ACTOR
PHOTO CREDIT: THE CONFETTI PROJECT
Katy-May Hudson has worked across film and theatre since childhood, appearing in her first national television commercial at the age of four. Her lifelong experience as a performer continues to shape her work as a filmmaker, informing her collaborative approach to performance, character, and storytelling.
She trained at the Atlantic Acting School's two-and-a-half-year Conservatory Program in New York, an institution founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy and affiliated with NYU Tisch School of the Arts. There she developed a deep appreciation for truthful performance, ensemble collaboration, and actor-centred storytelling.
Following a series of auditions, Katy-May was invited by renowned acting teacher Wynn Handman to join his New York studio. Handman- whose alumni include Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, John Leguizamo, Richard Gere, and many others- further shaped her understanding of character, authenticity, and the craft of acting.
She later became a company member of the New York Neo-Futurists, performing twice weekly in the acclaimed long-running production The Infinite Wrench (formerly Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind). The company's unique approach to devised performance, live creation, and radical honesty continues to influence her work as a writer and director.
Today, Katy-May draws on this foundation to create an actor-focused directing process that prioritises trust, emotional truth, and collaborative exploration.
