about us
Together, Let's shape the Future. you + Us = the Actors co.
'Our elite acting courses & programs celebrate, build, inspire & support the power of vision. Our mission is to give others the chance to find who they are. We build an equipped active culture where our students have fun, make change in their communities, careers, places they live, work & play.
Interdependence, accelerated advancement, breaking barriers, self belief & happiness through tangible skills. This is where our drama classes reach their desired potential.'
The Actors Co. Journey
- The Actors Co. is comprised of a group of professionals with in-depth experience in the performing arts & corporate industries. Our team has over 100 years of combined professional experience as actors, teachers, agents & directors within the film industry. Elevating with the standards implemented in England, America & Australia.
- We have a plethora of professional & amateur programs. We welcome those that stem from a wide range of backgrounds, possessing passion, willingness to become better, empathy, lively intelligence & powerful imagination. They come to acting class to strengthen their capacity for expression in both body, voice, vulnerability, humanity & power to their understanding of character.
- Our artist facilities & actors' rooms are a place to study with others who share a generosity of spirit, a fierce commitment & daring search for truth in performance, all facets of industry requirements & personalised goals. Our drama classes are the impetus for a collaborative ethos to hone a physical, & vocal instrument to execute the capacity of extraordinary transformations.
- Our acting teachers recognise & affirm the call for anti-bullying & oppressive practises. This is a competitively safe advantage. Our brand is built from the heart, with core values building the power of the human spirit & embracing individuality. At the conclusion of their training, graduates will be prepared to work on a wide range of industries at the highest of levels.
- At the Actors Co, we specialise in delivering world-class performing arts training for individuals at every stage of their careers. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned professional, our programs are tailored to help you master your craft, support technique & achieve success.
- Who We Work With
- We proudly work with a diverse range of clients across creative, corporate, & public sectors such as; actors, voice actors, models, singers, business owners, musicians, TV/radio hosts, journalists, & public speakers. We also train performing artists, athletes, coaches, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, politicians, directors, filmmakers & public figures. If your success & contracts depend on how you express, present, or perform — we’re here to help you elevate your skills.
- What We Offer
- Our expert-led training programs are designed to strengthen the core elements of high-level performance. We have comprehensive coaching in areas such as elocution & voice training, camera technique, movement, physical expression, characterisation, role preparation, public speaking, media performance, & stage presence. Each session is carefully structured to build confidence, enhance performance & prepare clients for success — both personally and professionally.
- Our Approach
- We believe that every client’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer customised training solutions that meet individual needs & goals. Whether you’re focused on personal development, preparing to enter the industry, or advancing in your current professional field, our coaching is designed to support growth and harness results. From auditions & media appearances to leadership roles & public engagement, we equip you with the comprehensive tools & guidance.
'We feature the best in traditional, modern & post modern acting techniques from around the world.'
- Principal Dennis Sykes is a professional actor with a double degree in Arts & Law (BA/LLB), is the recipient of globally ranked top 1% University awards & has had numerous professional lead roles on stage & screen. Dennis has worked with the top fortune 500 companies, ASX companies, holds national positions, has advised & summoned to assist with matters on specialist Australian Government industry growth initiatives & grants on Federal & State levels. Hand in hand, with the national & international success of the Actors Co. Dennis & his business partners, own an alliance of multiple award winning companies in the arts, corporate & legal sectors. Equally significant on corporate social responsibility, is that part of the Actors Co's tuition fees are donated to charities to assist those in need.
- We best assist, those that have, the fight within, to seek change, by 'encouraging all Australians to have a go, because everyone has a chance, irrespective of background, age, financial standing, abilities or gender.' The invisible ceilings of marginalised groups, should not be a barrier to reaching elite levels within the contexts of industries.
- People are at the centre of, what we do. We respond to their needs & empower communities to confront barriers, to have a voice & enjoy equitable access to being the best version of themselves. We seek to forge pathways & opportunities for everyone through education, active participation, inclusion & career advancement.
- Dennis is extensively trained in: Stanislavsky, Method, Meisner, Adler, Hagen, Strasberg & Chekhov techniques, having trained with the some of the finest industry professionals in England, America, & Australia.
Acting Training Leads to the Following:
Builds resilience, superior oral language skills, adaptive social behaviour & positive self esteem
Reduces stress, problematic behaviour, enhances concept of emotional self & cognition
Actors with training are more likely to graduate & attain a higher education degree & expands minds
Historical Success & Guidance
As an established & premiere acting school, we have built relationships & expertise to make your goals tangibly effective. Not only do we devise classes to keep you a step ahead of your competition, but we monitor and optimise data-driven career strategies.
Consistently applying the exquisite fundamentals of the craft, in a world of change carries more signifcance than ever. The result is an impactful acting training journey designed to meet your objectives, be that awareness, success or just happiness.