SELF-TAPE & PRIVATE COACHING SERVICES
" Throughout my career I have sought Nic’s support and guidance, with our sessions always leaving me galvanised and proud of my work. I greatly value Nic’s shrewd, thorough approach to his craft, and have relied heavily on his expertise and advice, characteristics he no doubt brings to every student. "
- ROB COLLINS (Cleverman, Total Control, Mystery Road, Wrong Girl, Secret City, The Drover’s Wife)
Outside of being on stage or on camera myself, what I love most as an actor is helping other actors work on their craft. I tailor coaching sessions to your needs and experiences, building the right environment for your creativity to thrive. My goal is to get you feeling ready to play and empowered to take ownership of your choices.
I’m available in person, on Skype, Whatsapp and Facetime. Get in touch and let’s discuss what you need.
Contact Info:
e: nicholas.hiatt.david@gmail.com
m: 0423 891 755
Services include but are not limited to:
SELF-TAPING
Need to put down an audition tape? Hire me as your reader and coach. We’ll work to discover your version of the character and film an audition you’ll be proud to send in.
I can even provide a camera and light.
AUDITION PREPARATION
Whether you’re a seasoned actor or it’s your first time trying out for drama school, preparing for an audition alone can be daunting. Together, we’ll work to step away from self-criticism and focus on how you can get the most out of the audition experience.
ACTOR FITNESS
An acting career takes rigour and persistence. In an industry where work is often sparse, we need to make time to practice our craft. Through scene work, monologues or putting down self tapes, we’ll work to maintain your technique and creative fitness, so when that big opportunity arrives you’ll be sharp, warm and ready.
ACTOR BRANDING
Do you need someone to cut your showreel? Or an outside eye to help build your casting profile or shape your new squarespace site? As an actor with a background in multimedia and graphic design, I’m in a unique position to help you get your content looking slick and professional.
Nicholas regularly works with younger actors and holds a current NSW Working With Children Check.
“Nic has a tremendous sensitivity and attention to detail. You feel his total focus is on you doing your best work. After a test with him I advanced to the next stage of casting for a feature film, in no small part thanks to him creating a calm, creative environment that instilled me with confidence in my performance.”
- DARCY BROWN (Peddling, The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Romper Stomper)
“Nic has been helping me with self-tests for years. The results I get during our sessions are always fantastic. His feedback is constructive and focuses on bringing myself to the character and giving it life in the frame. I truly feel he understands my strengths as an actor and encourages the quirks of my personality to bring them to my work on screen. My agent is thrilled with the tests I send in afterwards.”
- ELEANOR STANKIEWICZ (ABC TV’s Rake, Nanna-stasia, State Theatre Company SA’s Neighbourhood Watch)
“A few years ago it was my first time auditioning for NIDA and in the final call back stages I turned to Nic for advice. He was quick to catch my habits and strip me back to what made my work unique, while setting me up to get the most out of the experience. Something must have worked! In 2019 I graduated from NIDA. Now taking my first steps as a professional in the industry I still love audition preparation with Nic, he’s always ready to offer new ideas while still being supportive of my vision for the character.”
- TADHG LAWRENCE (2019 NIDA Graduate)