"Rajesh is unlike any other coach/teacher I have worked with and I have been privileged enough to train in NY and LA. New and experienced actors often forget that you can have as many methods and techniques to pull on but if you are not connected to yourself the performance will generally fall flat. Rajesh gently pushes you into finding your own way to self-connect and it shows in the work immediately!"
-Sarah Kowlowski
Actress/Model/Fashion Guru (Los Angeles)

SUCCESS STORIES

Anyone can act- one of the biggest lies in our industry, however the Willing can be trained. Rajesh Gopie is one of South Africa's most critically acclaimed actors with awards and accolades both local and international. He's offering of a 4 Week performance training course is a must for both the budding actor and those who are in the industry with the openness to sharpen their skill. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.

-Krijay Govender
SAFTA award winning director (The Wild/ Isidingo/ Skeem Saam/ Rhythm City/ High Rollers)

Wow! What an amazing time I've had in the one week we had together! I have been reminded of things that I have lost within my three years of studying. Only in my honours year in this acting course have I finally woken up my body and integrated it with acting. Thank you Rajesh Gopie for reminding us of the self in acting and providing all of the honours acting students at UP with a life changing experience! I revisit your training daily!

-Danielle Britz
Actress (Cum Laude Hons, University of Pretoria)

Rajesh is unlike any other coach/teacher I have worked with and I have been privileged enough to train in NY and LA. New and experienced actors often forget that you can have as many methods and techniques to pull on but if you are not connected to yourself the performance will generally fall flat. Rajesh gently pushes you into finding your own way to self-connect and it shows in the work immediately!

-Sarah Kowlowski
Actress/Model/Fashion Guru (Los Angeles)

Coming from a stage performance background I am always keen to broaden my knowledge of Film Acting. My agent recommended Actorwize as one of the best film acting courses available and I MUST say that that is not an understatement. I learnt more in my time with Rajesh about acting, my body and myself than I ever imagined possible. His methods of training are honest and fresh and he teaches you HOW to apply what you learn. It was certainly one of the most intensive, hands on, challenging and life-changing courses I have done and I recommend it to everyone that is thinking about a career in film and TV. The best course I have taken to date

-Tanja Franzsen
Professional Actress (Johannesburg)

This course teaches you about unlocking your inner potential. It is a must for a beginner actor to an advanced actor. Rajesh is an amazing teacher. I will definitely be doing another course.

-Aimee Young
Professional Actress (Cape Town)

Rajesh Gopie is the only qualified person in this country who has a Masters Degree in ACTOR TRAINING AND COACHING. If you want to be an actor, you HAVE to be trained under him. My four weeks of training in the Actorwize Course has been more than just one that focused on theory.I have learnt how to move the focus of my attention from the floor into central and outer peripheries of my eyes.

Without a doubt, the students who complete this course will definitely prove to be more of a challenge to their competitors in auditions. If you want to be a skilled and fine tuned actor and are tired of paying for skills that you are not getting in various institutions which promise quality actor training at preposterous costs, you need to invest in this very affordable and worthwhile time for yourself. Spread the word. It's where you need to be if you want to be an actor.

- Shami Lilram
Head of Department of Creative Arts at The Hill High School
Radio Hindvani presenter and Radio Drama Voice Artist.
April 2, 2016

What an enlightening Acting Intensive master class with Rajesh Gopie! A great reminder, essential to any actor of the importance of Body Integration in acting. I am thrilled and inspired to be back in my own body, and would highly recommend this workshop to any performer wanting to sharpen the tools of their craft. I look forward to learning from Mr Gopie

- Candice Botha
Candice Botha- Actress (Post Grad @ University of Pretoria)


I am Rajesh Gopie, director of Actorwize Actor Training Program.

As a qualified acting teacher and film coach, with a master’s degree in actor training and coaching from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, UK, I have been delivering high quality training to actors at all levels, from aspirants to professionals.

Over the past two decades I have worked as actor, playwright, director and teacher and in the process have earned prestigious awards for acting and writing and worked with many wonderful actors in the process, the likes of Laurence Fishburne, Brendan Fraser, Tom Welling, South African actors like John Kani, Ashley Dowds, Denise Newman among many.

Right now, film and television Production are on hold, but I tell you behind the scenes, they are rearing to go as soon as things normalize. That’s why it’s a good time to study acting and be ready for those opportunities when they arise. Also, this will bring a positive vibe in your life, and give you something to keep your mind and body occupied, and make you fall in love with the craft of acting.

RAJESH GOPIE

My courses, that are insightful, fun and in line with the demands of the professional acting industry.

Teaching acting brings me great joy and I love nurturing actors and helping them get closer to their aspirations. It has been my good fortune to have worked with a diverse group of students across the globe from the UK, US, India, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe even a few Russians.

When working with me you’ll be on par with more formal institutes, without the extensive time commitment and expense. And you can do this at the comfort of your home, online from anywhere in the world. So, you will be in a virtual class with people from all over. It’s an exciting way to learn, make new friends and gain connections at the same time.

I created a program where you will learn at a pace suitable to you, without the density of too much theory, yet with clear objectives and outcomes. With years of experience behind me of teaching in university drama departments, coaching on films and being an actor myself, my approach is student/actor centric, which simply put is, I put you first. I want the best for you, according to your specific uniqueness, yet challenging you to spring forth and release your talent. Whether you're hoping to pursue a career as an actor, or you're just looking for a fun way to learn some new skills and to widen your social network, this first course in our programme is for you. We take fun seriously!


Teaching is conducted through Zoom, which is a free communication software. The numbers are limited so be sure to book soonest. If you don’t get into one group, you certainly will get into the next. Don’t despair!


PROGRAMS OFFERED AT ACTORWIZE


Introductory
Professional Refresher
Reach For The Stars


Covid 19 has us all thinking differently about our lives, in particular our dreams and aspirations. On the positive side we know that this will end at some point and the best we can do is to use the interim to work on ourselves to be sharp and ready to go when we can get back into making of films, theatre and TV Shows.