Actors Studio is an intensive short program for 18–25 year olds, led by professional acting teacher and theatre director Luke Rogers. Over 12 weekly 3-hour sessions, Luke will guide actors through a range of rehearsal and performance techniques, including text and character analysis, partnered scene work, and monologues that show you at your best. Actors Studio will equip you with tools to generate electrifying performances, and approach the work of an actor as a creative artist.
- Work on scenes and monologues in a rehearsal-room environment, culminating in a staged showcase.
- Learn the practical skills of stagecraft to make an impact, and become the actor every director wants to work with.
- Get individual feedback to help discover your unique qualities as a performer.
- Gain confidence in a supportive learning environment that pushes you to the next level.
Actors Studio gives you practical skills and insights to take straight into your next audition, rehearsal, or performance, and the opportunity to collaborate with emerging artists who are passionate about exploring their potential as an actor.
Get the Details
| WHO | Ages 18–25 |
| WHEN | 8 May – 24 July 2025 |
| COST | $300 |
Enrolments close Sunday 4 May 2025
Actors Studio is a heavily subsidised program – the full cost is $1650 per person, which, due to the generous support of our funders, we are able to offer for only $300. Nonetheless, we understand that paying upfront in full can be difficult, so we offer flexible payment plans to spread out the cost over the course of the program – please, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au to discuss payment options.
Actors Studio is generously supported by Liv Hewson and The Jeremy Spencer Broom Legacy.
You will need to create a Class Manager account to enrol. If you are over 18, please set up a CUSTOMER profile for yourself, including your phone number, as well as a STUDENT profile for yourself. Additionally, please add an emergency contact number under ‘contacts’. If you have any difficulties enrolling, please send us an email at info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au or call 02 6248 5057.
Meet your Lead Artist
Luke Rogers
Luke Rogers is a director, actor, producer, and the Artistic Director & CEO of Canberra Youth Theatre.
Luke holds a Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Arts in Directing (2012) from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), and a Bachelor of Arts in Performance from Theatre Nepean – University of Western Sydney (2002).
Luke’s directing credits include new plays, musical theatre, devised works, and classics for theatre companies and drama schools across Australia.
Other positions have included Artistic Director of Stories Like These, Resident Studio Artist at Griffin Theatre Company, Theatre Manager of New Theatre, and Artistic Director of The Spare Room.
Directing credits include: The Department of Responsible Adulting, Work But This Time Like You Mean It, Rosieville, The Trials, How To Vote, Dags, Two Twenty Somethings Decide Never To Be Stressed About Anything Ever Again Ever, Little Girls Alone in the Woods, Normal, Possibility, Collapse (Canberra Youth Theatre); Mary Stuart, Collected Stories (Chaika Theatre / ACT Hub); In Real Life (Darlinghurst Theatre Company); Blink, MinusOneSister, Fireface, The Last Five Years, The Carnivores (Stories Like These); Play House (NIDA); The Pillowman, Waiting For Godot, Don Juan in Soho, Art is a Weapon, After The End, Blasted (New Theatre).
Further Information
Dates for your Calendar
Session 1 – Thursday 8 May 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 2 – Thursday 15 May 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 3 – Thursday 22 May 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 4 – Thursday 29 May 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 5 – Thursday 5 June 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 6 – Thursday 12 June 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 7 – Thursday 19 June 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 8 – Thursday 26 June 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 9 – Thursday 3 July 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 10 – Thursday 10 July 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 11 – Thursday 17 July 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Session 12 – Thursday 24 July 2025, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
