Above: Veronica Melkonian at the Birds’ Nest Armenian Orphanage, Lebanon (2015) where she spent three months volunteering and teaching English.

Veronica Melkonian | MA Acting 2026-27

բ. WHY CENTRAL

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, September 2026

ա. WHERE THINGS STAND

I am a British-Armenian actor and I have been offered a place on the MA Acting programme at Royal Central, one of the most selective drama conservatoires in the world. I am seeking private patronage and/or accommodation support to begin my intensive 40-hour week training for 12 months at Royal Central this September.

OFFER

Accepted onto MA Acting at Royal Central, Sept 2026-27

REPRESENTATION

Signed by Red Door Management early in my acting career

REFERENCES

Supported with references by Tom Hardman and Michael McCredie, tutors at Identity School of Acting

Royal Central's graduates include Laurence Olivier,Judi Dench,Andrew Garfield,Kit Harington and Riz Ahmed. RCSSD is ranked among the top drama conservatoires in the world and holds royal patronage.

Undergoing this training presents a significant shift in my professional development XXX

գ. WHY THIS MATTERS

To the best of my knowledge, there are very few (if any) British-Armenian actors to have trained acting at Royal Central. This presents a critical opportunity to raise visibility and representation of Armenians across British and international TV, film and theatre.

My British-Armenian background informs my perspective and artistic voice, and I am interested in exploring contemporary diasporic experience within UK theatre and screen contexts in a nuanced and specific way.

դ. FUNDING REQUIRED

Tuition - MA Acting, Royal Central

£20,745

Accommodation (rent + bills ~£1000 / month × 12)

£12,000

Other living costs (food + travel ~£300/month × 12)

£3,600

Total cost

£36,345

Already secured - personal savings

-£12,000

Remaining need

£24,345

ե. WAYS TO SUPPORT

FINANCIAL

  • One-off gift toward tuition or living costs

  • Ongoing monthly support during training

IN-KIND SUPPORT

  • Subsidised or private acommodation for the academic year

  • Referrals to creative/arts patrons

  • Introductions within the arts, theatre or cultural networks

զ. WHAT SUPPORTERS RECEIVE

Depending on what feels right to you, I'd be glad to offer:

  • regular updates on training and work in development

  • invitations to any public performances or showcases during and after training

  • credit and acknowledgment in future work (if desired)

  • a direct creative relationship for as long as you like