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A place for articles related to acting, self-improvement, and becoming a better actor.

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Aug 23, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Ratish Balakrishnan

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He’s a lover of the stage and being in front of a crowd, although he might not appear to at first glance. Meet Ratish Balakrishnan, the man who adds onto the…
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Jul 27, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Jon Tan

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For this month’s HCAC Spotlight, we bring the focus to Jon Tan, one of our most well-known ‘serial-workshop-participants’ (not his real job) at HCAC.  As you read through this interview,…
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Jun 27, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Polina Kravtsova

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2 years ago, Polina Kravtsova was just 12 years old when she joined HCAC to cultivate and hone her talents in acting and performance. Polina has definitely grown before our…
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Jun 15, 2017

Interview with Scott Wings

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In just a few weeks, we will be welcoming award-winning performance artist and instructor, Scott Wings, to HCAC! Scott Wings will be heading the new Devised Theatre Masterclass: Suzuki &…
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Jun 6, 2017

10 Questions with Scott Wings

  • Features,Interviews,Spotlight
In just a few weeks, we will be welcoming award-winning performance artist and instructor, Scott Wings, to HCAC! Scott Wings will be heading the new Devised Theatre Masterclass: Suzuki &…
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May 30, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Grace Ng

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HCAC is home to people from all walks of life, from actors, to doctors to… music genre categorisers? But, there’s always something at HCAC that bring these different people in the…
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Apr 23, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Elaine Siow

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She’s worked on theatre, film and tv, from local to UK shores… to Hollywood and Bollywood! Meet Elaine Siow in this month’s HCAC Spotlight! When she isn’t acting, modelling or collecting…
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Mar 29, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Shrey Bhargava

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HCAC is a place where actors at every level and all ages go to free their talent. For Shrey Bhargava, it was discovering Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting that further paved…
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Mar 14, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Ranice Tay

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If you visit HCAC often enough, chances are, you’ve already bumped into Ranice Tay! Ranice plays an integral part of the HCAC family, from acting in shows such as Creation of…
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Feb 28, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Marlon Dance-Hooi

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Meet actor, voice artist, presenter, host, singer & writer…. Marlon Dance-Hooi in this month’s HCAC Spotlight! Marlon has been acting since the age of five with first role taking the…
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Feb 2, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Michael Lee

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HCAC is home to a community of people, young and old, all together working on the goal of freeing their talent. It’s about time we shine a light on one of…
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Jan 12, 2017

HCAC Spotlight: Tanvi Kothary

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“…when people ask me what I do for a living, I sometimes say I live for a living!” In this month’s HCAC Spotlight, meet… Tanvi Kothary. Tanvi has been a…
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    You’ve been thinking about it for a while.

That pull you feel. It’s not random.

It’s the part of you that knows you’re capable of more. More presence. More confidence. More range.

At some point, thinking about it stops being enough.

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    We started 2026 with a really lively batch of new members to our HCAC family. From students to mid-career professionals, to people curious about the performing arts to professional actors, we hosted a wide variety of people in our Fundamentals of Acting workshop.

We’re entering our 13th year of operation and we could not be more delighted to be Singapore first acting studio for everyone. We continue to make our workshops accessible to people regardless of their background or objectives.

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    The clown doesn’t hide behind a red nose.
They reveal what most of us spend our lives concealing.

Through play, they uncover truth.
Through laughter, they remind us to feel.

The Find Your Funny workshop by @shanicestanislaus isn’t about learning to be funny.
It’s about rediscovering the courage to be honest, human, and beautifully imperfect.

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    36 Hours Left….Step Into the Frame
On camera, truth lives in the smallest moments.
Think. Don’t show. The lens knows.

Join @simonpurseversenurse On-Camera Acting Workshop and learn to make the camera feel your thoughts, not just see your actions.

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    When was the last time you let yourself truly play?

Before there were roles, rules, or routines there was laughter.

Find Your Funny is a joyful, beginner-friendly clown workshop where anyone (yes, anyone!) can rediscover the power of play, connection, and curiosity.

You’ll explore how humor, vulnerability, and presence can open new ways of expressing yourself on stage, at work, or simply in life. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to have fun.

📅 1st Nov 2025 (Saturday)
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    FIND YOUR FUNNY: INTRO TO CLOWN (LEVEL 1)
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When was the last time you truly let yourself play?

Most adults forget what it feels like to be delightfully ridiculous, to fail joyfully, or to connect through laughter instead of perfection. Whether you’re an actor looking to unlock deeper spontaneity or a non-actor curious about creativity and presence, this workshop invites you to rediscover your fearless, funny self.

Through the red nose, the smallest mask in the world, you’ll uncover what makes you uniquely funny and how honesty, vulnerability, and play create real connection on stage and in life.

Saturday, 1st November | 3.00–6.00pm
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This is @shanicestanislaus final clown workshop for 2025. Don’t miss your chance to find your funny.

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    ON-CAMERA ACTING: TAKE TWO

Back by Popular Demand. 
Final Workshop with Simon Purse in 2025!

What really makes a performance magnetic on camera?
In this 3-hour, hands-on masterclass, explore the secrets of screen presence. From subtle shifts in energy to how to command the lens with truth and confidence.

Whether you’re an actor, presenter, or professional who faces the camera for interviews, this workshop will transform how you show up on screen.

You’ll work directly with UK-based actor-director @simonpurseversenurse , who brings decades of experience both behind and in front of the camera.

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1st November, Saturday
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    *You were taught to behave. Not to be bold.*

Most of us grow up suppressing emotion, hiding play, and fearing expression. So when it’s time to speak up, connect, or perform, we hold back. We overthink. We forget the joy of being real.

Find Your Funny: Intro to Clowning (Level 1) is about rediscovering the freedom to play, express, and feel alive again. Laugh, move, connect and surprise yourself.

Join @shanicestanislaus as she leads the last clowning workshop for 2025. Sign up with a friend and enjoy 30% off the entire cart purchase. More details in our IG bio or at bit.ly/freeyourtalent
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    *When was the last time you truly played?*

In creative and corporate worlds alike, we’re trained to be polished, professional, and in control. But connection doesn’t live there. It lives in the moments of surprise, vulnerability, and genuine presence.

Clowning is not about being funny. It’s about daring to be seen. It’s a playful experiment in risk, creativity, and authentic human connection.

Join our upcoming Clowning workshop facilitated by @shanicestanislaus and rediscover the freedom of not knowing, the art of being fully alive in the moment.

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