Bright young things with stars in their eyes

Stepping into the school you are immediately immersed in a tranquil space cut off from the hustle and bustle of the capital. The studio, covering more than 4,000 square meters, has a minimalistic yet cozy central lobby surrounded by classrooms.

In the lobby, students gather around the counter, discussing the class they have just attended; around the corner, some are reading on couches set into walls; and behind a glass screen, a boy projects his voice as he rehearses a script. Each has a space to themselves utterly free from the distraction of everyone and everything around them.

The Dome Studio has two full-time programs, a one-year beginner's program and a nine-month program for professional actors, as well as master classes and several online forums in which industry experts and academics can compare notes on acting.