Actor Reboot - Manly

Service Description

If you’re curious about acting — whether you’re just starting out or returning after time away — Actor Reboot is designed to reconnect you with the simple pleasure of doing the work. It’s ideal if you’re: • brand new to acting and unsure where to start • returning after years away • feeling rusty or out of practice • wanting a relaxed, practical introduction • looking to reconnect with instinct and spontaneity This is a welcoming, supportive space for complete beginners and experienced actors alike. No preparation required — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in. At its core, acting is action — doing to another person. This workshop introduces QSI, a clear and practical framework that understands every line of dialogue as either a Question, Statement, or Instruction. When actors grasp this, scenes stop being performed and start living — grounded, spontaneous, and present. The morning focuses on foundations: acting as action, story versus moment, and why actors get stuck. The afternoon applies the work through guided exercises and simple scene work designed to build confidence and retrain instinct. This is a practical, immersive day designed to strip acting back to its essentials — so technique serves one purpose only: allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the situation. Instructor Mike Booth is an actor, director, and teacher with over 25 years’ experience across theatre, film, and television. He has directed dozens of plays and specialises in practical, supportive training that actors can apply immediately. Details Saturday 2 May | Manly Salvos 59 Pittwater Rd, Manly 10am – 5pm | Capped at 10 actors Fee: $240 Early Bird: $200 (first 4 bookings with promo code EARLYBIRD)