Kate Laidler Actor Profile

Profile

Ethnicity

European

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Height

156 cm

Age Range

16–22

Career Highlights

Kate Laidler is a New Zealand actor currently completing her studies at The Actors Program, with graduation expected later this year. Her experience includes roles in the short film "In Her Steps" and the theatre production "Follow the Money." Kate’s focused training reflects her commitment to developing her craft. As she nears the end of her studies, she continues to demonstrate a professional approach, positioning herself as an emerging talent within the New Zealand entertainment industry.

Short Film.

2024Ordinary (Music Video) - Sung by Marianne LeighFleur (Lead)Dir. Emma Duncan, Jeremy Macey
2024OrigamiStasiDir. Nicole Whippy
2023In Her StepsNoah (Act 2)Dir. Emma Duncan & Ashlee Stevens
2023Pantry of Memories MusicianDir. Akash Saravanan
2022Broken GlassLily (Lead)Dir. George Symon
2022Mad Cow Abigail (Lead )Dir. Lily Groenhart
2022Roots Olivia (Lead)Dir. Xanthe Curtain

Feature Film.

2023Table Read: For ThomCindy, Aggie, Haley, Mean girl, Kid, Nurse, PA announcement, StudentDir. Rafa Yam, DEGNZ, The Writers Guild

Short Film.

202248hrs On slow films - Carousel - Cycle Sans FinDir. Kate Laidler

Theatre.

2024RushesDir. Caroline BellBooth
2024The WelkinCharlotte CaryDir. Benjamin Henson
2022Follow the Money Long Cloud Youth Theatre
2022Long Cloud Youth Theatre & O and P works
2022Onslow College Greek Theatre Duologue : Antigone (Lead)
2022Onslow College Ophelia thinks Harder Ophelia
2022Onslow College Twelve Angry Men Number 10 (Lead )
2022Rites of Passage by Long Cloud Youth TheatreRuby
2021Drama Christi: Bubble Trouble Rapunzel (Lead)
2021Drama Christi: The Goodbridge Million by Sean DooleyNewsreader One
2021Onslow College Devised Piece about Sexual Assault (Lead)
2021Onslow College: Daughters of Heaven DuologuePauline
2021Onslow College: Major Production Follow, Follow, FollowApple (Lead)
2021Onslow College: Melodrama PerformanceHeroine (Lead)
2021Onslow College: The wizard of OzAunt Emily (Lead)
2020Onslow college: Jesus Christ Superstar the musical with Sarah DelahuntyLead Apostle (Lead)
2019Onslow College: Romeo and Juillet-Lady Capulet and Lady Montague (Lead)
2017Waimea Acting Exchange (school performance tour in Nelson) Lead (Lead)

Web Series.

2023Alphabet Mafia - PilotAlphabet Mafia Club MemberDir. Michael Cox

Training.

The Actors Program (Current) - 2024
1x Observed - Elizabeth Nabben US Johnson and Laird - 2023
2x - Joel Tobeck classes - Actors lab - 2023
Gerard Carroll Verbatim Training - Miranda Harcourts Masterclass - 2023
Mary McDonald Lewis Accent Training - Miranda Harcourts Masterclass - 2023
Miranda Harcourts Adults International Masterclass Performers Place - 2023
Observed Kacie Stenson class - 2023
Scott Milham yoga, movement and film workshop - Miranda Harcourts Masterclass - 2023
Simone Kessell film workshop - Miranda Harcourt Masterclass - 2023
Thomasin McKenzie film workshop - Miranda Harcourt Masterclass - 2023
Carrie Thiel Intimacy Workshop - 2022
Elena Stejkao Actors studio script to screen classes 2022 - 2022
Erana James film workshop - Miranda Harcourts Masterclass - 2022
Framing workshop by Poppy Serano Long Cloud Youth Theatre - 2022
Gerard Carroll How to learn lines & do Verbatim text - Miranda’s Masterclass - 2022
Member of Long cloud Youth Theatre - 2022
Miranda Harcourt Adults Specialist screen Masterclass - 2022
Nicola Dove film photography workshop - Miranda’s MasterClass - 2022
Scott Milham Yoga acting workshop - Mirandas Masterclass - 2022
Thomasin McKenzie film workshop - Miranda Harcourts Masterclass - 2022
American Accent Classes with Perry Piercy - 2021
Professional Level Screen Intensive for Teens - April 2021 Course - With Miranda Harcourt - 2021
Rata Drama Studios Body, Movement and Dance Courses with Megan Adams - 2021
Rata Drama Studios Confidence and Presence Course with singer Jenny B - 2021
Rata Drama Studios Film Acting Courses with Stella Ried - 2021
Rata Drama studios Film Course with Rachel More - 2021
Rata Drama Studios Film Course with Rachel More - 2021
Rata Drama Studios Films Courses with Rachel Bullock Casting Director - 2021
Rata Drama Studios Percussion Courses with Andreas Lepper - 2021
Rata Drama Studios Voice Classes with Perry Piercy - 2021
Rata Drama Studios Wellington Paranormal Karen O’Leary Course - 2021
Professional Level Screen Intensive for Teens- April 2020 Course – With Miranda Harcourt - 2020
Rata Drama Studios Combat Classes with Alexander Hollaway - 2020
Rata Drama Studios Film Courses with Liz Mullane Casting Director - 2020
Rata Drama Studios Improvisation Course with Susan Fogarty - 2020
Rata Drama Studios Professional Level Teen Saturday Classes with Miranda Harcourt - 2020
Rata Drama Studios with Toi Whakaari Senior Tutor - Mitch Tawhi Thomas - 2020
Rata Drama studios: Screen Acting Course with Emma Draper - 2020
Sarah Valentine American Accent Course - 2020
Sarah Valentine Self-Tape Course - 2020
Rata Drama Studios Weekly Class with Emma Draper - 2019
Kirsty Bunny Management course with Casting Directors and Actors - 2018
Roxy Five Short Film Competition - 2018
Rata Drama studios Film Classes with Tess Jamieson-Karaha - 2016
Rata Drama Studios Stage and Screen - 2016
Professional Table Read: For Thom - , NZWG & DEGNZ