About The Rehearsal Room

Richard has been conducting workshops for professional actors in Australia and New Zealand for two decades, working with institutions such as the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Australian Screen Directors Association (ASDA), National Theatre Drama School and the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

"Richard's understanding of the acting process allows character to develop thruthfully and spontaneously." - Martin Sacks ("Blue Heelers")

"Richard…understands that for an actor a scene must do more than further the plot - it must explore the relationship between the characters. Richard has a gift for making this process clear and simple. His direction gives me confidence to trust my own intuition, thus allowing the character room to breathe... " - Shane Porteous (Lead Actor in "A Country Practice" - Australia's longest running T.V. drama)

"After studying acting in California and New York with top professionals nowhere have I found the Stanislavski technique as effectively applied to film and television work. Richard's workshops provide an essential anchor; with such clarity you will be able to apply the knowledge to all your work." - Cecelia Specht (Actor - Accent Coach "Blonde")

"I have observed leading teacher directors in the US and UK and Richard shares with them that facility to guide actors through the guff to the heart of the scene." - David Paterson (Actor)


The Rehearsal Room difference …

You work with a HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TELEVISION DIRECTOR

You learn a uniquely practical system only taught at The Rehearsal Room

You get more personal attention in small classes (max. of 8 per group)

You shoot a different scene EVERY class

You learn to work FAST and to make BIG changes between takes (that’s what you need for TV)

You get excellent value with small classes, moderate prices and a FREE catch-up session (per term) if you miss a class.