Jo Loth Studios brings together pro-level industry secrets and elite actor training to help you command the stage and screen. Whether you're prepping for auditions or looking to level up your craft, our signature series, The Integrated Actor, gives you the tools to master your movement, voice, and mindset—the foundation for extraordinary storytelling.
Meet the Founder
For over 25 years, Dr Jo Loth has been a dedicated practitioner and educator in the Australian acting community. Her expertise in integrated voice and movement training has been shaped by leadership roles at The National Drama School and coaching positions at WAAPA and the Queensland Conservatorium. As a Designated Linklater Teacher and expert in the Suzuki actor training method, Jo offers a rare level of vocal and physical training. Mentored by Master Voice teachers including Kristin Linklater herself, she is part of a global lineage dedicated to freeing the natural voice. The Linklater Voice method is one of the most respected vocal training systems in the world, used by actors like Patrick Stewart, Sigourney Weaver, and Bill Hader.
Jo is currently a Lecturer in Drama at The University of Queensland. Previous leadership roles include Director of Drama at The National Drama School (Melbourne) and Head of Theatre and Performance at UniSC. She has taught for The Queensland Conservatorium, WAAPA, QUT, JMC Academy, The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts and Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre. She has a PhD in cabaret performance and a Masters in the Suzuki actor training method.
Jo has worked in the independent performance sector for over 30 years and is a recipient of The Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Performing Arts Fellowship. Career highlights include performances for Tadashi Suzuki’s Theatre Festivals in Japan, The Brisbane Festival, The Brisbane Cabaret Festival and The Brisbane Powerhouse with companies including The Danger Ensemble, Oz Frank and The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble. From 1993 - 2000, Jo was an actor with Oz Frank Theatre performing with the company in Japan and throughout Australia, with roles including Lady Macbeth (Macbeth: Crown of Blood), Jocasta (Oedipus Rex), Gertrude (Hamlet), and Eurydice (The Romance of Orpheus).
Guest teacher: Hannah Levien
Hannah Levien is an Australian actor and filmmaker with over 20 years of international screen experience across Australia, Canada, and the United States.
As an actor, Hannah’s career spans feature film and prestige television, with recurring roles on Netflix’s Brand New Cherry Flavor, Disney+‘s Siren, Syfy’s The Magicians and Reginald the Vampire, and has guest-starred on American series including Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Supernatural, and UnReal. She made her screen debut in the Australian feature The Horseman (Kastle Films), which won at the Melbourne International Film Festival before playing SXSW, London, and Newport Film Festival, and most recently starred in the Australian features 13th Summer and Badland Rising, releasing in the US in June 2025.
As a filmmaker, Hannah wrote, co-produced, and starred in Hunting Season — a short film that premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and went on to screen at FrightFest London, Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the Cannes Short Film Corner.
Hannah holds an MFA in Film and Digital Image from the University of Sydney and has taught film and screen acting at the University of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland University of Technology. She brings firsthand knowledge of what it takes to work at an international level — both in front of the camera and behind it.
Guest teacher: Julian Curtis
In 2025, Julian filmed supporting roles in Hershey (opposite Finn Wittrock), The Tacoma Exorcism (for Netflix, directed by Julius Avery), and the indie sequel All My Friends Are Back in Brisbane.He has appeared on television in both Australia and the United States, with highlights including a series regular role on Are You Afraid of the Dark? (nominated for a 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Series) and Bryan Singer’s Hulu limited series Spooked. Select additional credits include recurring roles on ABC’s Dance Academy and the miniseries East West 101.
He is a Matilda Award winning theatre performer, and has acted for Australia’s leading theatre companies including Sydney Theatre Co, Queensland Theatre Co and La Boite. In 2026, Julian will appear on stage in Afterglow across Sydney and Melbourne, and in Wild Abandon for Playlab in October. He is a graduate of NIDA.
“Julian’s ability to quickly dissect a script and pinpoint human behaviour is incredible - one of the most valuable tools I have come across as an actor. Since working with Julian, I have booked my first supporting role. I truly believe his guidance and direction had an enormous impact on me landing that role. Julian is passionate about this industry and brings years of knowledge and expertise. Every session has been inspiring and authentic.” - Jessica Lawry.
“Magic happens in Julian’s sessions. He is the master of skill, knowledge, insights, and inspiration for an actor at any level of their journey. He takes you deep into the psychology of your characters and also challenges you to take on your own personal development as well. So grateful to Julian for helping me become a working professional actor. Working with Julian is an honour and a privilege.” - Diane Keogh.
