The Actor's Toolbox (Adults 16+)

Hamish Annan is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist and acting coach based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Trained at The Actors' Program and PEM Studios Melbourne, with a BA in Psychology and Theatre Studies from the University of Otago, he works across stage and screen as an actor, writer, theatre maker, voice actor, and coach. His solo theatre works Access (winner of the NZ Fringe Touring Award) and Before We Begin have toured nationally and internationally. As a performance coach, Hamish works one-on-one with private clients and on-set with actors, helping them find ease, confidence, and clarity in their craft.

Toi Whakaari graduate Acacia O'Connor is a versatile actor who has worked in film, television, theatre and voice. Theatre Scenes called her original show 'A Few Things I've Learnt About Dating and Death' the 'best show of 2018.' Acacia has appeared in Florian Habicht’s film ‘High Tide’ and the Gibson Group’s tele-feature ‘Mistress Mercy’. She has acted in the TV series ‘Paranormal Activity’ and Great Southern Television’s web series ‘The Basement.’ Acacia’s extensive theatre experience includes shows with Auckland Theatre Company and Te Rehia Theatre Company. In 2020 she completed the Matariki Artist Residency at Basement Theatre. Acacia is an active and inspired young actor constantly pushing her own boundaries. She has been teaching kids and teenagers for the past few years devising work, writing and honing her directing skills. She has been teaching the Actors Toolbox since the end of 2020 and loves bravery of the group. Her favourite thing about teaching is seeing people having fun and achieving things they previously thought they'd never be able to do.