It is the process of "continual development" which defines the "working actor". It has nothing to do with regularity of employment, public recognition or the size of the pay packet. Working actors are always pushing personal boundaries to expand their capabilities and to extend the knowledge of their craft.

In "The Rehearsal Room" you can continue this work.

An updated version of The Rehearsal Room Acting Process is now available.  First published in 2003 this version published in September 2011 includes all the new elements that have been added to the core process in recent times.  CLICK HERE

Acting Tips
Some simple video tips about the acting craft - READY FOR YOU TO VIEW NOW

The following sections are in alphabetical order:

Actors Agents
Listings of Theatrical Agents around Australia and New Zealand

Casting Consultants
Listings of Casting Consultants around Australia

The Director's Role
What is the role of the Working Director?

Actors
Rehearsal Room actors - headshots and details.

Acting Process
An explanation of the Rehearsal Room process (Update September '11)

Acting Process (simple)
A simplified view of Rehearsal Room process

LA Acting Classes
Thinking about a trip to LA. Rehearsal Room actors who have made the trip recommend classes they have attended.

Audition Tips
Some tips to help you with auditions (will take you to "Auditions" section of the site)

Books to read
Suggested reading list about acting

Choosing a Teacher
How to select an acting teacher that suits you

DVD on performing VCE monologues
Buy your own copy of The Rehearsal Room DVD created to assist VCE students with their assessed VCE Drama monologue performances (will take you to The Greenroom section)

Getting a gig
Tips and suggestions on how to get the gig

Expanding the Vocabulary
Examples of words actors may encounter in scripts and should know the meaning of

Monologues
Suggested monologues, plus tips on auditioning with a monologue

Playing the Verb
An explanation of the Stanislavski technique of "playing the verb"

Relaxation
Suggested relaxation tips

Showreel Assessment
Information about The Rehearsal Room showreel assessment service

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