What I've Learnt - Kim Krejus & Sigrid Thornton

Australians actors have always been Uber talented but they’re having a big moment in the sun with the likes of Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman and Rebel Wilson spearheading some trailblaising productions and featuring centre stage in some of the most awarded and revered global films.Baz Luhrmann, Russell Crowe, Chris Hemsworth and a stream of internationals like Matt Damon and Tom Hanks are filming big budget movies here so we need the best educators to train prepare and equip the next generation of in demand Aussie actors.Patron Deborra Lee Furness and stellar much loved actor Sigrid Thornton, now starring in her new role in the Chekhov classic The Seagull at the STC, are just two of the wonderful actors supporting what many dub “one of the best acting schools in Australia” - the 16 th Street Actors Studio.16th Street, director Kim Krejus has brought some of the world's most renowned acting coaches and directors, here including Leonardo Di Caprio's acting coach, Larry Moss, Bradley Cooper's acting coach, Elizabeth Kemp and lan Rickson who directed Hugh Jackman on Broadway.She has elevated what training means in this country and exposed actors at all levels of their artistic development to the world's best.Global guru Russell Brand was so impressed when he visited to speak at the Studio he donated his large fee to the Studio supporting their vision to teach actors.In 2023, 16th Street is planning to bring Jennifer Aniston's acting Coach, Nancy Banks and Actor. Willem Dafoe to conduct masterclasses.So thrilled to have two wonderful talented women I adore to join me on the Pod to talk about their passion for acting teaching mentoring and why Australians have become such precious respected and in demand artists globally.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850