TECHNICAL SKILL EMPOWERS YOUR ART
COACHING for ACTORS
Personalised coaching for emerging and experienced actors
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One‑on‑one private sessions
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Coaching & scene work for two actors
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Designed around your specific goals and challenges
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Available in person or online
About Tanya
I am an actor with more than 25 years experience, across film, television and theatre, and I have been coaching actors of all ages and skill levels for over 15 years. I hold a BA in Film & TV Production from QUT, where I also taught Media Production and Directing Actors, and I’ve contributed to a range of international television productions behind the camera. My own actor training includes The Actors Workshop and ongoing training with master teachers such as Larry Moss, Patsy Rodenburg and Nancy Banks, and I continue my professional development with ongoing training.
I have taught at leading institutions including NIDA Open (since 2010), 16th Street Actors Studio, the fActory Acting Studio and the University of Southern Queensland, bringing a practical, industry-rooted approach to every class.
I was honoured to be recognised with the ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media) Teachers Award for a series of short films created with Indigenous youth in Cherbourg, which have screened internationally and earned multiple awards.
I am also a yoga and meditation teacher, and run Mind & Body actor workshops that integrate breath, body, mind and creativity, helping performers develop stronger presence, physical connection, positive mindset, creativity and flow.
My diverse experience of acting, filmmaking, education and mindfulness enables me to guide actors through the technical aspects of their craft to empower their creative process.
Offerings
On Camera Coaching
Explore the art and craft of screen acting and develop your on-screen presence. Screen acting is not ‘smaller’, but it is grounded in truth. Learn how to ‘fill your frame’ and use eyelines, blocking, movement and voice to create a truthful on screen presence.
Self Taping
Personalised assistance with preparing and shooting self tape auditions. Choose a coaching session with notes, or a streamlined shoot with reader.
Audition Prep
Tailored coaching for any acting audition, including drama schools and theatre companies.
Scene & Monologue Study
Learn, consolidate or deepen script analysis techniques, story, narrative & structure, character work,
and then getting it from the page to the floor (or set)!
Instrument Work & Performance Tools
As actors, our instruments need to be maintained and tuned. In consultation with you, we can work on any habits or tensions that may be inhibiting your work and development. Practice techniques to get you 'out of your head' to discover authentic, embodied work.
TESTIMONIALS
In Tanya you will find a relentless, collaborative coach. She is intelligent, generous, energetic, and constantly searching for the deepest possible truth. I can’t wait to work with her again.
Alexander Lloyd
I feel like my acting has improved in a bigger way since Tanya took over classes. Her way of directing, explaining and helping us through the work has bought a lot of clarity and I feel I'm picking up techniques that actually work for me for once. Just wanted to say thank you!
Shiloh Blachett
Tanya is knowledgeable, fun, and makes you feel comfortable in the studio environment.
Screen Acting Student
Working with Tanya has been a truly enriching part of my creative development. In scene with her, I’m struck by how vigorously she works with text, chasing the raw truths of life buried in the story. She approaches directing with that same intensity - digging into the inner layers of script and character with a relentless commitment to high quality storytelling. Her curiosity for human behaviour is infectious; she challenges me to go deeper. She explores the nuance of each moment with openness - never settling, always uncovering something new to play with. Brave, bold, clear, and direct, Tanya pushes me toward deeper truth and authenticity.
Jessica May
I cannot thank you enough for being my first ever acting coach and instilling in me such
a love and passion for this craft. You are an amazing teacher and all round top human ❤️
Anna Conomos
Coached by Tanya, I felt both grounded and challenged by her. Her research on the play and its underlining themes gave her coaching such a passionate kick!
Courtney Miller
Tanya polished the hell out of us and was so prepared and giving to all of us.
She is honestly a marvel.
If you ever get to work with Tanya, count yourself as lucky!
Elyse Batson
