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Meet Our Leading Specialists

Jessica Blake

Artistic Director & Founder

Jessica harnesses her award-winning career on global stages to guide students through breakthrough performances and self-discovery.

Oliver Grant

Lead Acting Coach

Oliver brings traditional and modern techniques to the classroom, championing method acting and performance authenticity.

Maya Patel

Speech & Vocal Coach

Maya transforms students’ voices, focusing on clarity, dynamic range, and the emotional power of spoken word.

Sebastian Lee

Improvisation Instructor

Known for his innovative workshops, Sebastian unlocks students’ intuition and playfulness through improv and creative risk-taking.

Expert Team

Certified Experts

Certified Experts

All instructors are certified in drama education, ensuring professional, results-driven teaching.

Experience

100+ Years of Experience

The team combines over a century of performing and teaching experience, locally and internationally.

Award-winning

Award-winning Mentors

Many instructors hold prestigious theatre awards for excellence in teaching and stage direction.

Mentorship

Personal Mentorship

Benefit from tailored feedback and one-on-one coaching that accelerates your unique artistic journey.

Training with Our Mentors

“Jessica’s direct feedback and artistic insight completely changed my stage presence. Her encouragement was transformational!”
— Priya Sethi, Sydney
“Working with Sebastian’s improv classes unlocked my creative instincts and brought joy back to performing for me.”
— Nate Willis, Newtown
“Every lesson with Oliver was a leap forward. The instructors genuinely invest in your progress.”
— Anna Novak, Alexandria