Stargate Actors Academy
Director: Emma Perks
Mobile: 0407 387 299
Email: stargateactorsacademy@hotmail.com
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A WORD ABOUT STARGATE ACTORS ACADEMY I have had the opportunity, indeed the pleasure, of working with Stargate Actors Academy for 4 years now. They have been a great resource for many a Murdoch film production course offering their services as casting agents as well as trainers.
Ms Sharon Stephan and her team bring a wealth of knowledge, imagination and creativity that is vital for an educational training environment. From working with first year to final year students, Stargate staff and cast members have added to the wealth of Murdoch's creative output in film acknowledged in the excellent productions that Murdoch produces. Through such films as Squint (2002, Mr Hatcher,2002 The Soap Opera- Search for Tomorrow (2003) and many other projects, Stargate has continued to be a valued collaborator in Murdoch's skills and knowledge imparting endeavours.
I can not speak highly enough of their efficiency, skills and commitment to the creative product.
Sincerely
Martin Mhando (Dr.)
Senior Lecturer- Murdoch University
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Stargate Actors Academy presented a session with the students involved in the Finding MY Place program in Term 3 2005 at Belmont Library. The session involved improvisation games and focused on confidence building and self esteem. The group of 10 students actively participated in the session and thoroughly enjoyed the constant activity. The presenter was professional and very approachable. The students felt extremely at ease and clearly felt relaxed enough to step out of their comfort zones. I was so impressed with the session that I have since booked Stargate Actors Academy for 3 additional sessions in 2006. As the State Co-ordinator for the Finding MY Place program in Western Australia I have included Stargate Actors Academy on the Finding MY Place Recommended Presenters Guide, which is distributed to all libraries running the program. I highly recommend Stargate Actors Academy.
Natasha Griggs
Youth Services Librarian
Ruth Faulkner Public Library
City of Belmont
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I want to let you know how impressed I have been with Emma who takes the junior class that my daughter, Sarah, attends on Fridays. Emma has always been extremely professional, and respectful in her communication with us parents, and Sarah continues to be thrilled with her classes at Stargate. The effort she puts into preparing the students for their performance is a credit to her and the Academy
Marina Ciccarelli-Parent
Senior Lecturer Curtin University _________________________________________________________________________
Dear Emma
Thank you so much for being such a wonderful teacher! My very first drama lesson taught me to love acting and I shall never forget it! Thank you for all your patience.
Hannah
Student
Dear Emma
I have been at Stargate for 1 semester and it is already my favorite afterschool program. You have taught me heaps of acting skills to the best of your abilities non-stop. Thank you for a great time and a big step toward my dream of being an actor.
Jacob
Student
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Hi Sharon! Well thank you so much to you and your Stargate 'crew' for your fantastic class last wednesday night. You are very impressive and really make people sit up and take notice! I welcome your infectious enthusiasm anytime and look forward to working with you closely in the future. If I can be of ANY help to you at all in the future, please dont hesitate to call.
Warmest Regards,
Jodie Mitchell
A.C.T.Actors Coming Together
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Emma’s infectious energy and passion to succeed at whatever that may be whether acting or teaching wins her the hearts of all her students and makes her an incredible mentor for not only her students but all students of Stargate.
From Novice students through to Master, from home school students, to external classes of Primary school students, through to juniors at Stargate, Emma has taught a great diversity. I trusted Emma entirely with my students, my external clients and my business and would comfortable give her that responsibility again. Emma also has a great talent in writing and has producing and directing various productions for Stargate and external clients. I have no doubt in my mind that Emma will achieve and excel at whatever she sets her heart on doing, and I wish her all the happiness and success that she deserves.
Sharon Young
Previous Director/Manager of Stargate Actors Academy
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Sharon and Gail from Stargate have been exceptionally beneficial to the Finding MY Place programme at Girrawheen Library. Their professionalism is without doubt and their commitment to support us and accommodate changes at short notice has been a gread foundation for the programme. Students have benefitted from the sessions held with Stargate which have helped develop confidence and break down barriers at the start of the programme. Last year's programme wrap-up was made even more enjoyable in that we were able to get Stargate back to perform some short sketches exploring some of the choices that the students would have to face. The students particularly appreciated the fact that the sketches were written especially for their programme. We look forward to working with Stargate many times over the coming years. Gareth
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Gareth J. Dixon
Branch Librarian
Girrawheen Public Library
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The City of Armadale has had the great pleasure of working with Stargate Actors Academy for the past three years. Sharon and Emma have been inspirational to our local primary school children in each series of workshops held. Feedback from the schools involved have indicated that many students participating in the drama workshops have shown a positive behavioral change. The workshops have focused on building the students' self esteem, encouraging team work, helping them to use their imaginations and developing drama skills. The Stargate Actors Academy team have always be very professional and we would highly recommend them. We look forward to continued work with them.
Karina Hall
Community Development Officer- City of Armadale
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