CAT — Contemporary Actor TrainingGranville Island, Vancouver BC
About the Studio

Honest work, in a room that has your back.

CAT was founded on a simple belief: actors grow fastest in small, brave ensembles led by people who still do the work themselves.

Our Philosophy

Craft over shortcuts

We don't teach tricks; we build technique you can carry into any room. Foundations first: listening, impulse, given circumstances, close attention to text, then the freedom that comes from a process you trust.

Every class is capped at ten actors so no one hides at the back. You'll work each session, get specific feedback, and leave with something you can use.

Actors working on scripts in the CAT studio
10

Actors per class, maximum

3

Programs across every level

15+

Years of professional teaching

3

Terms a year, in studio & online

Come and See

Sit in on a class.

Get in touch to find out about upcoming terms and visiting the studio.