Tamryn Speirs
Tamryn Speirs is a child intimacy specialist, professional actor, director, drama teacher, movement and acting coach. She has worked in her field for the last 25 years.
Her experience directing and producing her films and theatre productions; and having studied film and film acting have given her years of practical insight into the needs of directors, producers, and actors as well as having a keen understanding of the various departments and can engage and participate in the team seamlessly and with ease.
Tamryn has worked as an on/off set acting coach for adult and child actors in various productions for Film / Series.
Her introduction into the world of CIS was born out of her close collaboration with Intimacy Coordinator Dr. Èmil Haarhoff (SAGAftra) while working on and off set as the child acting coach to 10-year-old lead Lamiyah Barnard, in Meg Rickard's film Snake.
The opportunities for Tamryn to engage with her new role over her first year with SafeSets have been remarkable. Productions have quickly seen the enormous benefit and need for Tamryn's role and she has worked on many International and Local productions since she started in 2024.
Internationally she has worked on: Amazon and Sony's "Wheel of Time, Season 3" (2024); "Huntington" written and directed by John Patton Ford, produced by Blueprint Pictures (2024.
Locally she has worked on: Unseen Series, Season 2, produced by Gambit Films (2024), Wyfie Series produced by Homebrew Films, Fatal Seduction Series, Season 2 produced by Ochre Media.
Tamryn has completed her 2024 ( Level 1, 2, 3- Advanced First Aid/ First responders and is certified for 3 years.
Tamryn has written and directed films for the screen and directed theatre productions in Cape Town, Grahamstown, and Johannesburg to acclaim. Tamryn received awards and nominations for her acting roles in past productions and films. Her most recent film and TV acting credits are Disney's Darby Harper Wants To Know and BBC's Lost Gold.
Today Tamryn holds a post as a senior Acting coach and lecturer at ACT Cape Town Film Acting Academy, a post she has held since 2006.
For many years, Tamryn was part of the Sugar Daddy Production Company, it raised awareness for the rights of women and children and awarded its profits to organizations like StreetSmart SA, Rape Crisis, and others. Tamryn has also held a post as a freelance studio casting director for Kayos Casting and the Casting Co. Tamryn works as the in-house acting coach for ICE Models ( artistes and models ) in TVC and on-camera training. She runs her private studio from her home studio in Bantry Bay where she helps professional actors prepare for their roles and auditions. Tamryn meets with a group of writers to develop a series born out of one of her short films and is in pre-production for a short film she has written.
Tamryn has held drama teacher posts at various private schools in the city. She worked at Bishops Diocesan College for 10 years, until she resigned in 2019. During that time she has produced, directed and choreographed many Musical productions with casts as big as 200 young actors. . She continues to develop her craft and teaching skills with her studies and in ongoing practical industry experience. Tamryn continues to dance and attends ballet and contemporary classes weekly
Tamryn Speirs CV
TAMRYN SPEIRS CHILD INTIMACY SPECIALIST CREDITS
2024 - In Production/Post Production
Child Intimacy Specialist - HUNTINGTON (Film) - Blueprint Pictures
Child Intimacy Specialist - FATAL SEDUCTION S2 Chapter 1 - Netflix/Ochre Media - Dir: Craig Friedmond
Child Intimacy Specialist - UNSEEN S2 - Netflix - Dir: Travis Taute, Rea Rangaka, Brett Michaels Innes - Eps: 1-5
Child Intimacy Specialist - WHEEL OF TIME SEASON 3 - Amazon Prime - Dir:
Child Intimacy Specialist - WYFIE - Homebrew Films/Showmax - Dir:
2023
Acting Coach - SNAKE (Film) - Boondogle Films and Known Associates Entertainment (KAE) - Dir: Meg Rikards
Acting Coach - BOYS WILL BE BOYS (Short Film) - Pipe Dream
2015
Acting Coach - MOMENTUM - Azari Media and Thaba Media
2013
Acting Coach - SAF3 (Film/IMAX) - Emmet/Furla Films/ Engine Entertainment
2008
Child Acting Coach - THE MAGIC TALE - Orbita Max Films and Namib Films
TESTIMONIAL for Tamryn Speirs
Tamryn Speirs has been an acting coach at Act Cape Town for 19 years and currently serves as a senior coach, working with students across all levels - from children and teens to our full-time college students.
Tamryn is an exceptionally nurturing and passionate coach, working with both intuition and deep respect for her students. She has a remarkable ability to inspire and unlock potential, guiding students not only as actors but also as young people preparing to enter the professional world. The care and attention she gives to each individual is admirable, combining skill with compassion and true mentorship.
It has been one of my greatest pleasures to work alongside Tamryn over the years. From her early days teaching teens and short courses, to her current role as a senior coach, she has become an integral part of our academy - sharing her vast knowledge and experience with both students and colleagues alike.
Tamryn is truly a gem of an acting coach. She teaches with great heart, and any actor would be deeply enriched by the opportunity to work with her.
Candice Poole – Director, Act Cape Town Film Acting Academy