Welcome and thanks for dropping by. I joined Actors Equity in 1976 so I guess you could say I am a career actor. I originally trained in London at E.15 Stratford and later with Ms Uta Hagen in New York. I enjoyed a long career in television and film then

Gerry Sont

Actor. Corporate Trainer

About Me

Welcome and thanks for dropping by.

I joined Actors Equity in 1976 so I guess you could say I am a career actor. I originally trained in London at E.15 Stratford and later with Ms Uta Hagen in New York. I enjoyed a long career in television and film then moved into teaching and coaching. My passion remains the Theatre and I currently work with my wife's company - Theatre Excentrique, which focuses on plays that were not originally written in English. See: www.theatrexcentrique.com

If there is a project you have in mind, just email me.

Cheers, Gerry

Actor

Corporate Trainer

Actor

40 years as a professional stage, film & television actor.

photo: Emma Lois

I experienced early success in films like Running on Empty, Early Frost and Melvin, Son of Alvin. Leads in TV shows include The Young Doctors, Home and Away, Waterloo Station and Butterfly Island.

Theatre highlights include: Season with the Florida Shakespeare Festival in Miami followed by The Green Bay Tree directed by Vinnette Carroll in Ft Lauderdale. Twelve months in La Cage aux Folles opposite Keith Michell at Her Majesty's. In Melbourne worked at Playbox, St Martins and at the Arts Centre in John Romeril’s play Working Out directed by David Myles. Sydney shows include A Streetcar Named Desire also at Her Majesty's and QPAC, Othello at the SBW Independent and Three Winters Green at the SBW Stables.

Videos

Showreel 2024

Commercials 1981 -2024

Commercial: Fxx News

Short play: Taking a Bullet

Press Reviews

‘Simon Labrosse’ at Creative Space 99, Sydney

‘How Does Your Garden Grow’ at State 2, Sydney

‘Goya’ at Old 505, Sydney

‘The Green Bay Tree’ at Ft Lauderdale's Public Theatre, Florida

‘Object of Desire’ at La Mama, Melbourne

Gallery

Some pics from plays, films & TV over the years from 1976 through to 2023

CoRPORATE TRAINER

photo: Emma Lois

30 years of experience

as a corporate trainer

Like many actors I have diversified into several fields. I would encourage all actors to do the same as the summit of Mt Everest in only 3 metres square. Not a lot of room at the top.

I taught at NIDA for 9 years and created their 1-year TV Presenters course. I was also the senior trainer within their Corporate Performance division. For The Actors Centre in Sydney, I have taught various drop-in classes. For the Australian College of Entertainers in Melbourne I was Head of Drama. Currently, I am an affiliate lecturer at UNSW coaching business presentation skills for the full-time MBA candidates.

My teaching and training philosophy is informed by my academic foundation, industry knowledge and practical life lessons.

Whether you are looking for a one or two day intensive workshop or perhaps a course that runs over several weeks, I can create something to suit your precise needs.

My workshops are designed to be challenging, motivational and fun with loads of practical experience (doing not talking), all within a safe, creative and constructive environment.

Corporate Feedback

Gerry's ability to observe our culture,

understand our needs

and adapt appropriately is highly valued.

Graeme Fish - National Training Manager

Computer Associates

He is one of the finest

and most sparkling instructors

I have ever seen.

Clinton Free - Academic Director

UNSW AGSM

Many of our employees commented

that this was the best presentation skills training they had ever attended.

Gerry is a skilled and talented facilitator

who is passionate about what he does.

Jennifer Brennan - L& D Manager

RSM Accountants

Nadia Blaess - Training Manager

Pernod Ricard Winemakers

Gerry has made a strong contribution

to the effectiveness of our team's presentation & communication skills.

People