TEACHING
Wayne Tunks has been teaching drama for close to 18 years. He has taught in both Sydney and Melbourne, and taught some great schools. These include drama programs in and after school for Shore, MLC (Burwood), Newington and the Catholic Schools Performing Arts Program. He has taught at many private performing arts schools as well, these include, Sydney Talent Company, Centre Stage, Fame, LA Talent School, Drama with a Difference, Greentree Acting School, Brave Studios and ran his own school for a small time. Wayne has also taught many private classes for both children and adults.
Wayne has a passion for performing and teaching, as a trained and experienced director, he teaches a performance based drama.
Wayne is available for all private bookings.
Most recent awards for his students:
2023: Sharp Short Theatre Festival
- Best Ensemble: ‘Revenge of the Fossils’ - CentreStage Teen Class
- Best Script Junior: ‘Plastic Bag’ - Sydney Talent Company, Penrith
2023: SF3 Film Festival
- Official Selection: ‘How to Defuse a Bomb’
He can be contacted at wayne@tunks.com.au
Wayne’s 2024 Teaching Schedule:
Tuesdays: CentreStage Performing Arts: 5-6pm: Juniors (5-10)
Ropes Crossing 6-7pm: Intermediate (11-14)
7-8.30pm: Seniors (15+)
Class Contact: centrestageacademy@hotmail.com.au
Wayne is also available for private tuition, one off or regular sessions: wayne@tunks.com.au
TESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENTS & PARENTS, PAST AND PRESENT:
“Wayne’s creative, supportive and passionate teaching manner has allowed me and many other students to learn an incredible amount from Wayne and all his experiences, allowing me to go confidently into the industry.”
Emily Cunningham, current student, Sydney Talent Company, Penrith
“I learnt skills in Wayne’s class that went beyond drama. He taught me confidence, self assuredness and gave me the ability to be a noticeable voice in a crowd”
Haezan Vroland, former student, Drama with a Difference, Northcote, Victoria
“Wayne is an amazing teacher and gave me so much confidence and opportunity to grow my theatre, audition & improvisation skills. It was both fun & practical and it landed some exciting roles thanks to his guidance.”
Ashley Bergen, former student, Fame Studios & Tunks School of Drama
“Private lessons with Wayne helped me to build my confidence. Wayne worked with me to prepare a few audition pieces and develop my skills in cold reading. I really like how Wayne was able to tailor the lessons to meet my goals, sharing useful techniques and industry knowledge. I highly recommend Wayne as an acting coach.”
Jacki Lombardo, private student, Victoria
“Wayne has a phenomenal ability to instill the gift of drama and performance in his pupils.”
Kyle McLeavey, former student, Fame Studios
“Through my weekly drama lessons with Wayne Tunks, that I’ve been attending for a few years, i have seen a drastic improvement in my comprehension of dialogue, performance and improvisation.”
Amy Graham, current student, Sydney Talent Company, Penrith
“Wayne is a wonderful dedicated teacher, my son has enjoyed every moment of drama lessons and has improved in school and social events, would highly recommend.”
Natalie Ceselli, mother of Orlando, current student at CentreStage School of Performing Arts
