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You’ve always dreamed of becoming a professional actor
There was NOTHING else you wanted to do.
You’d do impressions of actors, memorise film scripts, imagine waiting for the curtain to go up on your first West End play and even practice your autograph.
It was, and still is, your dream profession
So what happened? Life got in the way. You got a regular job – you’ve got bills to pay – I totally get it.
It’s a pipe dream now. Because you can’t afford to give up work to train, and even if you could, how could you ever afford the sky-high fees of drama school?
But what if it didn’t have to be like that?
What if you could have access to the world’s most powerful acting technique without the fancy price-tag, without having to sacrifice the security of your income and without breaking the bank?
My 12 week method acting programme is a powerful part-time programme that packs a punch.
I’ve designed it to fit around your job because I know it’s super to you to still keep earning money.
It’s been created specifically for aspiring actors like you who need a guiding hand to develop your talent and keep your acting muscles toned so you can get a foot in the door.
And I’ll let you in on something too…
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve previously had training, have worked in the industry or have absolutely zilch experience.
If you’re passionate, determined and committed to making acting your way of life because no other job makes you happy like acting does.
You know it’s now or never,
You don’t want to regret pushing your dreams to one side
And you don’t want to feel trapped in a job that doesn’t make you happy for the rest of your life
Then you’re exactly the type of person I love to work with.
[PS I love sharing my killer combination – The Method, and who you need to be contacting – with people like you]
If anyone in Sheffield or London has dreams of getting into film or theatre, StandBy gets my vote as the best place to start.
I highly recommend StandBy! Louise is professional, empathetic, encouraging and there’s nothing she doesn’t know about Method Acting… Not to mention one of the best actresses I have ever met. I studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute in New York and Louise is as good as any of the teachers there. I travel up from London and I always walk away inspired, motivated and very very satisfied.
When I first came to Standby I was very frustrated and nearly gave up on my career, but after meeting with Louise and training with her, I found my confidence; she helped to discover my gifts as an actress. The training has been superb, this enabled me to get an agent and get cast in two shorts films. I have learnt so much from StandBy and the support system is amazing I cannot fault it at all! Love it.
Since training with StandBy I have gone on to land paid work on a regular basis, join spotlight, land an agent, work all over the country and meet the top casting directors in the industry. It is great training at StandBy learning a technique that the best actors ever have used and to be able to express a story in the most authentic way.
Before I started my training at StandBy I felt lost and had no confidence in myself or my acting ability. I felt as though I wasn’t good enough and didn’t deserve to be an actor because there were people out there much better than me who deserved it more than i did.
After starting training with StandBy I am a much happier and more confident actor and I feel more comfortable with myself and who I am. By far the best thing is the results I’ve had as I’ve come on really well and made some amazing improvements with my acting. And also had some excellent recommendations from directors because of it!
I’m Louise – artistic director of StandBy Method Acting Studio.
And I’ve been in a similar position.
I grew up on a council estate, my Mum was a cleaner and my Dad worked in a factory and they didn’t have a penny between them for my acting dreams.
In fact there were times when they struggled to put tea on the table.
Yet I still made it happen.
I’ve featured in Hello Magazine when I toured Shakespeare in beautiful Dubai. I’ve worked at top regional theatres around the UK, lent my voice to voice over, starred in lots of independent feature films alongside well-known actors such as Stephen Graham, Stuart Wolfenden and got rave reviews from directors.
And I share my secrets to success with my acting students.
(PS my students have appeared on Coronation Street, Emmerdale, E4, Sky One, BBC 3, one even won an award for his work and another has just finished a film with Judi Dench and even got to share scenes with her)
I take you through each part of the method IN DEPTH, loading you up with the most powerful method acting tools so directors rave to their industry buddies about how much they love working with you.
I will also give you regular one to one feedback so you always know how you’ve developed and what still needs working on.
The best part is that our studio’s are ran in a negative free environment, where you are actively encouraged to make mistakes as a vital part of the learning process.
You don’t think Daniel Day-Lewis and Robert DeNiro were perfect straight away do you?
After experiencing the power of The Method:
If anyone in Sheffield or London has dreams of getting into film or theatre, StandBy gets my vote as the best place to start.
I’m guessing you’ve heard of The Method? If not, don’t worry.
It produces world class acting ability!
If you’d like to be among those actors who inspire generations to come just like:
then I can help you develop your talent to that same level.
When I was at drama school, things didn’t pan out as I’d expected. I went thinking I’d get better at acting, get an agent then start getting small roles.
In fact, my acting became the worse it had ever been – because I was comparing myself to others, self criticising my own work and thought my accent was horrible.
I started to get forgotten about and pushed to one side.
It all came to a head when I was at the dress rehearsal for my showcase (which would be watched by agents and casting directors from all over the country).
My director told me I was F*%$&ng s**t!
Do you think I got an agent after that feedback? No way jose. I’d totally lost my confidence.
It wasn’t until after drama school when I took classes in The Method that my acting coach could identify what was “going wrong”, but most importantly give me the right method acting techniques to improve my acting again.
Finding The Method was my hallelujah moment
From then on everything started to fall into place – that’s when I found my confidence and started getting work.
And I’d love to pass on these nuclear strength secrets to you too to save you time!
Each 12 week programme consists of one module, which you can pick up at your own pace.
We cover powerful method acting exercises such as
Each 12 week programme helps you to banish nerves, overcome your inhibitions, connect to your own personal life experience and open up your imagination so you can create a spellbinding performance that captivates your audience and lands you work.
Most importantly I help you work truthfully by marinating your life experience with your imagination so you never have to worry about fake acting again
I look forward to seeing you at the auditions on Sunday 1st Sept 2019.
[PS I know auditions can be nerve-wracking so we – myself and my team of expert tutors – do our best to make you feel welcome and relaxed during your 15 minute audition slot, because ultimately we’re not going to see your true potential if you’re a quivering wreck.]
If you’re feeling nervous and want the inside scoop on what happens at the auditions check out THE AUDITIONS PAGE HERE.
Or
Click the apply now button below and fill in the application form for one of the limited audition spaces.
36 hours of method acting training
Weekly assessment
x 2 tutorials
Access to private membership area
Online support group with extra video tutorials
Individual weekly critique
Actors Journal
Line learning tool kit
End of programme performance
Development overview
£360 (£10 per hour) – SHEFFIELD
£450 (£12.50 per hour) – LONDON
There are 3 payment options available
Monday 6:15pm – 9:15pm (London)
Wednesday 6:15pm – 9:15pm (Sheffield)
Thursday 6:15pm – 9:15pm (Sheffield)
Saturday 12:00pm – 3:00pm (Sheffield)
Please note you will only be placed in ONE of the classes.
You will begin training on Level 1
If anyone in Sheffield or London has dreams of getting into film or theatre, StandBy gets my vote as the best place to start.
I highly recommend StandBy! Louise is professional, empathetic, encouraging and there’s nothing she doesn’t know about Method Acting… Not to mention one of the best actresses I have ever met. I studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute in New York and Louise is as good as any of the teachers there. I travel up from London and I always walk away inspired, motivated and very very satisfied.
When I first came to Standby I was very frustrated and nearly gave up on my career, but after meeting with Louise and training with her, I found my confidence; she helped to discover my gifts as an actress. The training has been superb, this enabled me to get an agent and get cast in two shorts films. I have learnt so much from StandBy and the support system is amazing I cannot fault it at all! Love it.
Since training with StandBy I have gone on to land paid work on a regular basis, join spotlight, land an agent, work all over the country and meet the top casting directors in the industry. It is great training at StandBy learning a technique that the best actors ever have used and to be able to express a story in the most authentic way.
Before I started my training at StandBy I felt lost and had no confidence in myself or my acting ability. I felt as though I wasn’t good enough and didn’t deserve to be an actor because there were people out there much better than me who deserved it more than i did.
After starting training with StandBy I am a much happier and more confident actor and I feel more comfortable with myself and who I am. By far the best thing is the results I’ve had as I’ve come on really well and made some amazing improvements with my acting. And also had some excellent recommendations from directors because of it!
The training is challenging and pushes you to dig deeper and work harder to improve your technique, and with that comes confidence that you are learning to master a solid foundation for acting
StandBy Method Acting Studio Is THE best acting studio in Yorkshire and is the only legitimate acting studio that specialises in The Method outside of London. Before coming to the studio I was educated in The Method but not practised, once I saw that Louise had first hand training from The Actors Studio I was very eager to train here and I have not been disappointed. Louise has helped me to leave bad acting habits in the past and instead taught me a authentic acting approach that the best actors in the world use. Louise is extremely passionate and helpful. I highly recommend StandBy Method Acting Studio.
This training is intense but so worth it for any budding actor. Prepare to graft, prepare to get annoyed but also prepare to see wicked results and personal developments. This has changed me as an actor forever!
I highly recommend StandBy Method Acting Studio. Louise is a fantastic and gifted teacher who is really helping me get over bad acting habits that have held me back.
The results in a short space of time have been amazing and there’s a lot more to go. If you are struggling with your acting, I highly recommend the classes.
I loved acting as a young person, but lost my way as an adult! Life made me lose all confidence… Until I discovered StandBy! World class training, on my doorstep, which is helping me make my dream a reality!
I began at StandBy with minimal acting experience and wanted to know whether I could actually develop the skills to act professionally. After only a couple of months of studying with StandBy I have seen a massive development in my skills and confidence. StandBy is the best tool an actor can use to develop and Louise is the best acting coach you could ask for.
I found StandBy Method Acting Studio’s training fascinating and very valuable. We learnt how to use The Method and how best to portray characters and (most importantly for me) how to lose inhibitions whilst acting. All the actors were supportive of each other and offered valuable constructive criticism on performances.
I thoroughly enjoyed the program and have since been back to take part in other workshops offered. I would recommend StandBy particularly if you are new to acting and don’t know where to start or if you lack confidence in your ability.
