Bio
David Gertis is a highly respected acting coach and educator, currently serving as Principal Lecturer of Acting at Performers College. With years of experience training emerging performers, David is deeply committed to helping students build confidence, clarity, and craft as they prepare for professional auditions and careers in the industry.
Passionate about actor development, David specialises in guiding performers through the process of acting—encouraging curiosity, imagination, and emotional truth. His work focuses on empowering students to understand themselves as artists, develop resilience, and approach auditions with confidence and authenticity.
As a core contributor to Audition Ready, David supports performers at all stages of their journey, helping them bridge the gap between training and the realities of the audition room.
Teaching Style
David’s teaching style is calm, supportive, and deeply actor-centred. He creates a safe and focused environment where students are encouraged to take risks, explore character truthfully, and grow in self-belief. His sessions emphasise practical audition technique, emotional connection, and clear storytelling—giving performers tools they can rely on under pressure.
David is particularly skilled at helping students who feel stuck or uncertain rediscover confidence and enjoyment in their work, reminding them why they fell in love with acting in the first place.
“Great acting comes from trust—in yourself, in the text, and in the moment.”
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Audition Ready is a digital platform designed to support young performers aged 6-18, providing them with accessible, affordable, and comprehensive resources to confidently prepare for auditions in the performing arts industry.
Audition Ready is specifically created for aspiring young talent aged between 6 and 18 who are looking to find opportunities, guidance, and preparation support for auditions.
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Yes, your subscription can be cancelled at any time. However, the subscription fee covers the entire year and refunds are not available mid-subscription.
Audition Ready covers opportunities in theatre, film, television, musicals, voice-over work, and more, specifically curated for young talent.
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