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PAC offers weekly Voice Classes for those wishing to improve their speaking voice. These are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm. These intensive voice lessons will be taught by professional voice & acting coach Annie Murtagh-Monks. The classes explore techniques to develop the instrument of your voice, discover ways to rectify impediments and as well, learn skills required to record voice overs for radio, TV, audio books, video games and web. Participants are also able to work on audition pieces or monologues or speeches they may wish to perform. Classes will be held in person and final lesson is in a professional recording studio.

“Super excited to announce I’ve secured voice over artist work for a radio station! I’d like to thank PAC Screen Workshops as I gained a myriad of skills, and learnt so much from doing the PAC Voice Over Course. I highly recommend booking yourself in for any of Annie’s courses!” Liv Richardson 2022

“The course strikes a great balance in providing technical tips for getting the most out of your voice, giving an introduction to how the industry works and importantly, plenty of time to practise and receive helpful feedback. I came away from the course feeling energised and looking forward to the possibilities created by developing my voice further. I’d definitely recommend the course to a friend or colleague.” Clare Travis 2025

“I really enjoyed the course and would definitely recommend it. I think the best aspect of the course was the feedback you provided – both to myself and the other participants.  I learnt so much from this and am continuing to digest and take it on board. I also enjoyed hearing about your experiences and the insight you provided into voice overs/using your voice in acting. PAC Voice course was fun, insightful and such a valuable learning opportunity which I would highly recommend!” Helen Walters 2025

“PAC Voice course was eye-opening to the potential your voice has if taken care of and worked on properly. I was so enlightened by the exercises and techniques Annie showed me to improve not only my voice, making it more resonate, but my pronunciation, making my delivery of words more articulate and clear. I am empowered knowing that voice work can be used for a range of mediums and I look forward to applying what I learnt in the Voice course to take my voice further in my own work and career”. Jessica Brooke 2024

“Thank you so much for the most enjoyable course. For me the PAC voice course was an exciting creative learning curve. With so much helpful information, relaxed surroundings and a great bunch of people. With Annie’s knowledge and the very favourable cost this course is a real beauty. I don’t think there is anything needs changed. Personally I found the recordings in the class less daunting than I thought and really enjoyed hearing myself.” Suzanne Bennett

“I’m so glad I was able to enrol in the PAC Voiceover class. I would definitely recommend it to others, I genuinely got so much out of it. I thought it was a very comprehensive class, the environment really nurturing and I thought the content was broad and informative. I thought the warm ups and explanation of the various articulators and resonators was really beneficial and will be taking that onboard for my acting and singing life. I wouldn’t change a thing, other than perhaps add an extra week in at the studio as I enjoyed it so much!  I signed up to just work on my voice and breath, but ended up finding a really keen interest in voiceover work, so thank you very much for that.” Charlotte Dee

Numbers are strictly limited so enrol now for the next PAC Voice/ Voice Over course . This 5 week evening course costs $363 plus GST. Payment can be made from this website via PayPal.

The best way to improve your acting skills is to immerse yourself in this intensive weekend where you will learn essential current screen acting practice in front of the camera and flex your creative muscle. Take your skills to the next level as your industry professional tutor, Annie Murtagh-Monks inspires you and reveals techniques to improve your working process.

Feedback: “It was an pleasure attending your course last weekend. I found the course very helpful — I was very nervous to get back into acting after a few months break (felt like a lifetime), and you did an excellent job of settling me back into it. I loved how you involved the breathing and visualisation techniques to go hand-in-hand with the acting techniques. The balance you provided with the anecdotal stories and what you were teaching allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of what I was learning. I also really liked how you still provided the one-on-one feedback despite there being a group of us — I’ve found that’s what other courses have lacked, so thank you!” Charlotte Robertson

“Thank you so much for an awesome weekend! I found this PAC course very insightful and found it helped me approach screen acting and characterisation from another perspective which was very refreshing. It was amazing being surrounded by a group of supportive, like minded people and i felt comfortable and encouraged the entire weekend. I loved the way the weekend operated it was very efficient and we were able to cover a lot of theory and also had the chance to put the theory into practise. I would totally recommend the course, I had a fabulous weekend.” Olivia Colvin

“Thanks for such a great workshop. I took an immense amount away from it to apply to my acting in future. It was so very useful and I would say that the way you broke down the GOSORP pneumonic to script analysis was of great benefit to me to logically apply the skills needed for audition and performance – thank you. To sum up I would say your course is a wonderful blend of theory and hands on practice that’s really helps an actor understand, apply and retain the skills needed to take their acting to another level.” Phil Bedworth

A two day intensive to learn how to deliver detailed, memorable and authentic screen performances in a fun and supportive environment.

MID YEAR ENTRY APPLICATIONS OPEN MAY 1 – APPLICATIONS CLOSE MAY 31.
Perth Actors Collective (PAC)has been training WA actors and filmmakers since 1993. We recognise that there is an increasing need for screen-ready actors in Perth with the Perth Film Studio likely to require a greater number of actors who are screen-ready and competitive on a national level. PAC launched in 2021 the PAC Advanced Studio in Perth and it has grown in popularity due to its unique collaborative and supportive coaching for actors and filmmakers. The Studio nurtures and extends their craft skills by practising these on a regular basis in a year-long program of fortnightly workshops. Our studio helps skilled creatives come together to inspire and collaborate with a like-minded ‘tribe’. Actors and filmmakers are coached by a team of award-winning WA industry professionals.

Structure:

Acting sessions are the heartbeat of this studio. Commencing Monday February 2 PACAS will hold 22 fortnightly evening sessions (avoiding public holidays) on Monday evenings throughout 2026. These sessions provide a space for members to receive constructive coaching on characters or scenes of member’s choosing. Actors rehearse together in their own time and when their scene is ready, it’s brought into session where two coaches provide feedback and workshopping suggestions, manage feedback from the other members present and offer guidance for further exploration. Our coaches are award winning experienced professionals in theatre, film and television. Coaches for 2026 include Annie Murtagh-Monks (acting coach/casting director/intimacy coordinator), Ben Young (film & TV director/writer), Caroline Brazier (actor/acting coach), Renee Webster (film & TV director/writer); Dr Michael McCall (director/actor/lecturer); Dr Andrew Lewis (director/actor); Maziar Lahooti (film director/writer) and Amy Mathews (actor/coach). Regularly before sessions moderators will also teach various necessary craft skills for actors and directors. We offer filming of scenes during at least one third (7) of the 22 sessions to enable honing of screen acting and directing skills in members. Leading industry guests are invited to attend and share invaluable insights.
Members can choose their own material – classical, contemporary, adaptation, scene from film, television or play script, monologue or stand-up comedy routine. Members can also write their own material. Actors are free to choose their own scenes and scene partners. However, at times they may be given suggestions of suitable material from a coach which could extend their skills further.
At each fortnightly session held at Backlot Studio 10 actors will perform (i.e., total of 5 scenes). Full Members elect to choose which sessions they wish to perform at. Sessions can be booked in advance to fit in with work or life commitments. Guidance and coaching are given jointly by two coaches at each session and the work is commented on by members present at the session. Filmmaker members of the Studio can choose to direct one of the scenes at sessions and receive feedback. Full Members do not have to perform or even attend every session but are able to attend whenever their work schedule permits. This Studio is advanced and at a higher level than other PAC courses so the feedback from coaches will be totally honest, constructive and designed to stretch actors. Those who crave this should apply for Full Membership. Entry is competitive as there are strictly limited places. Selection of Full Members is by our panel of industry professionals who are coaches in PACAS.

Associate Members are invited to attend all 22 (or 11 if half yearly) sessions to watch and observe the workshopping for a low membership fee. Associate members comprise actors, filmmakers and writers who have previous experience or training. Associate actor members can volunteer to be reserves and will have the chance to perform and receive feedback and coaching when Full Members become unavailable due to work or illness. Volunteers are guaranteed to perform the scene they prepared. Associate Member directors can choose to direct a scene at sessions and receive feedback and coaching.

Membership Eligibility:
All members of PACAS (both Full & Associate) will be invited to become members after passing successfully through a selection process requiring submission of a CV and showreel or self-tape. Membership in the studio is offered on an annual or half yearly basis and is subject to annual application and renewal. To ensure the level of excellence of the Studio, eligibility for membership is selective and strictly based on the skill level of the actor or filmmaker as selected by the Coaching Panel.

Invitations to join the Studio mid year in 2026 as a Full or Associate Member will be offered to the most skilled actors and filmmakers who have applied by the application deadline for Mid-Year Entry of 5pm Sunday May 31, 2026. Note a $50 deposit is required to accept an offer of membership with membership fees for this entry due in full by June 20. There will be 11 sessions held from July-December plus an End of Year Party with award ceremony in December. NOTE THERE ARE STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE.

There are three types of Membership: *directors or writers must also have training/industry experience and provide CV and/or showreel when applying.

Associate Membership Half Year: entitles an actor, director* or writer* to attend any or all 11 fortnightly sessions & networking in the first half of the year who can give feedback/ direct*/ act & perform as reserve. Cost $450 (plus GST)

NB: Membership Fee to the Studio provides professional development and is therefore claimable as a tax deduction for professional actors & filmmakers.
Networking
In addition, all members of PACAS are invited to attend free private networking to be held prior to each session throughout the year with visiting or local leading industry professionals.
Dates of Sessions 2026
22 Mondays commencing at 6:30pm (networking from 6pm): (note some avoidance of public holidays)
Feb 02 & 16, March 02, 16 & 30; April 13 & 27; May 11 & 25; June 15 & 29;
MID YEAR ENTRY: July 13 & 27; August 10 & 24; Sept 07 & 21; October 05 & 19; November 02 & 16 & 30.
and End of Year Party: December 07.

How to Apply for Membership of PAC Advanced Studio:
Send your application ASAP and not later than 5pm Sunday May 31 to courses@perthactorscentre.com.au and include your CV OR link to your Showcast/CN/or IMDB page AND include a link to your showreel (state if showreel is on casting platform). If you don’t have a current showreel you can send links to 2 self-tapes.

Please don’t forget to include the following:
Your name……………………………………. Age…………………………
Email address………………………………………………………………….
Mobile number……………………………………………………………….
Are you are applying for: full membership……… associate membership ……. or either?……….
Half year or full year?………… Do you have an agent? If so, which?………………………………….
Are you applying as an actor …….. director…… writer……..
Have you included link to: CV…… IMDB/other page…… Showreel …….or Self-tapes……
Note: If you know of an advanced actor or filmmaker who would benefit and possesses the required skill level for our studio feel free to share this with them. For further information email courses@perthactorscentre.com.au