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NAILING YOUR AUDITIONS JUST GOT EASIER…

You are just moments away from seriously improving your audition success rate!

DO YOU KNOW THIS FEELING?

  • You are a trained actor and KNOW you have what it takes but you often fall apart at the last hurdle...
  • You are headed to drama school and have no clue if you have prepared your pieces properly…
  • You are absolutely fine once you get the job but can’t seem to reach the same sense of freedom in the casting room…
  • Being out of work sends you into a depressive spin which only leads to bigger pressure when a rare audition arrives…

LUCKILY – YOU NEED NEVER FEEL THAT WAY AGAIN!

Welcome to The Actor Base

The Actor Base (from ICAT – the Independent Centre for Actor training) is an outstanding online resource and membership community that provides first class video-on-demand and live training 24/7 to actors internationally including a rock solid, systematic approach to audition success.

Joining us costs the equivalent of just ONE COFFEE A WEEK!

‘Man alive - this is GOLD!'

‘Man alive - this is GOLD!'

Actor - Mitra Djalili

THE ACTOR BASE ALLOWS YOU TO:

Develop true ‘OWNERSHIP’ –  the secret  ingredient to every actors success 

Rid yourself of ‘the fear’, destroy nerves and actually ENJOY every audition that comes your way

Receive first class advice and solid, practical steps toward approaching ANY casting

Learn a world renowned approach to the craft of acting in your own time, wherever you are that allows you to make truthful connection on demand! 

Build an industry respected approach to playing Shakespeare that totally demystifies it 

 

Target specific areas of your skillset with a vast library of training videos   

 

Abolish ‘actor loneliness’ and grow as part of an international community of like minded artists.

  

Prepare your drama school audition like a boss and instantly place yourself above the rest!

WHAT MAKES THE ACTOR BASE SO GOOD? 

OUR EXPERTISE

ICAT is run by internationally recognised artists who have and continue to work with some of the greatest companies in the world 

OUR METHODOLOGY

We stand on an industry respected toolkit that is releasing hundreds of actors into real freedom – built on the Stanislavski based principles of legendary theatre director and ICAT Associate Mike Alfreds

 

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OUR COMMUNITY

Members benefit from the support and encouragement of the international community that we have as they push each other to greater success and confidence. A win for one is a win for all!

 

Are you an experienced actor with drive who actively wants to take their career forward with business strategy coaching and more?

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Coaches and associate artists include:

Dame Judi Dench – Patron

Judi Dench is one of the worlds most recognisable actors. An Oscar winner for her role in Shakespeare in Love, she has worked in international film, theatre and television since 1957 everywhere from the RSC to the James Bond franchise.

 

Simon Trinder

ICAT founder, award winning Royal Shakespeare company actor

Joseph Millson

The Last Kingdom, Casino Royale, Royal Shakespeare Company and author of “Work …And Other Four Letter Words

Adjoa Andoh

(Bridgerton, Dr Who, Invictus)

 

Jonathan Broadbent

Award winning Royal Shakespeare company actor

 

Jeannette Nelson

Head of voice at the National Theatre and author of The Voice Exercise Book

 

Mike Alfreds

Internationally renowned director and author of Different Every Night

Sarah-Jane Potts

Internationally respected actor whose extensive screen work includes Zero Chill (Netflix), Gracepoint (Fox), Holby (BBC) and the movie Kinky Boots.

 

‘The Actor Base sound too good to be true??? Well I can assure you not only is it true but it WORKS!!! And it’s the best investment I have made into my career. Thanks to the continuous workshops on 'ownership', extensive monologue library and absolute golden nuggets of insight that they lend so freely - I’ve managed to not only land my first cinema release movie role as a principle member BUT have also been shortlisted for several and won a place at a major British drama school'

‘The Actor Base sound too good to be true??? Well I can assure you not only is it true but it WORKS!!! And it’s the best investment I have made into my career. Thanks to the continuous workshops on 'ownership', extensive monologue library and absolute golden nuggets of insight that they lend so freely - I’ve managed to not only land my first cinema release movie role as a principle member BUT have also been shortlisted for several and won a place at a major British drama school'

Actor - Libby Walker

3 ways to learn at The Actor Base

Described as a ‘treasure trove of actor training’, The Actor Base contains a vast library of training videos and online courses that are both practical and superbly delivered. Covering every area of the actors craft, you can tap into first class coaching on voice, movement, actioning, Shakespeare and of course  – audition technique. Supported by personal self-tape feedback, downloadable documents, cheat sheets, monologue library and eBooks, The Actor Base is a one stop shop that allows you to grow on a daily basis, wherever you are.

With a weekly live group coaching session (the Coffee Morning) and regular free classes, we thrive on direct contact with our members. We also offer extra classes with outstanding practitioners that can be purchased with The Actor Base 10% discount.

Why not take advantage of our one to one coaching sessions if you want that extra edge on the day?

We provide short courses and masterclasses in studio (mostly UK) throughout the year including our super popular Action Weekend, Owning Shakespeare Bootcamp and the Owning Shakespeare Intensive (all at 10% discount to members).

VIDEO ON DEMAND COURSES AND RESOURCES

Described as a ‘treasure trove of actor training’, The Actor Base contains a vast library of training videos and online courses that are both practical and superbly delivered. Covering every area of the actors craft, you can tap into first class coaching on voice, movement, actioning, Shakespeare and of course  – audition technique. Supported by personal self-tape feedback, downloadable documents, cheat sheets, monologue library and eBooks, The Actor Base is a one stop shop that allows you to grow on a daily basis, wherever you are.

Check out just two of our courses in the videos below:

 

LIVE ONLINE COACHING

With a weekly live group coaching session (the Coffee Morning) and regular free classes, we thrive on direct contact with our members. We also offer extra classes with outstanding practitioners that can be purchased with The Actor Base 10% discount.

Why not take advantage of our one to one coaching sessions if you want that extra edge on the day?

IN-STUDIO TRAINING

We provide short courses and masterclasses in studio (mostly UK) throughout the year including our super popular Action Weekend, Owning Shakespeare Bootcamp and the Owning Shakespeare Intensive (all at 10% discount to members).

WHY NOT HEAR WHAT SOME OF OUR MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY…

Actor Bryony Reynolds

Emmy nominee Loren Kinsella

West End actor Simon Shorten

THE ACTOR BASE MEMBERS GET ACCESS TO…

VIDEO-ON-DEMAND COURSES INCLUDING

The Gameplan: 12 unit teaching including regular Self-Tape Challengeswith personal feedback and support

  • Owning Shakespeare (found in The Gameplan)
  • The Complete Actors' Toolkit (found in The Gameplan)
  • The Audition Key (found in The Gameplan)
  • The 7 Day Artist
  • Owning Drama School
  • Owning Self-Tapes
  • The Pro-Act Challenge
  • Video Training Library
  • iChat library (industry interviews)
  • Masterclass library

WRITTEN RESOURCES

  • Expanding eBook library
  • Monologue library
  • PDF Cheat sheets

AN ENERGISED COMMUNITY

  • Weekly Coffee Morning
  • Access to ‘The Hub’ where you can chat, ask questions share ideas and seek training and self tape buddies

LIVE TRAINING

  • Weekly Coffee Morning
  • Regular free online group sessions on all areas of the craft
  • Paid for online sessions with an exclusive 10% discount
  • In Studio opportunities throughout the year

AND MORE!

‘Just wanted to let you know that I just got confirmed for a commercial. First screen acting job in 2.5 years. It’s almost like this ‘ownership’ thing…works?! :D’

‘Just wanted to let you know that I just got confirmed for a commercial. First screen acting job in 2.5 years. It’s almost like this ‘ownership’ thing…works?! :D’

Actor - Leonie Schliesing

'I can’t thank you enough. After that free session on Audition Technique I went straight to the National Theatre for a casting, literally within three hours. Applied everything you talked about and... I got the job!’

'I can’t thank you enough. After that free session on Audition Technique I went straight to the National Theatre for a casting, literally within three hours. Applied everything you talked about and... I got the job!’

Actor - Simon Shorten

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Who The Actor Base is for…

 

  • Actors at ANY stage of their career who want to deepen their understanding of the craft and stand on a solid, reliable toolkit
  • Actors who want to eliminate the fear and not waste ANY audition opportunity
  • Actors who want to know that they can bring out truthful relationship on demand whatever the circumstances and win those roles!
  • Anyone preparing for drama school auditions
  • Those who are prepared to dig into the resources and put in the work!

Who The Actor Base is NOT for…

 

  • Anyone who is solely interested in fame
  • Actors who are expecting a quick fix solution
  • Those who are not prepared to turn up to sessions, get involved with the community or get stuck into the material
  • Anyone expecting guaranteed results. This stuff absolutely works for us and the members who are repeatedly landing roles and opportunities by applying the training but understandably, we cannot guarantee an outcome for you as an individual. No one can!

THIS IS JUST SOME OF WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US…

‘I just shot my first feature - it’s a cinema release and guess what, the director has cast me in his next movie. ICAT I couldn’t have done this without you'

‘I just shot my first feature - it’s a cinema release and guess what, the director has cast me in his next movie. ICAT I couldn’t have done this without you'

Yasmin Gravitas

'Many belated thanks for introducing us to Head of RSC casting: Hannah Miller over the weekend. I have to say, I achieved a personal breakthrough and I’m really happy with what my process has turned into as I now feel completely in control of it. '

'Many belated thanks for introducing us to Head of RSC casting: Hannah Miller over the weekend. I have to say, I achieved a personal breakthrough and I’m really happy with what my process has turned into as I now feel completely in control of it. '

Scott John Cooper

‘Not only did (this training) massively help with nerves at my last audition, but here's the big payoff... I was really happy with my performance, so much so that I'm not experiencing that usual weight while I wait to hear back. If I get to do it again on set that will be awesome, but I don't NEED to if that makes sense. Obviously I need to earn a living but we all know we audition far more than we get jobs so this feeling is a game changer!

‘Not only did (this training) massively help with nerves at my last audition, but here's the big payoff... I was really happy with my performance, so much so that I'm not experiencing that usual weight while I wait to hear back. If I get to do it again on set that will be awesome, but I don't NEED to if that makes sense. Obviously I need to earn a living but we all know we audition far more than we get jobs so this feeling is a game changer!

Allison Saxton

'I just got my first TV job! I listened to The Audition Key, had the meeting and, I guess it worked!'

'I just got my first TV job! I listened to The Audition Key, had the meeting and, I guess it worked!'

Chloé Delanney

'I feel like I have been given the key to a brand new sports car and access to Silverstone!'

'I feel like I have been given the key to a brand new sports car and access to Silverstone!'

Lizi Bowerman

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