Lem Studio

About Us

The multiracial group of actors practice the play in the studio. They each read from a script.

About Us

Lem Studio is a service provider for actors, drama teachers, self-proclaimed thespians, and theatre enthusiasts, in Northern Alberta. We offer professional training in the form of classes & workshops, coaching sessions, seminars, and events, for those that do not have the opportunity due to living in a rural or remote area, or in a town that does not provide training and coaching opportunities.

Our Story

Lem Studio was founded by local Albertan Brett Lemay, in Shanghai, China, while he was working overseas teaching acting at Shanghai University. While there, he discovered a need for acting classes in English for other expats and international workers. He founded Lem Studio, and offered his highly popular Scene Study class to full houses month after month for numerous years, until he relocated back to Alberta in 2024. Now back in Alberta, he is seeing another need develop in his community and surrounding area, and so Lem Studio- Canada was born. 

Why Acting classes?

 Acting classes, drama classes, and performing arts are fun, challenging, collaborative, and strengthen confidence, body awareness, and wellness. They also strengthen communication skills, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution skills, public speaking skills, team work, and more. If you are interested in pursuing acting more seriously, they of course also build the skills required to be an actor professionally. 
Wellness & Awareness
•Confidence boosting

Self-awareness

•Body Awareness

•Emotional Intelligence

•Exercise

•Use of Imagination

•Stress-relieving & therapeutic

•Fun!

•Memory-building

•Challenging 

Team Work & Collaboration
•Team-building & Cooperation
•Inter-personal communication
•Conflict resolution 
•Empathy
•Social skills
•Group problem solving
Life & Career Skills
•Communication & conversation skills
•Public speaking skills
•Problem-solving skills
•Self-expression
•English Language skills
•Storytelling
•Creativity
•Adaptability


Who is this for?

Whether you are:

  • A recent high-school graduate hoping to study acting at the post-secondary level, like the University of Alberta, or
  • A community theatre member wishing to advance your craft
  • And industry worker/business professional wanting to strengthen your communication skills
  • A new Canadian looking for English Language Development, in a dynamic and exciting way 
  • A high-school drama teacher looking to gain new insight for their classes
  • A curious, committed mind, looking for a new adventure 
  • A senior citizen who has always dreamed of being an actor
  • A college grad who wishes to work professionally as an actor 

...We having something for you!

 Our approach

No matter your motivation, we deliver professional quality courses, workshops, and coaching sessions, considering North American film & theatre industry standards, university quality pedagogy, and traditional actor's methodology. We draw from a wide array of sources, making us well-rounded, and tailored to the students' needs. We use a variety of learning tools appropriate to the study of acting, and love to use improvisation in our teaching and coaching. Our classes are delivered offline & in-person, which is the only true way you can learn many of the core principles of the craft properly.
We use a tailored curriculum, Canadian pedagogy, and Canadian materials (such as Canadian plays/scripts) as much as possible. Taught by Canadian Practitioners with experience in Canada, and knowledge of the Canadian educational institutions that offer study in drama/theatre.  This makes us relatable, pertinent, and connected. 
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Canadian Content For Canadians
We have a strong grasp of classic methodologies that have been used globally in acting training for centuries; these methods are not only what is taught in Canadian institutions, but also in the UK, abroad, and in Hollywood. These are combined with modern approaches and applications that are best suited to today's landscape, society, and industry. 
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Classic Methodology  For trained actors 
We have connections to the Canadian professional theatre community, and Canadian & American film industries. We teach according to industry standards, and we are practical, and goal-orientated. Our classes are applicable to the industry for those that are career-driven and wish to enter the professional world of stage & film. 
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Industry Aligned  For Working actors
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