Roz Hammond
Mordialloc,VIC
Summary
Versatile acting teacher and performance coach skilled in improvisation, character development, screen acting skills and anxiety management. Experienced in leading workshops for various audiences, creating inspiring term curriculum for weekly acting classes and dedicated to fostering confidence and authenticity in performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Workshop Facilitator
Self Employed
MORDIALLOC, VIC
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated workshops in Victoria and Western Australia on anxiety management for public speaking and generalised anxiety.
- Developed workshop format integrating yoga, acting techniques, and EFT practices.
- Empowered participants with tools for anxiety management through mind-body integration.
- Served diverse clients, including individuals transitioning from the justice system, drama classes, high schools, corporate speakers, and acting professionals.
Yoga Teacher
Moksha
MORDIALLOC, VIC
12.2015 - Current
- Taught over 1,000 hours of yoga to diverse student populations.
- Mentored new yoga instructors on alignment, teaching techniques, and physiology.
- Conducted classes in yin, vinyasa, restorative yoga, and mindfulness practices.
- Developed specialized workshops and immersion programs for advanced learning.
Actor
Self Employed
MORDIALLOC
01.1993 - Current
- Performed in hundreds of productions, including films Muriel's Wedding and The Dish.
- Featured in cult TV shows Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell, The Librarians, Five Bedrooms, and Bay of Fires.
- Toured internationally with solo shows, receiving accolades from festivals in Glasgow, Dublin, Perth, and Melbourne.
Acting Teacher
Perth Youth Film Academy
Kardinya, VIC
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted Masterclasses on character development and improvisation for youth actors.
- Mentored young actors to boost confidence and enhance stage presence.
- Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals to improve performance skills.
- Taught screen performance skills, emphasising the importance of authenticity in acting.
Acting Teacher
Ali Roberts Studio
Leederville, Western Australia
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught essential screen performance skills to adult actors through improvisational techniques and scene analysis.
- Highlighted authenticity in performance via guided exercises to enhance engagement.
- Analysed scripts to deepen understanding of character motivations and storytelling elements.
- Conducted workshops on screen acting fundamentals, including shot sizes and angles, with practical on-camera exercises.
Acting Teacher
16th Street Studios
Glenhuntly, VIC
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Instructed term on 'Art of Comedy' encompassing improvisation, comic character creation, and significance of truth in exceptional comic performance.
Education
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Moksha Yoga Academy
Bentleigh12-2015
Master of Arts - Literature
Central Queensland University
Queensland12-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Acting
West Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Western Australia12-1992
Skills
- Performance coaching
- Workshop facilitation
- Anxiety management strategies
- Script analysis
- Character development
- Improvisation techniques
- Performance feedback
- Script analysis
- Television acting
- Scene analysis
- Audition preparation
- Acting theory
- Stage presence
- Script interpretation
- Student-centered learning
Certification
EFT Practitioner Level 1 and 2
Websites
Accomplishments
Nominee Best Female Performance Dublin Fringe Festival
Timeline
Acting Teacher
Perth Youth Film Academy
10.2025 - 03.2026
Workshop Facilitator
Self Employed
07.2025 - Current
Acting Teacher
Ali Roberts Studio
07.2019 - 12.2019
Acting Teacher
16th Street Studios
03.2017 - 10.2017
Yoga Teacher
Moksha
12.2015 - Current
Actor
Self Employed
01.1993 - Current
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Moksha Yoga Academy
Master of Arts - Literature
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Acting
West Australian Academy of Performing Arts