IN THE STUDIO
Screen Acting Training
Vicky offers Screen Acting Workshops throughout the year, typically spanning two days over weekends. For those seeking a deeper dive, she also conducts an extensive Masterclass with evening sessions over several weeks. These workshops are invaluable for actors, writers, and directors eager to develop character, acquire authentic screen acting skills, and maintain their craft between projects.
SCREEN ACTING WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
The Workshop
This program is designed for actors to master the art of creating believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen. Through paired script work, participants explore the Art of Relating, which enhances creative choices and trains actors to bring their instincts to life on screen.
Participants benefit from strengthening and recharging their acting skills, removing blocks, deepening emotional connections, and improving sight-reading abilities.
Ideal for actors preparing for auditions or roles, the program also suits writers and directors interested in exploring acting techniques to develop character and enrich storytelling, while gaining tools to better communicate with actors. All participants engage in acting exercises.
TYPICAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday
10:00-10:15 Introduction
10:15-13:15 Chair work and review
13:15-14:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Shooting Scenes and review
Sunday
10:00-10:15 Reflections
10:15-13:15 Couch work, cold read and review
13:15-14:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Shooting Scenes and review
*Chair work is an actor’s gym technique, which uses the script to explore connectivity between actors and develop emotional muscle
Upcoming Weekend Workshops
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Auckland
August 29-30, 2026
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Auckland
October 24-25, 2026
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Wellington
September 26-27, 2026
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Wellington
Novemeber 14-15, 2026
SCREEN ACTING MASTERCLASS INTENSIVE
The Masterclass
This twice weekly, four-week masterclass trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen. Working in pairs with scripts, actors learn the Art of Relating, which maximises creative choices and trains actor to bring their emotional instincts to the screen.
BENEFITS
Strengthen and recharge the acting muscles
Identify and remove blocks
Deepen emotional connection with partner & script
Improve sight-reading skills
SUITABLE FOR
Actors seeking to be on form for auditions and screen roles
Writers wanting to deepen character and develop a story from the ‘inside out’
Directors seeking to better communicate with actors
All participants work as actors. All work is filmed and reviewed.
**Actors must attend both classes per week.
Current Masterclass Dates
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Wellington
September 8 - October 1, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30-9:30pmFour-week intensive
ONLINE AUDITION / SELF TAPE LAB (4 WEEKS)
The Lab
A rigorous lab for audition architecture, emotional clarity, and camera truth. Group critique, craft shaping, and reshoot each week.
A SMALL GROUP FOCUSED ON
• audition technique
• self-taping skills
• on-camera truth and connection
Current Audition Lab Dates
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Wellington
Monday Evenings
7:00-9:00 pmFour-week intensive
MONOLOGUE LAB
Monologue Lab - coming soon
For drama school submissions, festival readings, auditions, and showreel monologues.
Text, breath, impulse, and camera connection—moving from performed speech to lived encounter.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
“Vicky encouraged us to become more courageous with our choices, while remaining truthful to them and the scene. She’s an animated, passionate, and skilled teacher with great intuition and drive to always discover and learn more about what she can bring to her work and the actor”
— Sara Wiseman | Actor“The class had a lovely vibe. It was apparent that everybody felt seen, and included, and valued right from the get-go. I learned a lot from the classes. I felt in a safe space to learn, and try things. There was great attention paid on a personal level to each person so they could grow and work on what they needed to.”
— Adam Slocombe | Masterclass Attendee“I really enjoyed the focus on connectivity and emotion, I felt that the constant reminder of “What is the other person feeling” really helped to get myself out of my own head and put my focus on the other person in the scene. Starting the weekly lessons with sight reading also really helped me to develop that skill and really put it to use to reap the rewards that it carries.”
— Ryan Holtham | Masterclass AttendeeNot sure which class is right for you?
Choosing the right studio environment is essential. Please contact Vicky directly for an informal discussion about your experience and training goals.