TAS Academy @ klpac

BE EXTRAORDINARY.

Founded by Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican and Joe Hasham OAM, The Actors Studio Academy is a pioneer in arts education in Malaysia. Its alumni comprises theatre luminaries and the crème de la crème of the industry today.

With a clear pathway for children through to adults, learn from artiste-educators with hands-on experience in the industry and enjoy direct access to klpac’s full range of facilities.

Courses

Speech & Drama

The semester-based, year-long programme introduces students to the magic of storytelling, exercises their imagination, prepares them to perform for an audience in a group and by themselves.

School Holiday Programes / Workshop

We offer other short-term courses such as acting for beginners, as well as a fun-filled school holiday programme.

Corporate Training / Team Building

Whether its public speaking skills, creative thinking or team building, our unique arts-based corporate training programme is transformational, inspirational and, most of all, fun!

TESTIMONIALS

"My kid has the confidence to talk and to perform in front of people. Classes are fun! The teachers and students are really kind and nice"

"She has become more of an extrovert now. You guys are doing a great job"

"My children have gained a great opportunity to play and express their ideas and creativity freely in a safe space surrounded by others of their age group. At a time of covid restrictions and sometimes undue fears of interaction and socialisation, the programme allows them to be themselves and connect creatively and playfully with their peers."

"Many of the residents have grown in their own creativity and initiative. They are more in touch and able to identify their feelings...Thank you for being part if the residents' journey towards healing."

"I would like to thank you and the others members of The Actors Studio Academy as the morning organized by you on my 1st MKT DAY was really a success. The objectives of fun, confidence, relax, laugh and unwind were totally achieved and same feedback came from all the MKT team. Well done!

"The Breakthrough skit by The Actors Studio Academy and Novartis team has been receiving overwhelmed liking from Novartis management from the region (Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa countries). We are planning to share the skit at Novartis' blog and YouTube."

"Hi Dato', Joe & team, thank you for the great 2 sessions. two-day workshop at klpac. We had a lot of laughter and tears. It was very well presented, plus enjoyable. We have learned so much from your training that will assist us with our day to day work. I came away from the workshop feeling so confident and good feeling. Thanks for the wonderful training and new skills I now have."

2007 Hutan Kenangan (photo by Weeling Chen)

Working with Special Needs & Underprivileged Individuals

Our community outreach programme brings the magic of the performing arts to the underprivileged and marginalised communities. Through activities like free talks, theatre training and drama therapy, our outreach initiatives improve access to the arts, enrich lives, aid personal development and help individuals heal from trauma.

Past beneficiaries include schools like SMK La Salle Sentul, SRK St. Joseph Sentul, SJK (T) Tamboosamy Pillay Sentul and SMK Convent Sentul; homes like Shelter Home, Good Shepherd, Montfort Girls & Montfort Boys, Rumah Solehah, Rumah Hope and Rumah Kanak-Kanak Angels; other charitable organizations like Cancerlink, YMCA, Beautiful Gate, and Spastic Children’s Association.

Studio Hire

A total of 5 studio spaces of various sizes and configurations can be rented for classes, workshops, auditions, rehearsals and team building events. Some are equipped with barre and mirrors for dance classes as well as a sound system and clavinova.