ACT for Actor Training

Psychologically informed theatre practice to support your students' development - as artists and as people

What is ACT for Actor Training?

ACT for Actor Training is a flexible, evidence-informed framework for actor development—rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Training and aligned with contemporary understandings of psychology, identity, and behaviour.

Our workshops and modules help actors develop tools for emotional agility, psychological depth, and creative resilience—while integrating seamlessly with established practices like Stanislavsky, Laban, and text-based work.

Coming soon:

ACT for Acting: On Demand

How to open up, be present, and do what matters in your life and work as an actor

This self-paced, accessible course introduces actors to the core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how they support presence, resilience, and creativity.

When the course launches, we will be offering special discounts and licencing opportunities for institutional partners.

In-person workshops and training modules for drama schools and universities

The 3-ACT Framework

Whether you're looking to support your students' well-being, deepen their character work, or bring a new energy into rehearsal, our three-part framework offers clear, flexible entry points.

ACT 1: The Actor in Training

Focus: Psychological flexibility, emotional awareness, resilience

* The ACTing Student (Intro workshop)

* ACT for Acting (On-demand course)

* ACTing Skills (Technique-focused in-person module)

ACT 2: The Actor in Character

Focus: Character analysis through parts work and contemporary psychology

* Playing the Parts (Intro workshop)

* Inside the Role (Full module using 5-ACT Formulation and Matrix tools)

ACT 3: The Actor in Rehearsal

Focus: ACT-informed rehearsal practice in action

* Hitting the Target (Workshop on embodied action-playing, using the ACT Matrix)

* Rehearsal Project Direction (Directing a full project at your institution, integrating the ACT model within your existing methodologies)

Staff CPD and Custom Offers

We also offer continuing professional development and consultation for teaching staff, designed to build confidence in working with these models in the studio or classroom.

Options:

* The ACTing Teacher (intro CPD for staff)

* Curriculum consultation and support

How to get started

Whether you’re looking to book a one-off workshop or explore a deeper collaboration, we’d love to talk.