Burleigh Heads — Gold Coast, QLD 4220
Become the
Actor You Were
Meant to Be
Professional on-camera training for actors ready to book more roles, master auditions, and build a sustainable career.
The Problem
You've done the work.
But you're still not booking.
You've taken classes. You've sent out hundreds of submissions. You've done the work—but you're still not booking consistently.
The truth is, most acting training teaches you how to act, but not how to work. You need a process that sharpens your craft and prepares you for the realities of the industry: fast-turn auditions, self-tapes on a deadline, adjustments in the room, and the mental game that separates working actors from waiting actors.
The Solution
Done dabbling.
Ready to level up.
Top Tier Actors Studio is built for actors who are done dabbling and ready to level up. Our classes combine rigorous on-camera technique with real-world audition strategy—so you walk into every room (or hit record on every self-tape) with clarity, confidence, and a repeatable process.
Whether you're just starting out, transitioning from theater, or already booking and ready to go further, we meet you where you are and push you to the next tier.
Why Top Tier
What Makes Us Different
Working Coaches Only
Learn from instructors who are actively auditioning and booking, not just teaching theory.
Small Class Sizes
Every actor gets meaningful reps and personalized feedback.
Craft + Career
We train your instrument and your audition toolkit: self-tapes, cold reads, redirects, and mindset.
Community, Not Competition
A supportive environment where actors lift each other up.
The Curriculum
What You'll Learn
A repeatable audition process rooted in instinct, presence, and truth
On-camera technique that translates to bookings
Script analysis that goes beyond 'playable choices'
How to deliver under pressure—fast-turn sides, last-minute adjustments, callbacks
The mental game: confidence, resilience, and showing up as a professional
Your Tier
Who This Is For
Newer Actors
Exploring TV/film who want a strong foundation
Theater-Trained
Performers transitioning to on-camera work
Working Actors
Seeking consistency and deeper craft
The Ready
Anyone tired of spinning their wheels
Investment
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
8-Week Program
• 8 weeks of intensive on-camera training
• Small class sizes with personal feedback
• Real-world audition strategy
• Self-tape, cold read & redirect workshops
• Community of committed actors
Refer a Friend
Save $50 Each
Know a fellow actor who's ready to level up? Refer them to Top Tier Actors Studio and you'll both receive $50 off your next term. That's $750 instead of $800—because the best ensembles are built together.
On-Camera Production
Your Showreel.
Your First Impression.
In today's industry, a casting agent or talent agent makes a decision in seconds. Your showreel is the single most powerful tool you have to make them stop, watch, and call. It's not optional — it's essential.
50+
Showreels Produced
Showreel Packages
Choose Your Package
Tier One
1 Scene
A single, powerful scene crafted to capture your range and stop a casting agent mid-scroll.
Book NowTier Two
2 Scenes
Two contrasting scenes that demonstrate your versatility across tone, genre, or character type.
Book NowTier Three
3 Scenes
A full showcase reel — three carefully chosen scenes that tell the complete story of you as an actor.
Book NowInterested in Partnering?
Whether you're a studio, school, or agency looking to collaborate — we offer custom partnership pricing for bulk bookings and ongoing arrangements. Let's build something together.
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What Our Actors Say
"Top Tier completely changed my approach to auditions. I went from second-guessing every choice to walking in with a clear, repeatable process. Within three months, I booked my first TV role."
Sarah M.
Film & Television Actor
"The coaching here is next level. These aren't teachers reading from a textbook—they're working actors who understand what it takes to book in today's industry. Best investment I've made in my career."
James L.
Theater to Screen Transition
"I've trained at studios all over the Gold Coast and nothing compares. The small class sizes mean you actually get reps and real feedback. The community alone is worth it."
Mia K.
Working Actor
"As a beginner, I was nervous about jumping into on-camera work. The team at Top Tier made me feel supported from day one while still pushing me beyond my comfort zone. I've grown more in 8 weeks than in a year of other classes."
Daniel R.
Emerging Actor
"The self-tape and cold read training is incredibly practical. I used to dread fast-turn auditions—now they're my strength. Cannot recommend Top Tier enough for anyone serious about this career."
Olivia T.
Professional Actor
Reviews sourced from Google & our community. Have your own story? We'd love to hear it.
Launching Soon
Be First In When
Doors Open
Top Tier Actors Studio is launching soon. Spots will be limited. Add your name to the waitlist to get early access, founding-member pricing, and updates on class schedules.
The Founder
Meet the Coach Behind
the Studio
Bridgette Armstrong
Bridgette Armstrong is a professional actress with over a decade of experience in the industry, best known for starring in the hit television series One Night — streaming on Netflix and Paramount+.
In 2020, Bridgette and her husband, Australian actor Josh Lacy, founded Top Tier Actors Studio with a shared passion for the arts and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent. Together they have worked passionately in the arts, partnering with a number of schools in the local Gold Coast community.
Based in Burleigh Heads, Top Tier Actors Studio is built on the belief that every actor deserves real training, honest feedback, and a roadmap that actually leads somewhere.
