Jo Loth Studios and The Factory Acting Studio present

THE INTEGRATED ACTOR

Body. Voice. Character.

Level up your craft. The Integrated Actor connects your voice and movement to your instincts, transforming technical precision into fully realised characterisation.

Our six-week modules are designed to give you the practical building blocks to become a transformative performer. At the heart of our training is the Linklater Voice technique—a world-renowned method designed to "free the natural voice" and bridge the gap between your vocal power and your imagination.

We don’t believe in teaching these skills in isolation. Our training focuses on the nexus: where voice, movement, and character meet to create performances that are authentic, impulsive, and dynamic. 

We especially encourage actors from marginalised backgrounds—whose voices and bodies have often been told to shrink, neutralize, or conform—to apply. In each module there is one full scholarship available for a First Nations actor, and one subsidised place for an actor from a marginalised background. Click here to apply for a full scholarship or subsidised place.

(Applications for supported places are due by May 31st.)

Classes are limited to 12 participants to ensure a high-trust, high-energy environment where you can get personalised feedback and take creative risks.

Who is this for? Aspiring and emerging actors (Ages 16+). 


Meet Your Instructors

Dr Jo Loth (Modules 1 and 2)

For over 25 years, Dr Jo Loth has been a dedicated practitioner and educator in the Australian acting community. Her expertise in integrated voice and movement training has been shaped by leadership roles at The National Drama School and coaching positions at WAAPA and the Queensland Conservatorium. As a Designated Linklater Teacher and expert in the Suzuki actor training method, Jo offers a rare level of vocal and physical training. Mentored by Master Voice teachers including Kristin Linklater herself,  she is part of a global lineage dedicated to freeing the natural voice.


Hannah Levien (Module 1)

Hannah Levien worked extensively in theatre before making her feature debut playing teenage-runaway Jesse Forteski in the award-winning Australian film "The Horseman". She is best known for roles as Calliope in Supernatural and as Victoria in the Syfy fantasy series The Magicians, and as Janine in Freeform’s thriller, Siren. In 2021, Levien starred in TV miniseries Brand New Cherry Flavour on Netflix as the character Christine Woods.

Julian Curtis (Module 2)

In 2025, Julian filmed supporting roles in Hershey (opposite Finn Wittrock), The Tacoma Exorcism (for Netflix), and the indie sequel All My Friends Are Back in Brisbane. He has appeared on television in both Australia and the United States, with highlights including a series regular role on Are You Afraid of the Dark? (nominated for a 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Series) and Bryan Singer’s Hulu limited series Spooked. He is a Matilda Award winning theatre performer, and has acted for Australia’s leading theatre companies including Sydney Theatre Co, Queensland Theatre Co and La Boite.

Module 1: The Screen & Self-Tape Intensive

Teachers: Dr Jo Loth and Hannah Levien

Master the digital audition.  This module focuses on the technical and creative demands of Australian and US screen content.

  • Acting Fundamentals: Dive into script analysis, find your character's motivation, and play "actions" that pop on camera.

  • Vocal & Physical Power: Work on postural alignment, releasing habitual tension, and mastering breath support.  Learn how your body influences your breath and ultimately connects to character. 

  • Impulse & Connection: Learn to connect your movement and voice to your natural impulses, making your acting feel "lived-in" and spontaneous.

  • Technical Screen Skills: Navigate genres (from Rom-Com to Crime Thriller), master "hitting your mark," and experiment with a Standard American accent.

  • The Result: Finish with a dynamic, professional self-tape and a signature warm-up routine for your voice and body that you can rely on every time you’re on set.

Module 1 is a pre-requisite for Module 2. Photo: Hannah Levien in the Netflix series Brand New Cherry Flavour.

Schedule: Sundays from July 5 – August 9, from 10am – 5pm  (including a one hour lunch break).

Venue: 46 Douglas St Milton, QLD.  

Participants: 12 Maximum in each workshop 

Full Price:  $795  (Payment options are available) 

Early bird price (before Monday 8th June):  $695 

In each module there is one full scholarship available for a First Nations actor, and one subsidised place for an actor from a marginalised background.

Click here to apply for a full scholarship or subsidised place.

(Applications for supported places are due by May 31st.)

Module 2: Collaboration & Scene-Work

Teachers: Dr Jo Loth and Julian Curtis.

Shift from the lens to the room. Module 2 is all about the chemistry of live performance and the power of working with others.

  • Advanced Scene-Work: Move beyond short clips to analyze full play texts. Master the art of staging, blocking, and truly connecting with your scene partner.

  • Character Evolution: Develop specific physical and vocal choices that define a character. Build your breath capacity, vocal power, and articulation to fill any space.

  • The Nexus in Action: Seamlessly integrate your acting technique with your physical and vocal work so your performance feels like one cohesive, powerful force.

  • Personalised Coaching: Receive tailored feedback specific to your individual goals and growth areas.

  • The Result: Gain the confidence to collaborate at a professional level and the vocal/physical range to tackle complex, high-stakes characters.

Photo: Julian Curtis and Ashlee Lollback in Horizon by Maxine Mellor at The Brisbane Powerhouse directed by Ian Lawson.

Schedule: Sundays from October 11 – November 15, from 10am – 5pm  (including a one hour lunch break) 

Venue: To be confirmed.

Participants: 12 Maximum in each workshop 

Full Price:  $795  (Payment options are available) 

Early bird price (before Monday 14th September):  $695 

“My time learning with Jo Loth was truly transformational for my voice and vocal practice. After spending years with vocal damage and then a few more in vocal therapy I assumed there was only so much I could do with my voice. After a year of studying with with Jo, I booked my first professional voiceover gig with WorkSafe. I am so grateful for Jo’s teachings, she has connected me to a voice I didn’t know I had.”

- Xanthe Blaise, Actor
Photo by Jacinta Christos of Jo teaching at The National Drama School, Melbourne.