Liam Neeson and just finished The Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky, also starring Liam Neeson.
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.
ACCOMMODATION BYRON BAY
Looking for accommodation options in Byron Bay?
Warehouse & Loft Style 2 Bedroom Studio with Two Beds, One Bathroom Shower and Toilet, Air-Con Downstairs, Smart TV, Kitchen, Walking Distance to Shops, Cafes and Beach, Superior Location, Single Car Park on Request. actorsroombyronbay@gmail.com
SELF TAPE SESSIONS
Award Nominated Actor Joshua Sasse coaching actors for self tape auditions and self tape reels and rehearsals for $140.00 inc GST for Adults (90 mins) and $110 inc GST for Teens (90 mins) at Actors Room Byron Bay studio for an hour and half.
Zoom Sessions with Joshua Sasse for (60mins) $115.00 inc GST.
Joshua Sasse is a British actor. He is known for playing Sir Gary Galavant in ABC’s Galavant (2015-2016). Other credits include The Big I Am (2010), Frankenstein’s Army (2012), Rogue (2013–2014), The Neighbors (2014), No Tomorrow (2016–2017), Monarch (2022), Love Is in the Air (2023), and Outrageous (2024).
Please bring Apple iPhone - Joshua Sasse will coach and read for you. ( If you don’t have this, let us know and we will supply camera equipment.
Air-conditioned space, bathroom and toilet, click through on the payment link to secure your place and request your time slot and date.
We will be in touch to confirm your booking via email.
