Acting, Improvisation, Screen Acting and Performance Showcase Classes in Auckland – Welcome to Cutting Edge Drama

All of our classes will help you to lose anxiety about being in the limelight and improve your social skills. Discover your true potential in a fun, creative and supportive environment.  Not sure? Then take advantage of a $15.00 trial class in both the Acting Skills and Improvisation classes.

Improvisation and Acting Skills classes are an awesome way to overcome shyness or fear of being in front of an audience. They are the key to freedom! Many people have shared feedback that their lives changed after these classes as they overcame their performance anxiety and learned how to be more spontaneous.

Screen Acting classes specifically focus on skills necessary for successful auditioning or acting on screen.  We also teach you about what is expected in the industry and how to achieve that.

Ever wanted to experience the thrill of being in a show? This is your chance! In the Performance Showcase class, we rehearse scripted and devised pieces over 11 weeks.  It all ends in an exciting and memorable one-day showcase of two shows at the Rose Theatre for friends and whanau.  You will never look back from the confidence you gain in this class. It will up your skills in stage and screen acting roles, public speaking, auditioning and personally.

We run Corporate Team Building Workshops in Auckland, using improvisation as the tool. We can come to you or arrange an outside venue.  These workshops are an amazing way to bond with workmates while having fun! They bring people closer, improve communication while enhancing team dynamics.  We have worked with businesses, such as Xero NZ Limited and Carat NZ Limited, who found the workshops invaluable.

At Cutting Edge Drama we are passionate about teaching acting but not ‘Drama Queens’ when it comes to our fees – we keep it totally affordable!

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Director of Cutting Edge Drama, Sioux Manning, has over 30 years experience in the business. Her unique, dynamic style of tutoring encourages everyone to build confidence and reach their full potential.

About Us

Our dynamic Auckland based acting classes are not just for people with a desire to act. They are also an awesome way to build both personal and work confidence.  My passion is teaching and enabling people to become more empowered; whether it be in acting or socially. What makes an actor interesting to watch and more natural in front of the camera or how do you create tension on screen? These are some of the areas explored in the Screen Classes.  If you want to audition for, or work in film and TV,  we will teach you the vital skill base. Courses are a stress free way to learn how to take presentation skills to a higher level and gain that necessary edge to stand out from the competition! Improvisation classes are a fun way to learn how to take risks and think faster on your feet. I have found that students self esteem flourishes as a result of what they learn in the classes.  My belief is that positive and constructive feedback is a very powerful teaching tool. Even the shyest students gain tremendous confidence through attending the classes.  Sioux Manning – Artistic Director CED (Actor/Teacher/Director)