Janine McGrath
Hello!
I'm Janine McGrath from Melbourne, Australia.
I'd be delighted to help you learn lines, rehearse, and/or self-tape.
I understand how important it is to feel relaxed and confident with the choices you make, so I encourage you to take all the time you need. Any genre.
I have an Australian accent but have access to a General American accent and a French accent.
Previous jobs...Primary School Teacher, Dance Teacher, University Lecturer, Receptionist, Aerobics Instructor, Waitress, Check-out Chick (cashier).
Although I'm happy to read for free, tips & reviews would be happily received.
Cheers!
EXPERIENCE
Indi feature film, 10 short films, training videos, 2 X TVC's and various play readings.
TRAINING
Howard Fine Studios, including a 6-week Shakespeare intensive,
Greg Apps' Creating Compelling Characters,
TAFTA & NIDA short courses & workshops,
Film & TV Studio International,
StageMilk,
US accent courses & workshops,
French classes.
LANGUAGES & ACCENTS
English - Natural Australian Accent
English - General American Accent
English - French Accent
French Language - Intermediate Level, Alliance Française
GENERAL EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma of Education; Visual and Performing Arts, RMIT
Advanced Diploma of Dance Teaching, The Australian Ballet School
Diploma of Teaching (Primary), Majors in English Literature & Education; Coburg Teachers’ College
French Language Skills, Alliance Francaise
FILM
2022 Queen Evil (feature) directed by Harry J. Wall - Susan
2022 Sex & Death (short) directed by Amy Gibbs - Janice (lead)
2022 The Hook in the Ceiling (short) directed by Zafar Abbass - Lisa (lead)
2022 Crash Course (short) directed by John Kokkinias - Dr Minerva (lead)
2022 Martha & Jerry (student short) directed by Pollyanna Carleth - Martha (lead)
2022 Afterword (short) directed by Luis Arnet - Lynette Hargrave
2022 Gemini (student short) directed by Vallerie Rusli - Doctor
2021 Unmade (student short) directed by Izrael Little - Alberta (support lead)
2021 Hellbender (short) directed by Gregory Kelly - Panellist
2021 The Walk (student short) directed by Kaleb Rheinberger - Diane
TV & WEB
2022 TVC's for Lifestyle Communities and Wicked Sister
2020 Parrhesia: A Series of Conversations - Salena Lettera
2019 The Detectives; Pilot - Merna Crenshaw
2019 What’s Left; Web Series - Dr Newall
TRAINING & CORPORATE VIDEOS
2022 Quality Care in Hospitals for People with a Disability, directed by Damien Pree - Lynne (support lead)
2022 Outpace Training Video, directed by Siobhan Mulready - various roles
2021 Regional Family Violence Partnership, directed by Dave Szostak - Sandra Conway (support lead)
2021 Public Safety Video - lead
2020 Melbourne University Training Video - Anne
THEATRE
Various live and Zoom play readings (nominated for best actress and best supporting actress at Cracked Actors Summer Readings 2021 & 2022).
Professionally as a choreographer.
ACTING TRAINING
Howard Fine Acting Studios
Playing the Bard - Shakespeare in Performance at Howard Fine Studios
Creating Compelling Characters - Greg Apps
Short Courses at NIDA, TAFTA &
Film&TV Studio International
StageMilk
LANGUAGES & ACCENTS
English - Natural Australian Accent
English - General American Accent
English - French Accent
French - Intermediate Level - Alliance Française
GENERAL EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma of Education; Visual and Performing Arts, RMIT
Advanced Diploma of Dance Teaching, The Australian Ballet School
Diploma of Teaching (Primary), Majors in English Literature & Education; Coburg Teachers’ College
Austswim Certificate
Xerobics Certificate
First Aid & Resuscitation Courses – various
OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS
Grandkids
Myths, Legends & Fantasy novels
English & French Literature
Travelling
Pilates
Zumba
Gym
Swimming
Janine is ONLINE and available to read with you NOW.
If you need a Reader, please connect immediately rather than message.