PRIVATE COACHING
BENJAMIN MATHEWS
PRIVATE ACTING COACH
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GRACE NAOUM
PRIVATE ACTING COACH
Grace is a graduate of the full time course at Actors Centre Australia. She played the role of Daniela Kelhmann in Amazon Prime's comedy series, ‘Deadloch’. She was also cast in the role of Cora Ferrara in the U.S. film, ‘NOMAD’ starring Leo Woodall, (2025 release), and plays a guest role in ‘Total Control’ Series 3.
In the past 5 years Grace has been cast in several commercials such as Google, Youi, James Hardie, Harvey Norman, Aussie Home Loans, Smiths Chips, Daikin, Fiji Tourism, British Paints, RSPCA, Milkrun, Berocca and more.
Theatre credits include Molly Sweeney in Clock and Spiel’s Production of ‘Molly Sweeney’, in which the Sydney Morning Herald described her performance as "fierce, exultant and wrenchingly desolate".
Her other stage credits include the World Premier of the award-winning script 'People Will Think You Don't Love Me', and the lead role of Hermione in Secret House’s production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’, Ajax in Shakespeare’s ‘Troilus and Cressida’, Malcolm in SheShakespeare’s production of ‘Macbeth’ and the lead in Factory Theatre’s Production of ‘Almost Nearly Paradise’.
Grace has also worked as part of the Educational Theatre Company, Poetry In Action, and on a variety of short films such as ‘Enneagrams vs COVID-19’ (actor, co-writer, producer), and written and performed poetry for charity organisations, International Justice Mission and TEAR Australia.
Grace is also a Screen and Theatre coach at NIDA and other schools throughout Sydney.
RYAN PANIZZA
PRIVATE ACTING COACH
Ryan Panizza is a Perth-born actor who moved to Sydney after being accepted into the world-renowned NIDA. Since graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), he has built a career across stage and screen.
On film, Ryan recently starred in Luke Sparkes’ action-adventure thriller Primitive War and in Sony Pictures’ Anyone But You, directed by Will Gluck and starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. Other credits include the award-winning Sissy and Avarice opposite Luke Ford.
His theatre work includes Sydney Theatre Company’s 2023 production of Hubris and Humiliation, for which he was nominated for a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Newcomer, and the Seymour Centre’s 2024 production of The Inheritance, earning a nomination for Best Lead Actor.
On television, Ryan has appeared in Paramount+’s The Last King of the Cross, ABC/Fremantle’s Significant Others, and Channel 7’s Home and Away.
Ryan is passionate about supporting actors in the self-taping process, viewing it as a creative space to explore and uncover new possibilities in performance. It’s one of his favourite parts of the job; a space to play, experiment, and create, while also continuing to learn and grow himself. He believes self-taping is a unique skill, distinct from working on set, and one that empowers actors to take ownership of their craft.
LARISSA CALARCO
PRIVATE ACTING COACH
Larissa is an actor, singer, and musician who was fortunate enough to have begun performing professionally from a young age. Having trained at various respected schools since the age of 4, Larissa has worked on TVCs, short films, TV, and in music videos, gaining experience both on stage and in front of the camera.
Recently, Larissa played the role of Judith on Home and Away and Mia in the upcoming feature film, Pray for Dawn. She recently produced the three-time award winning Tropfest Finalist, Project Hourglass, and is currently in pre-production for 2 short-films she has written, for which she will also produce, direct, and star as lead actress in.
After studying Science for almost a decade and graduating with her PhD, Larissa has returned to the arts to pursue all things performing.
Larissa has had the privilege of being mentored, trained, and guided by Ben Mathews for the past 4 years, and consistently trains with the industry’s leading professionals, always eager to grow and learn.
Larissa is incredibly passionate about contributing to the creative and professional development of artists, and is dedicated to helping creatives find a safe, supportive space to train, be mentored and guided, work on their craft and a healthy mindset, and meet like-minded individuals.
COST: $130/hr +GST
LOCATION: Bondi Junction
To book a private with Larissa, email [email protected]
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