MATCH FIT

WITH AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR, IAIN SINCLAIR


This renowned 6-week course ‘Match Fit’ is our most popular training for the professional actor. Iain focuses on the widest range of preparation and interpretation needed to hold your own and keep your dignity in professional redirection.

Iain will guide and direct you to expand your vision of the scene and the range of choices available to you as an actor to realise the writer’s intention. The course focuses on:

  • The rehearsal process

  • 5-points of story

  • Training in redirection

  • Floor work and adjustments

Being our most popular course, there is a waitlist. If you have applied in previous years, please re-confirm your interest for 2025 by using the application form.

Iain Sinclair is recognised as one of Australia’s finest theatre directors, and the actors he directs are consistently honoured for their performances in award season.

Actors working alongside Iain are regularly nominated for Best Actor awards here and overseas. In 2017 alone 10 actors under Iain’s direction won Best Actor awards 3 in Los Angeles and 7 in Australia alongside a compelling 34 total award nominations and 4 wins for Best Play.

“Iain is one of the most forensic directors I have worked with. His knowledge of American literature is vast and he gets to the heart of what is at play. He is an inspiration” – Darren Gilshenan, Award-Winning Actor, Director, Writer & Teacher.

Iain will be suggesting plays and scene pairings based on what he believes will best serve you. If Iain is not familiar with your work providing a showreel or self-tapes will assist with these offerings.

DETAILS

  • Monday class 28th April - 2nd June

    Wednesday class 30th April - 4th June

  • Monday: 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm

    OR

    Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm

  • $630 (Inc. GST)

  • 16th Street’s Match Fit is a core offering of the studio. It is ideal for professional actors and graduates, who wish to fine-tune their craft in a professional rehearsal setting.

    Please note, that this course is open to auditors for the final three sessions

    Class placement is at the discretion of the studio admissions and Head of Acting and typically has a waitlist.

    All our courses and programs are for ages 18+, if you’re under 18 please look at our youth programs or email our admissions team for training opportunities.

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