Located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Company of Rogues Actors' Studio teaches a deep and personal process of acting rooted in the New York tradition of authentic performance; offering professional Stage, Meisner, Television and Film training for the actor. For the last 30 years, our Co-founders (Joe-Norman Shaw and Christiane Hirt) have dedicated their lives to the craft of acting as working professionals, while sharing their passion with thousands of students -many of whom have successfully entered the professional world.

Uta Hagen, principal acting instructor at New York’s famed HB Studio, espoused: “Only he who can, should teach”. At Rogues we adhere to this philosophy- our faculty is comprised of practicing film and theatre artists, recognized for their professional work in performance, writing and directing. Company of Rogues is a New York style studio offering the most comprehensive training program found in Western Canada. Our teachers have a deep understanding of the Craft of Acting and the ability to produce actors who meet industry demands.

Company of Rogues Actors' Studio is certified as an educational institute by the Minister of Employment and Social Development under subparagraphs 118.5(1)(a)(ii) and 118.6(1)(a)(ii) of the Income Tax Act. NOW OFFERING - the T2202A tax form for our Full-Time & Part-Time Master Class Programs.