What does The Actor's Dojo mean?

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Actor (noun): A person who performs for an audience in theatre, film or television.

Dojo (noun): A (sacred) space where the physical arts are practiced, and mastery is attained. From the Japanese “Do” meaning “the Way” & “Jo” meaning “Place of Practice”:

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What are the core aims?

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The Actor’s Dojo was founded by Lynne Bradley with the core aims being:

• Create an artistic home or community for actors, physical theatre performers, dancers, directors, teachers and students who share a common vision.
• Provide year-round training in a number of aligned areas/methods with the goal of producing a dynamic well-rounded performer (strong in their physical, vocal, mental and emotional skill-base).
• Establish a safe space where performing artists and arts students can work on their craft in an honest, open, rigorous environment – away from the commercial pressures of casting, rehearsals, and performance seasons.
• Foster excellence through quality training & teachers dedicated to creating a learning journey which will inspire, encourage, and aid participants to be the best version of themselves that they can be – both as artists and people.

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What is the history of The Actor's Dojo?

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Zen Zen Zo's popular Actor Training has been running since 1996 and has been the training ground for many of Australia's best actors. The training offered in The Actor’s Dojo draws on Zen Zen Zo’s four specialty areas, developed over 20 years of studying with the founders of these forms and teaching them all over the world – The Suzuki Method of Actor Training, Viewpoints, Butoh & Composition.

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