Actor Training

For the last four years Robert has used the skills he has developed as a director to assist actors in the pursuit of their craft. Teaching from a strong foundation of Stanislavski, Viewpoints and Impulse based work, Robert has helped actors secure successful auditions for television shows, productions and places in institutions such as NIDA, VCA and Howard Fine. He worked as an Acting Tutor at Melbourne studio Acting Performance Studio for three years and now conducts private classes.

Robert also spent a year travelling Victoria with Zazzy Drama, helping run drama incursions for kindergarten and primary school students across the state. He regularly works with schools, councils and private institutes to create workshops and programs aimed at everyone from a curious teenager looking for a school holiday program to seasoned actors looking to sharpen a show reel or land an audition to exuberant three years gaining their first taste of drama, and brings a wealth of experience working with actors from all age groups.

If you are interested in working with Robert for private coaching or to write or facilitate an acting course please feel free to reach out.

“Robert Johnson is the best theatre director and acting teacher I’ve had the pleasure of coming across. Rob has allowed me to reach standards I didn’t think possible thanks to his endless dedication, motivation, and drive. There aren’t many that can compare to the skills and knowledge that Rob has – if you’re wanting to invest in yourself and take on the creative arts as a career, Rob is the best option to take. Thanks to Rob, I have enough skills and tools at my disposal from our lessons to take on any audition or script confidently.”

Sta Sbarski, Actor

“Robert made such an impact on our school musical Jesus Christ Superstar. His way of teaching changed the students perspectives of their characters and really helped to motivate them in standing out amongst the cast. Rob's input meant a fresh pair of eyes in the Performing Arts group at Monivae College, making what myself and many others have believed to be the best musical at our school in years. Personally he really helped me define my character of Pontius Pilate, urging me to find the meaning behind every movement, facial expression and word. We were all really grateful to have him onboard our production as it was one to remember.”

Imogen Gallagher, School Student

“Rob works exceptionally hard. His job is to understand the work better than anyone else, and without a doubt he always does. His notes are insightful, guiding and clear – and nothing feels insurmountable when working with him. But most of all it’s fun. Rob is a master a knowing when to press you to work harder and when to ease up and have a laugh, while always reminding you why you’re there in the first place: because performing is supposed to be enjoyed!”

Shane Palmer, Actor & Producer

“I had the pleasure of being directed by Robert Johnson in the title role of Shakespeare’s, ‘Titus Andronicus’. Rob was a fantastic leader for all the cast. His knowledge of the play was encyclopaedic and the character work competed throughout the rehearsal was both demanding (as befitted the play) and rewarding. Robert has an intuitive sense of the actor, what are the blocks in their process and what propels them to greater understanding of text and character. It was a pleasure to be under his guidance and I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

Peter Hatherley, Actor