Performance Preparation with Kym Jackson

The actors you love to watch aren’t just talented — they’re prepared. Every nuanced choice, every layered moment, every scene that pulls you in and won’t let go? That comes from the work they do before the camera rolls.
There’s no single “right” way to prepare. Every actor is different. Every role demands something different. What separates the good from the unforgettable is having a full toolkit — and knowing which tool to reach for.
In this class, Kym Jackson walks you through proven methods for breaking down a scene, building a character from the ground up, locking in your lines, and showing up to your next film & TV audition or shoot fully prepared and ready to deliver.
Kym Jackson (S.W.A.T., N.C.I.S.) is an Aussie actress credited with 70+ feature films & TV episodes. Her 2026/2027 releases include We Bury The Dead opposite Daisy Ridley, Born To Lose with Sarah Pidgeon and Dylan Arnold, The Cryptid opposite Emmy winner Charlie Adler, and Wild Card with David Arquette.A member of MENSA, Kym is the author of the Amazon best selling textbook, The Hollywood Survival Guide For Actors. As a regular speaker for organizations including SAG-AFTRA, MEAA, WIFT, Spotlight, Kym has taught thousands of actors to successfully pursue a career acting professionally in the film & TV industry.She is the founder of the Secret Actor Society app and membership site, which connects actors worldwide with casting directors, provides a supportive community, and contains masterclasses on how to navigate the film industry as an actor. Kym’s mission is to share knowledge with her peers and the next generation of talent.Kym is also a SAG-AFTRA convention delegate, who in 2022 co-authored and gained unanimous support from the delegation for her resolution to limit self tape lengths - a key point in the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike negotiations.