Monette has been studying acting since the age of 9 and became a professional actress and voice over artist at age 18. She graduated from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School UK in 1988 with a Diploma with Distinction. With hundreds of productions under her belt in all mediums, she has a wealth of practical experience to share with students. She has been teaching for decades, is a blue card holder, holds a WWC NSW Certificate and has a cert 4. For testimonials click here.
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GROUP ACTING CLASSES
Teens and Adults
TAFTA Sydney 2017 and 2018
Text, Technique and Audition
New York Film Academy GC 2014, 2015 & 2016
Adults Acting Technique
TAFTA Gold Coast 2013 & 2014
Teenagers Drama Classes
TAFTA Gold Coast 1998, 2013 & 2014
Audition Technique
Tom McSweeneys Studio Gold Coast 2011
Childrens DramaClasses
2008 to today. Years 7 to 17
Teenage Drama Classes
Home studio and at Kirra Community centre 2008 – 2016
OTHER
The Actors Workshop 1997
Master classes about the business, audition technique and showreel preparation
Bidura Remand Centre – 1983-4
Drama and Craft classes with troubled teenagers
YMCA – 1982
Adult evening classes in Sydney, Drama and self confidence
Les Moore Community Centre – 1982
After School childrens workshops culminating in a performance
Bondi Pavilion – 1981
Childrens’ holiday classes in theatre games, improvisation and masks
Rocks Players Theatre – 1981
Childrens’ holiday programmes in mask making and performance
PRIVATE CLASSES
Brisbane, Gold Coast and in Sydney 2008-today
Audition Technique, TV Presenting, Acting & Public Speaking Adult and Children’s Speech & Drama classes
Bristol, UK in 1991-4
Television presenting training for new recruits at HTV/ ITV
MANAGEMENT TRAINING THROUGH ROLE PLAY & DISCUSSION
Telstra General Managers, Sydney 1995-97
Bristol University Heads of Department 1992-4 UK
CONTACT:
Monette Lee: monette@purplepearproductions.com
