thinking actors
Manchester's training, development & creative support service for actors
Welcome to a place where talent meets passion. Join us to explore the world of acting and unlock your full potential
Tutor
Peter Carroll
About this Acting Course
A graduate of both Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan, Peter also developed his craft with The Chicago Actors' Workshop Theater and The Acting Studio in New York City. He specialises in The Meisner Acting Technique and the core principles of Stanislavski and Uta Hagen. He's a member of British Actors' Equity, Spotlight and The Royal Television Society. Peter also teaches in screen acting at a number of leading drama schools. He continues to work as an actor, recently appearing as Rupert Copley in ITV's Coronation Street.
Peter's clients can be seen in BBC 'Silent Witness', FX/BBC 'Devs', BBC 'Flatmates', Netflix 'Dracula', ITV 'Sanditon', Netflix ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’, NBC 'This Is Us', Channel 4/HBO 'It's A Sin', BBC 'Eastenders', ITV 'Emmerdale', Sky Atlantic 'Domina', 20th Century 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' , BBC's 'Alma's Not Normal', 'Netflix' 'Hard Cell' , BBC ‘Inside No.9’, Amazon Prime's 'The Peripheral' , BBC's 'Casualty' and ITV's 'The Bay'.
Ready to face an audience with confidence and purpose?
Structure, develop and deliver speech that more effectively engages, persuades and motivates
What Will You Gain?
Create a more engaging and persuasive communication style that delivers impact, influence and authority.
Adapt your personal style and tailor what you say to give people exactly what they need from you
Personal coaching on your style, so that you learn techniques that you can apply immediately
During This Practical Workshop You Will Learn How To…
Develop a more confident, conversational, free flowing style that avoids word-for-word speech
Speak with passion and belief
Be invested in what you're saying
Improve the content of your presentation to maximise your message
Improve your power of persuasion and engagement using non-verbal communication
Communicate with clarity and focus
Improve your message to deliver influential 'Ins' and optimised 'Outs'.
On-Camera Evaluation
Review and evaluate technique and identify and apply points of action via an on-camera exercise.