BRISBANE
YOUTH TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR YOUNG ACTORS
Brisbane 2027 TIMETABLE
Build confidence, creativity and real performance skills in fun, supportive classes led by industry professionals. From first-time performers to young actors ready for more.
2027 TIMETABLE
TUESDAY
WEST END
Peter Rasmussen Acting Studio West End
WEDNESDAY
WEST END
Peter Rasmussen Acting Studio West End
THURSDAY
CHERMSIDE
Peter Rasmussen Acting Studio Chermside
SATURDAY
CHERMSIDE
Peter Rasmussen Acting Studio Chermside
SUNDAY
CHERMSIDE
Peter Rasmussen Acting Studio Chermside
YOUTH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
ACTING TECHNIQUE
SCENE WORK
SCREEN SKILLS
AUDITION TRAINING
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
ABOUT OUR YOUTH TRAINING
At Peter Rasmussen Acting Studio, young performers build confidence, creativity and real performance skills in fun, professionally taught classes. Whether your child is trying acting for the first time or already has their sights on film and television, they can explore their talent in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
Each term blends character work, improvisation, voice and movement with practical scenes for stage and screen. Students build focus and communication skills, grow more confident on camera, and learn clear approaches to auditions and self-tests.
Small classes give our experienced faculty room to guide each student at their own level, from first steps through to more focused screen acting.
Term-Based Classes
Designed by studio founder Peter Rasmussen and taught in person by our experienced faculty, each class gives young actors a strong foundation in acting technique and screen craft. Teaching is adapted to the age and experience of the group, so beginners feel welcome and returning students keep progressing.
WEST END + CHERMSIDE
OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS
A clear pathway from first classes to focused screen training.
JUNIOR ACTING
Prep–Grade 3
Approximate ages 5–9
A welcoming introduction to performance through imagination, storytelling and practical acting exercises.
JUNIOR ACTING
Grades 4–6
Approximate ages 9–12
Build core technique, character and scene skills while gaining confidence in front of others and on camera.
TEENS ACTING
Grades 7+
Approximate ages 12+
Go deeper into truthful scene work, screen performance and audition skills in an encouraging studio environment.
YOUTH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
AGES 14–18
AUDITION ONLY
A year-long, audition-only training program for dedicated young actors. Led by studio founder and casting director Peter Rasmussen with our expert faculty, students receive structured, high-level coaching in the skills essential for a future professional acting career.
Students build the actor’s toolkit through intensive technique, scene study, script analysis, camera craft, voice, self-tests and auditions. They also develop professional headshots and showreel material, receive personalised career guidance and have an opportunity to present their work to leading agents.
Sunday · 12pm–5pm · Peter Rasmussen Acting Studio Chermside
WORLD-CLASS TRAINING
Right here in Brisbane, dedicated teens train with industry-leading tutors in a supportive, high-expectations environment.
Deep craft. Camera confidence. Real industry insight.
OUR FACULTY
Expertly Designed. Professionally Taught.
Every course is personally designed by casting director and internationally respected Acting Coach Peter Rasmussen CGA and delivered by our exceptional faculty of industry professionals. Young actors benefit from professional-level training, thoughtfully adapted to their age and experience.
ABOUT PETER RASMUSSEN
Peter Rasmussen CGA is a casting director and acting coach with more than 25 years of industry experience. He personally designs the studio’s training, bringing practical insight from his casting work to young actors.
His teaching focuses on truthful, believable performances, creativity and the ability to respond to direction. As a member of the Casting Guild of Australia, Peter brings a current industry perspective to the craft.
WORDS FROM OUR ACTORS
Reviews shared by Peter Rasmussen Acting Studio students.
Not only is Peter an amazing teacher, he is also a real ally in championing his students all the way to reaching their goals. I simply couldn’t have gotten where I am today without his help and guidance.
Emily Weir
Actress: Home and Away.
Peter is a pleasure to work with and learn from. His lessons are clear and interactive, and he genuinely cares about helping his students improve at their craft. I've taken so much away from my time with Peter that I'll use both professionally and personally. I can't wait to work with him again and would recommend his courses to any level of actor.
Kim O
The course was thorough and organised with a wealth of resources at our fingertips. Peter is passionate and inspiring and a true master at teaching the craft. I feel very grateful to have done this course with him and this wonderful group of actors. Highly recommend!
Janelle Bailey
Peter Rasmussen brings his years as a casting director and actor to his coaching with an eclectic mix of wisdom, humor and insight. He is a gentle yet honest coach with great compassion. I highly recommend the professional as well as the beginner to work with this man!
Laura Gardner
Actress: The Romanoffs, Fresh Off The Boat.
Peter has a strong ability to identify the one thing that will make the greatest difference to an actor's performance, and then provides the resources to achieve it. I credit the teaching from his course for my recent success as an early career actor. Totally worth it!
Jock Dunbar
Peter understands what it takes to be an actor in the landscape of Australian film. Challenging, at times daunting but always finding the fun and joy of what we do. I can't recommend Peter enough!
Jordan Pearce
Peter’s intimate knowledge of film and television gave me the confidence to approach auditions with a fresh set of perspectives. I’ve feel I now have a set of skills in my actor’s toolbox to always fall back on. Thank you Peter!
Dudley Powell
His personal touch to the Uta Hagen Techniques and knack for tailoring his teaching techniques for each individual actor, made for an enjoyable and beneficial experience. Cant wait to use these new found skills in my next audition. Thank you Peter for helping me step back into the moment.
Caesar Rohit Dias
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A few useful details before you choose a class.
Which class is right for my child?
Classes are grouped by school year, with approximate ages as a guide: Prep–Grade 3 (ages 5–9), Grades 4–6 (ages 9–12), and Grade 7+ (ages 12+). The Youth Professional Program is for ages 14–18 and requires an audition.
Do you offer trial classes?
Due to high demand for our classes we are unable to offer trials at this time. To ensure the highest quality of our training we keep our class numbers small. Offering trials dilutes this and can create a split focus for our teachers.
We encourage giving acting a full term before making a decision to continue – as we explore many different styles, techniques and activities across each term, so one class alone may not give you a full idea of our program. We are very confident that even if your child decides not to continue classes after the term it will still be very worth it – you will see improvements in their confidence, communication and teamwork.
Do you allow mid-term enrolments?
Due to our great reputation and high quality of our training we also experience very high demand. Most of our classes will be fully booked out prior to the term starting. Regardless feel free to submit an enquiry and our friendly staff will let you know what’s available at that time.
Class Locations
Our 2027 program takes place in our West End & Chermside Studios. Both locations are conveniently located with easy parking on site. Class bookings are essential prior to attendance – detailed location details are sent once your place is confirmed.
Who are our classes suited to?
Our classes are best suited to young actors keen to try new things and explore professional quality acting training. Prior experience isn’t required – we explore the lesson together and work with each student at their own level.
Feel free to get in touch with any questions if you are unsure if our classes are the right fit for you.
My child wants to work professionally as an actor - can you help make that happen?
We are very well versed in helping actors secure representation, navigate auditions, learn professional acting techniques and film showreels. We highly encourage a lot of training before you explore this route for your child – a solid foundation in acting techniques, voice and accent coaching, audition coaching, screen and camera skills, self-tape abilities are all very important before approaching representation.
Is the Youth Professional Program open enrolment?
No. The Sunday Youth Professional Program is audition only. Use the program link for current audition information.
What does the training cover?
The training focuses on acting technique, scene work, screen skills, audition training and industry insights.
How do I enrol?
Use Enrol Now to view current youth class booking options. For the Youth Professional Program, use Explore the Program for audition details.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
We run a select number of school holiday workshops with dedicated industry professionals. These practical, engaging sessions give young actors the chance to build confidence, explore their creativity and develop acting skills in a supportive studio environment.
Workshop themes and teachers vary. Register your interest below to hear about upcoming workshops.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Find the right 2027 class for your young actor and take the next step.
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
Interested in 2027 Brisbane Youth Training? Complete the form below and our team will be in touch.