Screen acting classes · Doncaster
Learn to act for the camera.
Workshops | Courses | One to one
Weekly classes, workshops and a 12-week intensive for adults and young people, led by award-winning screen actress Sam Roccia. Beginners welcome. Your first session is free.
Explore. Discover. Your truth.
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Explore. Discover. Your truth. —
Productions include:
Our approach
Not about getting it right
Every actor gets individual attention, honest feedback and the space to develop their own skills and confidence. The room is calm, structured and supportive, so you feel grounded enough to take risks, and you are met where you are.
Alongside acting and technical skill, Truth in Action offers career support: profile shaping, industry guidance and practical advice on where you fit and how to move forward.
Text analysis and subtext
Character grounded in truth
Improvisation and listening
Screen technique and subtlety
TV, film, commercials and radio
Working professionally on set
Weekly classes
New to acting, coming back to it, or wanting to keep sharp? There is a group for you. Your first session is free.
Adults · New to acting
Introductory
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: C-View, Church View, Doncaster
Your way in. Learn how acting for the camera works, build confidence and start working truthfully.
Adults · Some experience
Intermediate & Advanced
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: The Point, Doncaster
Deeper scene work across TV, film, commercials and radio, with honest feedback on how your choices read on camera.
Young people
Junior session
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Venue: The Point, Doncaster
A supportive hour of on-camera games, improvisation and short scenes that builds confidence and presence.
Courses & events
One-day workshops with industry professionals and a 12-week intensive for anyone serious about screen work.
Sun 15 November · 10.30am to 4pm
Chekhov for Screen
Psychological gesture and imagination, sensory acting and script analysis: finding a character's inner life and bringing it to camera.
Venue: C-View, Church View, Doncaster
Sat 5 December · 10.30am to 3pm
Casting Director Workshop with Olissa Rogers
With Emmy award-winning casting director Olissa Rogers: what casting directors look for, audition tips, the casting process across TV and film, and a Q&A.
Venue: Crown Hotel, Bawtry, Doncaster
£35 Truth in Action students · £45 non-students
Next intake · January 2027
12-week screen acting intensive
8 hours a week · Foundation to advanced
Camera technique, working on set, self-tapes, and career guidance on your casting profile and next steps.
Your coach
Sam Roccia
Sam Roccia is an award-winning screen actress, coach and filmmaker based in Doncaster, with experience across film, television, theatre, commercials and voiceover. Having trained in theatre, performing arts, production and screen acting, she founded Truth in Action to make professional screen training accessible, engaging and practical.
Ensemble cast of northern comedy feature Hot Flash, alongside Gaynor Faye, receiving Best Ensemble recognition. In cinemas January 2027.
Wrote, produced, directed and starred in short film Mutton, nominated for Best Northern Debut at the BAFTA- and BIFA-qualifying Women X Film Festival.
Intensive workshops with actor Clive Russell, Gaynor Faye and casting director Olissa Rogers.
Confidence-building and creative community workshops for Public Health England.
TESTIMONIALS · ★★★★★
What our students say
“I wholeheartedly recommend Sam as an acting coach. I have had many over the years and she is the perfect blend of caring and challenging. You feel safe to take risks with her in the room and there is no bigger compliment! Great teacher, great human.”
Olivia, Huddersfield
★★★★★
“Sam is a fantastic teacher and communicator, very professional and gives you a clear understanding of what you are there to learn.”
Steve, Leeds
★★★★★
“I started acting as a complete beginner and couldn’t have asked for a better teacher to start with. Sam is incredibly encouraging, patient and really knows how to bring the best out of people. Sam creates a great atmosphere in every class and makes you feel comfortable pushing yourself, even when you’re completely out of your comfort zone. I’ve learnt loads already and my confidence has come on massively. I’d genuinely recommend Sam to anyone wanting to get into acting.”
Cameron, Doncaster
★★★★★
“Really enjoyed Sam’s acting workshop! It was great fun, helped build confidence and was a brilliant way to meet new people and make friends. Sam is a really talented actor and made everyone feel welcome. Would definitely recommend!”
Luke, Doncaster
★★★★★
“Sam has provided a safe space to work. From the get go she has watched the team grow, found their strengths, and worked on positivity. Her weekly scripts, mainly written by herself, are fantastic and you can see she thinks and plans for her students, creating lines that bring out the best in each person. I have attended one of her workshops which was fun and I had the opportunity to act alongside Clive Russell. Sam certainly pulls out all the stops. My confidence has grown since I joined Truth in Action. Sam is a truly inspiring teacher. Her knowledge of the industry is outstanding. I can’t wait for the new term.”
Geraldine, Doncaster
★★★★★
“Sam Roccia is an excellent acting coach and she’s also a professional working actress herself. Sam has such a warm, sociable personality and creates a highly creative, welcoming environment where you feel safe to take risks. What I appreciate most is Sam’s practical approach; she breaks down scripts with you, films your scenes, and gives deeply detailed constructive feedback. I’ve learned so much from her, especially during her Laban Workshop where she perfectly translated movement skills to the screen. She also creates amazing opportunities for her students, like a recent workshop I attended where actor Clive Russell came in to give us his personal acting advice. I cannot recommend her classes enough!”
Janet, Doncaster
★★★★★
“As someone who has never acted before, I found Sam’s Truth in Action classes to be brilliant. Sam is so encouraging in her teaching that within the first few minutes any nerves I had disappeared, and I thoroughly enjoyed it: the group I am in have even been involved in a professional shoot!”
Phil, South Yorkshire
★★★★★
“Sam’s lessons are very engaging and, most of all, very educational. I feel like my acting skills have improved a lot since I’ve attended the lessons. It’s very different to most acting lessons in the most positive way imaginable, as it focuses on practical and precise learning with clear feedback and targets for improvement. Also, they’re a lot of fun.”
Francis, Doncaster
★★★★★
“I have absolutely loved being part of the Screen Acting course since it first started. Every week, I have become more confident on camera and developed my ability to work with actors of different ages and experience levels. As I am about to begin my journey into acting through drama school, Sam’s teaching has given me such a strong foundation and valuable experience to help me feel confident in myself as an actress. Sam is a lovely, supportive and encouraging teacher who genuinely wants to help you grow and develop.”
Amelia, South Yorkshire
★★★★★
“I have attended Sam’s Laban workshops. She is a great teacher. Her classes are structured in a way to ensure each person has time to be involved, learn and practise techniques. There’s always a great energy and warmth in the sessions. Love Sam’s classes … definitely recommended!”
Jane, Huddersfield
★★★★★
“I have attended classes run by professional actor Sam Roccia for over a year now. I have learnt greatly regarding the craft of acting, and her experience pointers regarding moving into industry and navigating actor life. Sam has the natural ability to have anyone improve their abilities and knowledge of the craft, describing her techniques as ‘adding to your tool kit’. Whatever your level of experience, I massively recommend her classes. Highly recommended.”
Simon, West Yorkshire
WHERE WE TRAIN
Our venues
Two welcoming spaces in the heart of Doncaster, both easy to reach by bus and train.
C-View
Church View, Doncaster DN1 1AF
Home of our Tuesday introductory classes and one-day workshops.
The Point
16 South Parade, Doncaster DN1 2DR
Our Wednesday classes run here, at Doncaster’s Centre of Excellence for Creative Health & Learning.
Your first session is free
Tell us a little about you and Sam will get back to you with a date. No experience needed, just come curious.
Email: enquiries@truthinaction.co.uk
Phone: 07922 205812