The Drama School: Strategy Session gives aspiring actors and their families the clarity, confidence and direction to understand the audition process and prepare effectively from the very beginning.
Why students start here:
✓ 100% of last year's Drama School: Unlocked students gained places.
✓ Students have gone on to train at LAMDA, Mountview, Italia Conti, LIPA, Central and more.
✓ Built on over 25 years preparing young actors.
“As parents, we felt confident that he was receiving informed, honest guidance, which reduced uncertainty and allowed us to focus on encouraging him rather than trying to navigate the process alone.”
— Shine Sibanda, parent of an Actor's Nest student

This session is for you if...
During the session, you'll:
By the end of the session you'll have...
✓ A clear understanding of the application process
✓ A realistic preparation timeline
✓ Greater confidence about your next steps
✓ Practical advice you can apply immediately
✓ A clearer idea of which training opportunities will benefit you most
Most students begin preparing too late, or, due to a lack of experience and expertise, are not provided with the right information from their schools.
They spend months searching online, asking teachers, watching YouTube videos and collecting advice that is often confusing or contradictory.
Many choose unsuitable monologues before they understand what drama schools are really looking for.
The Strategy Session was created to give aspiring actors a clear starting point, helping them understand the process before investing time, money and energy into the wrong preparation.
“We felt basically clueless about how to apply to acting schools… I felt very out of my depth. Marcus took the weight off.”
— Ellie Lee, parent of a Drama School: Unlocked student

Different actors need different levels of support.
You don't need to complete every programme we offer.
Our training pathway is designed so that you can enter at the stage that's right for you—whether you're just beginning to explore drama school or preparing for your final auditions.
The Strategy Session is designed to be practical, focused and interactive.
£29
National Youth Monologues participants receive an exclusive discounted rate. Please check your email or contact us for your booking code.
Not sure if this is the right starting point? Get in touch and we'll help you choose the most appropriate Actor's Nest pathway for your current stage of preparation.
Following the session you'll receive:
• Priority access to selected Actor's Nest programmes
• An exclusive discount on our Self-Tape Assessment service
• Clear guidance on the most appropriate next steps for your preparation
1st September 2026 - 8pm: Limited Spaces.
19th September 2026 - 10am: Good Availability.
Whether you're still deciding which drama schools to apply for or already planning your audition material, the Strategy Session will give you the clarity and direction to move forward with confidence.
Places are intentionally limited to allow time for questions and discussion.
Marcus Condron has spent over twenty-five years preparing young actors for auditions and professional training, and is the Creative Director of the National Youth Monologues.
His students have gained places at many of the UK's leading drama schools, with a 100% success rate for Drama School: Unlocked students last year.
