ELIZABETH SANDY

Since graduating from the National Theatre Drama School in Melbourne, Australia, Elizabeth has worked extensively as an actress.

Elizabeth Teaches:

Craft-based exploration that weaves in technical disciplines of film and television acting
Focus on creating an actor's toolkit for full and embodied work every time
Channelling an actor's uniqueness and funnelling the character through that

Along with notable television and feature film credits, she has worked as a live theater and improvisational entertainer in Australia, Asia and the US. She recently returned to Melbourne after twelve years in Los Angeles, where she worked on television shows 'Modern Family' ‘Rosewood,' ‘Parks and Recreation’ 'The Young and the Restless' and ‘The Brink’ as well as award-winning feature films, 'The Cleaning Lady,' ‘Goddess of Love,’ and ‘Delivery: The Beast Within.’

She has also taken on the role of producer in a number of short films as well as feature films ‘Starting from Scratch,’ ‘1st Date’ and ‘Get You Back.’

COURTNEY MILLER

Courtney Miller got her TV big break when she was cast as 'Bella Nixon' on 'Home and Away' in 2018. During her 4 years on the show, Courtney received a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent for her portrayal of Bella and received praise for an online grooming storyline. Since leaving 'Home and Away' this year, Courtney has been honing her craft as an actor at 16th Street and even reprised her role of Bella earlier this year.

ALLY REYNOLDS

Ally Reynolds from Northside Casting has over 15 years of industry experience, working as a Director, teaching drama, screen acting, musical theatre and dance, and even teaching and performing as an improviser for The Big Hoo Ha for five years! With six years of experience as a Casting Director, she has recently opened up her very own Casting Office - Northside Casting.

Kate ELLIS

Kate teaches with an abundance of energy and passion. Where we of course take the craft seriously, Kate also reminds all ages that beingopen to play is necessary to do the gig of acting. That it is fun (!)

Kate has worked with international artists such as Lucy Fry, Aisha Dee and Connor Jessup as well as on International programs and with International Production Companies such as ‘The Saddle Club’ and Temple Films (Anupam Sharma). She has worked on Australian Features such as ‘Judy and Punch’ and ‘That’s Not Me’. She teaches at acting schools such as 16th Street Actors Studio & TAFTA in Melbourne, Australia; and further supports artists and the broader community through her participation in Q and A’s and through government initiatives (with Drama Victoria), such as the Positive Start Program and the Blended Arts Program.

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ANNABEL CLAYTON

Associate Casting Director & Head of Web Series Casting at Highway Casting!

Annabel’s background in film and tv production has seen her produce, direct and write her own content alongside working within production companies for the last 6 years. Her bubbly go-getter attitude inevitably opened the door to the casting world and she absolutely loves it.

ANNA BURGESS

Anna creates a warm, fun and safe space for students to explore their natural impulses. The industry and the craft of acting require you to bring your full glorious self to the work. Through voice work, movement, character work, script analysis and improv, teens will see the growth week to week of a student realising that with a great work ethic, a sense of play and technical structure to back them, they are all they need to become a great actor.

As an actor Anna has recently performed in Much Ado About Nothing, Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet (ASC). Pramkicker (Dirty Pennies) Savage in Limbo (All Sorts Productions) Bad Jews Australian tour, Women of Troy (Complete Works)The 39 Steps National tour (Hit Productions), God of Carnage, Goodbye Miss Monroe Australian tour, Inconsolable, Groucho (Adelaide Fringe Festival), Original Australian cast The Producers (GFO);Rigoletto, Macbeth and The Barber of Seville (OA) Crazy for You, Damn Yankees, Sweet Charity, 42nd Street, The Pyjama Game and Anything Goes (TPC). La Brea, Channel 7’s biopic Olivia, The Wheel, Any Questions For Ben, The Caretaker, Loves Brother, Neighbours, Last Man Standing, Screen Stars and Thank God You’re Here. Training: Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Deakin University, Lee Strasberg New York, Melbourne Actors Lab and 16th Street.

JOHN ORCSIK

John Orcsik is one of Australia's highest profile actors, writers and directors with a professional career spanning over forty years in film, television, TV commercials, corporate videos, telemovies and episodic television. He has written, directed, and taught, sharing his insights into the film and television industry with students across Australia for over twenty years. With over 1000 hours of television drama credits throughout his career, John possesses an enviable wealth of practical experience that he is keen to share with his students.

SUE BROBERG

Sue graduated from Rusden Media/Drama having previously served in the British Merchant Navy. Since then she has variously worked as actor, producer (Open Channel), teacher and theatre education manager at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre.

Film/TV include: Mr InBetween, Janet King, Neighbours, Blue Heelers, Noise and numerous TVC's.

Theatre includes: Hell House (Back to Back), Sisters (Chapel off Chapel), Hamlet (OzAct), Daisy Chain (Theatre Works) and Narcissus (Angela Tiatia). UK credits include: Aristides (Greenwich Playhouse), Calyx (The Kings Head, London) and Finding Isaac (The White Bear, London).

Her AFC funded short film, Handball, screened in festivals including Limelight Film Festival, London and Wairoa Maori Film Festival.

Sarah Roberts

Sarah started her career as a dancer but was spotted by Casting Director Greg Apps, who cast her in 2013 film Felony. Since then she has worked on Neighbours for four years, Home and Away for three years, and the recently completed "Wog Boys Forever"!! We are very lucky to be having Sarah take this course, as she not only started her career as a teenager, but has found great success in the industry while being a tremendous actor in her own right.

ANGUS MCLAREN

Angus McLaren made his professional debut when he was 12 years old with a recurring role on the ABC series, Something in the Air. Further TV credits followed, including H20: Just Add Water and the children's series Worst Best Friends, The Saddle Club and Fergus McPhail, along with guest roles on the popular series Blue Heelers, Comedy Inc and a role on the long-running Australian TV series Neighbours.

In 2008, Angus took the main cast role of Nathan Rafter in the Channel 7 comedy/drama series Packed to the Rafters. He appeared in 114 episodes over the show's six seasons.

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