Sarah Goodes Masterclass
A very special two day Theatre Masterclass in Melbourne with award-winning director Sarah Goodes, working on scenes from Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. 31st October & 1st November 2026
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Course Overview
The HubStudio is very proud to host multi-award winning director Sarah Goodes for a very special two day theatre masterclass in Melbourne. Sarah Goodes was Associate Artistic Director at Melbourne Theatre Company as well as a Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company. She is an award-winning theatre director recognised for bringing over 15 new Australian works to the mainstage. Her 2023 Sarah directed three large scale productions; Sunday with MTC, Virginia Gay’s Cyrano for both MTC and Perth Festivals, as well as critically acclaimed sell out of Joanna Murray-Smith’s Julia for STC in Sydney and Canberra. She has worked with many of Australia’s leading actors including Pamela Rabe, Jacqueline MacKenzie, Marta Dusseldorp, John Gaden & Catherine McClemments. This Masterclass then represents one of the best opportunities for working professional actors to work with a director of national importance and currency.
Over the two days Sarah will direct twelve actors through scene material from one of the all time greatest plays The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. We believe it’s imperative for all working professional actors to experience being directed on the floor by a range of established directors and this is the prefect opportunity to do so. This workshop is a focused two day intensive where each actor will get an opportunity to take action, take risks and grow as a performer. Each applicant will be paired up prior to the workshop and is expected to present their scene at a performance ready standard.
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Course Testimonials
Matthias Busch
“Both the administrative side and the actual contents of this masterclass were excellent. We learned a tremendous amount and were always met at eye level while feeling safe to ask whatever question came to mind. All feedback was brought forward constructively and with appreciation. Highly recommended“.
Maureen Andrew
“A great pleasure listening to Sarah deliver her class, her considered responses, and her passion for development of character and encouraging the team sharing information that each had gathered about ‘Angels in America’, it’s evolution and history and character insights. Excellent performances.“
Course Outline
Over the 2 days each participant will work on various scenes from Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov for the group, being directed by Sarah, looking at the following areas:
- Personalisation
- Deep Text analysis
- Character work & analysis
- The rehearsal process
- Commitment to authenticity and truth
Course Outcomes
- Development, practice of craft and a commitment to truth, lie at the core of the Masterclass:
- Stronger ability to confidently approach the text
- Exercise and development of acting ‘muscle’
- Increased confidence to make bold offers
- Commitment to authenticity and truth
Kat Stewart in Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolfe. Image by Jodie Hutchinson
Session Details
When: 2 x full-day classes
Dates: Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2026
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: (JLS Studio) : 263 Barkley St, Footsgrey
Participants: 14 Maximum
Price: $498.00 ex GST
Session Details
Payment Information
How To Pay & Instalment Option: The easiest way to pay is by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) using the bank details on the invoice (please quote the invoice number in the transfer information), or by simply clicking the ‘pay online’ link also on the invoice (bank fees apply). You will be email an invoice upon acceptance into the program. Payment is due no later than the due date stated on the invoice, however if you would like to pay in instalments please call or email the office to arrange the dates and amounts you will pay. Please note full payment of the course is due by the time the course finishes. You can start payment instalments at anytime upon receipt of the invoice.
About Sarah Goodes
Sheridan Harbridge in Amplified. Photo by Jade Ellis
Sarah Goodes is an Award-winning Australian theatre director recognized for bringing over 17 new Australian works to the mainstage. Sarah directed the acclaimed sell out production of JULIA staring Justine Clarke for Sydney Theatre Company in 2023 which has then toured to Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide with a return season to the Sydney Opera House in 2024 and will continue to tour in 2025. Her production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, staring Kat Stewart, sold out at Red Stitch Theatre, transferred to The Comedy Theatre in 2024 and is a part of Sydney Theatre Companies 2025 season.
In 2025 she will direct the world premiere of Joanna Murray Smiths adaptation of The Talent Mr Ripley at the Sydney Theatre Company staring Will McDonald.
For Melbourne Theatre Company, Sarah’s work includes the sellout productions of Sunday at Melbourne Theatre Company which then toured to the Sydney Opera House as part of the Sydney Theatre Companies 2024 season.
Sarah was awarded a Helpmann Award for Best Director on The Children in 2018 where the production won 3 awards for Best Direction, Best Production, Best Actor.
Sarah was the Associate Artistic Director at Melbourne Theatre Company for 5 years her productions included the original production of Virginia Gay’s Cyrano, The Sound Inside, Home, I’m Darling, Cosi, Golden Shield, Arbus & West, Astroman, A Doll’s House: Part 2, The Children (with Sydney Theatre Company), Three Little Words and John.
As a Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company for 4 years where she directed The Hanging, Disgraced, Orlando, Battle of Waterloo, Switzerland, The Effect, Vere (Faith), The Splinter and Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness. Sarah’s other directing credits include Grace (Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre); The Weekend and The Sugar House (Belvoir).
Sarah did her Post Graduate in Theatre Directing at VCA and undergraduate at UNSW and University California San Diego. She is currently enrolled in Masters of Screen Business at ATFRS looking to translate theatre to film and develop new Tv and Film projects with Australia’s best actors and writers.
in 2025 Sarah Goodes and actor/ producer Diana Glenn started Jacaranda Productions, a company that focuses on developing multi medium stories. Jacaranda develops work that starts in theatre and develops into Tv , film and online productions and vice versa. Jacaranda is passionate about exploring new technologies that put the artist at the centre of the creative act and work that creates opportunities for women to be leaders in this area.
Sarah instigated the production of Big Name No Blanket – the story of the Warumpi Band with the bands family and helped steer it over 6 years with the Ilbijerri Theatre company to its premier production as part of the 2024 Sydney Festival.
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
2024 – Green Room Award Nomination – Best Director – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
2019 – Green Room Award Nomination – Best Direction – Golden Shield
2018 – Helpmann Award Winner – Best Direction – The Children
2016 – Sydney Theatre Award Nomination – Best Production – The Hanging
2014 – Helpmann Award Nomination – Best Direction – Switzerland
2014 – Sydney Theatre Award Nomination – Best Direction – Switzerland
Apply For The Course
Please send an expression of interest including your C.V. to courses@thehubstudio.com.au or use the below form. Please note the course is by invitation only. If accepted we shall send out an application form with all the course information. Notification for acceptance will be made no later than one week before course commencement.
If offered your place will only be held once payment is received in full. Failure to do so will forfeit your place on the course. For more information or queries please don’t hesitate to call on 0411 160 556 or alternatively email us on the above address.
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Contact Us
For further questions or queries please contact us directly during 10am – 5pm / Monday – Friday on the below details:
- Office: 0411 160 556
- Email: courses@thehubstudio.com.au
Further Questions
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