Now is definitely time the time to start thinking about that exciting next journey… your end of year Drama/ Theatre practical exams and studying acting full time at one of the amazing acting schools we have here in Australia.

‘One of Kate’s phenomenal gifts is that she sees the power within everyone, and guides you to find it for yourself so that it is realized and stays with you forever'.

Lucy Fry. Currently starring in Godfather of Harlem on Netflix.

‘Kate’s attention to detail and thorough preparation & research makes working with her so exciting and so insightful. Her passion for her craft and for guiding actors to invite a sense of play into the space is both joyful and inspiring. She creates a safe space to be both playfully curious about the work, and learn new ways to access material without fear’ .

Martha Berhane. Currently starring in Rent .

I have worked with international artists such as Lucy Fry, Aisha Dee, Connor Jessup, Martha Berhane and Shewit Belay; as well as on International programs and with International Production Companies such as ‘The Saddle Club’, ‘Mako: Island of Secrets and Temple Films (Anupam Sharma). I have worked on Australian Features such as ‘Judy and Punch’ and ‘That’s Not Me’. I teach at acting schools such as 16th Street Actors Studio & TAFTA in Melbourne, Australia; and further supports artists and the broader community through my participation in Q and A’s and through government initiatives (with Drama Victoria), such as the Positive Start Program and the Blended Arts Program. I support actors with self tapes daily, as well as call backs; and can be found on set supporting actors and directors while they film. I have trained with the wonderful Miranda Harcourt , am on the board of the Australian Children’s Theatre Foundation, and am a registered teacher who was the Head of Performing Arts for 7 years at a progressive school here in Naarm.

When working with people towards acting school auditions, we research, experiment and workshop their monologues riding the wonderful tension between context and an individual artistic response. Students learn how to take direction for call backs and to keep malleable in the work.

For students moving towards their practical Year 12 exams, I work to support them outside of school hours in their chosen piece as they devise alongside the criteria.

I look forward to working with you!

We take our passions seriously. But we also act because it's fun, right? Research suggests that the more we play, the deeper connections we make between the learning and our entire bodies. In other words, through play we have a full-bodied experience. This is of course excellent for the field of acting.

Join Kate Ellis for three evenings at TAFTA to find nuance and colour in your audition pieces and work, through experimentation and play. Through Kate’s unique approach to scene work you will open up a multiverse of choices for any one scene, proffer unique auditions and have fun while doing it.

Kate has worked with international artists such as Lucy Fry, Aisha Dee and Connor Jessup as well as on International programs and with International
Production Companies such as ‘The Saddle Club’ and Temple Films (Anupam Sharma). She has worked on Australian Features such as ‘Judy and Punch’ and ‘That’s Not Me’ and with actors in such stage productions as Hamilton. She teaches at acting schools such as 16th Street Actors Studio & TAFTA in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia. She further supports artists and the broader community through her writing, participation in Q and A’s and through government initiatives with Drama Victoria. She recently spoke at the World Drama Education Congress in Iceland.