We all need to have a job because if we do not work, we will not have any money to buy food, clothing and shelter: the three basic things that a man or a woman needs in order to survive.
Men and women who are looking for jobs have turned to acting to get that edge over people who are vying for the same work. They want to offer a little bit more so that they will have an edge over their competitors in this very competitive world.
Due to increased competition, men and women are looking into getting into acting school even if they actually do not want to become actors or actresses.
Alan Nurthen, the man behind the Screen Actors Workshop located in Brookvale, opined that the art of acting had major relevance in today’s corporate world. But, he says that does not mean that a student should pretend to be someone he or she is not.
“A lot of people come in and do the classes to improve their life skills and confidence to sharpen themselves up when it comes to dealing with others. They aren’t necessarily interested in acting, they just want to improve their everyday career prospects”, Nurthen said.
Rates at Nurthen’s school cost $375 for a basic entry-level 20-hour acting course. A 30-hour course for aspiring actors costs $475.
Alan Nurthen is an industry professional with three decades of experience in helping students to achieve their full potential. Rest assured that if you study at his school, you will be in good hands.
Dean Carey, the creative director for Actors Centre Australia mentions that the skills that one uses in acting are the same skills that white-collar workers need to have.
“Acting skills are life skills and business skills. Confidence, self-expression, creative thinking and spontaneity all transfer to a corporate environment, from the boardroom down to someone going for an interview”, Carey mentions.
The creative director continues to report that after the stimulus package of the Rudd government, students who enrolled in acting or drama schools have increased significantly.
Carey concluded, “I think a lot of people are spending that money investing in themselves. The skills they learn in these course are about embracing and harnessing your own energy, focus, commitment and sense of expression.”
At the Screen Actors Workshop, Alan Nurthen has seen a similar interest in entry-level classes by a wide range of white collar professionals. Says Nurthen, “Drama is now an integral part of the high school curriculum and the corporate world are also starting to appreciate the life changing benefits of learning how to act.”
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