Training
TRAINING AT ACTOR'S NEST
A structured pathway for aspiring actors
Actor’s Nest offers a range of programmes designed to support actors preparing for drama school auditions.
Each stage of training focuses on developing the skills, understanding and confidence required to present strong audition work.
Whether you are beginning to explore the drama school process or preparing to submit your final self-tapes, our programmes provide clear guidance and expert feedback to support your development.
The Actor’s Nest Training Pathway
Students may enter the Actor’s Nest pathway at different stages, depending on their level of preparation.
For many actors, the best starting point is the Drama School: Strategy Session, which provides an overview of the audition process and practical advice on how to approach preparation.
From there, students can progress through a series of programmes designed to develop and refine their work.
Training Options
Drama School: Strategy Session
Drama School: Strategy Session
Drama School: Strategy Session
The Strategy Session is an online masterclass designed to explain how the drama school audition process works.
Students gain practical advice on:
- how to choose effective audition monologues
- what drama school panels are looking for
- how self-tape auditions are assessed
- how to plan the preparation process
This session is particularly valuable for students who are considering applying to drama school and want a clear understanding of how to approach the year ahead.
For many actors, this session provides the foundation for their preparation.
Audition Intensive
Drama School: Strategy Session
Drama School: Strategy Session
The Audition Intensive is a focused one-day training experience for actors who are beginning to develop their audition material.
Students work in small groups and receive detailed coaching on their monologues, helping them strengthen their interpretation, clarity and emotional connection.
The programme includes:
- an online introductory session
- a practical in-person intensive day
- optional follow-up sessions to support further development
Through focused coaching and constructive feedback, actors gain a clearer understanding of how to approach their audition material.
Drama School: Unlocked
Drama School: Strategy Session
Drama School: Unlocked
Drama School: Unlocked is Actor’s Nest’s flagship 12-week training programme.
Designed for actors applying to drama school in the current audition cycle, the programme provides sustained support as students develop and refine their monologues.
Across twelve weeks, students receive:
- regular coaching and feedback
- guidance on selecting and shaping audition material
- support preparing self-tape submissions
- insight into the expectations of drama school panels
The programme helps actors move from early preparation to fully developed audition work.
Additional Coaching and Support
Alongside our core training programmes, Actor’s Nest offers a range of additional coaching and assessment services.
These can support actors who wish to refine specific areas of their preparation.
Self-Tape Assessment
Self-Tape Assessment
Self-Tape Assessment
Professional evaluation of audition self-tapes, with detailed feedback on performance, interpretation and presentation.
Students receive practical guidance on how to strengthen their submissions before sending them to drama schools.
Private Coaching
Self-Tape Assessment
Self-Tape Assessment
Focused one-to-one sessions that allow actors to work in depth on their monologues.
These sessions are particularly useful for students preparing to film self-tapes or refine their work ahead of auditions.
Mock Audition Panels
Self-Tape Assessment
Mock Audition Panels
A realistic audition simulation where actors perform their monologues for a panel and receive detailed feedback on their work.
These sessions help students gain confidence and experience performing under audition conditions.
Choosing the Right Programme
Every actor’s preparation journey is different.
If you are unsure where to begin, we recommend starting with the Drama School: Strategy Session, which will help you understand the audition process and decide which training opportunities will be most valuable for you.