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Acting Training for Performing, Auditioning and Self-Tapes

With the ever-growing film industry in Queensland and around the world there is so much opportunity for new actors to obtain work.
In this class I want to not only help you to grow your acting ability, but to help give you some exercises and a plan of action to make it into a career!

I WILL be your guide and you will learn to not only slay any audition you go to, but all of the tips and tricks for audition etiquette (online or in-person).

I WILL help to give you techniques to dissect a script and to bring out the best version of whatever character you are wanting to play.

I WILL help you develop a plan of action for whatever it is you are wanting to achieve.

I WILL create a safe space for you to create and express yourself and to have FUN!

I am incredibly passionate about passing on all I know and giving you the tips and guidelines to develop a show reel, creating your artist profile and will be a guide in whichever way you need.

Whether you are a beginner wanting to know the first steps, or a pro just looking for a different opinion I am your perfect coach!

Extra information

In the first lesson, if you could bring forward some scripts you are looking to explore or a monologue or scene you would like to perform for me that would be fantastic and we can go from there!
Also, if you would like me to source some scripts as well for you to practise I can do that as well and send them to you prior to the lesson.
I can't wait to meet you!

Location

At teacher's location: Brisbane QLD, Australia
Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Logan City, Australia

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

My name is Chenaya and I am an actress, singer, dancer, and model who graduated from a three year Bachelor's Degree in Musical Theatre at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
I learned a lot over my three years at university, especially in the genres of voice training, stage presence and audition technique.
I have also had extensive training in film acting with the likes of Tom Mcsweeney and Kristy Sexton and have had a vast experience behind the screen through various short films, web-series and tv pilots.
I am mulit-faceted in the performing arts industry having explored lots of different avenues, including directing and modelling.
This therefore, gives me an incredibly unique eye for coaching being able to help with things like styling and personal grooming as well as dissecting scripts for performance.
I am well versed as well on the behind the scenes of a film set as I am currently studying directing and producing which helps me to understand further what it is required from actors on a set.
With my musical background, I can help guide you in the direction of singing coaching as well.
I am incredibly passionate about supporting all actors to become the best that they can be and believe that with a discerning eye and caring nature I can help bring out the fullest potential of my students!

Education

Bachelor of Musical Theatre Queensland Conservatorium of Music: Griffith University.
Tom McSweeney advanced Audition course for Screen.
Kristy Sexton: On Screen Coaching.

Experience / Qualifications

2020
Relationshit, Web Series, Rambo productions : Nicole, Lead role
Howdy, TV series pilot : Shaina, Central character Director Jay J'dan

2019
Thea McLeod Casting : Advanced audition workshop
Kristy Sexton: Advanced audition Course
Tom McSweeney- Advanced audition course for screen
Stare The Sun Down, Feature film trailer : Jen- female lead role Director: Daryl Irvine
QLD Brides Wedding Expo : Model
Tamblyn Advanced Modelling Course
Black Cherry Fashion Label : Featured model
Miss Universe Australia : QLD State finalist
Sanctuary at Sirromet Lifestyle Video : Model actress
A Major Memories- Short Film, Dir Jackson Cooper : Actor-Girlfriend
Holly Rose Bridal Campaign : Model

2018
QLD Cricket TVC- Carpool Karaoke : Lead Actress/Singer
Meriton Group Gold Coast Lifestyle Video : Featured Model/Actress
Company : April, supporting lead- Brisbane Powerhouse Dir: Jacqui Sommerville
Twisted Fates Web Series-lead role Elle : New York Festivals Film and TV Awards: Silver award for best student film
The Sky's The Limit : Featured Perfromer- Cremorne Theatre QPAC Dir: Jason Langley
Pixiegram App Campaign- BlueHawk Films : Featured Musician/Actress Dir; Angus Giorgi
Godspell Tour, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane : Featured Ensemble Dir: Penny Farrow
QLD Conservatorium Graduation Showcase: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane : Featured performer Dir: Paul Sabey
Patti Lapone in Concert, Conservatorium Theatre : Backing vocalist Dir: Joseph Thalken
Redlands Vocal Competition : Open Category Winner
SANCTUM Label web campaign : Fashion Model

2017
Sodium Squad, Comedy webseries : Elle, female lead role Director: Jack and Karl Higgins
FAME, QLD conseratorium : Role of Grace "Lambchops" Lamb Dir: Sue Rider
West Side Story, QLD Conservatorium : Chorus/dancer Dir: Chris Stewart
Asian Supermodel Contest USA : Winner Best Potential
ISHTA handbag design : Fashion model
Christmas Promotions, Coles supermarkets : Santa's Elf
QLD Pops Orchestra- Broadway and Beyond feat Rhonda Burchmore : Backing vocalist
Con2Cabaret, QLD Conservatorium : Solo vocalist Dir: Megan Shorey MD: Trevor Jones

2016
Fright Night TVC, Movie World- Village Roadshow : Main actress Director: Josh Tanner
Fade, short film thriller- Bond University : Featured speaking role Dir: James Taylor
F(L)IGHT short film : Horror trope girl (lead) Director: Jake Holroyd
Lash- Short film thriller : Cameo appearence Dir: Will Johnstone
Short Film: Do you work here? : Alice- lead role, Dir: Greg Garofalo
Music video- "Light and Love" The End Moraine : Main actress

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