Make a life changing contribution
"I don't just want us to reach a hand behind
us to help people
up the ladder,
I want to build a
thousand more."
We want to break the access barriers within the industry.
We need your help to do that.
Help us continue to support actors
by providing high quality training
and promote better mental health awareness in the industry.
Isn't acting just "pretending?"
Most people think acting is just pretending.
A bit of flair. A nice-to-have hobby.
But real actor training is about learning to be fully human - in a world that often teaches us to hide, toughen up, or disconnect.
To be an actor is to train your nervous system to stay open - to feel grief, rage, joy - again and again, on cue, in front of strangers, while being judged for it. And still somehow walk away whole.
It takes skill. Discipline. Courage.
It’s no accident that actors are three times more likely to experience mental health challenges. The emotional exposure is real - and the rejection, instability, and societal misunderstanding makes it even harder.
Now Imagine Doing All That… After a Lifetime of Being Told You Don’t Belong
For actors from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, the journey is even tougher.
They’ve often had to:
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Shrink themselves to stay safe
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Hide parts of their identity to “fit in”
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Fight harder to be heard - in school, in society, in the room.
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Carry generational trauma or social stigma, all while trying to access a profession that feels lightyears away from their reality
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Find a way with no financial support
To perform with honesty and vulnerability, you first need safety, you need a space where you’re allowed to take your armour off.
More than just acting
Actors are storytellers.
They help us understand ourselves.
They reflect the world back to us - its heartbreak and its hope.
They let our children see themselves, be inspired to be more.
Many actors go on to write, direct and produce theatre, film, tv series and, documentaries. They shape us.
When they’re well-trained, resourced, and supported, their work can be life-changing.
Arts Council England chair says sector at 'tipping point' amid funding fears.
Our Motto: Do Not Suffer For Your Art
Both Feet trains actors - properly.
We don’t just teach people how to “put on a show.” We teach them how to be emotionally honest, mentally resilient, and physically grounded in their work.
At Both Feet, we give actors the tools to handle all of it without damaging themselves in the process.
We use a mix of proven techniques:
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The Meisner Technique (used in top drama schools around the world)
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Neuroscience-backed coaching to regulate stress and emotion
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Breathwork and body awareness to stay calm and connected under pressure
We run this training through intensive retreats, mostly in North Wales, where actors can fully focus - away from the chaos of everyday life.
Our goal is to build better actors and stronger people - especially those who wouldn’t normally be able to afford this kind of training.
"Government funding for the arts is down 46% in real terms since 2005." - Musicians Union Uk
Why donate?...
Hi I'm Steph, I run Both Feet Actor Training.
I have been offering actors scholarships and bursaries since I co-founded Both Feet in 2017 because I have a fire in my belly and heart that every actor should have access to bloody good training and opportunities no matter their story and background. I want our stages and screens to be made up of excellent actors who represent the real world we live in.
In the last 18 months my family and a couple of kind donors have contributed around £17,800 in scholarships and Pay What You Can places.
Sadly my family have come to a difficult position: the reality is, we can't afford to do it and we're at a point where we either stop offering them or I open myself up to ask for help from any of you who are able.
Currently I offer scholarships to almost every course and retreat I run which can cost me anything between £49-£1800 per person.
With your donations we can help marginalised voices get access to top quality training.
Steph x
Both Feet Co-Founder, Stephanie Morgan
The Actors Wellbeing Study identified that 62% experienced financial stress as a regular
or constant issue.
The impact your donation can make...
"All Steph does is give, give, give and all you do is gain, gain gain. It is the most thrilling, expansive, integrated training I have experienced or heard of. I will be returning again and again as my career progresses. This has to be the BEST training around for actors working today."
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Pauline Tomlin, Actor
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Anything you can give can make a huge difference in helping financially insecure actors obtain high quality training and mental health support.
In an industry built on privilege, help us readdress the balance.
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With deep gratitude,
Steph and each of the recipients who will benefit.
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An Actors Stretch / Scene Study: Continued training opportunities to refine their learning and go even deeper
£369
Artist Residency Retreat: Gift someone the chance to spend a week in a supportive environment writing, refining and sharing their voice.
£399
Under The Stars Retreat: 5 Days slowing down, building resilience and building a plan for the future.
£549
Voice, Breath & Body: A week with world renowned voice coach and director, Barbara Houseman
£899
An Actor Connects 12 Day Intensive: really change someone's whole trajectory
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“Supporting the arts isn’t just about supporting arts industry workers, it’s also about supporting the cultural life of the country and the world”
- Jack Gamble
"At any one time, 70 – 90% of trained professionals are not working specifically as actors–this precarious lifestyle creates significant stress often resulting in various physical and psychological ailments such as high blood pressure, weight gain or loss, anxiety, depression" - Stage Milk
"Actor-training researcher Dr Susan Burgoyne (PhD) and her colleagues have highlighted some acting teachers’ lack of experience in recognising and promoting psychological wellbeing" - Stage Milk
Need help? Apply for a scholarship...
Each scholarship is awarded on an application basis where we will select the submission based on circumstances and commitment to the training.
We only work with small class sizes and so each successful applicant is carefully chosen, so we ask that you only apply if you are in need of the financial help.
All we ask in return is your commitment to the course dates, an openness to the training and that you write/film a blog at the end of the process to reflect on your experience.