Thinking Actors

For when it matters.
Audition & performance coaching, acting classes & career guidance for actors, speakers & show hosts.
International support services for casting & content creators. Based in Manchester, U.K.
Thinking Actors is UK registered Learning Provider No. 10066053
Manchester

Summer Acting School in Manchester
This summer, Thinking Actors is running a special 4 x Tuesday evening course aimed at actors who are preparing for further and higher education and/or who want to gain an insight into auditioning and the technicalities of acting for camera. The course will focus on self-taping and auditioning. Real advice and real coaching. With leading industry acting coach, acting lecturer and director Peter Carroll.
From July 19th. 2022
Course Price
Course length
£90
4 x Tuesday evenings

Acting Technique I - Foundation
Places are limited for ourApril 5th start. This course explores 'Method Acting' for stage and screen. Participants will develop their skillset and 'actor's toolkit' through its practical application. This is a Technical Level I course and provides a solid foundation for further study on our Advanced Acting or Meisner Level 2 courses.
From September 6th 2022
Course Price
Course length
£99 x 3 monthly payments
12 evenings

Improvisation For Auditioning with Derek Miller
In this exclusive Manchester workshop we'll use improvisation as a tool to bring more of 'yourself' to commercial, TV and film.
Acting Coach and performer Derek Miller will expertly guide participants on the use of key improvisation strategies and techniques to explore connection to character, make dialogue your own and enhance scripts and sides with strong, distinct choices.
This class was extremely successful in Los Angeles - with actors praising its effectiveness in bookings and bringing a better sense of self to auditions and to set.
This 4 hour workshop takes the practice of “making things up” and uses it as the fuel for infusing auditions with energy, freshness and - most importantly - you.
This workshop is suitable for both new and established talent considering a next step in their career or looking at gaining insight into current professional practice.
Saturday June 18th 2022
Course Price
Course length
£48 Manchester
4 hours

Meisner Acting Technique I
During this one day introduction course, participants will gain practical experience and insight into key aspects of Sanford Meisner’s Technique. Our Meisner Technique 1 workshop will focus on the practical application and understanding of key approaches and techniques to secure performance and stage truth.
The Meisner Technique is a distinct approach towards personal preparation and performance creation. It’s about how we connect with fellow actors to create organic, believable and engaging choices. It's about using who you are and acknowledging that the voice has meaning.
Some understanding of the core principles of Stanislavski’s system or method may be useful but is not essential.
Saturday May 21st 2022
Course Price
Course length
£55 Manchester
7 Hours

Acting Technique II - Advanced
Acting Technique II Advanced, Thursday evenings from 07.00pm-09.00pm. Admission is via interview. In addition to scene study, there is a focus across digital media and acting for camera.
September 8th 2022
Course Price
Course length
£99 per month
Min. 3 months
