Graduate Acting Showcase

Haiiiii I'm Abbey! I always loved drama in high school and couldn't get enough of it so started looking to further my experiences in this fantastical, theatrical world.  AFTT seemed the best fit for me so I auditioned and thanks to the support of my family and friends and the majestic Glen Hamilton, was accepted. These past two years have shaped me into a much more confident and overall happy and energetic person as well as helped me to learn and improve in the arts. There is still much for me to learn and I hope that I continue to grow as I enjoy performing as much as I love my dog. Which is a lot, I gave out 27 pictures of him... 

My earliest memory of childhood was dancing and singing to Abba, as I forced my family to sit and watch. This was the moment my family and I knew I was made for the creative arts industry. I lived in a country town for most of my life, dancing from age two at a pre-professional level. I was always told as a dancer that I focused my attention on expression and emotion through storytelling and discarded my technique, much to teacher’s dismay. Then at 16 I decided to pursue my career in the arts and moved away to Sydney to study at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. Living in Sydney by myself at sixteen was an eye opening experience and one that lead my love for acting to outgrow my love for dancing. 
I was ecstatic to receive my acceptance letter for AFTT. Here my skills where nurtured, tested and expanded by the incredible tutors/directors I was lucky enough to work alongside. And to be cast in such roles as “Moth” in We Are Not These Hands, “Evelyn” in The Shape of Things, “Henry 6th” in Henry 6th Part 3 and “Sofya Yegorovna” in Play Without A Title, was a humbling and rewarding experience. My training has given me the tools to push myself and bring truth to any character I portray. 
My aim for the future and in all my acting endeavours is to give a life to the stories and characters I’m blessed to portray. 

My name is Abbie, and I've moved from Cairns, Far North Queensland to Sydney to pursue an acting career, and have just completed studying at ACTT.

My name is Abbie, and I've moved from Cairns, Far North Queensland to Sydney to pursue an acting career, and have just completed studying at ACTT. The tutors I've learnt from there and collaborated with, have given me confidence in my craft, and inspired me to embrace passion and bring my own strengths to the industry.
I admire actors that bring raw truth to their craft, I’m pursuing a music career as well as an acting career and am excited to pursue these separately and also marry these two crafts. I’ve cherished every role I've received at ACTT and am inspired to further explore the human character and bring more stories to life.

Hi, I'm Abby. During my time at ACTT I've been fortunate enough to play a diverse range of roles in the form of both short scenes to full length plays. From the role of Debra in David Mamets 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago - to the Nurse in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Regardless of the role or genre; I love the challenge of bringing the characters and work to life and finding genuine moments of connection to tell a story.

I'm passionate about both film and theatre and love the uniqueness of both mediums. Having found my passion for acting after a solid stint in the corporate world and many travels, I bring with me a wealth of life experience to call upon as part of my craft and lifelong journey!

She/Her

I’m Adam. A Sydney based actor and musician. As far back as memory takes me, I’ve had a passionate fire burning for performing. From being 10 years old and busking numbers from ‘Grease’ on the streets, to touring nationally in bands, my core desire has always been to entertain and inspire. 

After a prolonged period of putting my ambitions of such in the backseat, I enrolled at AFTT in the winter of 2016. Since this time, all of those sparks of creativity, imagination and playfulness have been reignited and both my hunger and love for the stage and screen continue to grow and grow. 

At AFTT, I have been lucky enough to play roles in brilliant short films as well as fantastic stage productions: ‘Greg’ in Neil LaBute’s ‘Reasons to Be Pretty’ directed by Winston Cooper. And ‘Benedick’ in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ directed by Sean O’Riordan.

Hello, my name is Aiden Mckenzie. I’m originally from a little country town called Young and moved to Sydney to pursue my passion which is acting. The acting bug officially bit when I was around 14, but I’ve performed in school productions since I was five. I took part in every concert at my primary school and in high school, I was in the MADD (Music, Art, Dance and Drama) night shows they had each year from year 9 to year 11. 

Upon graduating, I joined The Young Theatre Company and took part in Annie by Thomas Meehan, Cinderella as Prince Charming, and Sailing South by Judith Prior as lieutenant Francois and Goldilocks and the Three Bears as a Lion. It was with the support and encouragement of the company that I found out about AFTT and applied for an audition.

Since being accepted, I’ve had the pleasure of taking part in many great productions and project from Cloudstreet adapted by Nick Enright and Justin Monjo from the novel by Tim Winton, directed by Glen Hamilton to William Shakespeare’s The Tempest as Prince Ferdinand, directed by Sean O’Riordan and The Street of Crocodiles adapted and directed by Anthony Skuse from the short stories by Bruno Shulz and the Simon Mcburney and Mark Wheatley adaptation. 

I love how much I’ve grown not only as a performer but as a person during my time here and look forward to continuing to do so as pursue my passion. 

Acting and performing has always been a big part of my. Acting has built me to be the person I am today. My journey with performing started at a young age with ballet and I grew to acting and have attended NIDA (Actors Studio) and The Academy of Film Theatre and Television (AFTT).

AFTT helped me explore not only how far I can take my acting but has also helped me grow as a person. Without AFTT I wouldn’t be where I am today.

I plan on melding all my passion into a performing outlet. My love for dance, acting and just theatre in general, especially queer theatre, will result in a series of interesting works I can’t wait to make.

For as long as I can remember I’ve been interested in performing. Although I never lost my passion for it, for a long time I let myself believe that I needed to pursue something more sensible as a career.
But acting, creating characters and putting on a show is more than just a job to me, it’s what I want to do with the rest of my life. So I left my home in New Zealand, came to study at AFTT and haven’t regretted it since.
Through AFTT I’ve met amazing people, grown more than I ever thought I could, and am now ready to step out into the world and continue on the journey that I started here.

My name is Alana Birtles. I am passionate about all facets of acting, and I have loved every minute of my training at ACTT. I have been privileged to play some amazing characters during my time here, such as the vivacious Vera in Willy Russel’s Breezeblock Park, and the fiery Maria in William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Acting offers a unique opportunity to explore the range of human emotions in a multitude of scenarios (and time periods).
For me, it is this study in human nature that excites me, and the chance to take the audience on a journey. I love watching movies and theatre, and so I want to be able to bring out the passion and excitement that I feel in an audience. 

My name is Alec Ebert. At age 10 I co-wrote a comedy sketch and performed it in front of my entire school to great critical acclaim. Flushed with success, I auditioned for our school musical production and was promptly attacked by anxiety and nerves - though I did end up getting a part. These two events conspired to define my love, passion and commitment to performance and acting. 

After graduating school and doing business at uni, I worked full-time in sales management in various roles that took me all over Australia and to Europe. My desire to perform on stage and on screen followed me over this decade-and-a-bit, and eventually I quit business to tell stories full-time. Which brings us to now.

AFTT has allowed me to develop my skills and confidence in my craft. I’ve played various roles in ‘Love and Information’ by Caryl Churchill; Mercutio in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare; Charlie Fox in ‘Speed-the-Plow' by David Mamet and Vershinin in ‘Three Sisters’ by Anton Chekov.

I bring great passion and energy to my work, along with a love and dedication to collaboration and an unyielding belief in hard work. All these strengths allow me to believe that my best work is always what is right in front of me.

Since I was a kid my favourite thing to do was to play pretend. Taking on various personas and go on journeys through dozens of imaginative scenarios. As I grew into an adult that turned into passion for the dramatic arts, and a desperate need to shove my stupid face into the minds and hearts of everyone. 

As a performer I’m very animated, bouncing off the walls with enthusiasm and energy. And while I do tend to my craft professionally, I have a habit of occasionally infecting rehearsals and my castmates with my own special mix of humour.  

My name is Alessandro Greco. I used to go to my grandparent's every summer night when I was little. They lived in a little wooden house in the countryside of Vizzini, a village in the middle of Sicily only known for its silence and peace, the beautiful volcanic hills with their wild aromatic scents, and for ricotta...the best ricotta in the world. I would go straight to the lounge room and throw my little acrobatic body on their leather couch, which was always a bit cold at first. I would cuddle up in their soft wool blanket and wait for my grandfather to choose a book from his library. That was my favourite moment. I still don't understand how so many books could fit in such a little room. You could see them squeezing in the shelves and piled on the floor, on the chairs, all around the TV and on top of the door. There were books in the cupboards and inside the piano, next to the windows and outside the windows, on the balcony, under the lamps and under the couch. It was a whole room painted with old books and their sweet smell. And I would just lay there... waiting for the shadow of the shutters to slowly fade into a semi-darkness, only contrasted by a small orange salt lamp sitting on a huge pile of books. In that same moment, almost as if they planned it every night, I would hear my grandma turning off the stove from the kitchen and pouring her special vegetable stock with ginger and cloves aroma into our cups. She would grate some typical "ricotta salata" which would melt on the top and then she would sit down next to me bringing 3 full cups. I would sit my head on her lap and as soon as my grandfather started reading, I could see her closing her eyes. She would then fall asleep after the first page, and my head would gently swing back and forward pushed by her belly breathing. My grandfather would read for hours with his hypnotic voice. I would never fall asleep.

This is where my love for storytelling comes from.

My name is Alexander Lee Brown, I was born and raised in a large family with three much older siblings (I’m the youngest by 8 years). My dream job growing up was to captain the Australian cricket team.... I’m still waiting for the call up. After finishing school I needed a change from the city and decided to pack my bags and move to the country.
I settled three hours west in Bathurst and started studying a degree in Business and Communications. To pay my way through uni, I worked as a breakfast radio announcer on 1503 2BS GOLD, hosting my own networked, talk-back news program. In my two years in radio I was fortunate enough to be nominated for an Australian Commercial Radio Award for Best On-Air Talent in a regional area.
Returning to Sydney, I decided to pursue the corporate world and worked in advertising and media whilst getting involved in theatre and film projects on the side. However, it wasn’t long until I made the decision to pursue acting professionally. My interest for acting was inspired in high school. I was lucky enough to win the Australian School’s Shakespeare Competition and performed with the Shakespeare Globe Centre Australia Company. Acting has always been the career I wanted, however I believed that I needed a firm base of life experience before pursuing the career professionally. Having had a few careers, I am so pleased and excited by the prospect of finally making my own mark on the Australian TV,  film and theatre industry. 

Why acting? To be honest it was an accident. When we had to pick electives for school, I couldn't do the ones I wanted at the same time. My friend somewhat peer-pressured me into Drama. So, I have a single person to thank for finding my place and joy in this world - Thank you Tom. I fell in love with the freedom of acting and the endless laughs it brought people. Most importantly it was the people that made me love acting and the environment they could create and shine in.

Theatre is my dream. Professional or local. With my Cert 3 in Entertainment, I would even do the technical side. I love it all.

My hope as an emerging artist is to bring that little slice of joy to people. To create memories that they can cherish. To look back on that experience with a smile.

Hi, my name is Ali Regan, and I am 24 years old. I was born in Wollongong, but I lived in New Zealand for ten years. I started speech and drama when I was 6, took drama in school, but was always scared of going after my dreams in the acting world. When I was 23, I finally thought it was time to pursue my dream, and the first step was getting a proper education about it all and finding the right institute, that institute was AFTT. I hope to be able to break into the theatre world. I’ve always loved going to the theatre and participating in theatre productions in any capacity. I wish to tell stories that educate and mean something to people and create stories that stick with people for the rest of their lives, and maybe even inspire them to do something they’ve always wanted to do. 

Hi! I'm Alice Fewster and I am a recent graduate from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television (AFTT). 

I fell in love with acting at a very young age through a re-enactment of the Gold Rush in year 5. Although my memory of that is vague I can recall that I had to watch my entire family die, afterwards being murdered myself by a man trying to steal my gold and it was in that moment when I realised I could play pretend for the rest of my life. 

Since my Gold Rush days I have been lucky enough to explore further roles at AFTT including: Allegra in Pretty Theft, numerous roles in Our Town, Lady Anne in Richard III and Polly X in Trojan Barbie. 

The reason I love this form of art is because I am able to breathe life into roles I wouldn't have ever imagined, I can be anything I want to be, with acting there is no limitation.

To act...To sing...To dance.... I CAN have it all, right?! My journey began on the stage, in ballet shoes, like most little girls, and swung 180° when I started to discover character on film. I yearned for more. I needed more. I wanted understanding and exploration and tools for my craft. Acting school has infused me with a greater love for the theatre and the freedom to explore the world through many mediums.
I've had the wonderful opportunity of playing characters such as, Reeny in Willy Russel's 'Beezeblock Park', Olivia in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', and now the incredible challenge of Satan in Stephen Adly Girgius' 'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot; a black comedy set in a courtroom in Purgatory. Pleased to meet you... I'm Ali. 

So… I guess I started acting when I was seven and I didn’t want my dad to know that I had the last doughnut. But in all honesty, storytelling came from being brought up in a Greek household. Village stories and ancient legends were shared over strong, bitter coffee and dinner while having  “Bold and the Beautiful” on in the background. High school was the start of my training. I studied Drama for 4 years it gave me the springboard to dive into the world of theatre. I had finally found my passion and I wasn’t about to let it go. 
 Since coming to AFTT, I’ve had the privilege of playing Belly in We Are Not These Hands, Clea in Trojan Barbie, Evelyn in The Shape of Things. Shakespeare’s Henry VI Part 3 was my biggest and most rewarding challenge as I played six entirely different characters that ranged from an impulsive Earl to a French princess, a lady in waiting to an older, tactful warrior and many in between.  
From my training at AFTT, I gained a stronger understanding of my personal process and have been exposed to other skills. AFTT has given me a solid foundation and tools in order build myself as an artist. From this, I intend to get my certificate in stage combat in 2018 and, on the side, pursue playwriting. I pride myself in being quick witted, hungry to create great work and working in detail without getting in over my head, whether it’s film or theatre.  

Acting takes up a lot of my time. It isn’t easy. You have to be prepared, that’s what I’ve learnt. Acting is unexpected but you’re always expecting something to happen. That’s what I love about Acting, because there’s always a chance something could go wrong. It’s a thrill. And it’s addicting. There’s never a dull moment and it’s so exciting.

One of my major goals is to be on Broadway. Apart from acting, I adore singing. With AFTT we had the opportunity to have a singing recital which is a highlight for me. I also got to put on a production of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens where I got to portray Wemmick, and we just finished a production of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra where I had the honour of portraying Enobarbus and Iras.

I’ve been getting into film a lot more, it’s fun! But I’m a theatre girl.

Hi, my name is Amy Jacobs and I am a Sydney-based actor. From a young age my passion for the arts was sparked by dance, which then developed into a search for truth through story telling - on both screen and stage. 

During my time at AFTT I have been lucky enough to explore some beautifully diverse and challenging characters such as Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Agnes in Dancing at Lughnasa. 

After graduating high school in 2011 I moved to London for three years where I was able to complete a series of short acting courses. This entire experience confirmed to me that a career in acting was the direction I wanted to steer my life in.

I believe my greatest strength as an actor is my emotional availability. I am constantly looking to grow and learn about the various aspects of the human condition.

I'm Amy Shapiro. I have an unrelenting drive to succeed and bring passion to everything I do. I've been encouraged my entire life to question, ask and imagine.
Hello! I'm Amy Shapiro. I have an unrelenting drive to succeed and bring passion to everything I do. I've been encouraged my entire life to question, ask and imagine. This together with my cultural background and personal experiences afford me a unique perspective that breathes life into my work. ACTT and its inspirational staff have given me the opportunity to hone my skills in both theatre and screen acting (being cast as Lady Macbeth and recently in Lex Marinos' first production for ACTT, being real highlights).
Ultimately, as an actor my passion lies in the need to tell stories. The electricity of live performance is unparalleled, and the potential of the film medium to communicate these stories is endless and magical. I can't wait to embark on my professional acting career.

Hi I’m Amy. I’m an Indigenous artist from Worimi country. I have a strong belief in acting as an art form, and I believe acting is an incredible privilege. 

My aim is to tell stories as truthfully as possible. I’m lucky enough to pursue acting as a career, and I don’t take it for granted. Storytelling is something that excites me, and is something I find incredibly important to society.
Bringing characters to life, and exploring worlds that I could only dream of. Acting to me is one of the ultimate experiences in life. On stage or in front of a camera is where I get to do something magical. 

For me, humans are magic. 

He/Him

Hi There!

Since I could ever remember I’ve loved becoming characters and exploring the depths of my own imagination, and creating and discovering worlds outside of our own reality. Pursuing acting has allowed me to continue to play and explore just like when I was a child and find an incomparable joy when working on stage and screen.

I enjoy all forms of performance from the physically wild and wacky to the deep and thoughtful naturalistic. I have a burning desire to continue to pursue new characters, worlds, and stories and build a career on what I love.

AFTT has been such a great way of finding and learning more levels of creativity and its been such a dream performing in stage productions such as ‘1984’, ‘Taming of the Shrew’, ‘Pericles, Prince of Tyre’ and ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ - in which I played Utterson and was directed by Kim Hardwick.

Hi, I’m Angela and I have a passion for acting that I’ve been exploring for the past two years at AFTT. During this course, I have had the chance to play a number of complex and intriguing characters such as Emilia and Montano in Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ (Directed by Sean O’Riordan) and Zocha in Tadeusz Slobodzianek’s ‘Our Class’ (Directed by Anthony Skuse). 

My favourite thing about being an actor is the ability to tell stories that affect people. I love the way that we can bring words to life and create characters that are real and exist in our own world. I believe that imagination is the most important tool for an actor and should be exercised not only in performance but in everything we do.
 

My name is Angelika Nieweglowski and I’ve called Sydney home my whole life. My greatest influence is that of my large Polish family which is filled with passionate females.

A little bit about me… My name is Angelika Nieweglowski and I’ve called Sydney home my whole life. My greatest influence is that of my large Polish family which is filled with passionate females. Ask any Eastern European what they remember about family life it will almost certainly be three things… Laughter, food and more laughter. My childhood was no different. Well, actually nothing has changed now that I’m a little older. Before I became an actor I studied Marketing and worked in the world of fashion. I started my career with Instyle Magazine, which then led me to EVH PR; a luxury fashion and lifestyle public relations agency. In my early twenties I had a ball styling and marketing new fashion trends.
However, my lifelong passion for film and performing took over and I took the leap to study acting at ACTT. I haven’t looked back since! Whilst at ACTT I have had the privilege to work with talented directors such as Aarne Neeme, John O’Hare, Lex Marinos and Luke Rodgers. I’m so excited to bring my distinct Eastern European personality and make my own individual mark on the film and television industry. 

I am absolutely honoured and privileged to be taking my first step into the acting industry, following my training at AFTT. What I have loved about acting and what I continue to love is, through acting, becoming someone else and inhabiting a world that is not quite your own. It’s pure escapism and imaginative exploration that has continuously allowed me to make new discoveries and encounter new ideas that I would not have been able to otherwise. I hope to utilise my training and newfound skills in various techniques and craft taught to me throughout my training out in the industry. During my time as an actor in training and throughout AFTT, I have taken part and played characters in amazing productions, including Hamlet and The Seagull. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at AFTT and look forward to stepping out into the industry as a confidently trained and professional actor. 

Hi! I’m Annabelle. I’m a Sydney based singer and actor. I have 10 years of formal singing training as well as 2 years of formal acting. 
I was raised on my mother’s cast recordings of LES MISÉRABLES and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, so I have always loved musical theatre and theatre in general. As I grew older, I was introduced to the works of Marilyn Monroe and Doris Day. Both of these women, as well as many others, inspired me to pursue a career in acting. Acting, for me, was the only career path that made sense to pursue because it is the only thing I have ever done that I am actually passionate about and want to keep doing.
My time at AFTT has helped me become confident in my craft as I have had the chance to explore different roles such as Rose in Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet, and Cordelia in King Lear as well as a multitude of characters in Elinor Cook’s Image of an Unknown Young Woman.

Acting was always something that I thought was this pipe dream of mine, that it could never be anything more than that. It got to a point where I couldn’t think about doing anything else so I decided enough was enough and did it. I can’t imagine not having made the decision to finally do what I love, it is such an incredible feeling to be able to do the thing you love and have fun while doing it. I have learnt and been apart of so many things whilst being at AFTT and I’m so lucky to have started my journey in such a loving and caring environment.

I’m excited to see what the next chapter of my career holds and to be apart of telling incredible stories and be able to work with talented individuals who I can continue to grow and learn from. In the future I hope to be able to create my own work and also direct a few pieces and get into that side of the industry as well as being an actor.

I am Anton.
I work hard,
I work with passion,
most of all, I work with love.
Discover me, and I'll make you rich!

I’m Arioch, a savvy young lad with big dreams and a passion for acting. Ever since I can remember I’ve found the greatest joy from going on stage and acting. I gained a deeper understanding of happiness from it no matter what it was. I’ve enjoyed every new challenge more than the last, going from humble year 8 drama to the place I am today. Graduating from acting school - and I’m eager to take on every challenge that is presented to me with a smile on my face and a passion in my heart.

Arshia is an Australian/Persian graduate from the Academy of Film, Theatre & Television with an advanced diploma in stage and screen acting.

I came to Australia 8 years ago without the ability to speak English and I feel so blessed and lucky to have the opportunity to express myself in the unique world of storytelling. I have been lucky enough to be a part of over 9 theatre plays, the most recent being "Our Class" playing JAKUB Katz directed by Anthony Skuse at the Belvoir Theatre and as Rodrigo & Lodovico in Othello directed by Sean O' Riordan. I also played as Greg in "Reasons To Be Pretty" directed by Winston Cooper. Focusing on the techniques of Meisner and Eric Morris has allowed me to safely access my life experiences and use it in my love for live storytelling on stage. It's what drives me to thrive towards more challenging roles. As far back as I can remember I've loved the movie world and now here I am blessed enough to be confidently entering the industry of my dreams. I would never have been able to make it without the help and support of all my talented and unique tutors and students. I love being real cause being fake is easy.

After Graduating from the Academy of Film Television and Theater (AFTT), I truly feel confident with the skills I have obtained whilst training. I find the value of expressing myself in this beautiful art form to be greater than anything else on earth. I have portrayed characters in productions such as Angel in 'Jesus Hoped the A Train' (directed by Naomi Livingstone) and Alsemero in 'The Changeling (directed by Sean O' Riordan).

In my eyes, when the practice of hard work along with passion is applied to this craft, the limitations of potential do not exist. The magic of story telling and the joy of bestowing entertainment is what i live by, and will forever strive to do.

My most recent production was playing Gus in 'The Dumb Waiter' (directed by Aarne Neeme) at the downstairs Belvoir Theater.

An unforgettable experience in which I pushed myself to new heights as a performer.

As a kid, I was painfully shy. I was practically afraid of everything. At school I never thought I was good enough. I started dancing at four and as I got older, people told me that I was a natural. It felt good to be good at something. I got hooked on performing on stage which led me to acting. Though I adored acting, I had zero confidence in myself. Until a teacher in high school that didn’t like me told me after a school play “Audrey, I couldn’t take my eyes off you. You were amazing.” Well, if someone that doesn’t even like me thinks I’m a great actor then it must be true. I started study at the Academy of film theatre and television to gain more skills to insure I could be an actor forever, so that the amazing feeling I get performing never fades.

She/Her

My name is Barbara & I'm in my 3rd year at Actors College of Theatre & Television. I was first introduced to acting at the age of nine, where I was cast in a production of 'Hamlet.' I went on to perform in many high school productions and my love and passion for acting has grown immensely.

For my final two years of high school I moved to The McDonald College Performing Arts to further my acting training. At ACTT I've enjoyed playing roles such as Betty in Willy Russell's 'Breezeblock Park', Menenius in William Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus' and also using my second language as The Greek in 'Dreaming of Lysistrata'.

I'm enjoying working on our current and final production of 'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot' as Saint Monica and Loretta. I love both theatre and screen and I'm excited for what the future holds for my career.

My parents have always told me, ‘from day one you’d put on a show wherever and whenever you got the chance’. I can tell you this has not changed. 

A born performer and entertainer, my parents decided to enrol me in a local performing arts school in Wollongong which I attended for 15 years performing in countless eisteddfods, events and P&O/Carnival cruise ships. All these opportunity’s only fuelled my attraction to the stage which made pursing this profession for the rest of my life never a question. 

Studying at AFTT, I have had the opportunity to strip away the singing and dancing from the acting to study the art form in its rawer state. In my time I’ve been able to explore roles such as Torch in Beruit, George in Our Town, Clarence in Shakespeare’s Richard III and Isak Abramovich in Chekhov’s Play Without a Title. 

Music theatre will always be my greatest love and passion, but I have now developed a great love for film and straight theatre and am excited to work my hardest in all facets of the entertainment industry.

Hey there! My name is Bella Ridgway, an actor and musician currently based in Sydney.

From when I first learnt to engage with others, I would constantly put on “shows”, singing and dancing, doing whatever I could to entertain people. I created my own characters that I would delve into and explore, seeing their worlds through my eyes. I’d put them in different scenarios and situations challenging my family to play along with me. Luckily for me they did.

My performances gained a lot more structure and substance when I was enrolled in dance at the age of five. Dance taught me so many amazing things, physically and mentally but it was always the character side of dance, the acting and the story telling that I enjoyed the most.

From doing numerous musicals and plays growing up, I knew I wanted to pursue acting professionally. AFTT was that next step. From studying Shakespeare, to Brecht; to learning the many great techniques of, Le coq, Laban, Meyerhold, Stanislavski and Morris.
AFTT has also enabled me to connect with budding film makers and directors, giving me the experience of acting both on and off screen. I have learnt and grown as an artist tremendously since enrolling in 2017.

I’m looking forward to what the future may bring.

It took over 10 years of becoming an electrician and project manager to finally decide that acting was going to be my primary focus. I am thrilled daily that I took the risk.

My time being a part of AFTT has not only taught me skills about my craft but has ignited a hunger to express myself creatively. Now that I have experienced this level of devotion for something, there’s no turning back. 

At AFTT I have been privileged to be a part of many student films and also theatrical productions of Punk Rock by Simon Stephens playing Bennett, DNA by Dennis Kelly playing John Tate, Shakespeare’s The Tempest playing Trinculo and various roles in Image of an Unknown Young Woman by Elinor Cook. 

Relatively new to acting, Ben has been training formally since 2016. His quirky, comfortably awkward and introverted style has become his artistic signature. Working on short films and podcasts as well as his college theatre projects, Ben has honed his passion into a craft that he will carry into life with panache and gusto. 

Roll up, Roll up Ladies and Gentlemen to the introduction and red carpet rollout of a Mr..one..Benjamin  Virgona. He’s here to fulfil your needs, wants and desires of thrills, laughs and maybe a tear or two. Ben loves  the ideology of provoking and being provoked, action and reaction, and the opportunity of helping and healing people through evoking emotion and wonde r through all forms of entertainment, whether it be through his formal Acting training years here at AFTT, Singing, Dancing or Hosting. This (relatively) young man is looking to achieve his ambition of “being remembered”, by one person or by many, if he can touch one person’s heart, he can crawl into his casket happy.

Mr Virgona has morphed into many characters whilst training at AFTT, including: Father, Tom Dockerty in “The Old Man Comes Rolling Home” by Dorothy Porter, Henry Bolingbroke/The Bishop of Carl isle in “Richard ll” by W.Shakespeare and a character with multiple heads in his graduating play “Revolt. She Said. Revolt” by Alice Birch. He’s also had short stints  singing/performing within community theatre for Grease The Musical and Chicago. And if you haven’t picked it up yet, this has been Ben all along, so if I don’t see you, good afternoon, good evening and goodnight.

She/Her

My name is Bethany Parrish, I've been acting since the age of 11 with my introduction to theatre beginning at The Drama Studio @ IPAC (The Illawarra Performing Arts Centre). Throughout my time at The Drama Studio I had the great pleasure of performing in a large variety of productions including three collaborations with The Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York (Romeo and Juliet as Balthasar, A midsummer Night's Dream as Helena, and Much Ado About Nothing as Beatrice). I have grown as an actress with a passion for Shakespeare and Theatre and brightened this passion during my time at AFTT. Since starting at AFTT I have developed my craft and skill as an actress and have learned to work in a variety of mediums which lead me to great love for film acting as well as theatre. I can't wait to tell stories in every way I can.

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Hi everyone. My name is Blake and I’m an actor based in Sydney. I credit my amazing family, in particular my grandma for getting me hooked on quality films and for overall sparking my interest in this incredible field. As the story goes, a young (very hungry me) watched the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the rest is history. On top of that, I’ve always had the drive to perform for others around me at every opportunity and took it upon myself to learn and get better at it because that’s what genuinely makes me happy.

 Having completed a diploma in performing arts acting prior to studying at AFTT, I figured I had everything sorted and was ready for the big world of acting. I’ve never been so happy to be so very, very wrong. Since joining AFTT I’ve had the privilege to perform as various characters ranging from Greg in ‘Reasons to be Pretty’ to Dogberry in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

My name is Brad Dagg. From a young age I knew I wanted to become an actor, I was always great at entertaining people and making a complete fool of myself, but I loved it, I enjoyed it so much. So I thought why not use those skills to become an actor, so I did. And I haven't looked back.

Hey I’m Bradley John Foreman. 

The  thing I love most  about being a actor, is the story and showing it to a live audience and to inspire. I think that’s what makes me love this gig so much.

I’ve been in love with the arts since before I can remember. I started dance classes at the age of three and from there came a succession of drama classes, singing lessons, art classes and a dream of being a performer. In high school while everyone else took notes, I was scribbling poetry into the back of my books.

I always knew I was different; with the ability to feel music as well as constantly taking on the pain and the weight of the world as if it was my own, finding more meaning in words than most would dare to consider and having emotions and memories more intense than that of the average human. It’s hard to explain to others that you can feel everything, so I spent a lot of time believing these qualities flawed me. In performing, these unique parts of me work as attributes and have provided me a way to channel, to express and to share these emotions.

Before I came to AFTT, I spent five years working in the world of finance. It was here that I realised my life could not be confined to the constructs of office walls. I funded travels around the world, experiencing the beauty and the horror of our species history, falling in love with every new city, immersing myself in human nature and carrying with me the stories left behind in every place I went. Acting, writing and music all allow me to bring these stories to life.

My time at AFTT has allowed me the freedom to explore my differences and bring my own realities to life through performance, it’s also been the beginning of embracing the passionate, intense, beautiful life that I was made to live.

I’ve only ever loved two men in my life: bread and the Bard. One is a complex-carbohydrate and the other is a complex dead British playwright. But both are equally heart thumping. Just like the theatre. 

"I’ve only ever loved two men in my life: bread and the Bard. One is a complex-carbohydrate and the other is a complex dead British playwright. But both are equally heart thumping. Just like the theatre. Uh-oh. I did it. I mentioned the elephant in the room. Theatre. You know that thing that doesn’t make money. That thing that requires dedication and hard work without guarantee of reward? Yeah, that. I love it. But, I also love films. Such a typical actor – I want to do it all. 

You see, I love acting and I’m good at it. I say this not out of ego, but pride. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get here and it’s only the beginning. Whether it’s playing Cunningham in ‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’, a powerhouse defence attorney hell-bent on getting her client out of Hell, or the comedic relief Fabian in ‘Twelfth Night’, I love playing complex human beings - Because I am complex".

I’m Brodie, I have grown up on the beaches of the Central Coast where I have spent my whole life. I fell in love with the industry at an early age. Always playing different characters and roles with my sister in the living room as a child. I have stayed true to my passion of acting throughout my life. Nothing compares to being on screen or being on stage. I want to make a life of this and inspire the next generation of actors to be bold and brave like the generation before me.

Early 2016 I decided I wanted to apply for AFTT, and near the end of that year I was accepted into the course. From then I have not looked back and happily accepted every opportunity to be fearless and brave in whatever the course challenges would bring. At AFTT I have been lucky enough to play amazing roles on stage such as: ‘Mark’ in Dennis Kelly’s DNA directed by Sean O’Riordan. ‘Edgar’ in William Shakespeare’s King Lear directed by Sean O’Riordan, and ‘Theodore’ in The Street of Crocodiles based on the short stories of Bruno Shultz adapted by Simon Mcburney and Mark Wheatley’ directed by Anthony Skuse.

I'm Bronte-Anne,

I never wanted to be an actor, I wanted to be a school teacher. In year 9 my friend dared me to sign up for the school play and the rest is history. Fast forward a couple of years and I enrolled at AFTT.

What I love about acting is the storytelling, and the privilege of playing many different characters and the freedom to get lost in another world. The interaction with the audience while performing is exhilarating, and the impact that a production can have on the members of the audience could change their life, or open their eyes to something that they previously didn't understand.

Hi, my name is Bronwyn Luxford. Growing up, I was extremely shy. I couldn’t talk to people, I hated joining in group activities, I just couldn’t be “social”. I fell in love with acting in year 2 but it wasn’t until I started drama classes in high school that I was finally able to start coming out of my shell. I never felt like I could actually pursue acting until 2 years after high school when I started at AFTT. I learnt so much about myself through the range of different characters I played at AFTT and grew as an actor, performer and overall person and artist. Studying at AFTT didn’t just grasp my love for acting. I also fell in love with writing and directing. I’m so excited to start writing, acting and directing outside of AFTT and being able to put my work into the world. 

Hello, my name is Byron Lawrence. I am a 2018 graduate of the Advanced Diploma of Stage and Screen Acting.

When I was 13 I developed a passion for the art that is acting. At age 18 and nearing the end of High School, I approached my Drama teacher. I asked her where I should go if I wanted to pursue acting as a career. She suggested I attend the Academy of Film Theatre and Television (AFTT).

At AFTT I was able to explore multiple Roles. Playing characters such as Greg in Reasons to be Pretty, Claudio in Much Ado about Nothing and many more, both in film and theatre. I was able to be creative and experimental, in order to bring life and variety into my characters. I am proud of all that I have achieved here and I look forward to what my future holds.

Hey I’m Cait and whether I’m running through the bush reciting poetry or binge-watching a series because I’ve twisted my ankle from the aforementioned wanderlust, I’m thinking about stories. Recently at ACTT I have had the chance to explore the characters of Isabella, the Clerk and a Hatso in Brecht’s ‘Roundheads & Peakheads’, Juliet in ‘Shakespeare’s Women’ and the fiery Nurse in Albee’s early ‘The Death of Bessie Smith’.
I love the challenge of breathing life, spontaneity and truth into the framework of a script; be it stage or screen. Years of reading and observation have given me an instinctive understanding of texts, whilst my curiosity always pushes me to delve deeper and go further - even when that means walking 4 hours in the dark through knee-deep snow to find a place to pitch a tent. It’s all an adventure!

"The past three years have taught me more than I could have ever imagined. I moved from the sunny Gold Coast to the ever indecisive Sydney. I naively stepped onto the most confronting, craziest yet exhilarating roller coaster ride of my life - Acting School, where I've had endless opportunities to explore, create and play. 
Throughout this time I've been blessed to perform diverse characters that have challenged me along the way, but it's the daring Joey in our Graduating Show 'Slut: The Play' that has definitely pushed me to be a more sharpened yet fluid Actor. I have a vast background in both Theatre and Musical Theatre and I endeavour to pursue roles in both Theatre and Film throughout my career. 

I have applied significant commitment to my training and development as a performer, including studying the full time Acting program at ACTT, along with weekly external classes in Singing and Dance. I have a strong commitment to my health and longevity as a performer and address this through weekly Pilates and group active classes.  I honestly don't remember at what point in my life I decided the Creative Industry was for me. I think I just really enjoyed the cards with money my Mum would give me whenever I performed and I thought "Hey, making money performing is easy, I should keep doing this!" And even though I'm yet to experience this easy money, I'm so grateful to still be performing."

My name is Campbell and I am a born and bred Sydney based actor looking to build a body of work and experience in film and theatre, no surprises there! As a student at ACTT I have been lucky enough to perform an assortment of challenging roles including Banquo from good old Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Poet from JP Shanley’s Welcome to the Moon and Farmer Callas in our graduating production of Brecht’s Roundheads and Peakheads.

My training at ACTT has been intensely rewarding and has deepened my thirst for learning through experience. As an actor I am excited to be a part of projects with a strong sense of individuality. I am passionate about bringing the kinds of characters to life that I wanted so desperately to see and identify with growing up. I am very much looking forward to working in this progressive industry that allows for these exciting opportunities.

Since acceptance into AFTT in 2015, my experiences have taught me the value of observation through a process of orchestrated empathy. This access to a wealth of discoveries has determined the choices I can make as both a flawed yet intelligent artist.

I've gained valuable industry insight and exposure into some of the most challenging stage roles from plays by Neil LaBute, Tennessee Williams, and Shakespeare that have formulated my own complex process of thinking. Further screen training has similarly honed the specificity in my craft of practical choice making, and additionally given me a disciplined vocabulary of techniques that is professionally applicable to my malleable instrument

My training has meant more to me than the unique industry standard it already sets, but involves a sophistication so wise I feel profoundly ready to inspire, create, collaborate and curiously start that process again with new life altering discoveries yet to find.
 

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Hi my name is Cassie. Growing up I have always had an interest for the creative arts field, especially acting. I have a dance background of 13 years and it was through dancing that I discovered that I love performing on stage. 

Although I was a quiet and shy person growing I still had the need to pursue this industry. Studying at AFTT has been one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences. I have taken risk and have done things I never thought I could do. I played the role of Julie in Katie Cappiello’s SLUT directed by Sean O’Riordan. I also had the amazing opportunity of playing Lear in King Lear.

I am excited to put my best foot forward into the creative industry and be able to tell my stories and the stories of others. This is something I am truly passionate about and can’t wait to get out there and start working with other passionate people.

It was 2005 while living in Italy where my dad took me down to the bookstore and told me I could pick any book. There, among a messy pile of past magazine issues was a hard copy of no other than William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo e Giulietta’. It was love at first sight. Fast forward the clock 11 years and I would be fulfilling my 9 year old self’s dream of being Juliet & Benvolio in a modernized version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ directed by Sean O’Riordan. 

In 2012 my sister took me to watch ‘Love Never dies’ at the Capitol Theatre. The overture left me gobsmacked with my jaw dropped, hand on my heart and tears running down my face. Every inch of my body tingled the moment the curtains raised. It was then where I whispered to my sister “This is what I’m going to do for the rest of my life”.

I have completed a Cert IV for theatre and screen performance and an Advanced Diploma of acting at AFTT. Since AFTT I have not only found that I’ve grown as a performer but also as a person. It has not only given me the confidence I need for my craft but in everyday life and has completely transformed my perspective of life and the world. Other roles I’ve been fortunate enough to play were Chelsea in 'Men, Love and The Monkey Boys', Claudia in ‘Honor', Eve in 'Myth, Propaganda and Disaster in Nazi Germany And Contemporary America', Masha in 'Three Sisters’, Billie in ‘Women of Manhattan' and various roles in Caryl Churchills ‘Love and information’.

Hi. My name is CeeJay Singh. I always dreamt of being an actor but being from a small village I didn’t have any scope for acting due to lack of guidance, resources and direction. But I started participating in my school annual celebrations, dressing up as various Hindu Gods and parading to many villages.
After finishing my college, I worked briefly in a bank, which really helped to boost my confidence in interacting with people. And then I moved to Adelaide for my further studies, and took a  part time job working as a cook and then as a Marketer for an Importing Company. But that long cherished dream of being an actor was still alive. So I gave up everything and finally auditioned for AFTT. I got selected and moved to Sydney. 
Apart from my training as an actor, AFTT really helped me to grow as a human being. I played Leather in We are not these hands, Philip in Shape of things and Buckingham in Richard the III.
Now I am looking forward to playing Porfiri Symonovich Glagolyev in Anton Chekhov's Play Without A Title.
I hope to continue my acting journey with passion and dedication!
 

Hi there! My name is Charlie Fielke. I’m a Melbourne based actor, musician and writer. 

Growing up in Sydney, I found my love of theatre throughout high school, specifically taking to Shakespeare’s works. There was something inherently visceral with my response to the way Shakespeare spoke to me in his writing and the creation of his worlds, and it sparked a fire to pursue the stage further once I had graduated. I had the pleasure of also performing musicals and theatre during my time at high school. 

Before joining AFTT, I had two years at UNSW where I joined their theatre society (NUTS & MTS) performing Shakespeare and contemporary theatre, as well as directing my own production, “Life Without Me.” (Daniel Keene) which gave me a taste of putting work on the stage and managing a cast. 

This inspired me to not only be a performer, but a writer as well. I am currently in the works to publish my first play, in which I want to inspire Australian works and put them to the forefront of performances. Through talking about contemporary issues through my work, I am looking to work with people with the same passion and drive as my own, as well as learning as much as I can. 

I believe theatre as an art form speaks to the deepest truths of our being, the core of humanity, and I hope to continue to invoke that emotion in others for as long as I can.

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Hi, my name is Chorlida. 

I was born and raised in Canberra and growing up I was competing as a professional tennis player with around 10 years of experience. During that time, I never thought of becoming an actor, as I was a very shy and quiet person. That changed after graduating from year 12, when I decided I wanted to try something new and out of my comfort zone. I completed my first acting course in 2018 at Perform Australia in Canberra with a Certificate IV in Acting for Stage and Screen. In the little time I was there, I learnt a lot about the craft, loved the how challenging it was and found enjoyment in storytelling.

That’s when I realised that I wanted to continue to keep learning and discovering so I enrolled to AFTT and moved to Sydney. Being at AFTT, I have grown so much as a person and have had the freedom to develop my skills and gain confidence in my craft. I hope to inspire others and am excited to what the future has in store for me.

Hey I'm Chris, I'm a 21 year old Sydney based actor/director. I have been performing in musicals since 2015, and therefore have a large skill set including singing/dancing/musical instruments, that I bring to the stage. My goals for the next few years are to perform in a pro/am, or professional stage productions in Sydney. After assistant directing a production of Holding the Man in 2017 that received international praise, this year I directed my first production at the independent theatre (North Sydney) of Bring it On, the musical. This has given me great insight into the production of a performance and greatly enhances the way I communicate with both directors and actors in theatre. I have not explored the film industry very deeply, however I am keen to gain experience in this field. I am excited to continue pursuing my career in the arts whether it be stage/screen, acting or directing.

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My name is Cooper Mortlock and I’m a 2017 graduate of AFTT with an Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting. I am based in Sydney with an age range of 18-25.

Throughout my training at AFTT, I have had the opportunity to play a variety of great characters, including the eccentric Bob in John Patrick Shanely’s Women of Manhattan as well as the boyish, ever-lovin’ Romeo in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In my final show, Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information I played multiple different characters in several different scenes.

When studying film acting, I had the chance to adapt the sensitive and thoughtful Charlie from The Perks of being a Wallflower. In my showreel, I play the passionate yet tormented Trip in He wants to Die with all his Teeth. 

As an actor, I want to help tell amazing stories. I love the collaboration of actors, directors and crew all working towards breathing life into a script and making fiction feel alive.

I don’t believe in natural, inherent talent. I believe it takes hard work, perseverance and understanding in order to create great art.

My name is Corey, and I am an actor. I have already performed several roles in my extensive training, including Greg in Reasons to be Pretty, Iago in Othello, and Rysiek in Our Class. I was also an ensemble member in Packemin Youth Production’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, produced by Neil Gooding. Highlights of my training include stage combat classes, any and all film projects, and our graduation play, Our Class, which was its first ever performance in Australia. I admire actors such as Stephen Amell and Charlie Cox. I prefer film over theatre for its subtlety in emotion and the intimacy it can provide between actors. Acting comes naturally to me, and I am excited to follow it into a career.

Hello! I’m Curtis Harrild, a recent graduate from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television. Growing up shy and introverted, I spent a lot of time imagining myself as a diverse range of characters. In Primary School I sang in choirs hoping this would help fuel my passion. It wasn’t until I started performing in stage musicals at High School that I knew I had found my desired career path. Each time I perform on stage I feel like I am home, I feel like I have found my safe haven. 

Studying stage and screen acting at AFTT, I have learnt to challenge myself to keep improving and to keep learning to master my skills as an actor, to draw down deeply on emotions to bring characters to life. I have enjoyed every moment of collaboration with my wonderful peers, directors and crew along the way. 

Hi there! My name is Danen and I am a storyteller. This passion developed at a young age with a love of captivating a room and transporting everyone to the realm of the imagination.

I have a desire to constantly work in theatre, as the magic of live storytelling is unparalleled. However, I am also interested in building a strong film portfolio by focusing on short films and feature films in the coming years. My super-objective is to use this love of storytelling to challenge ideas, provoke thought, ask questions and to entertain. 

As a student of AFTT, the passion that the tutors shared inspired me more to understand the many facets of human psychology, and to develop the tools we as actors use to breathe life into a character using our own unique experiences. I have been lucky enough to take on the roles of Stu in Anthony Neilson’s “Stitching”, Oberon in Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, and Gerry in Brian Friel’s “Dancing at Lughnasa” for AFTT.

My name is Daniel D’Amico and I am a 22 year old actor/singer/dancer.  I grew up on the South Coast of NSW and moved to Newtown, Sydney, after the HSC to pursue further training at AFTT. Throughout my school years I was fortunate to be part of the NSW Education Department’s elite performing programmes that afforded me opportunities such as singing solo at the Opera House and being a featured artist and soloist in the Schools Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. 
The past 2 years has seen my focus shift to acting and music theatre training at AFTT where I have played the male lead in productions of ‘The Boys From Syracuse’ and ‘Nine – The Musical’. I strive to always project uniqueness and individuality and bring a strong presence to every undertaking. I believe that a truthful acting foundation is what leads to compelling work, whether it be on stage, screen, song or dance. I love connecting with my audience and am appreciative of every chance I’m given the opportunity to. I consider my love of performance and self- expression to be my overall driving force. This isn’t something that I just want to do, it is something that I am compelled to do.

Hi my name is Daniel Mendoza I’m a born and raised Australian with a Filipino heritage. I’m the youngest of 5 children which is why I relate really well with the younger brother role.

My main focus would be stories about the LGBTIQ and Migrant community. I also enjoy exploring the brother relationship dynamic or any sibling bond. 

On my day off I like to go to the beach, hang out with my dog (she’s a pomeranian chihuahua), or go op-shopping and starting a new trend. 

I enjoy getting to know people in person over a coffee and dessert!

Growing up I was very shy and introverted. I never had the confidence to express myself as much as I would have liked, even though I was quite a wild child at home. 
I managed to build up the courage to pursue my dreams of being an actor, and enrolled into AFTT, and I haven’t looked back. Since studying here I have found out more about myself than I ever would have thought, not just as a performer but as a person. I’ve been able to express myself in so many ways and grow my skills in acting, which has been very therapeutic and extremely rewarding.
I have had the opportunity to perform in various plays including Neil LaBute’s Reasons to Be Pretty where I played Kent, I also played Don John the Bastard in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  
My desire is to work on screen, although my stage training has assisted me a great deal in learning the fundamentals of acting. I feel I thrive when working in front of the camera. 
I am very excited to see what the future holds after I graduate from AFTT.

Hi there! I’m Daniela Haddad. As a graduate of AFTT I am ready to pursue the challenge of professional acting roles, with particular immediate interest in film and television. As a genuine lover of all things comedy, I have experience in Stand-up, Improvisation and Theatresports teaching, and I have a strong comedic persona. However, I also have real boldness and discipline as an actor. My roles at AFTT have enabled me to explore my versatility as an actor with credits such as Desdemona in Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, Alma in Tennessee William’s ‘Summer and Smoke’, and Maggie Mundy in Brian Friel’s ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’. These experiences have developed my sense of curiosity, compassion, humour and truth.

I am an adventurous person, and while acting is the one thing in my life most worth spending time on, I have always been prepared to put in the work and meet the challenge.
 

Hi, my name is Danielle Bautista and I'm on my 3rd and last year of training at the Actors College of Theatre and Television. I've loved learning about theatre and film and have discovered a passion for performing in both. An actor's ability to take the audience on a journey through storytelling is what made me fall in love with acting.
I admire actresses such as Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett as I'm always left amazed and inspired by their performances which is what I wish to deliver through my work. I find it important to be honest with my work and my own self, no matter how challenging it is, to be able to create a real and relatable character for the audience. I'm looking forward to playing Natalie in 'SLUT: The Play', a moving and powerful play written by Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for my graduating show.

Hi there, I’m Dani: made in New Zealand, shaped in Australia, and obsessed with creating stories.

From a young age I have always looked for any opportunity to get up and perform. In my teens I started a career as professional hip hop and urban dancer, winning multiple awards. I competed in numerous crew competitions, back up danced for events such as the 2011 NRL grand final, and taught youth dancing. Eventually, I started working in corporate sales and management - I thought, well I’m technically an adult now, this is what I am supposed to do right? Turns out I was wrong. What you should do is pursue passions and those things that make your heart full. When I finally came to my senses I started taking short courses in improv and ensemble stage acting. By dipping my toe in, I unearthed an overwhelming love and obsession for the craft.

Committing to full time study at AFTT has been the best and most fulfilling adventure I have been on.
I love that acting is about the project, story, and emotions you are creating with your team in order to share something poignant and meaningful with the audience. I am athletic, hardworking, passionate, joyful, and above all, in love with acting and the art of storytelling.

I am looking forward to the new adventures that await me once graduating AFTT in November, but know all I have learned will guide me through whatever happens next.

Hi I’m Danielle, I am an actress based in Sydney. From a young age I had always loved to story-tell where I would create and play different characters. For years I involved myself in the performing arts from dance, musical theatre and drama. As the years went on my passion for the art had grown stronger and I decided to take this thriving passion to the next level to start a career in the field. To achieve this I began training I studied the Meisner technique at The Actors Pulse. Once I graduated high school I auditioned for AFTT. 

Studying film and theatre acting has given me the opportunity to learn and grow by working with amazing tutors and directors who have given me the skills and pushed me to my greatest potential, allowing me to express myself as an emerging actress. 

Since this time I have had the pleasure of working with directors in productions including; Neil LaBute’s “Reasons To Pretty” playing Steph, Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”  playing “Beatrice” and “Margaret”, a self-devised piece “The Blacksmith”, as well as playing various roles in the post-dramatic theatre piece by Tom Holloway “100 Reasons for War”. 

Who am I? What do I do? What is my legacy? Those were the question I asked myself, before my life changed forever.

Hi my name is Danny Nguyen and I am a Sydney based Actor / Filmmaker. Growing up I loved listening to stories and seeing them come to life. However I never thought I’d ever be in a position to tell them. I spent a lot of my years growing up asking those very questions until I decided to take the very first step.

I love film and tv shows that teaches their audience life lessons. I believe that is one of the strongest ways to teach and influence society. 

A few of my favourite films are, Patch Adams, Dead Poet Society, Titanic, Avatar and the Marvel Infinity Saga.

I loved how much I have grown as a performer and as a person during my time at AFTT and I look forward to making my mark in the industry.

Carpe Diem ~ John Keating

Hi there, my name is David Luu. I am a Vietnamese/ Australian actor based in Sydney and I love the craft, the hard work and the thrills that comes with acting. Growing up watching movies is my favourite way of figuring out the world and the hardships that come with it. I wanted to work in the performing arts for the longest time, but having a shy personality really pushed back that ambition for me at a young age. Once I had taken courage to try out drama school and applied at AFTT, there was no turning back.

Having practiced performing in film and theatre, plus numerous efforts developing my craft, I have developed much needed bravery and ambition to seek work within the global juggernaut that is the film industry, for there is still so much more to discover. I am determined to make a strong working career as an actor in film and television and also make good friendships along the way.

Let's work together and make magic happen.

Hello! My name is Deborah. I am a Korean born, Australian raised, Far North Queenslander, residing in Sydney. I am passionate about people and growth. I love a challenge and stepping out of my comfort zone whether that be on stage, in front of the camera or in my day to day life. I took my first piano lesson at age six (around the same time I realised I was a disgrace to Maths - wasn't my cup of tea) and since then have always been involved in Orchestras, Choirs and Regional and National Eisteddfods. 

At eight years old I picked up my first stringed instrument, the violin. That then inspired me to teach myself the acoustic guitar at age eleven.  Having been surrounded by music from a young age, I have developed a strong ear and have applied my musical abilities, mainly with piano, guitar and vocals, in self and group devised projects throughout my training at ACTT.

My name is Deng Deng and I am currently in my final semester of the advanced diploma of stage and screen acting. 

Acting has really made me grow both as an artist and as a person. I started out my acting career doing a bit of theatre work for ATYP (Australian theatre for young people) and also working alongside version 2.0 in their play Tender Age. Working with them I had fun but I realised I also lacked experience, so I felt that training was important if I wanted to keep going, so I applied to AFTT to further develop my skills and build my craft as an actor. 

I recently played the Prince and Benvolio in the AFTT production of Romeo and Juliet. This was a fun experience for me as I had not done any of Shakespeare's work before and though it was a bit of a struggle by the end of it I had done what I thought I couldn't. And now in my graduating performance Love and Information I will be playing 7 different characters which should be interesting. Overall I look forward to what lies ahead. 

Hi my name is Devlin Byrne, I was born in Sydney, and I have had an overwhelming love for acting since i was a very young age. The idea of bringing a character on paper into real life always excited me.

I genuinely couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else, the entire process is extremely rewarding for me. Just hearing that I made someone feel something with my acting makes all of the sleepless nights and long rehearsals worth it!

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There hasn’t been a moment in my life where I haven’t wanted to be an actor. Ever since I was a little kid, I always found every opportunity to perform. I feel privileged to be a member of the performing arts and I feel so lucky that this is the career I have chosen. I want to make people feel the way I feel when I walk out of a theatre or a cinema; I want to tell stories that make people feel something. Being half Filipino, half Australian and having grown up in the Philippines, I am particularly passionate about telling stories from Asian and half-Asian communities.

I have studied acting and performed in Manila (the Philippines), Sydney, London and New York. I have performed in plays here in Sydney such as Clinchfield directed by Dino Dimitriadis and The Laramie Project and The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later with Theatre Travels.

I am a proud member of MEAA and represented by TCM Agency.

Even in these uncertain times, I am excited to continue growing in this industry, building my career and exercising my passion for this wonderful craft.

Greetings, my name is Eleanor.  Throughout my training I have learnt many things about myself and the human condition, but the most valuable thing I have learnt is that we are creatures of beauty and fragility, every single one of us is struggling and we all have a voice that deserves to be heard.

I love acting! It’s a career path that has nothing but endless opportunities and that excites me. The chance it gives to work with other people, different characters and settings; allows me to bring nothing but optimism and an enthusiasm to keep pushing myself and expand my skills. 

I’ve trained at AFTT for two and a half years; completing a Certificate IV in Theatre and Screen Performance, as well as the Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting. I have learned many different techniques and methods, all of which have taught me about professionalism in a whole new light, and I wish to bring that to any new project that I undertake along with a driving passion. I’ve played various roles from Romeo in Romeo and Juliet to William in Punk Rock and starred in a number of student films.

I thrive on being a very honest person and I believe that that is one of the best traits an actor can have. I will work to bring that to any project. The honest authentic truth.

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Ever since I can remember I have always harbored a love of storytelling. From reading the multitude of plays in my Grandmother’s library, to performing shows using my Mother’s Indonesian shadow puppets. Throughout my schooling, I developed a great appreciation for English and the Arts. I loved how theatre and film opened up meaningful, thought-provoking conversations that lasted long after the lights had gone down. I was incredibly blessed to have teachers that recognized my passion, teaching me to stay inquisitive and to never be afraid to ask why. After performing in various roles in Canberra, and travelling throughout South-East Asia, I decided to move to Sydney to study full time at the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television in pursuit of my craft. During my time at AFTT, I have relished in the opportunity to play characters such as Blue in Beirut (dir. Kate Hankin), Richard III in Richard III (dir. Sean O’Riordan), and Anna Petrovna in Play Without a Title (dir. Anthony Skuse). 
Upon graduating, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals in film, theatre and television and am eager to further my craft with all the industry has to offer. Most of all, I look forward to continuing my love of storytelling with the passion and unyielding commitment I have always approached my work with. 

Hey There! My name is Elizabeth Upcroft and I am a recent graduate of AFTT. Throughout my time here I have grown even more passionate about the way of telling a story and bringing characters to life. I have definitely grown a certain fond spot for the theatre, although, my heart is and has always leant towards film and television. I have always been involved with the way getting up on stage or being up in front of an audience, or even being on set has made me feel. There is no better feeling in the world than sharing a story, and it is something I will have an unflinching passion for, for the rest of my life! 

My roles at AFTT have given me the opportunity to express myself in a versatile manner, such as Natasha in Three Sisters, Rhonda Louise in Women of Manhattan, Tybalt and Paris in Romeo and Juliet and in Caryl Chruchill's play Love and Information, I played a multitude of Characters. These roles have pushed me in ways that have enabled me to reach new highs within myself that I can only push myself harder and further as I continue on this journey.

For as long as I live, I will constantly be challenging and pushing myself and working hard to portray the stories of those characters who live on a piece of paper.

My name is Ellen. I’m incredibly passionate about performing. I have always known acting is my purpose in life! In 2014 I moved my life to Sydney from Perth to pursue my dream. Since starting ACTT I’ve been given plenty of opportunities to develop my training. In ACTT productions I have been Vinnie in Welcome to the Moon, 1st Witch in Macbeth and Claire in Lucky, along with numerous scene work and work outside of college.

What I love about theatre is the rush it gives you knowing you don't have a do over, its one shot only! What I love about film is that it's so minimalistic, precise and intricate, even the smallest gesture can produce the loudest emotion. As an actress I feel like I can produce real emotions that really connect with my audience and I have a versatility that is perfect for many different roles. 

My name is Emanuel Dimasi. During my time at ACTT, I have had many inspiring experiences, one example; having been directed by Aarne Neeme for my first theatre performance and earlier this year Women of Shakespeare directed by Luke Rogers.

Highlights of the course would be the voice and script analysis classes, which drive you to do more and dig deeper and showreel as film and television is where I want to be. I have a great admiration for film and know this is where my heart lies. As an actor I would say my niche is my focus, determination and ability to adapt. Actors that I admire would include Chris Evans, Christian Bale and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Hi my name’s Emilia. I’m a passionate actress who’s eccentric and quirky and I have a load of energy. I’ve spent half my life in South Africa and half in Australia.

I love theatre because it has a community feel to it. It has the ability to bring people together or tear them apart. I love the adrenaline that performing live brings and how everything has to be dealt with in the moment. It cannot be edited or erased so that fuels me to give it my all and be remembered. It’s awesome being able to know what the audience’s reaction is instantaneously. The reason I love film is because you cannot lie. Everything is seen through the face and eyes and subtle hints.

A simple look can tell more of a story sometimes than huge gestures. The story can be viewed from different perspectives and angles to add effect. 

My name is Emily and I'm a recent graduate of AFTT. I have been fascinated with performing and acting for as long as I can remember, and have always loved telling stories and making them come to life. Over my two years of training I have had the fortune to perform in roles such as Abby from 'Stitching', Desdemona in 'Othello', and Martha/Mrs Gabor in the 2014 adaptation of 'Spring Awakening'. My time studying has helped push me in to a new realm of acting that I love to explore, and has led me to favour dramatic productions with strong messages - although all stories and genres are wonderful. I can't choose between film and theatre - both are such incredible mediums to play with as an actor and I look forward to exploring them all.

There is no act more generous than welcoming an audience into the world of a character. Not only in giving them an escape, but in providing them with a new perspective. This is what I love most about being an actor. I hope that through my art I can give an audience something they didn’t know they were missing.

I entered the artistic scene at age 10 and have never looked back, between 2018 and 2020 I performed in various styles of theatre including Pantomime, Shakespearean, Musical, Grecian and Farce. Whilst studying at AFTT I have performed in a variety of shows such as Mariner directed by Deborah Jones, The Two Gentlemen of Verona directed by Sean O’Riordan and Clinchfield directed by Dino Dimitriadis.

I’m thrilled to be entering such a versatile industry and look forward whatever comes my way!

At the age of seven, I took my first steps as a performer. I put on a shimmering purple leotard and took my first ever dance class. Let’s just say I’ve never looked back…thanks mum. Growing up in a small town, I had a lot of spare time. I quickly found dance and local musicals to be the best way to spend it. Over the years my thirst for more grew and during this time led to the realisation that the art of acting had captured my heart.

My acceptance to study acting with AFTT, led to incredible opportunities to nurture and foster my skills as an actor. I have been blessed with the chance to play such roles as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Masha in The Three Sisters, Judy in Women of Manhattan and multiple characters in Caryl Churchills Love & Information. Studying theatre allowed me to go beyond the boundaries and really delve into my craft. In doing so, I began to find myself as an actor and discovered that my naturalistic persona lies comfortably within film. To me, film is about finding moments and bringing life and meaning to these moments through the eyes of the actor. This aspect of film continues to inspire me deeply. One of the best endeavours throughout my time at AFTT would be stepping outside the box and becoming a writer and creator of my own filmed Showreel scene. 

As a 2017 graduate student, actor and independent young woman, I am at a place in my life where my desire; to create, to take risks and to dive into new opportunities is blossoming and strengthening day by day.

Enoch was born in Hong Kong and moved to Australia with his family at a young age. He had a career in the corporate world before answering the call to pursue a career in acting. He made his Indie Theatre debut in January 2022 as the lead in the critically acclaimed “A Grain of Sand” by Declan Coyle, directed by Margaret Thanos. Followed shortly with a role in “Lady Precious Stream” directed by Tiffany Wang, and at the time of writing, cast in “Chimerica” at the New Theatre opening in August 2022. He graduated with an Advance Diploma in Screen and Media (Acting) at the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television in July of 2022. He is passionate about sharing stories that connects different cultures together and finding creative ways to bring these stories to life. Apart from Acting, Enoch is also a singer-songwriter, hip hop dancer and martial artist.

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I can’t really say when I decided I wanted to be an actor, because I think it’s just something I’ve always been. From the moment I was able to take in the world around me I’ve created stories and allowed my imagination to flow wildly into performance and art. It’s such a privilege to be a part of an industry that celebrates and pays homage to the storytellers and provides a gateway to transport the minds of the willing.

My transition from performer to actor has been fostered and supported during my time at AFTT and has inspired me to spend my life doing something that brings me the uttermost joy and that brings joy to others.

My passion for acting comes from knowing every day, every rehearsal and every performance will be different. The chance to thoroughly delve into many different aspects of a character’s life and then use those different angles to create a performance that shifts day to day is one of my favourite reasons why I love acting. When working I want to be able to give a performance that entertains an audience but also gets them and myself to re-evaluate an aspect of life, I wouldn’t have thought about before. I have performed in several short films outside of AFTT in the past few years and have a role in an upcoming film that is soon to be distributed.

Hey There! My name is Ethan Nicotra, and I am a Sydney based actor. I was born in Sydney, Australia but I also have both Sicilian and Sri Lankan heritage, which I take great pride in.

Storytelling has been a part of me ever since I was young. From begging my dad to tell me another story before bed, to cracking open the VCR with my brothers’ way past our bed time. I could not help but want to experience new stories. As I got older, I began to explore iMovie with my family and I dreamt of stories that we could create and share. And that is what we did. This hunger never left. I started watching the ‘behind the scenes’ of every film I viewed, and I was fascinated. I saw kids my own age doing the very thing I have been dreaming about and I thought, ‘If they can, so can I, right?’

As cliché as it may sound, that ‘can do’ attitude is the reason I am here today. From then on, I insistently and purposefully worked on my craft, looked to gain experience, and created content of my own. I am now a recent graduate of the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television, and I owe so much of my learning and experience to the college.

Though I have completed my studies, I am excited to continue this never-ending journey of acting!

She/Her

Ferdinand is an Indonesian stage and screen actor graduated from the Academy of Film, Theatre & Television (AFTT ), Sydney, Australia with an Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting.
He started working in the entertainment industry in 2008 as a magician. He performed for many events across Indonesia as a stage magician, street magician, hypnotist, mentalist, publicity stunt, and tarot reader. He was also involved in magic competition and magic series on television. He is a certified Hypnotherapist, certified Neuro Linguistic programming trainer and public speaking coach.
He has been acting both here and in Indonesia, where he performed in one of the biggest special theatre events in Bandung, Indonesia. Wishing to update his acting skills and knowledge, he decided to continue studying acting more comprehensively in Sydney, Australia. During his study, he joined the Acting Workshop with tutors from London and Sydney. He also worked and learned from professional actors, directors and acting tutors at AFTT. Moreover, to gain more first-hand experiences, he was involved in a film project and commercial held in Sydney. Having an acting experience in 2 different cultures, Ferdinand believes it will help him improve his skills and bring cultural diversity to the Australian industry.

Hello! My name is Fiona Ashton. My roles at ACTT include; “Rhonda” in Shanley's Women in Manhattan, “Witch” & “Donalbain” in Macbeth, “Amelia” from The Help (Showreel) and “Daniella” & “Mortina” in Joseph K. Through my training I have discovered new things about myself, such as the fact that I'm stronger than I thought I was!  I absolutely love Tom Hanks, Jimmy Stewart, Alan Rickman, Johnny Depp, Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham-Carter, Kristen Stewart, Tom Cruise, Robin Williams, Julie Andrews, Emma Thompson - the list goes on!

As a Christian actress, I can be quite particular about what kind of roles I play. But through this, what is shown is that I have very strong morals and an honest work ethic. Besides everything, I love the buzz you get during the overture and just before the curtain comes up. 
I love the emotion that can be explored through the actors' eyes. It's all there. The eyes are so tiny, but yet so powerful.

As an actor, I try to be so positive in everything I do that my energy spreads to others so we can create the best work possible.

He/Him

I was born to perform. From a young age I’d make people watch me sing and dance to Anastasia on the coffee table. In year 4 I was up against a girl who I thought was more talented than me for the main role for Cinderella, I gave my all in the audition and got the role. Fast forward to high school when I made the decision I wanted to become an actress. High school drama brought out the best in me and made me realise how much I loved to perform. Between these particular memories, many events occurred that made me who I am today. 
When I graduated high school I worked and got used to the money. One day I stopped and thought ‘what am I doing? - Go and do what you love’ and I’ve never looked back since. 
Studying at AFTT has been one of the hardest and most amazing things I’ve ever done. I’ve learnt and achieved things that I once thought were impossible. I played a role as Kate Moir’s re-enactment in the Channel 7 series ‘Murder Uncovered’. I’ve had the pleasure of performing in theatre productions playing the roles of Carly in ‘Reasons to Be Pretty’ by Neil LaBute, Mia in the ‘Blacksmith’ , Beatrice, Antonio in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and various roles in Tom Holloway’s ‘100 Reasons For War’ 
I bring passion, heart, energy and personality to all my work and always strive to learn more and be the best actress and person that I can be.  

Hey! I’m Gabriela Glass. I’ve recently graduated from AFTT and am so excited to be pursuing my love of acting. I’ve been fascinated with the performing arts pretty much my whole life, starting in dancing and then slowly moving through to theatre and film. I’ve been in awe of the stories that I’ve seen performed and how there is always that little touch of magic in the room. In my time at AFTT I’ve developed and extremely strong love of theatre but my heart will always be in front of the camera. 

Throughout my two years here, I have had the excitement and honour of performing in roles such as; Evelyn - The Shape of Things, Snout/Mustardseed - A Midsummer Night's Dream and finally Moira (Her 7 year old half, an adaptation of the previously known Michael) in Dancing at Lughanasa. These roles pushed me to become someone I never thought I could be and I’ve loved every second of the challenge.
I’m excited to see what the professional world has in store for me, and where I might end up.

Hey there, my name is Gabrielle and I have a passion for acting (surprise!). After studying drama for 6 years at Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, I decided that acting was the only thing I could see myself doing for the rest of my life and that I had to make a career of it. During my studies at ACTT I've been fortunate enough to perform in some amazing works with outstanding directors including 'Welcome to the Moon' by John Patrick Shanley and Directed by Naomi Livingstone, and 'Macbeth' by William Shakespeare and Directed by Sean O'Riordan.

Ending my studies on a high note, I've been 'lucky' enough to be directed by Glen Hamilton in our graduating show, 'Lucky' by Toby Schmitz. Across these plays I've been able to explore a range of characters - innocent & naive, evil & tragic, religious, nutty, bitchy and bogan. 

Hello there friendly reader! My name is Gagik and I like warm hugs! Ever since I found out that dreams do come true if you work hard enough, I decided to pursue acting. I love comedy! I love film and TV! One of my role models is Hugh Jackman and I want to be like him, but have my own uniqueness, which I do! I'm funny! I am passionate, motivated and ready to act. I want to be the definition of the an artist! Warm hugs and kisses.

I am Gavin Fenwick Christensen; I play the title role in our graduating production “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot”.

In 2013 I received the ACTT scholarship, leaving the world of animation at 31 yrs of age to begin my career in acting. As a consequence of my ambition and energy, my extra-curricular training now includes singing lessons, private acting coaching, voice over tuition, martial arts, ballet and pilates. I also volunteer at the Sydney Children’s Hospital and I have a personal trainer/dietician. To say I am self-motivated is an understatement.

It is said that my acting style is grounded in ‘presence’, which allows me to play roles of both vulnerability and strength. Though I love acting with extreme physicality, my true nature is revealed in moments of stillness.
I seek to forge relationships with similarly driven personalities in order to build a successful and lifelong career.

Hi, my name is Gemma and I’m a Sydney based actor. I have always had a massive love for theatre and film and decided to pursue this further by studying at AFTT. I’ve learnt a lot from the different tutors and I really value all my experiences at the academy. During my time at AFTT I have been fortunate enough to be in a number of productions including The Cripple of Inishmaan, As You Like It and Bones at the Gate: Antigone

Hi I’m Georgia and I’m a Sydney based actor! My passion for performance began when I was a little girl, dancing on the stage in ballet slippers. It was here that I first experienced the freedom and expression of performance and the power art has in our world. My ballet training has given me a great sense of discipline, strength and character, which I have carried into my acting process. As I continued to grow and evolve as a young woman, I fell in love with the magic of theatre and film and the euphoric place to which storytelling transport us all.

I am an enthusiastic actor who loves immersing myself in interesting and important stories. I hold a deep love for the power of drama and the cathartic release of comedy.

As an emerging artist, I am excited to become a part of an industry that challenges me and engages my lust for performance. I look forward to becoming a part of a collaborative community of artists in which my creativity and imagination can flourish.

Throughout my studies studies at AFTT I have had the honorable opportunity of playing Sylvie Moon in Matt Cameron’s Ruby Moon, Petruchio in Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrewand Harriet Jekyll and Flossie Hyde in Evan Placey’s re-imagination of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Curious Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde, directed by Kim Hardwick.

Artists are their own breed, and for as long as I can remember they have ignited my soul. No matter who they are or where they come from or the story they are embodying. My passion for acting comes from my adoration for life and love. But more than that, my tenderness and vigor towards empathy.

I have been honoured to get lost in a world other than my own by taking part in Shakespeare’s ‘Anthony and Cleopatra’ directed by Sean and ‘Dorothy Hewett’s Bobbin up’ directed by Anthony Skuse.

We live in a deranged world, where we don’t often stop to listen and feel. Theatre and Film, capture stories with words that make an audience truly listen and a silence that can make an audience truly feel. That’s the power of art and that’s what I want to spend the rest of my life doing.

“Being an actor was like being a soldier: you had to sacrifice yourself for the greater good. You had to believe in the cause” ~ Patti Smith

My name is Georgie de Kauwe, and I’m a recent graduate of the Academy of Film Theatre and Television. 
Unlike many of my peers, I haven’t always been interested in acting. The idea only really came to me when I was in Year 12 and had to decide what to do with my life. While I had no interest in acting, drama, or theatre at this point; I did have an avid obsession with films and TV shows.

It was when I thought about this love for film, and the feeling I would get when I watched something that inspired me, made me laugh, made me cry, made me question things, and completely changed my life; that I realised I wanted to be able to give someone that feeling too. 

And thus my passion for acting was born. I enrolled at AFTT, without a clue about what I was doing, and somehow I managed to get accepted. Two years later, and I have been on the most incredible, life-changing journey. I have learnt so much about myself, and have been pushed completely out of my comfort zone; which has transformed me into a more confident, vulnerable, and resilient person and actor. 

During my time at AFTT, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to play Helen in The Cripple of Inishmaan, Jaques in As You Like It, and Antigone in Bones at the Gate: an Antigone. 

Although it is a little terrifying, I can’t wait to take everything I have learnt at AFTT and apply it out there in the real world.

Hi, I’m Giani! I am a Maltese/German actor, an aspiring director, and an occasional yet frequently delusional writer. I consider myself very fortunate to have been brought up amidst a family of artists and it is in the process of creating that I feel I am coming home.

The world is far too empty a place not to open yourself to the fullness of who you are. My time at AFTT has taught me above all else: bear your soul, open your heart, and have fun doing so. Whether its in a moment or throughout a lifetime, I think the truth to be the most transformative element of the human experience, so why not share it?

Over my time at AFTT I have been fortunate enough to dust the cobwebs off such classic as; Shakespeare’s Pericles and The Taming of the Shrew, Chekhov’s Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard, Matt Cameron’s Ruby Moon and John Logan’s Red; as well as working on several films and shorts.

I am desperate to mine the rawest truths of being; on film and in the theatre, through acting, singing, dancing, writing, and directing. Through life.

"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige

“As an actor, I aim to take part in creating theatre which inspires social change and empowers unheard voices. As many playwrights, directors and actors before me already have, I aim to truly embody the quote that “Art is not a mirror which reflects society, but a hammer with which to shape it”. The passion I feel for acting and theatre lives deep in my core, and I feel it is my duty to my society as an artist to use this passion for beneficial change.

My acting journey began in high school drama and progressed to amateur productions in the Newcastle Civic Playhouse, and leading me to study acting at AFTT, where my process has changed and grown immeasurably. I now know for certain that this is my calling, and I know how to financially and entrepreneurially sustain myself within this industry. I have learned a range of valuable techniques and styles for both film and theatre, and am undoubtedly a more sophisticated actor now than when I started.

Though graduating from the Academy may be a heartbreaking departure, I know I am only at the beginning of a lifelong career of art and passion.

Hello! My name is Gloria Angollo and I am a Sudanese actor. 

I have always had an adoration for stories and music but have never expressed these passions to the world, only to myself and some of the closest people to me. I remember my dad telling my sister and I the most creative stories when we were young and being completely engrossed and eager for more. 

My love for music has also provided me with an avenue of expression and truth which I seek in my acting. Coming to AFTT I have been able to evolve through this experience as an individual and actor as has my constant hunger to learn. I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of an artform that demands truth through storytelling and performance. 

I have had the pleasure to work on Charlotte Bronte’s ‘Jane Eyre’ directed by Sean O’Riordan, Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ directed by Sean O’Riordan and Caryl Churchill’s ‘Mad Forest’ directed by Anthony Skuse.

I think that actors have always played a critical role in society. Not only do they bring writing to life, but they are also storytellers. Film and theatre teach us history, and often hold us accountable for our mistakes. As a child, I would always go to the cinema as an outlet to escape my reality, we look to art in times of crisis. What a wonderful thing to be a part of, to be able to experience and understand the feelings of others, to be able to tell someone else’s truth. 

I think the world is at a point of catastrophe, I hope that as an emerging artist, I can also be a teacher, and maybe one day I'll play a character on a cinema screen that other little girls can relate to.

Acting has always been a passion of mine. Growing up, I remember it being a hobby and jumping into as many opportunities as my school offered. I decided that the passion I had for acting was more than a hobby can fulfil. It was not until the end of high school that I realised Acting is a career. A very competitive career, but a career nonetheless, and a career I have chosen to follow. 

During my time at AFTT, it has kindled a creativity and mindfulness I did not realise I had in myself. I have learnt so much and had the privilege to be involved in many productions including Image of an Unknown Young Woman by Elinor Cook and directed by Kim Hardwick, performed at Belvoir Street Theatre.

When I was little, I had this weird obsession with pretending to be animals. I’d spend soccer games trotting around the field blowing horsey lips pretending to be a pony, or when my friends and I would play Mums and Dads, I’d play the dog. There was always something in the movement of being an animal that excited me. Eventually I gave up on my sorry attempt at soccer and started dancing. Before too long, dancing turned into circus and it was here my love for performance flourished, when movement met acting.

My time at AFTT has granted me the opportunity to perform in Alice Birch’s ‘Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.’ directed by Anthony Skuse, Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ directed by Sean O’Riordan, and Dorothy Hewett’s ‘This Old Man Comes Rolling Home’ directed by Deborah Jones.

Acting is a big responsibility. To voice the stories that need to be told. And in this industry, we get to do this - this is so exciting, but also really scary and nerve wracking - but I think that’s good, because it means you care.

I’ve always loved acting ever since I was a child and playing with different characters. But the spark of my passion didn’t fully ignite until witnessing the talents of such marvellous actors like Robin Williams, Jim Carrey and Rowan Atkinson watching them bring such joy and laughter to people and being able to light up a whole room. That right there made me want to do the same and bring people the happiness they all deserve. What I want to achieve is to show people that being yourself is all that matters and just doing what you love and adore. Through AFTT I have been able to really explore and cement my passion for acting and being able to have the opportunity to feature in short films and theatre productions through them.

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I started studying acting in my hometown Montevideo, Uruguay when I was 18 years old to help me overcome my shyness.

Soon after, I realized how passionate I was about acting and I didn't want to stop learning.
As a foreign student, travel has opened my eyes to different ways of thinking throughout a variety of cultures, it helped me to understand body language and expand my vocabulary in English and French.

My experience in AFTT has been incredibly rich in content. I was able to explore challenging characters like: Masha in Three Sisters and Judy in Women of Manhattan. I also played Juliet in a modern adaptation of the classic Romeo and Juliet and Luna, a teenager that wanted to help her brother in the Showreel below, which my scene partners and I got the opportunity to get out of our comfort zone and write it.
For our graduation play, in May 2017, I will be performing 8 different characters in Love and Information written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Luke Rogers.

I deeply enjoy putting myself in different shoes and experiment with emotions without judging them.
I like to pay attention to details and bring positive energy to my workspace.

Hello, I’m Hope, and for as long as I can remember I have been passionate about acting and have had a strong need from within to entertain people (and admittedly myself).
From as young as three years old, my parents placed me in acting, dance and music classes in order to help me with my growing thirst for creativity.
I absolutely adore musicals and have been very fortunate to perform in many of them, including one of my dream roles as the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods in 2017.

Coming to the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television has helped me to expand my craft, learn new techniques and develop my skills more as an actor and I’m thankful for the opportunities that I have been given. I look forward to being able to use these new found abilities in all of my future endeavours.

Why acting? 

At first I was not clear about pursuing acting but when I saw movies and plays, I would imagine myself in that. I decided to pursue acting because I believed before I would not be able to. I move  to a new high school in year eleven, I picked drama as one of my electives in year eleven. When I did my first live performance in high school, I loved how free and alive, I was on the stage.  Afterwards I couldn’t stop thinking about being on the stage or the camera. I thought about doing acting professionally, from this point onwards. However, my parents wanted me to do something else, but I can’t imagine myself doing anything else apart from acting. As an actor I feel honoured and privileged to be able to share stories that need to be told.

My hope as an emerging artist is to bring that little slice of joy to people and to create memories that they can cherish forever. In the future I see myself continuing not only as an actor but also working as a writer and director. 

Hey, my name is Isaac Harley and I am a 2020 graduate of AFTT.

Performing has always been apart of my identity. Throughout the course of my life, each major and memorable milestone has been bookmarked under whatever show I was doing at the time. Whether that was coming home to my new dog or even my first kiss, I think back to the Wizard of Oz and Oliver Twist.

For me, the passion for acting stems from a love of storytelling. To have the ability to entertain someone, with a showcase of vulnerability and truth, is such a fulfilling gift I have the opportunity to give. I want to offer people an invitation for them to create questions, thoughts and conversations after a performance has finished.

Studying at AFTT has provided me with a greater depth of appreciation and hunger for the craft, along with maturity and empathy as an actor. I'm eager to continue working and growing as an artist though projects in film, theater and television.

For as long as I can remember, performing has been an integral part of my life. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a performer, and once that was decided, there was no changing my mind. Throughout high school, I was an actor at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, where I took part in productions such as ‘The Pied Piper’ and ‘Peter Pan’.

After I graduated, I studied part time at Screenwise Acting School before coming to AFTT, where I had the honour of portraying the character of Silvia in a production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Two Gentleman of Verona’. Through AFTT, I have also discovered my passion for directing, which is something I would love to pursue in the future along with acting.

I have always wanted to live in a world that is not my own. To be someone one day and then another the next. To create lives with people who didn't know me, to enter a world where the terrain is unknown. That has always been my dream. I read, I wrote, I sang, but nothing filled that void within me; that was until I saw my year nine signup sheet for drama class and since then I have not looked back and somehow I ended up here. 
Since beginning my journey at AFTT, I have grown in so many ways and there is no way I could have done that had I not accepted that position. Growing on stage has allowed me to blossom in life. Having been given the opportunities to play people of all ages, Mrs. Soames in Our Town and genders, Prince Edward in Henry VI Part 3, I have been given freedom to be these people who in reality would not be allowed to, at least not for another twenty years. 
Coming out of high school, petrified of the world in front of me, I have found who I am and what I love.

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I was born and raised in a small town called Leeton in NSW. However, I moved a lot between a few different towns. Through the process of moving until I was eighteen, I always felt like I lost my place in the world.
Having a gap year that turned into two, my parents decided to tell me I needed to find something to study or work full-time. After looking for work day after day, I decided to go on my phone like I usually do and I notice these ads from AFTT kept popping up on every social media I had. This sparked a lost passion inside me. Which made me realise that by being an actor, I could become who I want to be, in a world full of possibilities. I found that Imagination and creativity are what I needed in life. Now I'm happy doing what I love. I have been in Summer of the aliens, hamlet and even the seagull.
The reason why I love acting is that as an actor I have this opportunity to bring a character and their world to life, at the same time letting the audience experience something they don't usually get to.

Greetings! I am a 2021 graduate of the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television, which means I had to survive two lockdowns while studying. While the name “Covid Crew” never quite caught on, I learned a lot about acting, perseverance and rediscovered my forgotten archery skill.

Fortunately, prior to my studies, I had much experience working in amateur theatre, doing both classical and children’s plays, the majority of which were directed by a gay, 50-year-old Drag Queen. Let’s just say, I learned how to embrace the weird and wonderful in both acting and life. This, combined with High School Drama, is where a lot of my love for the craft comes.

It has been such a rewarding experience to develop my skill of storytelling. Nowhere has this become more apparent than in my (possibly obsessive) passion of Dungeons & Dragons, which I frequently enjoy in the company of good friends.

I have been lucky to experience a variety of roles throughout my time at AFTT: the gentlemen caller who's only spoken of in whispers until the final act of The Glass Menagerie, Adam in The Shape of Things, and Theseus the iron-fisted duke of Athens in the otherwise whimsical and light-hearted Midsummer Night's Dream. As an actor, I take inspiration from the genuine vibrancy in Jason Alexander, the earth-shattering power in Patrick Stewart's voice, and the natural charisma abounding in Bradley Cooper. I'm a firm believer in the endeavour towards mutual respect and understanding among different cultures and their stories, both disparate and familiar.

My name is Jacob and I am an actor. I have a background in theatre with a healthy quantity of independent and Shakespearean performances under my belt. I came to ACTT three years ago seeking to hone my craft and develop my acting process.

I have been able to achieve these goals as well as acquiring a sharp appetite for screen acting in addition to my existing hunger for the stage. It has been a pleasure to work with an ensemble on these passions for the past three years. I have curly hair and am excited to venture deeper into the challenges of the Big Scarey Industry.

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Attending ACTT has been a rewarding experience in finding out about myself as and actor and an artist, as well as a challenging and exciting journey that has given me the skills and knowledge I need to forge my own path. Brian Blessed is my inspiration, so my best quality is the range, and control of my voice. With a keen focus on voice and physicality, I am a white-collar-meets-blue-collar intellectual larrikin.
The joy I find in the work comes from both theatre and film. Theatre is the thrill of live performance. Film, tenacity in search of perfection. My past roles are: Danny – Sexy Angry Love – Glen Hamilton; Richard III – Shakespeares Women – Luke Rogers. In my graduating show I will be playing Callamassi, Peruiner, and The Judge in Roundheads and Peakheads directed by Lex Marinos. 

For love
I let form
Conform me.

Storytelling has always been a passion of mine and acting to me is the ultimate form of doing so.

With AFTT I’ve gotten to be a part of several productions including Evan Placey’s ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ directed by Kim Hardwick at Belvoir, Shakespeare’s ‘Pericles’ directed by Sean O’Riordan as well as ‘Vinegar Tom’ and ‘1984’.

l love communicating journeys through delving into character, movement as well as interaction and I flourish with the constant challenges that come with breathing life into a character, whether it be on film or in theatre.

My creative ability spills over to my writing and directing which greatly informs and enriches my performative capabilities. I’m excited to bring my unique sense of individuality to this industry.

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Hey there! I’m James Mann. I’m a graduate of AFTT’s Diploma of Screen and Media (Acting). My love for acting and performing comes from a desire to create and tell stories in as many forms as I can. On stage, screen and through voice work, I love bringing unique and unheard stories to life.

I’d love to not only act but help direct and create my own stories; especially with as much homegrown talent as I can get my hands on.

I’ve been in my fair share of shows, too. Everything from Charles Dickens to Shakespeare, and even a few musicals in there as well. I may have also dabbled in Directing once or twice.

My name is James Martin and I consider myself fortunate to have been born and bred in Sydney Australia. As far back as I can remember, I have had a burning desire to be an actor of both screen and stage. My passion led me to complete a advanced diploma of stage and screen acting at the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television. During my time at AFTT I have been exposed to an extensive range of skills and techniques that have provided me with a platform to enter the industry as a skilled, versatile and prepared professional. I have been given the opportunity to perform in some amazing works including the role of Othello in Shakespeare’s Othello. I have also been fortunate to be directed by “Anthony Skuse” in ‘Our Class’ by Tadeusz Slobodzianek’s. Whether I am playing the role of a psychotic lover or innocent school boy, I am driven by my ability to transport the audience to another time and place.

My name is Jamila Parkin. From a young age I have had a passion and interest, in both theatre and film, especially within the Australian industry. And after 5 years working in the legal industry, travelling the world and working extensively with the aid organisations Sunrise Children's Association Inc. in Nepal and Impact Humanity, I came back to acting. I have admired actors such as; Maggie Smith, Judy Dench, Glenda Jackson, Robin Williams and Bill Murray.

At ACTT I have played many characters, most being strong females who have had to make difficult decision in the face of uncertainty (these being Betty in 'Breezeblock Park' and Menenius in 'Coriolanus'). I will be playing the character of Sylvie in the ACTT graduation play 'The Slut' written by Katie Cappiello, directed by Maeliosa Stafford and performed at Belvoir Street theatre.

Hi I'm Jared, during my training at ACTT I have been fortunate enough to perform a wide variety of roles from the cartoon cowboy in Out West to the classic Marc Antony in Shakespeare's Women. These theatre performances we're the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences during my training. I love pursuing authentic and truthful connections with the work and with my fellow actors.

I want to establish myself on the acting scene in Sydney through roles that inspire and entertain people, I get my kicks from playing characters that make people laugh. I discovered acting after leaving a 12 year career in the Australian Army, although I enjoyed my service I now know acting is my true calling. I love nothing more than to work with and support other actors and make performances that are worth watching.

My name is Jasper and I am a 2016 graduate of AFTT. Over the two year course, I have grown as an actor and developed my strengths in script analysis, physicality, comedy and much more. During my time at AFTT, I have had the pleasure of playing the roles of Greg and Kent in 'Reasons to be Pretty', Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', and Moritz Stiefel in Anya Reiss's 'Spring Awakening'. I pride myself on the dedication and energy I bring to every role and enjoy stepping into the shoes of complex and intriguing characters.

Hi, my name is Jayden Darcy, I’m a 20-year-old, living in Sydney, dreaming of becoming an actor. Since my first acting role in Primary School, I knew that a career in acting was my place in life. I’ve always loved to watch movies and theatre, and longed to be part of the story.

I’ve been acting since I was 8 years old, and have always loved performing. I have constantly worked hard and I never give up, hoping to do something great and show the world my skills as an actor. I’ve been in various school plays, Performed for CaSPA (Catholic Schools Performing Arts Sydney) for 6 years which included performing for schools around Sydney, and have also been in an independent film The System directed by Eddie Araya at the age of 14. 

I moved high schools for Years’ 11 and 12 to study Drama for HSC and I have continued to look for acting opportunities throughout my life, inside and outside of school. I’m not deterred by hard work and continue striving to improve. I have always told myself one thing, when you love doing something, do it to the best of your ability and you will succeed.

A world without stories is not one worth living in. A life without love is no life at all. As an actor I aim to be a storyteller and I’ve loved every step of the adventure so far. Even a bad step in the wrong direction can be a good step in the right one. We are always learning.

My learning in storytelling began as a child. I haven’t always been an actor, but I think I’ve always been acting. I was constantly told I’m outgoing, and going outside of comfort zones is something I consider a specialty of mine, as well as my extreme physical ability. I believe I’m good at doing what I feel I need to do. This career path is exactly that. What I need to do. 

I did really well in my schooling years. But it wasn’t until I was accepted for a double degree at university that I realised I couldn’t do that. It wasn’t enough for me. Acting, performing, storytelling, changing things, that’s where my passion was. I think I always knew it. I involved myself in community theatre in my teens and I’ve been writing stories of my own since I had the ability to form words. Creating something out of nothing is a quality I’ve always admired. But just writing the stories wasn’t enough either. I needed to do them, to be them. So I decided to try. And the only time I’ve ever looked back is to see where I’ve come from and see I’ve made progress.

And I have progressed. Through studying acting I’ve now performed in a Shakespearean play, I’ve self-devised and performed a whole production with my classmates, I made a showreel and got to act in film scenes; opening a door to acting in film when I’d only ever acted in theatre, I’ve learnt how to control my voice, how to utilise all of my body and I’m even performing at a professional theatre under direction from a professional director! The list is infinite and indefinite.

I spent years chasing my dream at a jogging pace, but it wasn’t until the last couple of years that I began sprinting for it. And I can’t stop. The human life is too short to not do everything you can to catch that dream. Do what you love. Feel what you feel.

And in the words of my childhood idol, Han Solo:

“This is where the fun begins”.

Please come see my shows.

Imagine if in such a busy world, there was one moment, just a small moment, where everybody stood still to listen to a cry. I think that’s why I stay in this, that’s why I do it.

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Hi, I’m Jessica Evans and I’m very excited to finally say I’m a graduate of AFTT. 
My love for acting began in early childhood, but it wasn’t until I made the choice to audition for AFTT, and was accepted into the course, that I realised how much I love the collaboration of creatives to tell stories that matter.
Throughout my time at AFTT, I’ve had the opportunity to work with amazing directors, creative teams and cast members in roles such as Cassandra in Trojan Barbie by Christine Evans (dir. Kate Gaul), Queen Margaret in Shakespeare’s Henry VI part 3 (dir. Jill Brown), Evelyn in The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute (dir. Winston Cooper) and Belly in Sheila Callaghan’s We Are Not These Hands (dir. Kate Hankin) and Paula in my showreel (dir. Andrew Lawrence).
I believe it takes hard work, dedication and perseverance to be an actor and I’m ready for the next step in my creative journey.

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I speak French, am a Gemini and have played most sports, danced most dances and sung most songs (though I reserve most of the singing for my shower).
I love being at my farm surrounded by acres of trees, the ocean and the buzz I feel when I'm on set about to perform. I don't like cinnamon or being stuck in traffic. I admire any actor/actress who is out there doing their thing and fulfilling their passion and I hope that I will be joining them very soon!
In my time at ACTT I have played everything from the comedian in Shakespeare, to the bratty 19 year old in Scouse England and am currently working on my final role, the wonderful Anna in "Slut".
For now, I would like to wander around the globe and see where my acting can take me!

I fell in love with acting ever since my first drama class in high school. When I got accepted to study acting at Actors College of Theatre and Television, I felt that I’m one step closer to my dream of being an actress, and now I’ve came to my final year of studying at ACTT.

Throughout the three years of studying acting, my skills and techniques has developed from just an interest into a professional level. I enjoy exploring and playing different characters which I could bring my own unique colours into those characters and influence the audience in a positive way.  

My name is Johna Mae Munoz and I am an actor who has just recently graduated from the Actors College of Theatre and Television. I love acting because it takes me to different worlds, it allows me to step into different characters shoes, to be expressive and spontaneous as well as make my own creative choices. I am especially devoted to performing in film and I love being able to tell a story just through visuals.

I believe the best qualities that I have as an actor is bringing strength yet vulnerability to the characters I play, being versatile and playing many different characters, as well being very committed to creating art. I am learning every day and I have so much more to experience within this field and I am ready to go out into the world and make my mark in the acting industry!

My name is Jordan Stewart. I am Sydney based actor and hopefully aspiring director. Before coming to AFTT, acting was just a dream whilst growing up in Bendigo, Victoria. I always knew that I wanted to create and tell stories but I never knew how or why.

After following my gut for what felt like the first time in my life, I was lucky enough to move to Sydney and spend two years training to become an actor. My time at AFTT has taught me to ‘suffer for your art’ but most importantly enjoy doing so.

Over my time studying at AFTT, I’ve done many theatre productions such Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and Two Gentleman of Verona by William Shakespeare, both directed by Sean O’Riordan, and Bobbin’ Up by Dorothy Hewett, directed by Anthony Scuse.

I am very excited to step out into the industry and collaborate with as many people as I can to give stories and art to the world.

My passion in all mediums of art has led me to living an enriched life as a storyteller. Telling a story has always felt like coming home to me. I bet the guy that coined the term "home is where the heart is"  never knew that he spoke the deepest truth ever known. Home is different for everyone, but to me it's in what I do and the stories I live to tell. 

My aim is to become a published playwright and novelist, as well as a working actor in film, television and theatre. I have grown tremendously through these years at AFTT, and I look forward to further growth in the future.
 
My notable acting credits include: Marina in a staged adaption of John Marsden's So Much To Tell You, Diana Rivers in a staged adaption of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre,  Olga in Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, Karen in David Mamet's Speed The Plow, Horatio in Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Nurse in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and in Caryl Churchill's ensemble piece in Love And Information. 

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Joey was the 2nd lead in the 2nd season of Pirate Islands: Lost treasure of Fiji, A Jonathan M schiff Production that aired on Disney channel and channel 10 as a children's series. He also played several roles in Home and Away and had guest role on All Saints and Me and My Monsters, Joey played the lead in Burying my brother in the pavement at the Parade Playhouse, Nida, 2009. He also starred in and voiced several commercials.

After a long hiatus from acting that was put in place to pursue a career behind the scenes of Film and Television, working as a stage manager, cameraman and production assistant both internationally and locally for networks such as Channel Nine and ABC, Joseph has returned to Acting as his main focus. After many years of working in the industry, Joseph Atkins truly believes that Acting has and always will be his main strength and passion.

Joseph has been involved in numerous theatre productions, such as Blackrock, A Christmas Carol and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Acting has been prevalent since an early age, which made Shakespeare more accessible to branch onto. Joe was part of Theatre iNQ's ensemble for The Merry Wives of Windsor, and was Lysander and Hamlet in ACTT's Shakespeare's Women.

More notable films that he has starred in were Jordan Young's Elixir and Brodie Sexton-Clarke's 37%. Joseph also becomes a helpful part of the ensemble set assisting and understudying for When the Rain Stops Falling and King Lear. He has also appeared in productions like David Mamet's Sexual Perversity in Chicago (by ACTT), The Good Woman of Setzuan and Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

G’day, I’m Joseph Westwood. For the past two years I’ve focused a lot on my screen acting. I have grown a lot at ACTT and developed my skills by starring in multiple student films. I work with a naturalistic and nuanced approach to screen but also get a huge rush from the stage.

I enjoy stage and have starred in Shakespeare’s Macbeth as Macbeth and A Midsummer Nights Dream as Bottom. I juggle, I love film, I love comedy, drama, everything. I’d love to be on TV and in films but am also definitely up for the thrills of the theatre. I have a solid sense of humour and I hope to produce and work on a skit show in the coming years.

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Hello, my name is Joshua Berkeley and I am a graduate of ACTT. Over the past two years I have played a wide range of roles, varying from Macbeth to a ‘Spaghetti Western’ Cowboy. It was through the productions and performances that I grew to learn more about myself. Whether it was the challenges of Shakespeare, or the difficulty of playing three characters in a single production, I feel I always came out of a season stronger than I had entered.

Reactions are what I feed off, and I am always looking for different ways to surprise the audience. I take a fearless approach to developing a character, as I am not afraid to present myself in an ‘ugly’ or ‘unconventional’ manner if the character requires, which more often than not, they do. Above all, being responsible for making an audience feel a certain way is what I love. 

Hey there, my name's Kait, My love for performance first started with my parents and our trips to the theatre when I was younger - that feeling of joy is one I now hope to bring to my audiences whether it be from the stage or screen. I've had the great opportunity to play a variety of characters throughout my journey at ACTT, now finishing with the lovely Jane in 'Slut'.

As an actor I pride myself in bringing a bright, bubbly and enthusiastic attitude to the work and love to tackle any challenge head on. Many tutors here at ACTT have helped me sharpen my skills as a performer, but I will always look forward to continuing my studies and gaining as much knowledge as possible. But now, I'm excited to get out there and make the dynamic duo of Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence the dynamic trio it's meant to be. 

When I was younger, I had never knowingly decided that I wanted to become an actor. Not because I didn’t want to be, but simply because it never seemed like a feasible career I could pursue. 

My world growing up was consumed with the world of Judo. As my skills flourished, so did my love for storytelling. After I graduated from high school, I went on to study psychology at university. And yet again, my love for storytelling prospered above all else. 

My passion for storytelling only seemed to intensify and expand, and I knew it was something I had to pursue, no matter how daunting it may have seemed at the time. And that brings us to today. 

The world of storytelling has allowed me to see the endless possibilities in creating and bringing stories to life. The opportunities given to develop my skills and confidence in my craft, along with the friendships forged and memories made will be a time that will not be forgotten. My passion and dedication are brought into all areas of my work, along with my determination and tenacious belief in hard work. 

Nothing brings more joy to me than creating, collaborating, and exploring a text. Acting has always been a passion of mine and taking the leap to pursue it as my career is the best decision I've ever made.

Through my time at AFTT, I have explored and found great fulfillment in not only acting, but singing, composing, writing and directing. Composing and acting as musical director for The Grain Store has been a major highlight of my time at AFTT and has inspired me to continue working in this area in the future.

As an actor, I am drawn to texts that explore the fragility and wonder of the human experience. In the future, I hope to bring my natural curiosity and playfulness to each role and explore each character with imagination and empathy.

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Hi, I'm Keegan Fisher. I am an actor who has an interest in screen and stage performance. I have performed a range of roles on stage from Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' to Rodney in Stephan Davis' Contemporary Australian play, 'Juice'. I have also played a number of supporting roles in student films.

I have a Cert 3 and an Advanced Diploma in Screen & Stage Performance. I am also an emcee in a hip hop band called Lord St Collective. I love all kinds of performance and plan to be an entertainer for the entirety of my existence. I hope to work on both stage and screen in the future and to one day run a youth theatre company for Indigenous children.

To me, there has always been something so enticing about having the ability to become a different person and tell their story on a stage or on screen. 

Before attending AFTT, I began my studies at Sydney Theatre School (STS). During my time at STS, I performed in; 'Much Ado About Nothing' by William Shakespeare and a self-devised piece titled 'Silence of the Lambs (Redux)'. 

While studying at AFTT, I played various characters in 'Merchant of Venice' by William Shakespeare and also in Federico Garcia Lorca’s play ‘Yerma’. 

My passions lie in all forms of performance ranging from the weird to the wonderful and I aspire to be an actor who creates characters and worlds that are fulfilling and entertaining for audiences and most importantly, for myself. 

“I’ve had great success being a total idiot” Jerry Lewis.

Hi! My name is Keturah Sheen and I am excited to be graduating from ACTT and starting work in the industry! I am passionate about language and working hard to use that language to tell stories that are engaging and make an impact. I love the exhilaration of amplifying my body and voice to tell a story live on stage and being able to see how that story affects an audience.

I also enjoy the way film is so natural and the eyes always have to be engaged and also that it has the potential to affect a much wider audience. 

Having always been a shy kid, I do not know what drove me to pick up acting in year 11 – needless to say, I have never felt happier! Whether I am experimenting with voices and dialects in the shower, or learning monologues in foreign languages, I am always keen to build on my skills and take on new opportunities. I take pride in collaborating with others, however, I also strive to make my own work, in which I act, direct, write and edit to explore conflicting ideals and thoughts.

Hello I'm Kirrily, when I was four years old my mother enrolled me in my first acting class. I played an ant and I've been hooked ever since. During my time at ACTT I have been fortunate enough to play a vast range of roles from Billie in Shanleys Women of Manhattan to Lady Macbeth. I am passionate about both theatre and film and I love the whole process of discovering a role from the research to bringing the character alive on stage or screen.
I feel my job as an actor is to portray the human condition in it's many forms, to tell the story and to touch the audience in some way that promotes a genuine connection or conversation.

My name is Kres and I am a Sydney based actor. I have been performing at a young age of 9. During my time at ACTT I have got the chance to play the character of Romeo in our Heightened Language project; ‘Shakespeares Women’ and I played sleazy like character in our contemporary world theatre performance.
I admire heroic/action based actors like Tyrese Gibson, Liam Neeson, and Denzel Washington.

"The misery with them all was, clearly, that they sought to interfere, for good, in human matters, and had the lost the power forever." - Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.

Performing arts have been used throughout the human history to influence, to inspire and to raise awareness through the art of entertainment. This is my goal. As an actor, I am a vessel that carries the writer's message to the population and it is my responsibility to convey these words respectfully. I seek to challenge ideas, I work to provoke thought, I aim to bring to life a character that's present and real.

Being raised in the theatre industry over a period of ten years, I have absorbed a great passion for the performing arts and hold a respect for the discipline required to present a well-rounded performance. Over the years, I have gained an understanding of the Theatre, filling roles as BackStage Crew, ASM, FOH, and of course Actor. During my final years studying at the Hunter School of Performing Arts, majoring in Drama and Entertainment Industry, it was decided to further continue my studies and pursue my love for storytelling at AFTT. At AFTT, I found a personal drive and an awareness that I didn't quite understand before. In realization, I admire acting for the magic it brings in creating a spontaneous attachment to a distant reality, a reality from a story, and a story from an idea.

Multiple roles that I have been privileged to perform include Oriel Lamb in CLOUD STREET directed by Glen Hamilton, Regan in KING LEAR directed by Sean O'Riordan, and Nia in IMAGE OF AN UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN directed by Kim Hardwick.

Although most of my experience lays on the stage, I am filled with courage to expand and bring the truth to characters on the screen.

I am out there and I like to meet new people. I have loved acting since I was a kid due to my Grandfather being part of the industry for many years. I have been acting since I was about 12 years old with school and then once I graduated in 2015 I auditioned for AFTT and I have loved being part of this course. I have also many physical skills ranging from rowing to rugby to a basic gymnastics. I am passionate about films and screen acting. I am very comfortable being on set and getting immersed in the environment and culture.

Hi there! My name is Lana Jean Hill and I am proud to call myself an actor. The first time I stepped on stage, I was two years old, dressed in a fluorescent costume and expected to dance my way through three songs, and entertain an audience with nothing but some quirky jokes and a microphone.... Let's just say I haven't left the stage since. 

I am so grateful to AFTT, as they have taught me so much, not only about how to perfect my craft but about myself and what I'm capable of. Whether its on screen or on stage, I love the feeling of creating and being a part of something powerful, getting an audience to fall in love with not only the character but the story. 

I can't wait to see what the future brings and what new adventures are ahead!

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My parents finally put me in dancing when I was 5 years old, because I could never sit still. Put a pair of taps on me and to this day I hate taking them off. Growing up watching Ann Miller and the Nicholas Brothers and wearing out the VHS tapes of Strictly Ballroom and A Chorus Line meant it was inevitable that I was destined for Music Theatre. My most recent credits include NINE and The Boys From Syracuse both Directed by Stephen Helper. My first role as Ulla in The Producers gave me the confidence to audition for the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television and I have never looked back. Studying at AFTT has given me the most remarkable journey and knowledge I need for this industry. Looking forward to the future I have never been more confident or prepared and I owe that to AFTT.

Hi, my name is Laura and I've been singing and acting since before I could walk. Though currently more focussed on acting, I do cherish memories of roles like Eponine (Les Mis). I grew up in theatre but adore the subtleties of film - this is where I would like my career to head. 

My passion lies in telling truthful stories people otherwise might not hear. While on the short side, I can deliver large fiery performances that make people really think and feel. I look forward to more opportunities to jump between and explore different genres, having thoroughly enjoyed moving from roles such as Doctor and MacDuff's son in "Macbeth" to Wendy in "Joseph K".

My name is Laura and I received an Advanced Diploma at the Academy of Film, Theatre & Television.
I have been cast in plays such as Alice in Wonderland, Reasons to be Pretty, Othello, and Dancing at Lughnasa. I love the escapism of theatre and film and being a part of that process is something I will always strive to be a part of.

My favourite works include Ruby Moon by Matt Cameron and Shakespeare's Collection of Sonnets.
As part of my studies I have grown as both an actor and as a person, and am now a happier, more open, honest, and brave person.
 

My name is Lauren Juliette Ings. Throughout my study I have had the opportunity to play a wide variety of roles including a five year old girl starting school, a Shakespearean tribune and others in between. Developing and exploring these characters has been an enjoyable passion of mine.

I believe one of my greatest strengths is my ability to immerse myself in the psychology and physicality of the characters I play and giving them a voice, be it the fragile psyche of a child, or the stoic pride of a warrior. I feel at home on both stage and screen, enjoying the differences between the two - the grandiosity of live theatre and the subtlety of film. It is not that I live for acting, but that I cannot live without it.

I harbour my passion in acting through giving an audience an experience to feel, think and grow from. My artistic vision involves collaboration and involvement within the entertainment industry both in Australia and Overseas. Taking on the onus that No goal is too big nor any length too great. Committed to not only being an impactful artist, but also a determined activist with an ability to spark humanitarian awareness - through the noble role of an actor baring a story for the world. Some of my previous theatre roles include playing "Irina" in Anton Chekhov's, Three Sisters, "Billie" in John Patrick Shanley's, Women of Manhattan And the female epitome of "Friar Lawrence" in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. I deeply love performing - I always have and am continually in awe of how much we can learn, heal and be hearkened back home through the art of acting. 

I have always loved being able to create and transform into intricate characters and being able to breathe life into a script. It brings me so much fulfillment and joy to take people on a journey and let them forget about their own lives.

Before attending AFTT, I would perform at my local theatre in Batemans Bay and I loved every second of it. I caught my love of acting from that small theatre and since then I haven’t looked back.

Coming to AFTT, I have had many acting opportunities and have loved the challenges that I have faced. It is such a collaborative and supportive learning environment and I have continued to grow as an actor and as a person.

I have a passion for acting because it is an art form of  connection,  it has helped me connect with the world, and it has shown me emotional vulnerability and the power it holds. Acting provides reality, possibly and an escape all at the same time not just for the actor but also for the audience, and I cannot get enough of that. 

I hope to continue to create art that creates connection, weather it is acting, writing, directing or producing, I want to spend my life helping create space that accepts and encourages individuality through this form of storytelling.   

I grew to love acting growing up in Far North Queensland during productions in High School and community theatres. The process of rehearsal and performance of a play with an ensemble has always seemed both ludicrous and divine to me. I want to give dignity to the stories of humanity yet feel often like a child playing dress ups. It is in this ambiguity that my joy in acting lies.

In 2018 I played Rabbit in Full Throttle Theatre Company’s production of Samson by Julia-Rose Lewis. I moved to Sydney in early 2019 to study at the AFTT and am excited for a future of writing, directing and acting in theatre both in Australia and abroad.

“In art may you proceed with abandon” – Patti Smith

Hello there, my name is Lewis Cronau and I am an actor. My love for acting started as a kid when I used to do drama workshops. It was then later expanded upon when I reached highschool and started to realise this is what I want to become. 

AFTT was my first real experience of professional acting as I had only done it in school. To me, acting opens up the possibility of brand new worlds and experiences. I love the feeling of delving into a character and finding every last detail about them. I believe everyone has the potential to do what every they believe in. I hope I am able to instigate questions and compel audiences to explore their potential in life.

Coming originally from Werribee, Victoria, I discovered my passion for acting from an early age, after coming to the realisation that playing make believe with my friends wasn’t going to cut it, I started pursuing my acting career and began appearing in numerous theatre shows in my town from as early 12 years old.

In 2015 I studied acting at NIDA Young actors studio, by 2016 I received my first recurring television role as ‘Warren Rawson’ in ABCME’s award winning Tv series “Nowhere Boys” whilst appearing in numerous student short film productions.

At the age of 18 I moved from my small town in Victoria to Sydney, to begin studying full-time acting at the Academy of Film Theatre and Television, During which time at AFTT I have appeared in numerous stage productions and short films.

During this time, I was also fortunate enough to journey to Los Angeles to perform short play ‘Performance Review’ Written by Felicity Anderson, at Brisk Festival.

The long journey of my career is only just beginning and I look forward to see where else it can take me.

My name is Linda, and I have the most fun when I’m performing on stage or on screen. I consider myself eclectic when it comes to the kinds of roles I enjoy playing, but a comedic or dramatic one never goes astray. Since studying at AFTT I’ve had the pleasure of playing Danny in DNA by Dennis Kelly, Kent in King Lear by William Shakespeare, both directed by Sean O’Riourdan and also Yasmin in Image Of An Unknown Young Woman by Elinor Cook, directed by Kim Hardwick. 

Hi, I'm Lisa. I came into acting later in life. When I hit 40, I took the bull by the horns and followed my dream to pursue acting full time and haven't regretted a single day.
 
At AFTT, I have been Evelyn in The shape of things and Puck in A Midsummer nights dream. For my graduating play, I'm playing Moira (Michael), the narrator, in Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel, directed by John O'Hare.

I’m keen to produce my own work and look forward to forming a company when I finish. I want to contribute to the thriving theatre scene in Sydney. I have a background in circus, so physical theatre is something I’m keen to pursue. Finding a characters physicality is something I love exploring.
 
Recent TV appearances include Rake and an NIB ad and I will soon be seen in Season 2 of Top of the Lake.
 

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I am an enthusiastic and passionate Actor who occasionally dabbles in Stand up. I am inspired by
stories and the endless possibilities for storytelling and am honoured that I get to be a part of this work. I
live for making people laugh and to do so is my greatest joy in life. I am very grateful for the opportunities
I’ve had to create and grow at AFTT.

Recently at AFTT I had the pleasure of playing roles such as LEAH in DNA (Dir. Sean O’Riordan), King
Lear in King Lear (Dir. Sean O’Riordan) and Leyla in Image of unknown young woman (Dir. Kim
Hardwick), Beth/The Host/The Wanderer in Doing (written and directed by Amy Sole).

I’m Lyndsey Fay, which in Celtic translates into Tree Fairy. I dabble in all creative mediums from painting to singing, songwriting and to of course - Acting.  My personal process of developing character and transforming in front of an audience is something I crave. I love the freedom of exploring and imitating life - and as one of my great tutors Naomi Livingstone says "Showing society a mirrow." The best part about Acting is when friends and family can’t recognize you.

That’s when I know I’ve done a solid job. Some of my credits include the lead role in Australian Horror Film Rags (2014) by Benjamin Morton, Encounter (2015) A Short and Sweet play which came third in Week Twos Top 80 plays, Tania in Falling Petals (2015) at Excelsior College, Absolution (2012) by Peter Georges which made it into the Australian Horror Film Festival Finals, Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz (2012) by Berowra Musical Society and several smaller Music Video, Short Film and Theatre roles.   

A 2 year old with the passion for performing; watching her dad and two older sisters sing and record covers, she so desperately wanted to join in. So she did by doing her own rendition of the song 5, 6, 7, 8, not the whole song, just that one phrase.
This fabulous routine encouraged her to enrol in dance classes and there she first felt the thrill of entertaining. She stayed with dance for the next 13 years of her life.
In her 11th year of dance she decided tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, street jam and contemporary wasn’t enough so she enrolled in drama classes. This helped nurture her love for the art of acting, which was then further nurtured when she enrolled in the Advanced Diploma course at The Academy of Film, Theatre and Television.
In case you haven’t guessed yet, the girl is me! (Maddison McDonald)

Being at AFTT has helped me develop a process and to further my passion and love of this industry and what we can do. I have had the pleasure of playing Maribel in Crooked, Mrs Gibbs in Our Town, Lady Grey/Rutland in Henry VI part 3 and finally Ayla in my graduation play Trojan Barbie. While I’ve been at this school I have found love in aspects I would never have thought I could. Stage combat for one. In my years after graduation I am hoping to gain qualifications in all areas of stage combat/stunt work and use that throughout my career in this industry whether it be on the stage or in front of a camera. 

I’m Madeleine and I’m a 2017 graduate of AFTT.
For as long as I can remember I have always been captivated by the movies. Fascinated by the behind the scenes extra’s, how everything works, the different methods and the lengths actors go to achieve an authentic character and ultimately how much fun it all looks! 

This passion and determination to pursue this dream has followed me throughout primary and high school and has led me to AFTT. 

At AFTT my love and fascination with film has grown and a new understanding and deeper appreciation for theatre and Shakespeare (Which in high school I never thought would be possible!) In my time here I have been fortunate enough to play Bertha from Tennessee William’s Hello From Bertha, dir by Kate Hankin; Steph from Neil Labute’s Reasons to be Pretty, dir by Winston Cooper; Queen Elizabeth from William Shakespeare’s Richard III, dir by Sean O’Riordan; and finally Helen from Christine Evan’s Trojan Barbie, dir by Kate Gaul. 

I can’t wait to get out there and give acting a red hot go. 

Hi, I’m Madeleine Slarks. I’ve always been visually connected with my imagination through painting, drawing and dance. Through my creative passions I found a love for communicating ideas and stories with the world through the art of acting.

My highlight at drama school was stepping into the role of Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream where I made discoveries that propelled honing my process as an actor, applying this in my graduation production where I played Wendla Bergman, the lead in Spring Awakening, a new version by Anya Reiss, directed by Luke Rogers at Belvoir Street Theatre.

As an actor I carry an effortless naturalism on stage and screen. I have an ease at stepping into characters who are grounded as well as wearing my heart on my sleeve, allowing me to tap into character’s deepest vulnerabilities. In film I love that stories can be told through every subtlety in the face.
 

I am a storyteller by nature. Nothing brings me more joy and excitement than to be part of an art form that creates positive change. Art can shape who we are, offering us a positive tool to expand our understanding of the world around us. I began acting training at an early age and went on to perform in pays such as Noel Cowards Private Lives, Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, and Henrik Ibsen’s an Enemy of the People. I quickly realised that I needed to do this for the rest of my life, and to seize the opportunity of formal training to further my skillset. AFTT has given me that. I have had the opportunity to explore my range as an actor whist strengthening my existing voice and movement training. Having had the opportunity to delve into a range of texts and varying characters throughout my time at AFTT, I hope to continue to create art and convey the stories that link us together and change our unique worldviews.

My name is Madeline Scrace and I am a Newcastle born, Sydney based Actor.
I am interested in all aspects of dramatic performance. I have an aptitude and desire for creating theatre using a variety of creative mediums and I one day hope to begin my own theatre company, whilst simultaneously pursuing experience in the Australian film and television industry.

During my time at ACTT my acting highlights include Alma in Summer and Smoke (dir. Kate Hankin), Jenny in The Shape of Things (dir. Winston Cooper), Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (dir. Luke Rogers) and most recently Kate in Dancing at Lughnasa (dir. John O’Hare).
When not performing I enjoy reading poetry, riding my horses, and nourishing the relationships that are dear to my heart.

I look forward to continuing to hone my craft and generating new film and theatre work when I graduate at the end of 2016.
 

Hello, I'm Madeline! I was born on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. My family moved to Bateman's Bay before I entered highschool, and I now take great pride in my dual citizenship.   

I first started acting as child, getting up on the living room table to use as a stage, and no one has been able to get me down since then. This has been something I've always felt born to do. From performing in local drama groups on the South Coast, to studying/working as an actor in Canberra, I am ready to fully immerse myself in the creative arts industry. 

I've had numerous acting opportunities, both on stage and screen, and each role has been a new adventure! In the future I see myself continuing to not only perform as an actor, but to also work as a writer, and as a director. I want my work to reflect how I see the world, and how small actions can impact another person's life.

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Ever since I was little I have always had a love for performing. I always used to put on little shows for my family and make them watch whatever it was. It ignited something in me and gave me this feeling, and I knew this is something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. From then on I had always participated in anything that would allow me to perform, from dancing to musicals to drama classes and now finishing my final year at AFTT. AFTT has taught me about a whole other level of acting which just made my love for acting grow even more, and I hope that one day I am able to give people the same feelings I experience when I watch movies or live performances etc, because they are feelings I don’t want people to miss out on.

Hi, I'm Mary Therese. I’m a Sydney based Actor and Singer.
Some of my earliest memories are of my cousins and I putting on shows for our parents. Since then, my love for performing arts has never been pacified. My expressive nature and interest in all that encompasses the human experience led me to Acting.  

In 2014, I completed a Certificate IV in Theatre and Screen Performance at ACTT (now AFTT), and in 2015 I immersed myself in Improv and Writing at The Second City, Chicago. AFTT has given me the opportunity to explore my craft unapologetically, discover the depths of my creative abilities and be involved in a progressive collective.  

I have been fortunate to play roles as Steph in Neil LaBute’s ‘Reasons to Be Pretty’, Leonato/Balthasar/Ursula in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and various roles in Tom Holloway’s post-dramatic ensemble piece, 100 Reasons for War.  

I look forward to creating and being a part of timeless pieces in Theatre and Film to unravel messages, provoke discussions and entertain.

Hello I'm Mat and I am me.
Highlights of studying at ACTT would have to be working with Naomi Livingstone on Welcome to the Moon and Other plays by J. P. Shanley and also working with the talented Jill Brown on Shakespearean sonnets and Macbeth through voice training.
I have enjoyed my time here and am excited to leave and bring my own flair to the entertainment industry. 

Matt’s work in the performing arts began with his love of music. He plays multiple instruments and sings professionally. He has obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Sydney, majoring in music and philosophy. While studying there, he involved himself in the drama and music theatre societies SUDS and MUSE on productions ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan to Brecht. He also worked on projects with UTS backstage as an actor and set designer. Now finishing his second year of formal training, where he has performed as the Stage Manager in Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, and as Edward IV in Shakespeare’s Henry VI, part III. Now concluding his training at AFTT in the role of Platonov in Chekhov’s Play Without a Title, Matt hopes to continue working in theatre and develop a portfolio in film and recorded voice work. 
 

Hey there! My names Matt and I’m a recent graduate from AFTT

When I was kid I was always putting on mini shows for my family to watch, whether they liked it or not. From that as I grew older I began making mini movies with my neighbours, which would end up evolving into a mini film series. All before the age of 9. Amongst all this I was involved in my primary schools production of ‘Where’s Wally, The Musical’, in which I played Wally. The most invaluable lesson along the way was not what I learnt, or who I met, but what I felt, and just seeing the audience reaction in response to something I did, and ever since then I’ve been chasing that feeling.

I am extremely excited as to how the industry has progressed in its current years, and am exhilarated in how I can play a moving piece into the already evolving industry

Hey! My name is Matthew Kerr, and I’m a recent expat from Far North Queensland who moved to Sydney primarily to study acting.
Since living in Cairns, I always thought that acting would forever just be a ‘hobby’ and that the lack of opportunities for a Filipino Australian actor, such as myself, would make pursuing the career difficult.
Fast forward ten years, and I now have over six Shakespearean plays under my belt; have starred in two films; and am now on the precipice of graduating from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television (AFTT).
Some of my highlight roles from AFTT include Leonato from Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, as well as various roles from Tom Holloway’s play ‘One Hundred Reasons for War’, both of which have been equally inspiring and rewarding to do. 
I hope to continue on this amazing journey, breaking through the theatre, film and TV barriers in Australia and beyond. 

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Hi, I'm Meg Hyeronimus. I've grown up in the world of Musical Theatre and dance. In recent years, my passion for acting has significantly grown and since, I've studied full time at AFTT. 

AFTT has opened my eyes to the limitless possibilities in creating and bringing stories to life. 
My passion lies within the theatre, the magic that seamlessly happens each time. However, throughout this course, I have developed a real connection to the subtleties of film. I also love and am extremely dedicated to the discipline of this art form. 

During my time at AFTT, I've been fortunate with roles such as Olga in Three Sisters (dir. Kate Hankin), Judy in Women of Manhattan (dir. Winston Cooper), Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (dir. Sean O'Riordan) and various roles in Love & Information (dir. Luke Rogers). These experiences have developed my sense of vulnerability, curiosity, truth and playfulness through a diligent manner. 

I look forward to continuing to strengthen my craft and to create new work in the theatre and film industry when I graduate in June 2017. 

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My name is Michael, I'm 22 and have grown up in the country. As an actor at ACTT I have tried to push myself to play as many different roles that showcase me as an actor, these roles include Bernie in Sexy Angry Love, Demetrius and Malvolio, monologues from Hamlet and now Lucky in Lucky. I love that in theatre the circumstances are real and unfolding in front of you and as an actor that instant response from and audience is what I love in theatre.

In film, I love finding the truth within me and the excitement that brings through the eyes and the emotion. As my career progresses I would love to see myself on a supernatural genre TV series or a post apocalyptic TV series as I think my personality and my energy suits those styles of shows.  

My name is Michael Paglia, I’m 28 years old and having been Acting since I was 6 years old. There is nothing greater than performing in front of an audience and taking them on a journey like they’ve never seen before.

Since graduating from High School in 2010, I’ve studied at institutions such as Sydney Theatre School and ACTT (Actor’s College of Theatre & Television). I’ve performed in numerous Short Films, Musicals and Plays.

I’ve always wanted to make a difference in life. I never had the capacity to be a Police Officer, Fireman or Doctor. But by Acting, it’s allowed me a way of giving back and making a difference in someone’s life which is a feeling that is beyond words.

My time at AFTT has been wonderful, given me a new lease on life and has deepened me as both an Actor and as a person.

My name is Michael Veneziani and I am a 2016 graduate of the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television (AFTT). During my time studying the advanced diploma I have been privileged to take on some great roles from a few well-known plays such as Tom Wingfield in 'The Glass Menagerie', Phil in 'The Shape of Things', both Egeus and Snug the joiner in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and Heniek in 'Our Class'. My goal as an actor is to be of service to the stories that move me and in turn incite in others the indescribable feeling you get as an audience member when you've just sat through something truly brilliant. While I am deeply passionate about what I do, I am unpretentious and always eager to laugh at my own expense. It's important to embrace the possibility of looking silly/foolish because in acting, 'egg on face' moments are aplenty! 

Hi my name is Micky! I've been privileged to learn this amazing art at the ACTT. Having moved here from England 10 years ago, I've gathered great life experience that can translate to my roles as an actor. The challenge of bringing a character to life & telling the story through their eyes is what excites me most about acting.

I've fell in love with live theatre whilst studying at ACTT. My passion is now screen & theatre, both of which mediums have allowed me to develop great contrasting skills as an actor. I'm excited to see what the next 10 years in this industry will bring! 

The stage is my third home... after England and Australia.

Being born and raised in England I had the amazing opportunity of exploring all walks of theatrical life from the west end, Shakespeare’s globe and soho basements I fell in love with performance at age 6 after joining Helen O’Grady drama academy.

I started my professional career at 18 with a touring company, this gave me a taste of adventure and Australia seemed to be the next logical step. 5 years later and I have grown and developed emotionally, culturally and physically. I still want more! The idea of learning and playing every day excites me more than I can put into words.

I’m after a career with longevity, and training has certainly given me the confidence to move forward and continue my adventure, I’m ready to be a story teller.

For as long as I can remember I have loved acting, as well as the world that comes along with it. I remember when I was a bit younger and I wasn't in a good stage in my life, I was watching a fantasy tv show. I remember saying to myself I will become an actor and do exactly what they are doing and I will be good at it. Then one day I forgot about my passion for acting for a few years. It wasn't until 2 years ago I was doing a course that I wasn't enjoying and I remembered that I know what I want from this world and it was to be an actor to tell stories and entertain people. I’d there is anything in this world I’m meant to be doing it’s acting.

Hello my name is Miguel Jones Diaz. I’ve been acting since I was nine years old, competing in competitions in the Sydney speech and drama poetry Eisteddfods. Further pursuing drama and acting, I graduated from the Newtown High School of Performing Arts in Sydney.

Now I am studying stage and screen acting at the Actors College of Theatre and Television, looking to further grow as a performance artist, actor and street dancer. Performance is my craft and calling - acting and theatre is my passion. I believe there is nothing more rewarding in life then living your creative passion, exploring all aspects of life, light and dark, through the beauty of creativity and within the art of storytelling. 

Hi, I’m Mikaela! Ever since I was young, my family has told me I have a dramatic flair. My love of performing began with ballet at age 5. I spent thirteen years performing at concerts, completing ballet exams and from 2010-2012, travelling to Melbourne where I trained with the Australian Ballet School through their Interstate Training Program. A highlight of my dancing career was performing with my dance studio at Disney Land and Hollywood Boulevard. 

Although I was a dedicated dancer, I developed a strong passion for acting when I began taking drama classes in high school. In 2015, I joined my local theatre group, The Upper Landsdowne Players, where I performed in four plays over three seasons. One of my proudest achievements is being a member of the first HSC drama group in my district to be selected for the BOSTES Onstage Drama Showcase. In 2017 I moved to Sydney to commence acting training at AFTT where my passion for acting has further flourished. I performed as Rose in Tim Winton's Cloudstreet and Goneril in Shakespeare's King Lear. With this acting experience, I have learnt acting requires resilience, drive and commitment. It has also convinced me that acting is my ideal career and I cannot wait to see what is in store for me in the future.

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Hello, I'm Mikey. An old soul, with a winning grin. I hold a wide range of interests in Arts, Sciences and all the in between. I have varied talents in dancing, martial arts, fashion and design. My passion in life is Acting, I'm happiest when I have a story I can pour my heart into. I love absurdity, surrealism, le commedia dell'arte, naturalism and all forms of physical theatre. I would love to be a beast of both film and theatre, honing my craft through the experience and become the Actor I know I can be. 

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Hello, my name is Molly! I’m an actor and a singer and I absolutely love entertaining people and making people laugh! I would honestly be wasting everyone’s time if I were doing any other career. I have an immense passion for both screen and theatre, musical theatre, drama, and stand-up comedy. 

Studying at AFTT has taught me that the industry is tough but not impossible. I have learnt that if you are respectful, passionate, driven, punctual and know how to collaborate, you will go far and I wish to hold onto these skills when I venture out into the industry. During my time at AFTT, I have played numerous roles including: ‘Prospero’ in Shakespeare’s The Tempest directed by Sean O’Riordan as well as ‘Dolly’ in Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet, directed by Glen Hamilton. I also had the pleasure of playing ‘Jenna Rolan’ in Manly Musical Society’s Australian premiere of Be More Chill.

Hi! My name is Monica Swift and I'm a 2016 graduate of AFTT. I'm very passionate about theatre and love creating characters with a captivating stage presence. I enjoy exploring the intricate details of a character's past and story and search for truths in each different role I perform. My greatest strength while performing is my resonance and ability to stay grounded in heightened emotional stakes. I've had the opportunity to explore this in roles such as Emilia in Shakespeare's Othello and more recently Ilse in Anya Reiss' adaptation of Spring Awakening. The highlight of my training at AFTT has been the opportunity to work collaboratively with tutors in a respectful and professional environment and receive honest feedback that has assisted in bettering my craft. I'm interested in pursuing musical theatre training in the future to broaden my skill set and open up a range of interesting and exciting work opportunities

My name is Naomi Lees and I am a Sydney based actor. I started performing as a child by taking acting, singing and dancing classes and quickly discovered that I had a passion for creating and consuming stories. Having completed my training course with AFTT, my love of storytelling has become even stronger as I have worked to push myself and build upon my craft. 

Recently, I have had the wonderful opportunity of playing characters such as Annie in Patricia Cornelius’ Love, Miranda in The Tempest, and now Agatha in Complicité’s adaption of Bruno Schulz’s series of short stories The Street of Crocodiles. 

I am keen to continue exploring the complexities of the human experience through performance and I hope to continually challenge myself throughout my career. 

Hello my name is Natalie, I am a Sydney based actor. My background is Armenian and for as long as I can remember I have always sung and performed in front of family and friends.  I always felt a sort of release when becoming someone else and telling their story.  Singing has always been a big part of my life, anytime I was ever down I would sing to release what I was feeling. 
I started to really be involved in the performing arts at school. I had joined all the groups I could, that’s where my passion grew. After I finished school  I  auditioned for NFTA (New Face Talent Academy) and a year later I auditioned for AFTT.  These past two years have been such a great experience and through this course I have found myself and realised what sort of actor I truly want to be.

Hey, I'm Natalie Cannon and I'm 22 years of age from Sydney. Whether it's playing Tiddalik in a kindergarten show or singing to my family when we have dinners all together - whatever audience is there, I'll be entertaining them. 

I was extremely privileged enough to be brought in to a family of both sides who have been active within the entertainment industry and I was brought up around all sorts of different people and that is what led to my curiosity of how people behave. I never really took the time to dwell on this, it was just always in the back of my mind, until I took two years off after graduating year 12 and really figured out what I wanted to do with my life. 

Consequentially I stumbled across an ad on a bus for AFTT and the rest was history. I've met some of the most amazing people and actors in my time here and have been challenged more than I ever thought I would have. I am all the better for it, and can't wait to pursue my talents further when I leave here. 

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My name's Natasha Doherty and I've been lucky enough to study at ACTT for the last 2 years. During this time I've had the pleasure of performing some great works by wonderful playwrights such as; John Patrick Shanley, William Shakespeare and Tom Basden (just to name a few).

I love the variety of skills I've attained through studying at ACTT. With classes like singing, dancing and stage combat, there was never a dull moment. I admire actors that have the ability to play a plethora of different roles, such as; Robin Williams, Rachel McAdams and Leonardo DiCaprio. I think my best quality as an actor would be my commitment and dedication to every role that comes my way. Whether it's the intimacy of film or the liveliness of theatre, I love every single thing about acting.

Hi, my name is Neil Sun Hyland, aged 23, half Australian, half Taiwanese. Since moving to Australia from Thailand, I have studied for 4 years and am a newly graduate of the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television (AFTT).

During my training, I have performed in a variety of roles including Caliban from The Tempest, Lucius from Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train, and most recently Ben from Harald Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter, along with a few others. 

Over the years I have developed a better sense of myself, improving in both physical and vocal aspects of performance. I took a strong interest in my singing classes and hope to utilize what I have gained from it. 

Hi, I’m Nelsonn “Bout” Boutkasaka. I’ve recently graduated from Academy of Film, Theatre and Television (AFTT). During the course I’ve played numerous characters from prison guards, Shakespearean heroes, gangsters and businessmen. As having portrayed a large variety of different characters and emotions, I am able to adapt to my surroundings and mindset of each person. I strongly believe that working hard and positive thinking will get you where you want, instead of waiting for ‘luck' 

I also have a huge interest in fitness and martial arts, which has lead me to train in many disciplines of martial arts. This also piqued my interest in being an actor who does his own stunts.

Hello my name is Nicholas McGlynn of Falls Creek.

I have brought to life a number of roles while at ACTT from the funny Billy Blake in "Stags & Hens" to the devious Malivolio in "Twelfth Night".

My latest acting gig has me playing Simon the Zealot, St Peter & Bailiff in "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" at Belvoir Street Theater.

My versertility to swap between roles & mediums is a great gift of mine, I always strive for my best & being present within myself & my scene partners.

My best quality is my connection to people & the respect I show everyone, which I believe allows me to create a great & fruitful workspace for all.

William Shakespeare wrote: “Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t.” This is how I perceive being an actor. Being an actor means spending hours at a time memorising lines, going to lengthy rehearsals and partaking in extensive research of your craft to then apply to your work; only to come to the conclusion that you will never reach a full understanding of said craft. I truly believe being an actor is sheer madness. But these are factors that make it undeniably worthwhile.

Throughout my time at AFTT, I have had the privilege of bringing justice to characters I have played such as Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, Konstantin Levin in ‘Anna Karenina’ by Leo Tolstoy and Rodion Raskolnikov in the stage adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s ‘Crime and Punishment’.

As an actor, telling truthful stories through my characters gives me the same sense of exhilaration as jumping out of a plane or falling in love. My desire to act, explore and produce in a creative environment is an addiction I am willing to work endlessly to fulfil for the rest of my life. 

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Hi, my name is Olive Grace Morrison and I am in the 2017 graduating class of AFTT. My two greatest passions in life are my cavoodle James and storytelling, and I have decided that I will work my darn hardest to make a career out of the latter (with my dog’s support of course). 
I have always known I wanted to tell stories, whether it was at age 7 sitting in my mother’s closet dressed up after telling my sister I had “a prior engagement” or age 19 when I finally took the plunge to audition for acting school in pursuit of my dreams.
My time at AFTT has affirmed in me that this is the path I want my life to take, while teaching me the skills and knowledge I need and can continually work on in the industry. I can imagine few things better than spending my days in audition rooms and rehearsal rooms and on set and stage.
How wonderful to have a job that never feels like work. X

I feel at home in the arts. The absolute vulnerability and the power it hold is what brings me the purest of joy. When I watched the Harry Potter movies for the first time, I saw that the magic which transcended this fictional world lives through generations. I saw how this one series was able to bring so many people from different walks of life together to create a sense of unity. After graduation, my primary goals are to create and work on projects that give me a sense and purpose of that magic. Acting has a great power to inspire conversations and create open minds. To be a part of that world is exhilarating and inspiring.

Hey I'm Liv. I began studying in 2012 when I took part in ACTT's Certificate III program. I then followed with my Advanced Diploma to develop my theatre and screen skills further. I'm enthusiastic and focused with my acting and like to consider myself spirited and open in the rehearsal process.

The thing I love most about what we do as performers is the communication of a story and potentially sharing with an audience something they may not have thought about before. I believe an imagination to be one of the most valued gifts we have and I love that an actor has the ability to encourage an audience to use theirs.

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I am pursuing a career in film, TV and theatre. (I have a soft spot for Shakespeare.) I am also a voice over artist.  One of my key strengths is my ability to play a wide range of characters. I especially enjoy playing comic roles and love to make people laugh. I played Henrietta Iscariot and Mary Magdalene in ACTT's 2015 graduating production of "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot". Previous roles at ACTT include Brutus in Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" and Frances in "Stags & Hens" by Willy Russell.

I have acted in several Australian short films and recently played Flem in the Australian web series "Damned Youth".  Throughout my past three years at ACTT I have also been trained in singing, dance and stage combat. 

Born in Cairns, I moved to Sydney to pursue my childhood and lifelong passion for Acting. These three years of professional study at the Actors College of Theatre and Television have provided me with a deeper understanding of the craft as well as a further developed instrument.

Prior to this course, I performed in multiple plays, short films, and recently an award winning independent feature film ‘Throwback’ where I played ‘The Yowie’. In order to maintain and further develop my craft, I currently attend and have attended multiple workshops and intensive training courses over the years.

During my studies, I have been privileged to perform in Contemporary and Shakespearean Roles, as well as independent short films. Being drawn towards film because of its realistic and intimate nature, I know I can bring truthfulness, believability, and originality to the screen. Being hungry for this career means I always give everything my best.    

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Never have I felt more myself than when my goal is to transform. It is a wonderful journey being tasked to become someone or something. You get the privilege of re-evaluating what makes us human; what inspires us, motivates us, what drives us crazy and how every individuals story shapes and moulds the person we are today. I often hear that as actors, we provide a way for our audience to escape reality, but I believe we celebrate it, and my life goal is to remind people through storytelling what we are all capable of.

Through AFTT, I have been able to not only broaden my skills and capabilities, but also be my most vulnerable and truest self which has brought me great joy and peace.

My Name is Othniel Mani,  I am a Sydney Based Actor/Musician. I have been Performing and Acting since the young age of 5, Writing and directing plays for my church community. I admire comedic actors such as Jim Carrey, Rowan Atkinson and Eddie Murphy. My Acting training & experience has helped me develop a different way of performing and delivering various texts.

I love live comedies and Tragedies put on by exceptional theatres but it will never overcome my love for Film, The process of creating a film is what ignites a inner- yearning to master my craft; To create a name that will be remembered. My best quality is my comedic timing and Facial expressions along with my enthusiasm when doing what I love, Acting.

"I want to live and feel all the shades, tones and variations of mental and physical experience possible in my life." - Sylvia Plath

Hi, my name is Phoebe and I am a Sydney based actor and recent AFTT graduate. Since I was a young girl I have been filled with a deep, burning passion for story-telling and performance. Studying at AFTT, this passion has only intensified due to the incredible guidance of the tutors and the experience of the projects undertaken.

During my time at AFTT I have had the privilege to perform in multiple productions, playing various roles in Shakespeares 'As You Like It' directed by Sean O'Riordon and Creon in Jen Silverman's adaptaion of 'Antigone', 'Bones at the Gate' directed by Anthony Skuse. I believe my tenacity and work ethic will push me to keep learning and making bold and versatile choices.

I thrive on the challenge this industry poses and am excited to continue strengthening my craft as well as creating new work in the theatre and film industry. 

I knew I've wanted to be an actor from when I was about 7 years old. I was always performing in front of my family and completely making a fool out of myself in order to gain a reaction from them which lit this spark within me. From that I went on to drama camps and festivals and the spark grew bigger and bigger and I just knew that this is what I wanted to do in life.  When I enrolled into AFTT and discovered this whole other depth to acting this spark within turned into a fire. What I want to achieve as an actor is to change a little bit of the world through the great gift of acting and storytelling. Maybe even one day I’ll inspire a 7 year old girl to want to be just like me. 

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My name is Rebecca Faye. I have been doing drama classes since the age of 10 and got my first diploma in performance from STS. ACTT is my second full time course since graduating high school. In my time at ACTT I have had the opportunity to play many different roles such as Lizzy (Wolf Lullaby), Maureen (Stags and Hens), Volumnia (Corriolanus) and now Dominique in my graduating play (Slut) performed at Belvior St Theatre.

After graduating I hope to travel and study abroad so I can widen my knowledge and life experience. I also have worked at a drama studio for children (The Drama Studio @ IPAC) since the age of 16 and been a teacher there since the age of 18.  The two things that interest me most about theatre (other than teaching) are Shakespeare and any form of physical theatre (as I have a strong background in dance).

I hope one day to own my own company where I can combine my two biggest passions of the theatre world and where I can expand my teaching and create a voice for myself somewhere in this industry. 

My name is Reilly and I moved to Sydney in 2014 to study and pursue a career in acting. I have always had a passion for storytelling, which I have explored through previous studies in literature and creative writing, but for me acting is the most rewarding and enriching way to tell a story. During my time at ACTT I have played the role of Rhonda in John Patrick Shanley’s Women of Manhattan (Directed by Glen Hamilton), and the role of Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Women (Directed by Luke Rodgers).

In our upcoming production of Bertolt Brecht’s Roundheads and Peakheads (Directed by Lex Marinos) I will play the role of Madame Cornamontis.  I believe my strengths as an actor lie in my ability to explore and dissect a script as well as a characters complexities and nuances. I enjoy working within an ensemble to bring these aspects to life.

I've grown up being all about the arts – dancing, drama and even visual arts. Out of all the creative roads I wanted to take, becoming an actor was definitely the more favourable one. 
I remember the first time I made home movies with my sisters and friends, I was probably about 10. It felt so exciting to play a certain character that we came up with, even if it was us just mucking around in front of the camera, being the kids we were. 
The love I had for “playing pretend” eventually resulted into something I wanted to do for real.
My first performance at AFTT I played Belly in We Are Not These Hands by Sheila Callaghan. I then played Jenny in The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute and for my Shakespeare performance I portrayed the character of Queen Margaret in Richard III. 
My most recent credit being Andromache in Trojan Barbie, Directed by Kate Gaul.
Being at AFTT for 2 years has not only helped me develop more skills and knowledge within my craft, it has also shaped me into the person I am, vulnerabilities and all. 

I am an Australian, Sydney based actor with a Filipino and Dutch background. I am a passionate, driven, hard working, and spiffy actor; I absolutely adore performing and the process of creating living pieces of art.

My love of performing started after I was cast in my first production at the players theatre in Port Macquarie, as Shelby in Steel Magnolias, from then on I've sought out as many auditions as I could to follow my dreams of making it in the industry. Soon after I appeared in South Pacific as Liat and The Wizard of OZ as part of the chorus. 

During my time at the Academy of Film, Theatre, and Television (AFTT) I have performed as Blue in Beirut and King Henry VI in King Henry VI part III. Looking to get more experience in film I decided to audition and perform in multiple student short films within AFTT. 

My graduating performances, Trojan Barbie and Play without a Title, at Belvoir have been a whirl wind of eye opening experiences that have very much established my passion and love of performing that I hope will bring more opportunities to make it in this amazing industry.

No matter what I did my heart has always come back to acting and storytelling. When I was younger, I would always put on a show for my family, from pretending to be a rockstar to recreating a scene from a book. As I grew older I found other passions, but whatever it was I would always find myself coming back to telling a story and acting. My first show at the Merringong Theatre, which was done through after school classes, I knew that being an actor is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Going through high school I did HSC drama. I planned to do nursing as a back up if acting never worked out, but I realised that I had to just go for it and give it 100%.

After some time off after graduating from high school, I decided to do the Diploma at AFTT. During that time I decided to do the Advanced Diploma and ever since then I haven’t looked back or second guessed my choices in life. Since starting at AFTT, I have never been happier and have found even more passion for acting and a love for writing stories and directing.

Hey, my name is Rhys Peters and I am proud to say I’m an actor studying at AFTT, Surry Hills. I began my acting career like everyone else in the confines of my imagination and I’m still not done telling stories. I read somewhere that musicians don’t stop playing music until the music within them has run out- and I haven’t even scratched the surface.

I, Richard Littlehales, have been performing since 2004, beginning with Dance, however migrating to theatre after my first 30 minute acting class in 2006, and finding my true passion.  Since then I have performed at a professional theatre for 7 years; whilst attending high school, been a part of 3 productions at NIDA, and completed a Certificate 3 and an Advanced Diploma at the Actors College of Theatre and Television.

I have also been involved in a collection of short films for the International Film School of Sydney and TAFE NSW, ST Leonards, the Short and Sweet, Sydney festival and various paid and unpaid Industry Gigs in the Northern Beaches; all the while upholding the core principles of honesty and respect.

It was at the age of twelve when I was introduced to the Les Misèrables soundtrack. There, I fell in love with the character journey of Eponine. I realised then, that I was destined to be a Broadway nerd, and I have never looked back!

Studying at AFTT for the last two years has been an insightful introduction to my musical theatre journey, instilling in me the knowledge required to enhance my strengths which will remain with me for years to come.

Whilst at AFFT I have been able to tackle a number of varied and interesting roles, however, I am most proud of my AFTT graduating production, ‘Nine: The Musical’, where I was able to challenge and further develop my skills whilst portraying the role of Carla Albanese.

It is on the stage, singing my heart out, conveying the true beauty of every character I undertake where I feel most at home. I am so excited for the next chapter of my life as I work towards turning my passion into my career.

My name is Rocío and I am an Argentinean actress and singer. I am really passionate about acting and I have been pursuing it since very young in Argentina, the USA and now Australia, taking numerous theatre and acting for the camera courses, attending seminars and getting involved in film projects with Film students and graduates. I have acted in several theatre productions, TV commercials, short films, and other camera work. I am very detailed with my work and I strive for excellence and professionalism. I love challenging myself. I am constantly trying to improve and I always try to bring positive and playful energy into my work environment.

My recent theatre credits include: Rachelka in Our Class, Belvoir Theatre; Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s dream, AFTT, and Evelyn in The Shape of Things, AFTT.
 

Hello! My name is Roel Fiala and I have just completed my Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting as a student of the 2017 graduating class of AFTT. 

Throughout the course of my training I've had the privilege of working and collaborating with talented actors and tutors. My recent achievements include portraying Richard, Duke of Gloucester in a production of King Henry the VI, Part III and Adam in The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute.

The biggest take away for me from the course is hardwork, commitment and self-sacrifice. These qualities have allowed me to always bring the most authentic and honest work in to the space.

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Hi my name is Romney...having always loved acting and the theatre and having studied part time over the years at ACA and Darlo Drama, I decided two years ago to quit my corporate job as an Event Manager to follow my lifelong passion of acting and began full time training at ACTT. In 2014, I co-produced and performed in a two week, sell out run of Love Song directed by Glen Hamilton at the Tap Gallery in Sydney.

Generating my own acting work and producing is something I am very passionate about. I aim to contribute, challenge, diversify and help grow Sydney’s theatre scene over the years to come. That being said, TV and film are very much on my radar and I hope to delve further into this area too after getting my first experience of being on a real set, when I shot my first television commercial earlier this year. I am also very interested in voice over work having been lucky enough to gain experience in this area when I was younger and most recently as part of our training at ACTT.

My name is Rosangela Fasano I'm of Italian/ African decent born in Torino Italy. 
I have taken a keen interest in performing arts from an early stage in my life. While studying at AFTT I performed in The Shape of Things as Alice, portrayed Desdemona & Bianca in Othello and in the final year "Dora" in the stage play Our Class, directed by Anthony Skuse.

I love theatre due to the fact that the performance is live and unedited in front of the audience and it show cases raw emotion and team work. I admire Jamie Foxx and Halle Berry for their contributions to our industry and also being the first African/American actors to win the Academy Award. My greatest strengths are dedication and hard work

As I’m sure you’ll read in almost every actors bio, I started performing at a very young age. At four years old, I started dancing, then at seven I was acting in school plays, and by the time I was thirteen I couldn’t see myself doing anything else. In 2011 I made my parents enroll me in a performing arts high school, in 2018 I received my diploma in Musical Theatre from Brent Street, and eventually, by 2019, I had found my way to AFTT. 

I’ve also worked on many projects outside of my training, including feature film The Light, and several musicals. 

I have a veritable addiction to acting. Every project I work on reminds me why I do it. As I move out of student life and into the professional realm, my primary goal is to create new, challenging work. I believe that art is a vehicle for growth, change, and understanding, and I want to be involved in work which embodies that. 

Hi, my name is Rowan Adnitt and I am an Australian actor based in Sydney, Australia.

Ever since I experienced my first drama class in high school, I developed a strong interest towards acting. This enabled me to become confident in myself and break out of my shyness as a student. Ever since then, I have always enjoyed the thrill of performing on stage, playing make belief, creating an array of different characters and most importantly, entertaining and making an audience laugh.

Apart from performing in multiple productions at AFTT, I have performed in numerous High School theatrical productions, I have been involved with a local theatre group and attended multiple acting courses at NIDA and ATYP.

I aspire to be an actor who plays versatile roles for stage and screen but most importantly, showcase my art to the world.

I guess you could say I’m a professional pretender…

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Hey I'm Russell Cronin and I'm a 2016 Graduate of AFTT. I've been in love with the performing arts since I was little, and when I found my calling in acting in Drama class early on in high school I've been determined to follow this path for as long as I can. I love being able to bring stories to life and allow people to experience these world's that our minds create. Opportunities I've had to explore this include playing Cassio in 'Othello' and playing Melchior Gabor in our Graduation play 'Spring Awakening' by Anya Reiss.

My time at this college has really pushed me to work harder and harder, teaching me to always bring energy and new, exciting offers to the table no matter what I'm doing Theatre and Film are such amazing platforms to send messages and tell stories, so it's hard for me to pick a favorite as they're both so great in different ways, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for me in any and all endeavors I have in this industry.
 

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My name is Ryan Peters. I am 22 years old. The roles I've played at ACTT include Coriolanus in Coriolanus and for the current play we are about to perform at Belvoir, I'm playing Sigmund Freud and Butch Honeywell in Steven Adley Guirgis' "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot".

The actors I admire most are probably Will Smith and Johnny Depp. As an actor I think I have a natural stage presence (or so I have been informed by others) and I have a natural way of performing where I act instinctively and honestly.

I am terrified of acting. I think it is tremendously hard, it requires patience, commitment, and vigour. Yet, it is so exhilarating and rewarding- when you begin to truly feel every moment as your character, when you allow yourself to be vulnerable. When you allow yourself to just be you? My time here at AFTT has granted me the opportunity to develop some great ensemble work in Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ directed by Sean O’Riordan as well as ‘The Grain Store’ directed by Anthony Skuse. I find it incredibly saddening to see those who stop dreaming, stop imagining, those who become enclosed inside a box of vapidness. There is nothing more refreshing and humbling to the soul than to take part in this art form and be reminded constantly, that it’s not about you- but those who will always have a story to tell. As an artist in this line of work, I hope to spread this message so that the world we live in may hate a little less and love a little more.

Hi I'm Saief Mubarek (Say-ef) to make it easier for you. I knew high school wasn't for me. I dropped out halfway through year 12 study to study a short course in acting which wasn't what I was looking for. This then led me to AFTT where I found the place I wanted to be. I believe my strengths are 'being in the moment', taking on direction and how easily I work with people.

I've played some incredible characters. I have performed as Flute/Cobweb in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Greg in 'Reasons to be Pretty', and Hans/Mr Sonnestich in 'Spring Awakening'.
Playing these challenging characters and ultilising the training I have learned, has really made me a confident actor and allows me to push my limits and always find new ways to challenge myself.

Hello, my name is Saliha and I’m an Afghan actor.

My journey with storytelling and the arts began when I was a child sitting on my father’s lap listening to his elaborate stories about the mountains of my homeland. He unknowingly illuminated a whole universe for me, one that I desperately yearned to see more of. 

With my love of poetry, I initially entered AFTT in the hopes of becoming a filmmaker. It was the decision to pursue the acting course that changed my life. I had found deep within the recesses of my soul that same spark that lay dormant for many years. It was a homecoming.

At AFTT I have had the pleasure of performing in Don Nigro’s ‘The Mariner’ directed by Deborah Jones, Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ directed by Sean O’Riordan and Caryl Churchill’s ‘Mad Forest’ directed by Anthony Skuse.

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My name is Sami Swilks and my actor’s journey began as a toddler performing my ballet company’s rendition of Toy Story, where the role I played was based on the only costume I could fit - Mr Potato Head. I’m adventurous in spirit and while acting is my main passion I love screenwriting and sport - but if I’m not reading or writing you’ll find me by the sea. 

I’m inspired by opportunities to work with characters that drive internal thought revolutions - an exchange where they take your body, and you give them your voice. I believe that my openness to transformation and my ferocious ambition allow me to embrace new approaches to my technique, which is constantly evolving. In my career I seek to continually learn, to make daring choices and to vastly contribute to the rich cultural fabric of the film, T.V and theatre industries.

Acting is jumping out of a plane without a parachute!! It honestly is a fearful business. I had to suspend my reality, my personal beliefs, and transformed myself to different environment with completely different circumstances every time I take on a role.

It is a never-ending journey of discovering one’s true self. I was so used to living life tip toeing within my comfort zone. To progress down this road I had to stomp in areas I never been before. I can’t tell what difficulties, challenges or opportunities I might face, but I do know that with every adversity I will discover a deeper part of my true being.

“Being prepared with no opportunities is better then having opportunities and not being prepared” Les Brown

To act is to imagine what it is to be someone else in their entirety, the good, the bad and the ugly. As an actor I believe in stripping back barriers and communicating basic human truths. 

I started acting as a young child before being accepted into Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts. During my teens I played Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream as well as performing in a number of Collaborations with The Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York and also with the National Theatre.

During my time at AFTT I have progressed as an actor and enjoyed the experience. I now long for work that has a purpose and a strong vision. 

My name is Sarah. I moved to Sydney from Brisbane to pursue acting when I realized my career as a personal trainer and teacher was not going to fulfill me. What has drawn me to acting is a desire to connect with people.

My curiosity has taken me backpacking across the world, where I’ve witnessed the optimism of the children of St Jude’s (Tanzania), the warmth of the Nepalese villagers and the tenacity of the Mt Kilimanjaro porters. I enjoy screen acting particularly for its challenge to find subtle nuances that make each character unique.

As an actor I offer a streak of playfulness and wit combined with the discipline that comes with a background in elite level acrobatics, gymnastics and cheerleading. Recent credits include Karen in Speed the Plough, Viola in Shakespeare’s Women, and Viceroy and De Guzman Lawyer in Roundheads and Peakheads. Commercial credits include, JSBTV for Jolly Swagman Backpackers and advertisements for Telstra and Suncorp Stadium.

I look forward to making my mark on the Australian film and television industry. 

My mum always told me I should be an actor since I’m always so over dramatic, so after being cast in a short film when I was 5, I knew a 9-5 job was never for me and so my life has been dedicated to working hard on whatever I can and being as involved as possible. I have a passion for all things creative which is why I’m also a makeup artist. I’ve been fortunate enough to work on many short films and theatre shows playing a range of characters from Shakespearean and Chekhov characters to Modern day characters, so needless to say life is never boring.

Hi, my name is Scott Galbraith, I'm 32 years old, living in Sydney. Since I started a short course in acting at Darlo Drama in 2016, I have found a career path that I'm extremely passionate about. I have always enjoyed watching film and television, but through studying at AFTT I have a new found appreciation for theatre. It has also expanded my interest in a wider range of genres I had no interest in before I started studying. I love the idea of being captivated by a story, filled with complicated and interesting characters.  

I base my approach to acting on Bruce Lee's famous quote "Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water." I interpret this as being formless and being able to adapt to any situation. In my opinion this is the perfect definition of an actor.

Hey I’m Sean, I’m an actor from the Central Coast, if there is one thing I can take away from my adventure into this industry is that the more I grew in conference the more I wanted to improve on my skills. I have been a performer since I was little, starting in my church choir then moving to my 6 years of doing 9 musicals including The Boy From OZ by Nick Enright and Martin Sherman, The Beauty and Beast by Linda Woolverton, Bugsy Malone by Alan Parker and Seussical the Musical by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahren.

In doing these musicals I started to get the feel for acting and decided that after high school, I would pursue this adventure. I auditioned for AFTT and since then I have done many some theatre productions such as playing Ariel in The Tempest by William Shakespeare, directed by Sean O’Riordan, and short films such as Almost by Gaden Sousa. 

I am ready to step into the world of this industry and begin my adventure as an actor. I want to have fun along the way and I want to get the most out of every opportunity I get.

Acting is a form of art. Art imitates life. The beauty of acting is, it is the art of imitating life. What I love about acting is that through acting you can inspire and change the lives of people who can relate.

What I want to achieve is to be able to have enough influence to change the world through my movies. I want to help as many people as I can. People who can relate to the problems and messages of my films.

What I have done is been a complete mess. In life if something doesn’t kill you, take the risk. You never know when you will get another chance.

My entire life has been about creating stories. I grew up as a writer, writing stories from the moment I could read. But in all the numbers and scores of high school, that fiery passion reduced to a tiny spark desperate to be a flame again. In Year 12, we went on an excursion to watch Away by Michael Gow at the Sydney Opera House and that spark caught fire again. A realisation washed over me: I wrote stories to make people feel less alone. Sitting in that theatre gave me that feeling, that feeling of being at home and feeling understood. That’s why I’m an actor, to inspire and provide solace.

As long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with movies. I remember as soon as I watched the making of Lord of The Rings for the first time when I was 7, I discovered that Frodo wasn't a real person, and that movies were just people dressing up playing pretend. After that slightly devastating realisation I figured that 1) Adults still play pretend and 2) Adults still play pretend and get PAID to do it! 7 year old Shannon was joining the dots and discovered that the Frodo imposter/Elijah Wood might have been on to something...

Fast forward through the countless primary school talent quests and high school musicals (including year 9 where I proudly debuted the stand out role of fork #6 in Beauty and the Beast) and we land here, at acting school. 

AFTT has allowed me to grow and develop my craft for both stage and screen acting. I have been able to hone my abilities and technique through playing multiple lead roles including Hecuba in Trojan Barbie by Christine Evans, Richard III and Tyrrell in Richard III by William Shakespeare, Emily in Our Town by Thornton Wilder and Blue in Beirut by Alan Bowne.

I am an emerging actress who is deeply passionate about telling and sharing stories. I will strive to learn from, challenge and inspire others through this art form. I love the power and impact that acting has and will always push myself to work hard, to listen, to learn, to play and to always seek truth in the work. 

Hi, I’m Shereen Nand, I’m an Australian actor with an Indian background and recent graduate of the Academy of film, theatre and television.

What interests me about the industry is the slowly changing perspective of diversity on Australian screen. As Miranda Tapsell said in her 2015 Logies speech, ‘put more beautiful people of colour on TV and connect viewers in ways which transcend race and unite us’. From then on, we have seen the introduction of the Rebecchi’s, a Australian- Indian family on Neighbours, Here Come the Habibs (2016) and Australian actress Geraldine Viswathan in Janet King as Bonnie Mahesh (2017).

I want to be an actor that takes a part in this big movement and adds to the change by playing such dynamic roles, and hopefully play characters whose obstacles are not just about their cultural background but their identity as a human being.

My name is Shu Torng Hiew and I’ve been interested in acting for quite some time but have only just recently pursued it. I love acting because it makes me feel like I can push the boundaries and not just show but tell a story so people think about the themes/messages that are being written by the writers.

I especially love playing dark and/or gritty characters as I feel that there is more to the character than black/white. While studying at ACTT, I have been in Women of Manhattan (2014), Macbeth (2015) and Lucky (2015). I don’t particularly have any favourite actors/actresses because I think that each actor/actress has their own way of shining while in their role and there’s just too many to choose from.

I love film and TV and that’s the direction I am heading towards but I also enjoy doing theatre every now and again. 

My name is Simon and I aim to provoke the soul day by day. I love the intimacy of film and the confrontational presence that stage productions generate. Phillip Seymour Hoffman inspired me that any character you play is capable of reaching audiences, that any judgement of them can be overtaken by humanity brought through truth.

My training at ACTT particularly opened doors to me for working on incorporating my music and film making background into performance, performing Heightened Language, stage combat training, voice over work and developing a creatively fuelled drive to never stop creating works.

I’m a proud introvert. It’s always been who I am and it’ll never change. Just like I’m comfortable staying at home in my pyjamas, I’m comfortable being on stage and showing an audience who I am. I have no plan B, this is what I was created to do. Whether it’s stage or film, my passion to create will shine through.

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My undying curiosity about life, truth and people is nurtured by and shared through art. It is my honour and greatest gift to sink deeper into my humanity and connect with that of others because of art. In simpler but equally weighted words, I want to keep creating, keep discovering, keep collaborating and keep shifting things in the future, however that manifests in this industry; as long as I’m exploring, I want in.

I am a Sydney based actor and 2020 AFTT graduate. My expansive time at AFTT has granted me with opportunities to perform in short films and stage productions such as Caleb Lewis’ ‘Clinchfield’ directed by Dino Dimitriadis and William Shakespeare’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ directed by Sean O’Riordan. I have a relentless drive and ever-present passion and curiosity for life that baselines the work I have done so far and will propel me into the art I am yet to embark on.

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Hey, I’m Stephanie and I am a Sydney based actor/musician, from a young age I taught myself to play guitar, starting my passion for performing. During my HSC I took a Live Production course, I thoroughly enjoyed learning all the work that goes into the 'behind the scene's' of theatre, but I had always wanted to perform as my career. So I finally took a leap of faith to turn my passion into a reality and enrolled at AFTT. During my two years of formal acting training I have grown and developed as an actor, receiving training in both acting and production, expanding my career possibilities, and solidifying my passion. Through AFTT I have  performed the roles of Stefano in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Fish in Cloudstreet written by Tim Winton and adapted by Nick Enright and Justin Monjo, and for my graduating performance Touya from The Street of Crocodiles based on the stories by Bruno Schulz and devised by Anthony Skuse. I am excited to explore and expand on my career in the arts once graduating, entering the industry professionally has always been a dream of mine as I am eager to finally take that step.

Hey there! My name is Steven Ljubovic and I am a recent graduate of AFTT, class of 2017.
I have always loved the idea of being a performer and telling stories through different mediums, but never thought it was something that I could actually pursue. 
When I was a child, my sister and I would sing, dance and put on shows for the family but never branched outside the walls of my home. At 21 my friend and I auditioned for a local musical for a bit of fun. From that moment, I knew I wanted to pursue performance as a career. In the following two years I squeezed in 8 shows and was completely hooked. One week before the course at AFTT commenced, I decided that I would try my luck at an audition and lo and behold, here I am, two years later graduating and I couldn’t be happier!
Studying at AFTT has changed my life for the better and there is absolutely no going back. Nothing fuels my soul like performance and studying at AFTT has only increased my hunger to pursue acting to it's endth degree.

Hi, my name is Sultan Mir I’m an Afghan actor based in Sydney. 

I’ve always had an admiration for theatre and film my passion lies in grotesque and physical theatre. 

As it challenges the artist to push themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Studying at AFTT has broadened my horizons into new territories I’ve never thought I’d dive into However to progress one must take a giant leap into the unknown.

Hello my name is Suriya Ticehurst, I am half Thai and half Australian and I’ve been passionate about acting from a very young age. I feel very lucky that I get the chance to make people feel the way that I do when I watch a film or a piece of theatre. I absolutely love it. 
I love being able to tell stories in my own special way and finding the humanity in everything I do and the characters I play. Throughout the wonderful time I’ve had during this course, playing Queen Margaret in Shakespeare’s Henry 6th part 3 has been the highlight. This role allowed me to challenge myself in ways I never thought possible and to force myself to search for the humanity that the character possesses and that to me is very important.

My experience at AFTT has really pushed me creatively and I would say that my availability as an actor has improved because of it. Not only has this course improved my acting skills but has also allowed me to discover things in myself that I never have before. This course has taught me to keep challenging myself whilst still maintaining a level of playfulness in anything and everything I do. I feel that I have really grown and improved as a person and that is something I’m very proud of and I will forever be thankful. I am ready for whatever comes my way. 

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Coming from a loud, loving and incredibly emotional Indian family, it is no surprise that acting and performance is one of my passions. It’s also what makes me a thick-skinned, determined and vivacious girl. When I’m not watching a movie, practicing an accent, or learning a language, you can bet I’m in the kitchen cooking. Food is my first love! The characters I loved being most on stage at ACTT are the Egyptian goddess, ‘Cleopatra’ - I had a lot of fun being royal (who wouldn’t!); I also loved getting into the mind of ‘Ronnie’ – a love sick suicidal from the Bronx. Being raised in a culture that is addicted to ‘Bollywood’, films of all sorts have been a part of my everyday life. Growing up, watching and discussing film has been a family affair and will always be a part of my fondest memories.

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Hiya! My name is Taylor Rayfield and I'm a Sydney based actor currently training at AFTT.

Ever since a young age, I was obsessed with acting. I thought it was magic, the way actors could seemingly become someone else. I still think its magic. Although I was obsessed with it, I didn’t think it was possible for me to pursue it until I go into drama school.

I am eternally grateful to AFTT for not only teaching me about craft, but also about myself and the kind of stories I want to tell.

Hello everyone. I’m a Sydney based actor born in Zimbabwe. My desire for performing revealed itself through singing, which encouraged me to seek out classical training. This naturally guided me towards musical theatre which I thoroughly enjoyed through productions such as Hairspray (2014), Jesus Christ Superstar (2015), The Addams Family (2016) and Bring it On (2018). That ensemble work encouraged me to be involved in plays such as The Government Inspector (2015) and the AFTT productions of Cloud Street by Tim Winton (2017) and The Tempest (2018). I am very grateful for my experience at AFTT and the growth it has facilitated for me as an artist.

Hi, I'm Tom. I am a recent graduate of The Academy of Theatre and Television (AFTT). I've played characters such as Valdez in 'Jesus Hopped the A Train', De'Flores in 'The Changeling' and Jerry in my recent graduating production of 'The Zoo Story'.

I believe I have the right fearlessness for acting. I have a heightened sense of empathy and a strong passion for understanding the motivations and decisions that people make; particularly the strange and odd characters. During my last production 'The Zoo Story', I worked with esteemed Director Aarnee Neeme at downstairs Belvoir Street Theatre where I hope to one day I will receive more work. 

My name is Tyler Cross and I am a 22 year old man who is passionate about performance more than anything else. In my time at AFTT I have had the pleasure of performing as Adam 'The Shape of Things' and Iago 'Othello' just to name a few. What I love so much about performing is the energy and feeling that stems from being a part of a cohesive ensemble, and working together in the name of storytelling. In my opinion my best qualities are my ambition, generosity and intelligence that I bring to the floor. I have a very playful energy with my presence but I also have the ability to be serious and professional when it is required of me. With all I've learned and experienced, I believe I'm ready for whatever challenge lies ahead of me.

Tyler Le Quach, a serious yet versatile actor filled with creativity and love for performing. Whether it’s comedy, drama, thriller or action, Tyler is persistent to perfect! Characters which fulfil Tyler’s acting strengths would be one where it depicts the innovative work of the writer, producer and directors. Tyler has been training as an actor in AFTT for 2 years, he plans to continue the acting journey after he graduates. Having been trained to perform in Theatre and Film, this has enabled Tyler the ability to transfer his skills across the two. Throughout the two years in AFTT, productions in which Tyler have performed in are Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, directed by Anthony Skuse. In this play he performed the character of Solyony. Productions directed by Sean O’Riordan include 1984 by George Orwell, Tyler played an intelligent character named, Syme. In Pericles, Prince of Tyre by George Wilkins and William Shakespeare, Tyler played Gower and Lysimachus.

Tyler Le Quach chose the acting pathway despite parents coercion for IT.  With persistence and demonstration of his love for acting, his parents could not deny him the opportunity. You only live once right! He followed his passion to pursue the world of acting where he devotes energy and commitment. He hopes to one day be able to demonstrate to others that they too, can follow their dreams and not have to do what is mainstream in society.

Tyler has had training in Martial Arts, Taekwondo.

“Art should be charged with big ideas”, words by the doctor talking to my character about the play he wrote in a play that we performed for our graduation show, SEAGULL. Art in general is a big idea and thus it is put into words by writers, into a painting by painters into a music by musicians into a dance by dancers but it is only the actors that are able to tell the story in a more lively way. By acting by demonstration and by physically story telling. It is love for acting that drives many actors I know, myself included. The idea that you can be someone else and also be able to convince the viewers that you are the character and not yourself is exhilarating. There are no good or bad actors, just people who are more passionate about playing the character and those who are not. But these are my words and I can always stand corrected.

Australian-born Willy Fleming started his acting journey whilst living in London in 2016. This lead Willy to work as a Programs Coordinator and Presenter on expedition ships around the world. When he wasn’t at sea, Willy was in Los Angeles gaining experience, working on short-films. Over the last 2 years Willy has been living in Sydney studying acting full time alongside a few short courses specialising in Stella Adler, Meisner, Method, Morris, Lecoq and Laban. Willy has had the opportunity to play on stage: Levin in Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, Claudius in Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Trigorin in Chekhov’s The Seagull. Willy has also been fortunate to be apart of a few on screen projects which will soon be released in late 2022.

I came to acting post seeing a production at Bell Shakespeare called the Duchess of Malfi. It was raw, powerful, and captivating and that’s where I started to fall in love with the stage. I decided at this point , I could be one of the characters on stage. I’m a very curious being with a rich inner life .I’m interested to learn/observe how people dress , live and talk . I apply the same mindset when I explore my characters. Acting also helped me overcome my shyness, become a better listener, and still do things does not matter how scary it may seem. The Morris technique has assisted me in opening as person and identifying my blocks instrumentally. It makes you more aware as a human being and that you approach acting work from a place of truth, where you do not perform anything. It has made me sharper with my instincts and trust myself with acting choices. My time at AFTT was challenging and interesting. Acting school pushes you towards the uncomfortable, good, and real truths about yourself. You never walk out of an acting school being the same person!. Through exploring and being each of the characters , you learn about the human experience of human being at their best, worst and most frail. It is scary , rewarding and ultimately you feel so much happiness , when audience understood the story and the characters motivations. 

I see the world in different light post training as an actor. I’m more present and alive in the moment. During my time here I have taken part in three major productions Russian play Anna Karenina, Hamlet by William Shakespeare and graduate play Seagull by Anton Chekov. I have been part of self-devised physical theatre, wrote and directed a short scene for actor as a filmmaker and finally co created a drag singing/dancing piece. In the future I hope to work in theatre part of an ensemble, with classical texts. I hope to work in voice over for animations and Indi film work post-graduation. I have interest in screen and theatre writing. I hope post-graduation to do a short course in writing as well.  

My parents have always said to me “you were singing and performing as soon as you could talk” so they put me into singing lessons and an acting school when I was six and my first musical, being at nine years old, playing Young Cosette in Les Miserables. I have been singing and acting ever since. From being in three choirs and doing singing estefords during all of primary and high school as well as doing community acting performances and being in eleven different musicals with the Tamworth Musical Society. 

After getting the push I needed from friends, I auditioned for AFTT and have loved every experience of my two years of training. It has opened me up to be a more present person not just in acting but in everyday life. 

I have always struggled with harnessing my capacity for strong emotions. After realising later in life that I am an empath (in a world that undervalues sensitivity), acting has helped me channel this ability rather than suppress it. I am able to genuinely absorb, feel and express the emotional responses of those around me. This conveniently includes the feelings of characters, whether real or imagined. Through this discovery, I have developed a strong desire to investigate the truth of the human condition.

I have been absolutely privileged to explore many challenging yet magnificent characters during my time at AFTT. This experience has included discovering the value of honour and the anguish inflicted by betrayal as The Earl of Warwick in Shakespeare’s Henry VI Part 3 (directed by Jill Brown), as well as enduring heartbreak and appreciating the unfaltering love of Sasha Ivanovna in the Chekhov classic, Play Without a Title (directed by Anthony Skuse).

Having also graduated from UTS with a Master of Media Arts and Production, I am enthusiastic about creating my own work, whether that be devising, writing or directing. I am also interested in interactive performance and multiplatform storytelling. 

I proudly identify as a feminist, and care deeply about equality within the arts and entertainment industry.

My strengths as an actor include intelligence, depth, imagination and my amusing (albeit dry) wit. I am keen and ready to not only produce art, but to create magic.