Drama Tutor
Jo has worked as an acting tutor for over 12 years and have had the privilege of directing and coaching students for stage and screen in both local and international productions. As an acting tutor, she researchers and studies to bring together techniques passed down from many leading acting practitioners. She specialises in unlocking the instinctive performance from students through observation and practice, and encouraging students to confidently embrace the art of self-direction and instil an in-depth knowledge of themselves as actors.
As lead Project Director and Artistic Manager on various events, as well as working in Tertiary Education, she has been involved in screen acting, scriptwriting, filming, editing and making short films. Jo has a lot of fun in the studio running Motion capture and performance capture classes, enabling students to act truthfully in imagined scenarios. ‘I believe I can bring out the very best in my students, helping them see what is not written on the page and create authentic characters’
Jo’s philosophy is that whether you want to be a movie star, change the world, develop confidence, or just have fun, the opportunity to be involved in challenging theatre and screen workshops will give any student the foundation to succeed. Seeing many of her students score roles in local and international films, she works to open new pathways and help shape the future of the industry.