16th Street Actors Studio

16th Street Actors Studio was founded by Artistic Director, Kim Krejus, through her desire to provide an environment for actors to develop technique, a work ethic and a respect for acting. Kim has built a studio supported by Australia’s finest industry professionals and teachers who train actors in specific acting techniques devised by some of the greatest acting teachers of our time. 16th Street acknowledges the acting teachers who have been trailblazers. We are grateful for the legacy they have left us we see the commonality between them and the inspiring differences that set them apart.

We have crafted intensive professional training programs for actors on a full-time and part-time basis, as well as offering on-going training through our term classes and private tuition.

To sustain a dynamic career, we believe artists must continue to grow and be challenged. As such, we provide professional development programs for experienced actors with international Masterclasses and Workshops.

We believe actors can forge a successful career when they combine their talent, will-power and dedication with integrated and skills-based training.

“16th Street Actors Studio is one of the most exciting acting studios in Melbourne, and in Australia generally. A dedicated, passionate and generous staff, led by my gifted colleague Kim Krejus. The international program that has seen Masterclasses from such excellent acting teachers as Ivana Chubbuck and Larry Moss has been truly inspirational, and helps to make 16th Street special and unique.” – Tony Knight, Former Head of Drama, National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)

“Our connection with 16th Street Artistic Director Kim Krejus and noted actress and tutor Kerry Armstrong, dates from their work here with our founders Uta Hagen and Herbert Berghof. We salute and admire in our 16th Street colleagues the values we hold in common: a deep commitment to craft, an understanding of the courage and agility it takes to perform at a professional artistic standard, and a deeply held conviction that acting brings us in touch with our own humanity.” – Edith Meeks, Executive and Artistic Director, HB Studio New York