Standup comedy guru Baron Vaughn is joining Sydney Actors Collective to pass on his comedy genius. Baron Vaughn is not only a decorated actor, working as a series regular on Netflix’s mega hit FRANKIE AND GRACE, SUPERSTORE, BLACKISH and more he is also a veteran Stand Up comic. Baron has featured as a stand up on CONAN, SXSW on Apple TV, the world’s premiere destination for stand up comedy JUST FOR LAUGHS and way too many more to mention. Just Google Baron Vaughn and sit back! Click here to check out Baron Vaughn at SXSW Baron will be taking a 6 week online stand up workshop. This workshop is ..read more

Get deep into freedom acting in our NEW Tuesday night Inroom class Australian acting staple RYAN JOHNSON joins the SAC team coming off the mega hit Dr Dr and starring in the equally brilliant BUMP. Ryan is a working actor who has not only conquered Australia but worked in Hollywood starring in FAIRLY LEGAL for USA network. Click here to Watch Ryan Johnson chatting to Channel 9 about his role on Dr Dr. What does Ryan have to say… What do you love about acting? It’s the only time I am truly in the moment. The longer I’m alive, the more there is to think about, to prepare and to get done! Being ..read more

Jonathon Lagudi, SAC actor known to us as “Jono” is making waves and inroads on NORTH SHORE as Oscar Aruzzi. North Shore stars John Bradley from Game Of Thrones and Joanne Froggat from Downton Abbey. Read below to hear Jono’s journey with SAC and how it helped him book. Why do you choose to be an actor? I choose to be an actor because there’s nothing else I could ever see myself doing. No other career gives me the chance to wholeheartedly be myself whilst doing what I love. I also choose to be an actor because I think acting, in essence, is in service of others. We create art and tell stories ..read more

SAC alumni is currently a commercial TV regular, starring in 4 TV shows. Deadloch, 5 Bedrooms and Rosehaven. These are just the shows she’s starring in, we can’t add the shows she’s been on, too many! Why do you choose to be an actor?  I think Jackie Weaver’s character in ‘The Disaster Artist’ summed it up pretty perfectly. “For people like us even the worst day on set is better than the best day doing anything else.”  Why did you choose to do acting classes?  When I started at SAC it was really an outlet for me to be able to actually do the thing that I loved, because I wasn’t ..read more

I have been attending SAC classes for the 10 years I’ve been working as an actor. I went to classes every week after work on ‘Home and Away’ to elevate my on-screen performances, and now, I return to Chum’s class whenever my craft looses it’s zest. The warm, collaborative environment he fosters allows student to reach deeper, personal connections to their work, week after week.  This time a year ago, I arrived to class and promptly fell apart – confessing to Chum how strongly I wished to play a part on an independent film. He encouraged this dream, he believed in me even when I didn’t! I ..read more

Nicole Da Silva is a household name who has starred on Aussie hits such as Dr Dr, Wentworth, Rush and is now starring in the new Paramount Plus show One Night with Yael Stone and Dr Who’s Jodie Whittaker. Cameras roll on One Night, new local drama for Paramount+ Nicole Da Silva will chat with Sydney Actors Collective founder Chum Ehelepola all things acting from technique to her journey to motherhood and acting and everything else. Nicole knows acting and is excited to have an intimate and honest conversation about her journey. Nicole Da Silva has had 3 Logie Nominations, 2 for the Silver Lo ..read more

Sydney Actors Collective actress Juliet Godwin is starring in Home and Away as local Dr Bree Cameron Why do you choose to be an actor?  To tell stories, stories that mean something, stories that can change the viewer, give a voice to the voiceless, help someone connect or simply make someone laugh. But most importantly to shine a light on spaces that have been left or forgotten in the dark. I love acting to, what a joy to be able to do what you love all well making some sort of difference in the world  Why did you choose to do acting classes?  Acting is a mysterious, challenging ..read more

HOLLYWOOD IS COMING TO AUSTRALIA! Are you ready? As the US still grapples with Covid-19, Hollywood is looking at Australia and NZ to shoot. The Australian government has invested heavily in attracting Hollywood to Australia and Aussie actors are seeing a spike in US auditions and this is just the start. So as US opportunities rise for Australian actors the big question is… HOW GOOD IS YOUR US ACCENT? Many roles can be lost by a weak US accent. Fantastic actors can be undone by the accent. Some of the problems actors can face are getting in their head, focusing too much on word pronunciation at ..read more

So you want to try acting for film and TV? YES!!! Welcome to a fun and exciting world. Acting class is not reserved just for those who want a full time career in film and TV. Acting classes help build confidence, awaken your imagination and build skills in decision making. Acting classes offer you the chance to let go of your over active mind, let go of perfectionism and succumb to your ability to be organic, make instinctive choices and be present in your body. No matter what your career, acting classes will help. SAC is one of Australia’s most successful boutique acting classes. SAC has help ..read more

Want to work with one of the world’s finest musical theatre actors? Well SAC gives you this rare chance. Isaiah Johnson is a name that resonates in the NY Broadway world. He has worked in plays such as The Color Purple, The Merchant of Venice, Side Show, Peter and the Star Catcher, Othello and most impressive, star of the worldwide hit musical HAMILTON. Isaiah Johnson The Color Purple in this SAC exclusive course, Isaiah will take each actor through his process and journey to help them discover deeper connection and new avenues to their material. Also in a first Isaiah will help musical theatr ..read more