Acting Introduction
For professionals who'd rather not act — who want to think clearer, speak straighter, and stop performing the work version of themselves.
Never acted before? Start here.
Eight weeks of practical, supportive acting classes for complete beginners. You'll learn the fundamentals — how to be present, how to listen, how to bring a character to life — in a room where nobody is judging you and everybody is starting from the same place.
No experience needed. No auditioning. No performing in front of strangers on day one.
Class Information:
Weekly on Saturdays
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fee: $399.00
Venue: Pitt St Theatre Building
78 Pitt St - Auckland - Off Karangahape Road.
Do you want to communicate with confidence, speak effectively in public, and connect more authentically in any situation?
The Introductory Acting Classes are designed for people from all industries who want practical, real-world skills - culled from the acting world that go far beyond the stage.
Recent attendees include doctors, lawyers, engineers, sales managers, and IT specialists. Why? Because the skills actors use — spontaneity, creativity, expressiveness, and authenticity are the same skills that help people excel in their careers and personal lives.
In just 1.5 hours, you’ll take part in interactive activities, from non-scripted exercises to simple scene work. Every session is supportive, engaging, and practical — perfect for beginners, with no prior acting experience required.
WHY JOIN INTRO CLASSES
Boost confidence in professional and social settings.
Sharpen public speaking skills to express ideas clearly and persuasively.
Handle unexpected situations with greater creativity and ease.
Foster creativity to bring fresh energy and unique ideas to work and life.
Value your authentic responses; this can be transformative and builds your “presence” to leave a lasting impression.
Whether you’re looking to grow your confidence, improve communication, or explore a creative outlet, these classes provide tools that translate directly into everyday life.
WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS CLASS:
In this class, you’ll learn to respond with spontaneity and truth, tapping into a more authentic and grounded version of yourself. Modern audiences connect with honesty rather than “performed” acting, so the focus is on learning how to stop acting and start responding naturally.
You’ll practice committing fully to your creative instincts to make clearer, stronger choices. You’ll also learn to think quickly under pressure, use play to build confidence and ease in communication, and tell more compelling, engaging stories.
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(Large group.) A physical warmup to prime your body and mind. Usually involves working as an ensemble or team. These activities generate a joyful approach to this work, and joy is a big part of transformation.
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Usually is a workout in smaller groups or pairs. Working on exercises to trigger responses in hypothetical scenarios. You are never put on the spot alone without the support of a partner at this stage - you react to a partner. Training in spontaneity is what strengthens acting muscles and helps increase your presence in the moment.
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This section will have you thinking on your feet and often switching from one partner to the next, fast. This is a busy, energised class with a lot of interaction. You get very good at tuning into what will help optimise results in each and every partnership. Again, the class works because there is joy in constantly changing partner. Judgement is overcome by the urgency of having to react in the moment. Which ultimately supports freer, more spontaneous responses to liberate you from self-imposed restrictions.
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These tend to be text-based duologue scenes. So you are in it together! The text work covers a large range of genres from “The Incredibles ", “The Office”, ‘The Matrix” “Waiting for Godot” to the masterpiece that is “Under Milkwood”.
““Juliet’s work is invaluable to me as an actor. Be it when making split-second adjustments to my character on a film set, or when working a scene in a rehearsal environment.
Her teachings are practical, and thanks to the specificity she encourages in class, lead to a great level of learning. I couldn’t recommend Juliet’s classes enough, and I am very grateful to get the opportunity to be up working every single week with a great group of people. ”
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“Juliet’s way of working with actors has changed the way I approach acting. Her teaching encourages freedom, spontaneity, truthful behaviour and authentic performances. Juliet does the thing that challenges us all, she pushes you outside of your comfort zone.
Although I’ve found it scary, that’s where I’ve learned the most. She gets you out of your head and in to your body. It’s less about any technical work and more about what happens for the performer organically. Her classes allow you to grow in a way where you learn to trust in yourself as a performer and trust that everything you need for a role is within you. If you want to improve as an actor, go to Juliet’s classes!
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Start your journey towards confidence with Juliet
Whether you’re building confidence, developing your craft, or looking for personalised guidance, Juliet is here to support your growth. If you’re unsure which class is right for you, she’s happy to help.
Let’s talk through your goals and find the best path forward.