Acting Classes
Whether you’re a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced actor seeking to refine your craft, our acting classes are designed to help you grow. With a focus on technique, emotional truth, and professional preparation, each course is guided by an experienced instructor and offers a supportive environment to explore, take risks, and develop your unique voice as a performer.
Course Timetable
Below is the schedule for our upcoming Scene Study courses. Each session is designed to deepen your understanding of character development, objectives, and emotional connection through partnered scene work. Choose the dates that best suit your availability and get ready to take your acting to the next level.
7 April – 2 June 2025
Scene Study
€300
excl. 21% VAT
22 Sep – 22 Dec 2025
Scene Study
€450
excl. 21% VAT
29 Sep, 13 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec 2025
Scene Study
€375
excl. 21% VAT
19 January – 16 March 2026
Scene Study
€300
excl. 21% VAT
Course Discounts
Get up to 40% off our course fees here.
Course Outline
Step into a powerful, hands-on journey where you’ll not only study but fully embody the 12 transformative steps of the Chubbuck Technique — from defining your Overall Objective and Scene Objective, to mastering beats, actions, inner monologue, and finally learning how to Let It Go. In this course, you won’t just memorize theory — you’ll live the technique through active scene work, emotionally charged exercises, and real-time collaboration with other dedicated actors. Each class is designed to help you dig deeper, personalize your work, and break through emotional blocks — so you can deliver performances that are bold, authentic, and unforgettable. If you’re serious about mastering your craft, this is where it begins.
1. Overall Objective
Your character’s deepest emotional need that drives their entire existence and choices.
The Overall Objective is your character’s deepest, most primal life goal — the emotional fuel that drives every decision, scene, and interaction. It’s not a surface want, but something universal and powerful, like the need to be loved, to feel safe, to be seen, or to have purpose. This step roots your character in humanity and truth. When you uncover this core desire, you gain access to your character’s emotional engine — it becomes the foundation of the performance, shaping how they fight, love, defend, or break.
2. Scene Objective
The immediate goal your character is fighting to achieve in this specific scene.
This is what your character is fighting for in the moment-to-moment reality of the scene. It should directly serve the Overall Objective, like a milestone along the emotional journey. A strong Scene Objective is active, specific, and winnable — something the character can pursue with clear intention, such as “to make him forgive me” or “to get her to admit she loves me.” This keeps the actor active and motivated, turning the scene into a dynamic pursuit rather than a passive expression of emotion.
3. Obstacles
The internal and external forces standing in the way of your character’s objective.
Obstacles are the internal and external forces that prevent your character from achieving their objectives — and they’re essential to creating dramatic tension. These could be emotional wounds, fears, beliefs, societal pressures, or resistance from other characters. Identifying and embodying obstacles makes the performance real, because life is never obstacle-free. The Chubbuck Technique teaches that conflict doesn’t just shape the character — it defines them. How your character fights through these blocks reveals their resilience and humanity.
4. Substitution
Using real-life people or experiences to emotionally connect to the character’s circumstances.
Substitution is the act of replacing the imaginary circumstances or characters in a scene with people or events from your own life that evoke similar feelings. This creates emotional truth and depth without “acting” emotions. For example, if your character is begging a father not to walk away, you might substitute your own father or a mentor who abandoned you — tapping into the genuine fear or rage that still lives in your memory. This personalizes the performance, giving it soul and specificity.
5. Inner Objects
Mental images or memories that trigger genuine emotional responses during the scene.
Inner Objects are vivid mental images or memories that you bring to life in your imagination to trigger a real emotional response. These could be the image of someone’s face, the memory of a place, or a significant moment from your past. The purpose is to create an internal reality that feeds the scene with subtext and emotion — even in silence. It’s like playing an internal movie while delivering your lines, creating layers and authenticity that resonate beyond words.
6. Beats and Actions
Breaking the scene into emotional shifts and assigning playable tactics to each moment.
Every scene has emotional shifts — these are called beats. In the Chubbuck Technique, you break the scene into beats and assign tactics or actions to each one. These are physical or emotional verbs like “to seduce,” “to shame,” or “to inspire.” Actions give direction and purpose to every line, helping you pursue your objective with intent. It prevents passive acting and gives your performance rhythm, variety, and emotional strategy, making it feel alive and grounded in real pursuit.
7. Moment Before
What emotionally and physically just happened to your character before the scene begins.
The moment before is the imagined emotional and physical experience your character went through just prior to the start of the scene. It creates a sense of continuity and life before the audience sees you — so you don’t enter a scene “cold.” Did something trigger you into this moment? Are you coming in off a fight? Are you filled with dread or excitement? Knowing the moment before gives your entrance energy, urgency, and authenticity — and helps you “drop in” instantly.
8. Place and Fourth Wall
Imagining the environment fully and committing to an invisible barrier between you and the audience.
This step is about vividly imagining the physical space your character is in — including the room, temperature, sounds, and atmosphere — and establishing a solid “fourth wall” so you stay immersed and not self-aware. The fourth wall is the imaginary barrier between you and the audience. When you commit to the reality of the place, it grounds your body and emotions. Your senses become involved, and the space becomes a living part of the scene, not just a blank stage.
9. Doings
Physical activities that anchor your character in the world and allow emotion to flow naturally.
Doings are physical tasks your character is engaged in during the scene — like writing, making coffee, folding clothes, or cleaning. These actions help keep the performance grounded and real. More importantly, they allow emotions to emerge organically through the action, rather than through forced expression. It’s easier to express vulnerability, frustration, or intimacy when your hands are occupied with something real — because that’s how it happens in life. Doings make your performance textured, believable, and free from overacting.
10. Inner Monologue
Your character’s unspoken thoughts that add emotional depth and subtext to your lines.
The inner monologue is the stream of thoughts running beneath your character’s spoken lines — what they’re really thinking or feeling, even if they don’t say it. This adds subtext, tension, and complexity to your performance. For instance, your character might say “I’m fine,” while internally thinking “Please don’t leave me.” When you play this contrast with awareness, the audience feels the truth underneath the words. It makes the performance emotionally rich and layered with intention.
11. Previous Circumstances
The emotional and narrative history leading into the scene that fuels every moment.
This is the emotional and narrative history your character brings into the scene. It includes everything that has happened up to this point — events from earlier in the story or in the character’s backstory. This context fuels the scene with stakes and emotional truth. If your character is confronting someone, what built up to this moment? What baggage are they carrying? Knowing this creates depth and immediacy, so every line is charged with meaning and not just a surface reaction.
12. Let It Go
Surrendering control and living truthfully in the scene, trusting your preparation.
Once you’ve done the work — prepared, personalized, structured, and rehearsed — you must let it go. This step is about surrendering control and living fully in the moment. Trust that the preparation is in your body, and allow yourself to be surprised, spontaneous, and reactive. It’s not about “performing” — it’s about being present, truthful, and brave. This is where the art happens. You stop acting, and start existing truthfully in the world you’ve created.
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We have multiple courses happening through out the year, please contact us to see availability.
Coaching for Directors
Romy offers specialized one-on-one coaching for directors who want to be fully prepared before stepping onto set. Understanding that directors and actors often approach the creative process from different perspectives, Romy serves as a bridge—translating between the technical and emotional languages of both crafts.
Her coaching helps directors build deeper connections with their actors, enhancing trust and communication. This results in more truthful, powerful performances and a smoother, more collaborative working environment.
Experience & Background
Romy brings almost two decades of experience as an acting coach and collaborator on film, television, and theater productions across Europe and beyond. Her background allows her to support directors with a wide range of artistic goals. Having worked with emerging and seasoned directors alike, Romy understands the nuances of creative leadership and offers a proven methodology to enhance collaboration with actors.
Customization & Collaboration Style
Every coaching engagement is uniquely tailored to the director’s needs and creative vision. Whether you’re working in realism, stylized genres, or experimental formats, Romy adapts her approach to align with your style and project tone. She fosters a highly collaborative environment where creative risks are encouraged and communication becomes a powerful tool to unlock stronger performances.
Confidentiality & Trust
All sessions are conducted in a space of full confidentiality and trust. Romy is committed to providing a secure and professional coaching relationship where directors can be open about their challenges, explore vulnerable material, and grow without fear of judgment. This supportive dynamic is foundational to her practice and helps foster creative breakthroughs for both directors and their teams.
What you Get
Romy’s private coaching for directors is a comprehensive, hands-on experience designed to support you through every stage of your creative process. Whether you’re preparing for your first project or fine-tuning your approach on a large-scale production, this coaching will help you build stronger relationships with actors, make bolder creative choices, and gain the tools you need to lead with clarity and vision.
- In-depth script and character breakdown sessions before the rehearsal process begins with actors, helping directors gain clarity on each character’s arc, objectives, and emotional journey.
- Detailed preparation for challenging scenes, especially those that are emotionally intense or involve physical intimacy, ensuring directors can approach these moments with sensitivity, clarity, and confidence while maintaining artistic integrity
- On-set coaching tailored to real-time needs, providing guidance during rehearsals or filming to refine performances, navigate actor dynamics, and maintain the creative vision under production pressures
Working languages
English or Dutch (I also speak some French, Italian, and German, and I’m comfortable conducting sessions in those languages if needed. My multilingual abilities help create a more inclusive and accessible coaching environment, particularly for international teams or projects.)
Where
In person, on set, or via Zoom—whatever works best for your schedule and location. Whether you’re based locally or internationally, we can coordinate coaching that fits your needs. For in-person work, Romy is available to travel to your production site, rehearsal space, or studio, with flexible arrangements possible for international clients. If remote coaching is preferred or necessary, Zoom sessions are equally effective and tailored to be as immersive and impactful as in-person sessions. Let’s find the format that works best for your project.
Price
Coaching rates vary depending on the nature, duration, and location of the work. Whether it’s a one-time consultation or an ongoing collaboration, Romy tailors the structure to your project’s unique demands. For a personalized quote or to discuss available packages for individual sessions, full project support, or on-set coaching, please reach out directly at contact@romyirene.com. She’ll be happy to provide more details and help you determine the best fit for your creative needs.
Private Coaching for Actors
Romy offers personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to meet the unique needs of each actor. Whether you’re preparing for a major audition, filming a self-tape, or diving into a new role on stage or screen, Romy provides the expert guidance you need to elevate your performance.
Actors can book sessions with Romy to fine-tune their performances and make bold, compelling choices that stand out in competitive casting environments. Her approach is deeply rooted in script analysis, character development, and emotional truth, helping actors tap into their full range and deliver powerful, memorable work.
For working professionals, Romy also provides role preparation support. From dissecting complex characters to making brave, layered decisions, she works closely with actors who are already cast in television, film, or theater productions. Her detailed, collaborative process ensures that each actor enters rehearsals or shoots fully prepared, confident, and creatively empowered.
Coaching Focus Areas
- Audition Preparation (TV, Film, Theater)
Comprehensive coaching to help actors refine their audition material, explore multiple interpretations of the script, and make distinctive choices that showcase both range and specificity. Romy provides constructive feedback and actionable adjustments to maximize your potential in high-stakes situations. - Self-Tape Performance Coaching
Hands-on guidance for producing professional, high-impact self-tapes. This includes script work, performance refinement, emotional connection, and technical considerations like framing, lighting, and delivery. Romy ensures your self-tape captures your essence and grabs the attention of casting directors. - In-Depth Character Breakdown
Deep exploration of your character’s psychological, emotional, and physical world. Romy works with you to identify objectives, backstory, internal conflicts, and relationships—helping you build believable, grounded, and multifaceted performances. Perfect for preparing for callbacks or starting a role from scratch. - On-Set Role Preparation
Personalized support to get you fully ready for work on set or stage. Romy guides you through the process of rehearsing scenes, emotional conditioning, adjusting to the tone and style of the production, and staying connected to your character under real shooting or performance conditions.
Languages Offered
- Coaching available in both English and Dutch, allowing actors to work in the language in which they feel most comfortable and expressive. Sessions are adapted to support linguistic and cultural nuances, ensuring clarity and emotional depth in performance preparation.
- Conversational coaching is also available in French, Italian, and German. While these sessions may not be as in-depth linguistically as those conducted in English or Dutch, Romy’s fluency in these languages allows her to effectively guide actors through essential performance elements, script comprehension, and emotional intention in multilingual contexts.
Session Options
- In-Person (location-based sessions available upon request, depending on Romy’s current coaching locations and schedule availability). These sessions offer the benefit of real-time physical interaction, spatial awareness coaching, and the energy exchange that comes with in-the-room collaboration. Great for actors who prefer tactile feedback and body-oriented coaching.
- Online via Zoom (available worldwide, offering complete flexibility for actors working from different regions or time zones). Zoom sessions are designed to simulate the intimacy and focus of in-person work, using tailored techniques that translate effectively to the screen. Perfect for preparing remotely for screen tests, international productions, or ongoing coaching support while traveling or on set.
Booking & Pricing
To inquire about current rates, availability, or to schedule a personalized coaching session, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Whether you’re seeking a one-time session for an urgent audition or looking to book a package for ongoing support throughout a project, Romy can tailor the experience to suit your needs. For more information or to initiate your booking, please contact: contact@romyirene.com