In 2026, thanks to our generous funder Mercury, the course is FREE to Manawatu students aged 14 to 18. Limited spots, express your interest: https://www.centrepoint.co.nz/basement-co-labs

What is the core, the essence of acting for stage, camera and screen?

Using scene work, on the floor direction, honest connection to character and story through “process”, will allow the actor to move with confidence in any role, even when you feel a block or disconnection to the subject or character.

No one person is a carbon copy of another. We are not AI clones of other actors. We all have our own unique self. This is a day of finding your own perfect imperfection.

This workshop is a springboard for a young actor to find their own power through text, direction and learning to use process as a way to be free in the world they’re stepping into. 

Erroll Shand was born in Poneke (Wellington). From a young age he was involved as a street performer in New Zealand and Australia. He later studied Acting at the University of Southern Queensland and has been working in theatre, TV and film ever since. 

In the last 12 months, Erroll’s body of work has involved 4 feature films and 4 TV series being released on multiple platforms and festivals across the globe, including Pike, Mārama, Crackhead, Chief of War, the Airport Chaplain and Evil Dead Burn. 

The kaupapa for this workshop is Erroll “Giving back through experience. This industry has taught me a lot as a performer and person, being able to share some of those skills with new performers is a gift of the journey. Learning from those who have lived it, is the best way to learn. There are limited places in the workshop to be able to give quality time for every participant so get in while you can.”