At MG, we're committed to encouraging young people to gain confidence, make brave choices and believe in their abilities. We want our young actors to gain skills that they can use not only in front of the camera, but in their everyday life. We have a large variety of young people from Geelong and surrounding regions enter our classrooms and we are constantly getting amazing feedback from parents about their child's achievements outside of our classes - so we thought it was time we let you parents know just how fantastic your children are when they come to us for two hours each week! As of May 2016, we will be awarding a Student of the Month award to a student in each class & we're really excited to share our feedback on how amazing your children are! You child will receive a certificate that recognizes their fabulous accomplishments so they can show it to all their family and friends - definitely one for the fridge!
STUDIO ONE
Monday Kids
Jacob J: Jacob puts forward a huge effort every week in improv and is showing vast improvement in his work. He is happy, reliable and well mannered. Not to mention, absolutely hilarious. In shoot he is always professional, always happy to help out the new students but most importantly he creates great scenes every week.
Monday Tweens
Georgia T: Georgia is a pleasure to teach and work with, she shows great improvement in bravery and confidence and test her boundaries in improv each week. In shoot Georgia is one of our most professional and brave students, she is consistently amazing and what I like to call ‘Set ready’ which means she could be working professionally.
Monday Younger Teens
Drew B: Drew has become a standout actor not only in his own class but across the entire Mooregrace teens. Each week Drew brings something new to his work, his scenes are moving and engaging to watch, Drew's work is consistent and this proves that he will become a director’s dream to work with. Drew took the brave step to move up from Tweens into a classroom with out his friends. After moving up instead of letting the fact he was the youngest hold him back he did the opposite and proved he could show the older teens how its done.
Monday Older Teens
Daniel B: Daniel brings a wonderful energy into the classroom each week. Not only does he put great work into each scene & dedicates himself to every character, but he brings a fun exuberance into the improv room where he makes everyone laugh with his diverse & interesting characters! During the time that he has been at MG, Daniel has improved in leaps and bounds, coming out of his shell to prove himself as a fantastic young actor.
Tuesday Kids
Jack M: The personal growth we have seen in Jack is incredible. He is now more confident then ever to have input in both improv and his scene work. On set Jack is professional and a very polite young man to work with.
Tuesday Tweens
Enza M: Enza is model student. She is always working on how she can improve herself and always willing to bring new ideas to the class. She is the youngest in her tween class but doesn’t let this slow her town show the older group how its done by learning her lines and doing great scenes each week.
Wednesday Tweens (Younger)
Heidi L: Heidi puts so much effort into everything he does! Whether it's dressing up or playing a quirky character, Heidi is always willing to do her best to understand the scene she is about to perform! Heidi is polite, friendly and welcoming to new students & always shows a high level of respect for everyone in the class. We love the energy she brings into the classroom!
Wednesday Tweens (Older)
Ethan G: Each week Ethan comes in with a great attitude and a willingness to give everything a go! Ethan is committed to creating awesome characters, making his classmates laugh with his hilarious skits & in the shoot room always gives 100% effort in his scenes. During his time at MG, Ethan has improved incredibly and has shown his teachers that he is a dedicated actor.
Wednesday Teen Film Making
Aedan G: For our latest project Aedan has taken on the role of Producer. In this new position his fantastic leadership and organizational skills have really become apparent. Aedan goes above and beyond what is expected to make sure that the team end up with a final product they can be proud of. I’m really impressed with how much you have stepped it up over the last month. Keep up the great work Aedan!
Thursday Kids
Laura M: Laura is a vibrant young girl with a tremendous amount of energy when it comes to interacting with others. This translates into her acting where she is always willing to give anything a go. Her natural energy is what makes her scene work so interesting to watch and always adds to the group dynamic.
Thursday Tweens
Brendan A: Brendan is… well, he is Brendan. He is never afraid to be himself and always has the staff in fits of laughter during his scenes. His comedic charm is a pleasure to have in class and he is consistently producing work of a high standard in both improv and shoot.
Thursday Younger Teens
Sarah S: Sarah comes into class each week with a great attitude, always including other people and making others feel welcome. She is friendly and polite but brings out a certain cheekiness when doing her scenes that surprises everyone! She can be so much fun and equally as serious, she presents well on camera and always has great input on discussion
Thursday Older Teens
James M: James has a great attitude towards every task he is given. Even surrounded by ladies in the classroom, he brings a strong confidence to the room, listens carefully to all direction and completes every task to a high standard. He works hard on his characters to nail each scene & is a great asset to the class
Friday Kids
Addyson C: Addyson has come a long way from the shy quiet girl she was when she started, she is now always jumping with energy and excited to get up and be the first group to film each week and show the class how its done. In improv Addyson is a star and always improving herself.
Friday Tweens
Nadine D: Nadine is kind and a great listener. Her performance skills continue to grow steadily and she works to the best of her ability each week. In shoot she can be trusted with the advanced roles and is always respectful of her friends and new students. Nadine is a gem!
Friday Teens
Katy N: Katy is a passionate, hard working actor with determination and a willingness to improve her craft. Katy gives 100% in all aspects of her acting, using the feedback given in class to better herself as an actor. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she is a joy to teach each week.
Teen Master Class
Harry M: This year something has clicked inside Harry, He is working harder and committing himself to his craft which has begun to show in his work. Harry has become an actor that a director can trust, which in the future will be what gets him his work. Harry is a great example to his class. His improv work always sets the bar high for the rest of the class and his bravery is something to be proud of. Harry is one that I’m watching closely, he is ready and needs to be working because he has the passion… he is destine for great things.
Saturday Morning Kids
Evie D: Evie is always positive and gives 100% in her scene work. She is friendly, fun and always gives great energy in all of her scenes
Saturday Morning Tweens
Violet H: Violet always learns her lines and does great character work. She listens carefully to all instructions given & always takes direction well.
Saturday Afternoon Tweens
Sienna: Sienna always does great character work, listens and participates well in all class activities.
STUDIO TWO
Monday Tweens
Nathan T: Nathan is such a pleasant young man to have in the classroom, always polite, dedicated to every task and always willing to help! During his scenes, Nathan takes direction well and always remembers his lines, showing his dedication to his acting even while he’s not in the classroom! In the improv room, there’s nothing Nathan won’t do, he constantly shows bravery & a willingness to try new things
Monday Kids
During Georgie’s first lesson, she proved herself as a talented young actress who is ready to take on any challenge. Georgie is polite, listens carefully to the instructions of every task and always helps the younger people in class. Georgie is always 100% committed to learning her lines and practicing her scenes in different ways with her scene partners, we are so happy to have her wonderful energy in the class at MG.
Tuesday Tweens
Alex D: Every week Alex walks in with a beaming smile on her face! She is always excited to try something different, help out a newcomer or assist the teachers when they need it. Alex is dedicated to learning about each scene and always tries her best to understand the character she is playing. It is an absolute blessing to have her in the classroom, she has a positive attitude about every task, is polite and friendly to everyone in the class & has proven herself to be a dedicated young actress
Wednesday Kids
Mieka N: Mieka is a fantastic little actor who enjoys putting on characters and isn't afraid to act the fool. She is an excellent listener and has great comic timing which are evident when partaking in improvisation games and exercises. Mieka is always concentrating in the shoot room which means she is ready to go when the camera is rolling.
Wednesday Tweens
Ella G: Ella is a great student who is always happy to try new things and listen to the feedback given to help her improve as an actor. On set, Ella is always concentrating and ready to keep the scene working when someone forgets their line. She gives 100% no matter who she is working with. She also happens to be a lovely girl who brightens up our studio as soon as she walks in
Thursday Kids
Abbie A: Each week Abbie amazes her teachers with her kind heart, positive attitude, willingness to help anyone and commitment to her acting. Abbie has been a fabulous student from the second she stepped in the classroom, always willing to give anything a go and make us laugh during improv games. She might be quiet, but this young lady is destined for big things
Thursday Teens
Jackson: Jackson has made a tremendous improvement in his acting abilities since first starting at Mooregrace Acting Studios. He has become very comfortable with the group and isn't afraid to give anything ago, no matter how challenging or embarrassing the task may be. Jackson has matured into a well spoken young man and always arrives at the studio with a smile on his face
Friday Tweens
Leilani: Leilani has come so far since she first started at Mooregrace. Her confidence in herself aswell as the passion she has when acting appears to be ever flourishing. We are so proud of her growth.
Friday Younger Teens
Kacey D: She may be quiet but Kasey has really come out of her shell throughout her time at Mooregrace Acting Studios. She is a committed actor who isn't afraid to give things a go. Every week she appears to be even more confident which is fantastic for not only her future in acting, but also life outside of this industry
Saturday Teens
Anabel P: Anabel is so enthusiastic and inclusive. She brings her sense of fun and her focus to every lesson. It is a real pleasure to have her in the class.