CHUBBUCK TECHNIQUE SCENE & Film CLASS (AUGUST) - TEENS WITH KATE JAGGARD

Train like a professional actor while building material for your showreel.

This intensive month-by-month programme introduces teenage actors to the world-renowned Chubbuck Technique while developing the practical skills needed for screen acting, auditioning and performance.

Led by qualified Chubbuck Instructor and Actors Room Byron Bay Director Kate Jaggard, students will learn how to break down scripts, create emotionally truthful performances, and bring scenes to life using the same techniques studied by many of the industry's leading actors.

Throughout the course, students will work on carefully selected scenes designed to challenge and develop their craft while creating professionally directed footage for their acting showreels.

As part of the programme, students will also train with a special guest teacher, offering additional industry insight and performance guidance.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Students will be introduced to the foundations of the Chubbuck Technique, including:

Script analysis and scene breakdown
Character objectives and emotional preparation
Understanding relationships, obstacles and stakes
Building truthful, connected performances
On-camera acting techniques
Audition and self-tape skills
Creating compelling performances for screen
Applying Chubbuck Technique tools to stage performance, including voice, movement, presence and truthful connection

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Professionally directed showreel scenes to take home
• Practical Chubbuck Technique training tailored for young actors
• A deeper understanding of script analysis and character development
• Increased confidence in front of the camera
• Personalised coaching and feedback throughout the course
• Training from both Kate Jaggard and a special guest industry teacher

Whether you’re new to acting or already training, auditioning and building your career, this course provides practical tools, professional training and valuable footage to support your growth as an actor.

COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS

COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS
This course is designed to reflect the expectations of a professional screen acting environment in a supportive and age-appropriate way.
- Attend all classes wherever possible throughout the seven-week course.
- Learn and rehearse assigned scenes between classes.
- Be off-book (lines memorised) by the designated filming dates.
- Be open to direction, feedback, and creative exploration.
- Support scene partners and contribute to a positive and respectful class environment.
- Arrive prepared and ready to work each week.
- Commit to developing your skills both in and outside the classroom.
- Parents/guardians should ensure students are available for all scheduled classes from 13 August to 24 September 2026, held each Thursday from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, 7 Weeks.
- Students are encouraged to notify the teacher as early as possible if they are unable to attend a class.
  Consistent attendance, preparation, and participation will help students gain the greatest benefit from the course and produce their strongest on-camera and stage work.

IN PERSON (THURSDAYS):
Weekly 5:00pm–7:30pm
Starts 13th August 2026
Ends 24th September 2026

COST:
In person: $570.00 (inc. GST)
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ABOUT KATE JAGGARD
ACTOR & CERTIFIED CHUBBUCK TEACHER

Kate Jaggard is an Australian actor, creative producer, and officially certified Chubbuck Technique teacher, trained at the renowned Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles under the mentorship of Ivana Chubbuck — one of the most influential acting coaches in the world, whose clients include Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Ryan Gosling, Halle Berry, Jim Carrey, and Pamela Anderson, among many of today’s most celebrated screen actors.

With over a decade of rigorous, high-level training, Kate has immersed herself in the world’s most respected acting methodologies, including Chubbuck, Meisner, Stanislavski, Adler, and the Susan Batson technique. Her work has been shaped by leading international teachers, casting directors, and filmmakers, reflecting a deep, ongoing commitment to excellence and mastery of craft.

Represented by RWA, Kate’s screen credits include the feature films Great White and Bosch & Rockit, the Stan original series Eden, and numerous national campaigns including Crown Casino, Ray White, and more. She has also performed the title role in the musical theatre production of Calamity Jane and appeared in music videos for Royel Otis.

As the founder of Actors Room Byron Bay, Kate has created a thriving creative hub that brings world-class acting training to regional Australia. Through her studio, she has produced and hosted masterclasses with globally recognised industry leaders, including Anthony Brandon Wong (Chubbuck Technique), Kim Farrant, Mark Webber, Jessica Wren, casting directors Greg Apps, Stevie Ray, and Natalie Wall, dialect coaches Kohli Calhoun (NYC) and Anna McCrossin-Owen, and leading headshot photographers Cameron Grayson, Paul Smith, and Kane Skennar, among many others.

Now teaching both in-person in Byron Bay and via Zoom, Kate’s work is grounded in the Chubbuck Technique — a powerful, results-driven approach that transforms personal obstacles into dynamic, compelling performances. Her teaching goes beyond emotional access, guiding actors to channel their experiences with clarity, purpose, and strength.

Kate is known for her intuitive, direct, and deeply supportive teaching style. She works with actors at all levels — from emerging talent to working professionals — helping them break through limitations, elevate their craft, and create real momentum in their careers.

Training with Kate offers a rare opportunity to learn a globally respected technique from a certified teacher within a focused, supportive, high-level, and creatively charged environment.

Kate Jaggard is the producing force behind bringing internationally acclaimed acting coach Ivana Chubbuck to Australia, leading the development and delivery of a high-level professional masterclass in Sydney. The four-day intensive, held 5–8 August 2026 at ATYP Theatre, is presented in collaboration with Acting Mastery Sydney and Actors Room Byron Bay.