LES CHANTERY
LIVE IN LOS ANGELES
One-Day Intensive Self-Tape Acting Masterclass
For the first time, Les Chantery brings his world-renowned masterclass to the United States.
This is a one-day, in-person intensive designed to elevate your self-tapes immediately.
Over the past decade, Les Chantery has coached actors now working across Netflix, HBO, Marvel and major studio productions.
This is a rare opportunity to experience his Dangerous Tape tools live in Los Angeles and New York.
Author of the #1 best-selling books Life In A Mid-Shot and The Dangerous Actor Les will share the cutting-edge tools that have helped his actors consistently book work.
THE DANGEROUS TAPE - LIVE
This is a one-day, in-person intensive designed to shift the way you self-tape.
Actors don’t struggle because they lack talent.
They struggle because their self-tapes don’t activate the viewer.
This masterclass is built around one outcome:
To create self-tapes that casting directors don’t just watch, they feel.
Led by Les Chantery, the coach behind a new generation of actors working across global film and television, The Dangerous Tape introduces the core frameworks that separate a good tape from one that books the job.
This is a high-level, seminar-style experience. Across the day, Les will unpack the most effective, cutting-edge tools he uses through video analysis, PowerPoint, and live demonstrations, giving you direct access to the thinking behind today’s most compelling performances.
Expect a fast-paced, information-dense environment designed to sharpen your instincts and give you tools you can apply immediately. Come ready to engage, take notes, and walk away with a completely different understanding of what actually makes a self-tape land.
JACOB ELORDI
FRANKENSTEIN, EUPHORIA, SALTBURN,
“Where could one start when describing work with Les Chantery. A cunning and inspired teacher full of ferocity and heart. I Remember being constantly disheartened, class after class, workshop after workshop, feeling like nobody understood the passion I had in my belly for this craft… Until I stepped into Les’s classroom. An innovative teacher and friend who demands curiosity and chastises the mundane. He let me know that it was okay to really CARE about this work, Not just okay but imperative that one does care. To live it and breathe it, To be bold and kick down the door of every room you walk into. I booked my first movie while taking Les’s class and I haven’t had a moment to look back since. To curiosity and to giving a damn! Thank you sir!”
OUTCOMES: WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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Transform your tapes from watchable to FEELABLE by learning the FOUR DANGEROUS FACTORS that will captivate casting directors!
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Take charge of the five technical elements of a self-tape that instantly elevate the impact of your tape
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Make bold choices by discovering a breakthrough script breakdown technique that will let your unique interpretation shine through and leave a lasting impression
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Grab their attention in the first 8 seconds and make them eager to see more.
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Conquer fear in auditions by exploring the psychology of performance and equipping yourself with the latest tools to overcome nerves
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Troubleshooting in auditions: forgetting lines, learn how to access instant emotion
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Discover brand new tools to elevate your self-tapes and auditions to new heights and increase your chances of booking the job!
MASTERCLASS DATES
LOS ANGELES (NOW OPEN!)
DATE: SATURDAY July 18th 2026
TIME: 10am - 5pm
LOCATION: West Hollywood (exact address provided after acceptance)
COURSE FEE: USD 299 (plus 10% tax)
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Simply email your résumé / CV today to info@leschanterystudio.com . Or fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
ABOUT LES CHANTERY
Les Chantery trained as an actor and now teaches at NIDA, Australia’s prestigious and highly competitive National Institute of Dramatic Art (alumni include Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, and Sarah Snook). His books on screen auditions The Dangerous Actor and Life In A Mid-Shot are #1 Amazon best-sellers!
Les Chantery holds a Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)-Acting from NIDA. Combining his economics degree with two decades of acting experience, Chantery has developed a pioneering new approach to screen acting, helping actors in high-stake auditions deliver hard-hitting, game-changing performances.
Les first got his start in acting opposite Vin Diesel in the cult classic sci-fi hit Pitch Black (2000). Since then he has worked with Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Nicole Kidman among many others. His clients currently appear on major projects including Dune, Saltburn, Euphoria, The White Lotus, Three Body Problem, Talk to Me, The Wilds, Home and Away, Heartbreak High, Wentworth, and many more.
His passion is empowering actors to take charge of their process and career by living with dangerous inspiration.
#BeBold #BeDangerous
The Les Chantery Studio proudly boasts a high success rate of Masterclass graduates currently working in film and television, on platforms including NETFLIX, HBO MAX, HULU, DISNEY+, MARVEL, PARAMOUNT+ and more!
Les Chantery teaching a live in-person seminar in Australia, 2026.
GERALDINE VISWANATHAN
THUNDERBOLTS, MIRACLE WORKERS, BAD EDUCATION, BLOCKERS,
“I met Les in his workshop and, honestly, I haven’t stopped working. He will invigorate your spirit and remind you why acting and even self tapes are fun! There was a noticeable difference in my acting, audition technique and attitude after doing Les’ class. I have done a lot of classes and workshops in Sydney and LA and his teachings are the most practical and useful for me. He is not only a brilliant acting coach/mentor, but also a wonderful, generous and wise person. His classes are bulls**t free and un-intimidating. I cannot recommend him enough.”
JOSH HEUSTON
OFF CAMPUS, DUNE: PROPHECY, HEARTBREAK HIGH
“The teacher that helped it all click. Innovative, curious and generous are a few words to describe Les Chantery. After stepping into his workshop I never looked back and he’s always been a phone call away ever since. Les helped me secure my first role and numerous roles after that, he welcomes diving into the work and pushed me to fight for it without hesitation or insecurity. Thank you man!”
MIA HEALEY
MOTORHEADS, THE WILDS
“Les completely changed the way I approach my craft. He’s a guru that has always remained one phone call away. He has a fresh, curious and daring attitude towards every scene and is able to find the depth to every character. He’s the most generous tutor when it comes to passing along his knowledge. Ever since I started working with Les I have been recommending him to every actor I know. He was able to bring me down to earth, step outside of myself and attack every opportunity that comes my way with confidence.”
SAM RECHNER
THE FABELMANS, SCREAM 7
“Les Chantery. That name itself has a certain ring to it. I’ve been lucky to work and learn from Les. His passion for the craft is infectious. His attention to technical nuances is just as inspiring as his deep understanding of the human condition. Les was in the room when I Zoom auditioned and booked the role in Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’. We shared a special moment that day that I’ll never forget.”
