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Sonder Acting Studio

Vancouver acting studio and coaching from a founder who trains actors for TV and film sets

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Sonder Acting Studio is a professional actor training space in Vancouver's Gastown neighborhood, built by founder Shane Savage around a simple idea: actors need equal parts discipline and playfulness. Savage puts it directly: actors need the unwavering discipline to train their instrument to the highest degree, and the childlike wonder to play it with abandon. Classes run from beginner through advanced, alongside an Ensemble Program for established actors that also allows class audits.

Beyond group classes, the studio offers self-tape coaching in-studio or online, private coaching in person or over Zoom, and on-set acting support while a client is working a role. Its Commitment to Craft program takes the same philosophy online, walking actors through Savage's 7 Pillars of Daily Practice over six weeks. Instead of a single workshop, the studio is built for actors who want steady, ongoing training they can return to between auditions and roles.

Outcomes

  • Build a steady, disciplined daily acting practice
  • Turn in self-tapes that stand out to casting
  • Join an ensemble with real working actors
  • Handle on-set moments like a seasoned pro
  • Train with a coach trusted on major TV sets

What's included?

  • Acting and Voice Classes

    Multi-level acting and voice classes for beginner through advanced students.

  • Ensemble Program

    An application-based program for established actors, with class audit options available.

  • Commitment to Craft

    A 6-week online program built on Shane Savage's 7 Pillars of Daily Practice for consistent daily discipline.

  • Self-Tape Coaching

    In-studio or online coaching to prepare and refine self-tape auditions.

  • Private Coaching

    One-on-one coaching sessions held in person or over Zoom.

  • On-Set Acting Coaching

    Support and coaching for actors while working on set.

  • Audition Taping

    Professional taping services for auditions.

Who is this for?

  • Beginner actors who want structured, ongoing training instead of a single workshop
  • Established actors ready to join an ensemble program and audit classes
  • Performers preparing for auditions who need sharper self-tapes
  • Working actors who want coaching support while on set

About the creator

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Shane Savage

Founder of Sonder Acting Studio | Acting Coach for TV & Film Actors

Shane Savage is an Australian-born actor, coach, director, and writer now based in Vancouver, with 18 years of acting experience and 14 years of professional coaching. He trained full-time at Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia, later joined its facu...