The Level 1 is perfect for those with little or no acting experience or those with experience in theatre and extra work only, or minimal Screen work.

It has been designed to focus on learning  all the skills required for 'Acting for Television And Film’' in New Zealand.
 As Auckland is a 'Screen based' city ( has much more Screen production than professional Theatre), most auditions are on camera, so it is important to understand the NZ protocol of Auditioning and casting requirements.

The course includes : Improvisation and psychodrama on camera, Confidence building,  Script analysis, Physical awareness, Point Of View, Listening and Reacting, Processing and Digesting, Timing , Acting Genre’s, TVC Audition Technique, The “X” Factor, How to win Jobs,  Charting the “Action” in a scene, Characterisation, use of props, Scene Structure, Physical and emotional energy, Camera / shot awareness location shooting in two scenes.

Some students have done Level 1, as a confidence building and emotional expression exercise. Some have continued on to become excellent dedicated Screen Actors in New Zealand, London and America, in mainstream T.V.

Actors with extensive 'Theatre based 'training (including three year courses) have also benefitted from the unique, dynamic approach in Level 1. This is an in depth study of the individuals technical technique for the camera and also emotional awareness, realness and contact.
 Location Shooting helps the student learn quickly from the process of performance outside the classroom and the amount of focus and commitment needed.
The Course is one night a week for ten weeks 6.30pm to 9.45pm  plus Rehearsal and shooting outside class.

A DVD copy of all of the students work on the course is obtainable when ordered at the end of the course. (It is not a show-reel, it is a follow through of the individual's work from the introduction on camera, to the last location scene)

Scenes shot and edited on Level 1 are only advised to be used as show reel scene, if the are of exceptional quality. This is a working, training block. Whatever your objective, Level 1 is a superb, exciting and growth full experience.( See "testimonials")

The ‘Level 2’, is for the more dedicated of the ‘Level 1’ participants and for those with some previous T.V and Film Acting experience or training.After studying  the principles of Screen Acting  in Level 1, Level 2 takes the student to a new level of commitment, awareness and professional requirement.
Level 2 is designed to trouble shoot weak area’s of the Actor discovered in Level 1.
Entry to this course is discussed upon completion of Level 1 and by interview.

Topics Covered :
In depth Drama Auditioning- (becoming an “Audition Machine” Voice and speech Coaching, Preparation warm-ups monitoring Voice improvement for the course duration, detailed feedback, coaching. Acting Techniques – Eric Morris – The study Of Being. Increasing Emotional connection, Acting “Method”, Location scene shooting. Type Casting and the versatility of the Actor.

Individual Scripts are written and chosen according to the group.
**Guest Tutors and directors are invited into Level 2 to work on specific techniques and topics. Past Guest Tutors include Ian Mune. Ben Mitchell and Philip Gordon.

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This course is perfect for a professional Actor or a student of Screen Acting   ( having completed level 1,2, & 3 at Studio 111 or elsewhere) who needs a “Showreel” of high quality production scenes from Feature film scripts.
These scenes are designed to portray a variety of different characters with the actors casting range. Director Richard Long takes a group of budding Actors through his professional, in depth approach to Scene Work.

The Actors choose scenes, well known and unknown, and Richard shoots them on a chosen location set, with the Sony EX3, a superb quality professional HDV ( high definition) camera.
He edits all the scenes ( Up to 30 or 40 hours per scene) to produce superb results.
The Actors meet each week at the studio to discuss, cast and workshop the chosen scenes for the ten week period. Shooting is organised outside these meetings on specified locations.

Actors on the course also feature in each others scenes and outside Actors are also brought in to perform in specific casting requirements. This is the only known course of its kind as it gives the Actor chance to play their chosen parts and show their capability with a view to casting but without having to win the job.
The hardest part of the journey to work of the Actor is that first foot in the door. This course enables the new actor to get the footing needed to have the work viewed and show talent and dedication to potential casting directors, directors and employers.


The 'Industry' and interest in what goes on behind the camera is also covered for the young person interested in directing / producing and crew work.
Scenes  produced  include “Schindlers List”, Sophie’s Choice, Pulp Fiction, Girl Interrupted, Robin hood, among many more..