Testimonials
By working with Louise in group classes and 1-1 sessions for over two years now, I only have praise for the way she nurtures and cares about your talent.
Louise pushes and teaches you in a way you to learn to think for yourself as an actor, never telling you how to perform but instead finding ways to help you unlock sides of your talent you hadn’t yet discovered.
She has guided and helped me prepare for some of my toughest performances, and the skills she has passed on to me are ones I believe I will use throughout my whole career. StandBy is acting’s hidden gem.
Evie Ward-Drummond
When I first came to Standby I was very frustrated and nearly gave up on my career, but after meeting with Louise and training with her, I found my confidence; she helped to discover my gifts as an actress. The training has been superb, this enabled me to get an agent and get cast in two shorts films. I have learnt so much from StandBy and the support system is amazing I cannot fault it at all! Love it.
Zainab Adeyemi
Thank you so much for your (10-Week) programme. It has helped me insanely. I got cats in a film and wouldn't have been able to play the role without your programme. I wouldn't have been able to give the role so much life and pull so much out of the lines or create a real character that's close to my heart if I hadn't have trained with you. I'm very grateful.
Jessa Huurdemann
If anyone in Sheffield or London has dreams of getting into film or theatre, StandBy gets my vote as the best place to start.
Stephen Graham
AL CAPONE, Boardwalk Empire
I highly recommend StandBy! Louise is professional, empathetic, encouraging and there’s nothing she doesn’t know about Method Acting… Not to mention one of the best actresses I have ever met. I studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute in New York and Louise is as good as any of the teachers there. I travel up from London and I always walk away inspired, motivated and very very satisfied.
Jessica – Jane Stafford
The Real Hustle & WINNER of best supporting actress Los Angeles Movie Awards
I worked with Louise as I was cast in a film and had zero acting experience, our Director Wayne hired her to coach me. Before working with Louise I could barely express any emotions or express the character naturally and I looked like a robot in the scenes. I struggled with genuine connection and laughing authentically. When I met Louise she really opened up the "actor" in me with her exercises and useful tips. She made me feel comfortable and always had faith in me I would get my lines right with her amazing coaching. I felt so much more confident and natural when getting into character when we filmed. I could memorise the lines easier and discover the personality of the character. Honetly, I really do recommend Louise's coaching because of this, and bear in mind this was only five, two hour sessions before filming. In that small period of time I learned so much and it shows in the project I was in. Thanks so much for the coaching Louise!
YUSUF MOHAMMED
Supporting role - Project Sifu 2 - Louise was hired as acting coach for rehearals and on set during filming, by Director Wayne Wong
Some of our Most recent Student Successes
By working with Louise in group classes and 1-1 sessions for over two years now, I only have praise for the way she nurtures and cares about your talent. Louise pushes and teaches you in a way you to learn to think for yourself as an actor, never telling you how to perform but instead finding ways to help you unlock sides of your talent you hadn’t yet discovered. She had guided and helped me prepare for some of my toughest performances, and the skills she has passed on to me are ones I believe I will use throughout my whole career. StandBy is acting’s hidden gem.
When I first came to Standby I was very frustrated and nearly gave up on my career, but after meeting with Louise and training with her, I found my confidence; she helped to discover my gifts as an actress. The training has been superb, this enabled me to get an agent and get cast in two shorts films. I have learnt so much from StandBy and the support system is amazing I cannot fault it at all! Love it.
If anyone in Sheffield or London has dreams of getting into film or theatre, StandBy gets my vote as the best place to start.
I highly recommend StandBy! Louise is professional, empathetic, encouraging and there’s nothing she doesn’t know about Method Acting… Not to mention one of the best actresses I have ever met. I studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute in New York and Louise is as good as any of the teachers there. I travel up from London and I always walk away inspired, motivated and very very satisfied.
Since training with StandBy I have gone on to land paid work on a regular basis, join spotlight, land an agent, work all over the country and meet the top casting directors in the industry. It is great training at StandBy learning a technique that the best actors ever have used and to be able to express a story in the most authentic way.
