BE THE BEST ACTOR YOU CAN BE !

At the METHOD ACTORS' TRAINING CENTRE in Pretoria I teach people to become the best actors they can possibly be:

* persons 18 years and older	* year courses
* practical training	* part-time
* evenings	* once or twice a week

Through classes in Method Acting and Voice you develop your:

* instrument	* analytical and performance skills
* creativity	* essential acting and voice techniques

Class of 2004

SHORT INTRODUCTORY COURSES in theatre games and improvisation

* persons 15 years and older	* 3-month courses
* practical training	* part-time
* evenings	* once a week

WHO STUDIES AT THE METHOD ACTORS' TRAINING CENTRE?

Those that have recently left school and want to prepare themselves for a career in the entertainment industry (actor, director or performer) or as acting teachers.
Those who have always been interested in acting but ended up doing something else instead and now feel a need to give their creativity some breathing space!
Those who are already working in the industry but wish to develop their skills further:

singers (cabaret * rock * opera)
dancers
TV personalities
TV, stage and film directors
actors

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS NEED TO

be Afrikaans / English bilingual
have Grade 12
attend an information session
pass a personal interview
pass testing in comprehension and linguistic skills
possess strong cognitive, analytical, linguistic and verbal abilities

Director: Stephanie van Niekerk

	Liezl Carstens: Model / Actor - USA “I will give my all to be able to come back (to school). I miss both the classes and you terribly, Stephanie. I’ve had about six or more other acting coaches (since moving to the USA) and they don't hold a candle to you. You can't top the best!! If it had not been for what you had taught me, I would not have managed to get through the last three movies successfully. You’ve made me stronger and better and you’ve prepared me for the mountains and valleys I’d have to negotiate for this career. When I start wondering why I’m still doing this I think of my time in your class and it reminds me of my dream and how big it is. Thank you for that XOX” Theatre: Secrets and Other Indulgences - Ellis: Lead (2005): Winner of the Regional Writers Festival: Oklahoma, USA Film : Passion Play with Mickey Rourke, Bill Murray and Megan Fox (2010); Jordan - Natalia (2009); The Keeper - Nikita Wells (2007); Donor Conspiracy - Lisa (2006); Wild Hogs with John Travolta, William Macy, Tim Allen and Martin Laurence - Selma (2006); Living Hell - Gayle Osterloh (2005)

	Stewart Clegg: Actor - UK "The Method Actors Training Centre has given me a fantastic foundation, and has prepared me for this unpredictable industry. Stephanie challenges and pushes you to be the best actor you can be. For that I am truly thankful." Theatre : Shakespeare and Tragedy European Tour (Various); Carpe Jugulum; (Igor); Introduction to Shakespeare; (Various); Jack and the Beanstalk; UK Tour; (Barmy Bosworth) Television : Spaarwiel; Mnet; (Matthew - Lead); Signal Failure; (John Smith - Lead).

	Molefi Monaisa: Actor "I spent four years at the Method Actors' Training Centre and must say that, without a doubt, they have been the most wonderful and fruitful years of my life." TV: Backstage e-tv (Bulldog); Madam & Eve e-tv (Gangster); Generations SABC1 (Photographer & Journalist); Snitch M-Net (Drug dealer); Mzanzi 2 SABC 1 (Zakes); One Way SABC 3 (Daniel); Hillside SABC 3 (Tommy); Scandal e-tv (Pimp); Theatre : Julius Ceasar (Brutus); A Township Story 2008 Australia tour (Dan)

	Josh Myers: Teacher, Performer, Artistic Director - Taiwan “The pressure cooker of the stage is terrifying. But that's why I love it - the best things in life are exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. Studying with Stephanie opened new worlds for me and therefore enabled me to work with international casts in different genres. Once a Method actor, always a Method actor. I wear that label with pride.” Teacher, Performer and Artistic Director of Taichung Improv (Award winning improv troupe)