THE PROFESSIONAL

PROGRAMME

Production-led training for actors
ready to work seriously.

Next Entry Points
Five men seated in a row attending a meeting or presentation, all looking to the right, with neutral to focused expressions.

This programme is for actors who want more than weekly classes.

A Professional Development Pathway

  • Foundation

    Actors enter the programme through focused, intensive training that establishes screen fundamentals, discipline, and working process.

  • Practice

    As actors progress, they gain access to filmed scenes, screen projects, and studio-based work aligned with professional standards.

  • Industry Alignment

    Actors demonstrating readiness may be considered for further opportunities, including production involvement and agency consideration, where appropriate.

Next Entry Points

  • January 2026

    Stage 1 - starts Monday 12th, runs for 6 weeks from 6pm to 8pm (in studio)

  • March 2026

    Stage 1 - starts Thursday 5th, runs for 6 weeks from 6pm to 8pm (in studio)

Stage 1 is the starting point of a high-commitment, professional programme with limited places.

The investment for Stage 1 is £299.

Progression Within the Programme

The SPS Professional Programme runs across 6 stages.

Questions before enrolling? Email us at southsideperformancestudio@gmail.com

  • This stage builds the core skills required for professional screen acting.

    • Develops truthful, grounded performance through practical on-camera work

    • Removes unhelpful habits and over-intellectualising

    • Introduces the acting principles used throughout the programme

    • Aligns actors with current industry expectations

  • This stage prepares actors to work truthfully and consistently on camera.

    • Actors work exclusively on monologues written for screen

    • Lines are learned quickly and applied under time pressure

    • Rehearsal happens on set, not in theory

    • Performances are filmed repeatedly and adjusted under direction

    • Actors begin working with original screen material in a production-style environment

  • This stage expands the demands of on-camera work through scenes.

    • Actors work on multi-character scenes

    • Focus on relationship, timing, and shared responsibility

    • Sustaining truthful behaviour across longer material

    • Filming under production-style conditions

    • Maintaining performance across multiple takes and adjustments

  • This stage develops vocal control and performance for professional recording environments.

    • Voice acting technique grounded in truthful performance

    • Clarity and control without physical support

    • Working with scripts across different vocal demands

    • Recording under studio-style conditions

    • Understanding how voice performance translates to professional audio formats

  • Where training is tested through real production.

    • Actors audition for roles in an original short film

    • Rehearsal and filming operate to professional expectations

    • Performance is assessed under pressure and time constraints

    • Set etiquette and how to behave on set

  • This stage focuses on preparing actors to enter the professional industry with clarity and discipline.

    • Professional headshots aligned with current casting standards

    • Agency etiquette and professional communication

    • Understanding how actors are assessed beyond the classroom

    • Practical preparation for transitioning into professional work

 

“I am currently doing the professional acting programme and I’m loving every minute!” - Bryan D.

"I'll recommend SPS without hesitation." - Amor

"so supportive, encouraging, and always willing to go the extra mile" - Anne B.

“I am currently doing the professional acting programme and I’m loving every minute!” - Bryan D. "I'll recommend SPS without hesitation." - Amor "so supportive, encouraging, and always willing to go the extra mile" - Anne B.

"Very helpful, skilled and knowledgeable establishment I would highly recommend Southside Performance Studios to anyone looking start or improve their acting skills and credentials.." - Ciaran M.

"Great studio, great teacher, no complaints whatsoever. Would highly recommend to anyone." - Abbas A.

"This academy of acting is fantastic! Gives a lot of opportunities, it's very professional!" - Marek D.

"Very helpful, skilled and knowledgeable establishment I would highly recommend Southside Performance Studios to anyone looking start or improve their acting skills and credentials.." - Ciaran M. "Great studio, great teacher, no complaints whatsoever. Would highly recommend to anyone." - Abbas A. "This academy of acting is fantastic! Gives a lot of opportunities, it's very professional!" - Marek D.

“Lessons are very well run, professional and fun at the same time. Can’t wait to continue with the rest of the course..” - Mario D.

"I cannot recommend him highly enough and look forward to working with him again." - Bryan M.

"Absolutely lovely people to learn with and will be coming back for more!" - Donald F.

“Lessons are very well run, professional and fun at the same time. Can’t wait to continue with the rest of the course..” - Mario D. "I cannot recommend him highly enough and look forward to working with him again." - Bryan M. "Absolutely lovely people to learn with and will be coming back for more!" - Donald F.