Internationally acclaimed actor, vocalist, theatre director and consultant David Artis has opened ACTivate Performance Studio in Whanganui.
With 42 years experience treading the boards across the UK and New Zealand, David has performed in countless musicals, plays, on television and has more than 15 film credits.
ACTivate classes will cover audition techniques, character development, accents and stage craft.
"I built my career on observing and learning what makes a good performance and am excited to share these insights with aspiring actors in the Whanganui region," says David.
"Many of my previous students went on to audition successfully for their dream roles, and others are now studying theatre at university both in New Zealand and the UK."