"Very helpful. Definitely useable in today's industry. Got to ask as many questions as I wanted and learnt a heap. Brilliant!!" - William Moore, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, July 2006

"Very good information. Tutors were very nice, very friendly. The "Audition" book is a fantastic source of information. It has really helped me see what I should focus on to get my acting career up and running. I really could have listened to Dina all afternoon, thanks for giving me the opportunity to meet her. I would recommend this course to any aspiring actor - very informative and well prepared." - John Doran, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, July 2006

"You took the myth out of auditions. Was a relaxed environment and felt safe all day. Listening works!" - Francesca Sciacca, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, July 2006

"Lots of good and relevant info! I feel more confident about the whole audition process. Both Sally and Dina were great to get to know and made the learning relevant and empowering." - Lola Howard, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, July 2006

"I learnt a lot! Very informative. The tutors were very approachable, friendly, made me feel at ease and they were happy to go over questions. Well done girls, keep it up!" - Pip Le Blond, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, July 2006

"Now feel confident for auditions ... almost! I enjoyed myself today. Everything ( casting agents, etc etc) seems alot more accessible now!" - Michelle Drinnan, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, July 2006

"Sensational. Great time usage. Dina was amazing. Well done Sal, and thank you. Most impressed. The "Audition" book will be my new bible." - Peter Flaherty, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, July 2006

"I did this course as a refresher, but enjoyed other aspects i.e. warm up excercises, voice work, etc. (Sally) is friendly, approachable, informative and entertaining. Great paced class, informative and useful. It is well worth the money. Thank you, great work!" - Anita Phelan, Weekly Acting Classes, May/June 2006

"Learnt a lot about screen techniques I was unaware of. This workshop got my brain thinking on so many levels. The tutors made sure we knew what they were talking about - they didn't assume. Easy going, relaxed (and) helpful about the industry. Really enjoyed it - answered a lot of things I was unsure about."
- Tammy deKauwe, So, You Want To Be In A Soap?, May 2006

"Sally McLean insights into the industry helped me take another step in my acting career. Sally helps you break down, understand and develop a character." - William Moore, So, You Want To Be In A Soap?, May 2006

"It was a great foundation to begin with and build from. It gave me the confidence to pursue it further. Thank you so much!"
- Nancy Vits, The Basics of Acting Workshop, May 2006

"Gives you a good base. Good insight to acting. Very knowledgeable. A great starting point for would-be actors."
- Steve Price, The Basics of Acting Workshop, May 2006

"Good use of life/real experiences. Instructive, fun and good introduction to acting."
- Craig McFarlane, The Basics of Acting Workshop, May 2006

"I can use all of these techniques as of today! I'm also feeling energised and inspired to get on with it. I loved the feedback given ... I'm looking forward to putting it all into practice!"
- Alicia Lamaro, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, March 2006

"I learnt new little tid bits of information I didn't know before. A really informative, reaffirming and positive experience. Thank you!"
- Sarah Ryan, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, March 2006

"Sally really sets everyone at ease. I enjoyed it immensely. Real world exposure is the ultimate lesson."
- Arno Vann, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, March 2006

"Full of info and experience. Very open and willing to answer questions. Just as concise as any drama school lecturer. Very relevant for the actor wanting to go professional. Definitely very relevant to the industry."
- Sarah Penn, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, March 2006

"Great to chat with a Casting Director in a relaxed environment. Really helpful in confidence building to get back into the industry."
- Sarah Hayden, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, March 2006

"It's such a good idea and I loved it - fun, helpful and a lot of feedback. Sally and Jo were so nice, friendly and open."
- Jasna Medojevic, The Business of Auditioning Workshop, March 2006

"Sally works with compassion, a sense of humour and with such immense experience that you feel like you're tapping into this vast well of knowledge that's bubbling over to help you be the best you can be! Incredibly inspiring. So much practical advice to take in - I'm ready to get back out there and go for it with confidence and new energy."
- Emily Andrews, Private Student, February 2006

"(I was) quite nervous to enter, but Sally made me feel so relaxed and welcome. Thought it was fantastic - inspired me to keep going - re-ignited the old acting bug!"
- Emma Rushton, Basics of Acting Workshop, 2005

"Excellent practical industry information. Found information to be critical for anyone even just considering acting."
- Haylie Daymond, Audition Technique Masterclass 2004

"I've learned more this weekend than I ever would've thought. A lot of practical, hands-on information. Sally is great! Very easy going and honest."
- Ann-Marita Garsed, Audition Technique Masterclass 2004

"I definitely feel more secure and understand the relevance of certain techniques. Sally works with empathy and is very truthful, positive and concise. Fantastic!"
- Janie Forsyth, Term 2, 2004 & Audition Technique Masterclasses 2004

"It exceeded all my expectations. Sally was very well prepared and obviously spent much time making each lesson valuable and a learning experience for each student each week. (She) has high standards for herself and for her students - which makes you 'buy in' to the lesson each week 100%." - Kathleen Ronchi, Acting Up at the House Term 3 & 4, 2003 & Term 1 & 2, 2004

"Sally is an excellent teacher. As an actor who has already trained full-time, I learnt more from her about the business of acting in one term, than I did from three years at college. I enjoyed my time with her immensely - the classes were run in a supportive and encouraging way, yet we were made to work - and work hard! It has been invaluable."
- Rachel Harris, Acting Up at the House Term 1, 2003 & Private Student

"When I first joined up I had hardly any confidence...in myself or in my abilities. Sally is such an inspiration. To me, she has been a god-send. I have come such a long way, and a lot of it is thanks to Sally!!" - Alesha Bellairs, Acting Up at the House, Terms 2, 3 & 4, 2003

"Amazingly informative. So much information, it was hard to take in. My only criticism would be that handouts would be a good idea, so we can look back and remind ourselves of what was taught once our heads have stopped spinning!"
- Andrew Murty, Acting Masterclass 2002

Note from Acting Up: Andrew's feedback was most certainly taken on board and we now issue handouts to students of all the main points covered during the classes for future reference! Thanks Andrew!

"Sally is one of the most generous, inspiring and knowledgable people I've had the pleasure to know, and the main reason I've found the courage to follow this path." - Kirsten Riddell, Private Student 2002

"Sally opened my eyes to a whole new way of seeing acting as a profession. She's realistic, encouraging and brilliant. She also has a solid take on approaching the craft, which is practical and made total sense to me, and most of all, she makes it fun - hard work, but fun. She's hard on her students, but not unkind, just realistic and always manages to get more out of you than you knew you had" - Lily Thomas, Audition Technique Masterclasses 1998

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