Welcome to TrueSCREEN Acting Studio

At TrueSCREEN Acting Studio, we offer a variety of acting classes including beginner, intermediate and advanced acting for screen, advanced scene study, fundamentals of acting, on-camera techniques, improvisation, voice & accents, self-tape/audition intensives, agent prep and industry knowledge and private coaching.

Yes, we offer private coaching sessions tailored to individual needs. Please contact us to schedule a session and discuss your specific requirements. Private sessions are ideal for auditions, screen tests, voice acting and voice work, accent coaching, confidence building, profile updates and career development. Each session is designed around your specific goals.

Yes, TrueSCREEN currently runs tweens and teens programs.

Join our waitlist by emailing us and we’ll let you know when enrolments open for each term. Spots are limited due to our small class sizes.

Certain classes include filmed scenes or self-tape practice. If you bring an SD card, filming can go straight onto it, or we can transfer to a USB or airdrop to an iPhone.

No. We welcome complete beginners through to working actors. Each student is placed in a class that suits their experience level.

Not currently, our current space has 3 stairs at the entrance and single-stall bathrooms. However, we are currently in the process of getting a ramp and making the bathroom ambulant.

For group classes and workshops, payment plans are available and can be arranged after enrolment is confirmed.

We don’t guarantee representation, but we do guide students on industry pathways, prepare them for professional auditions and provide insight into casting expectations.

Not at all. Many students begin training before creating professional materials.

Classes are intentionally small to ensure personalised coaching and plenty of on-camera time. They generally range between 6 and 10 with a maximum of 8 for tween classes, 10 for teen classes, and 12 for adult classes.

Our group classes run on a term schedule aligned with the school year—Term 1, 2026 begins in February, with occasional workshops during school holidays and privates running most of the year.

Comfortable clothing, water, your script (if provided beforehand), an SD card or USB, and an open, playful mindset.

Private coaching at TrueSCREEN Acting Studio ranges from $110 to $120 per hour, depending on the instructor.

Group class pricing at TrueSCREEN Acting Studio is: Adults (2 hrs × 8 weeks): $480 per term Teens (2 hrs × 8 weeks): $480 per term Kids/Tweens (2 hrs × 8 weeks): $480 per term

While we don’t offer free trials, you’re welcome to book a one-off class to see if it’s the right fit before committing to a full term. We’re always happy to chat and help you choose the best class for you.

All instructors are working actors, directors or coaches with professional screen experience and formal training.

TrueSCREEN Acting Studio is located at Suite 3, 182 Parry Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 2302. Enter via Parry Street through the gated carpark. We have 3 onsite parking spaces.

Our operating hours vary depending on the class schedule. Please check our website or contact us directly for the most up-to-date information.

To book a private coaching session, please contact us directly via email or phone to discuss your needs and schedule a session.

Group Classes If you need to miss a group class, you must provide at least 48 hours’ notice. With proper notice, you may make up the class within the same term by attending another class suitable for your age and skill level. If you provide less than 48 hours’ notice or miss a class without informing us, the class will be charged in full and cannot be made up. Private Lessons Private lessons require 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations under 24 hours incur a 50% late fee. Cancellations under 2 hours, or a no-show, are charged the full lesson fee. Illness or Emergencies If an illness or genuine emergency occurs, it is at the discretion of the TrueSCREEN team to waive fees or offer a make-up class/lesson.