ABOUT THE STUDIO
The Actors Workout is a professional acting studio based in Ultimo, Sydney, founded by award-winning actor, filmmaker, and coach Matt Levett.
We offer a clear training pathway for actors — from foundational courses through to ongoing classes, industry workshops, and advanced screen-based programs. Alongside weekly training, we provide private coaching and casting director workshops, all designed to support actors working at a professional level.
Our approach is grounded in truthful, connected performance, with a strong focus on screen acting and professional practice. Training is led by experienced, working industry professionals, creating a focused environment where actors are challenged, supported, and held to a high standard.
At the centre of the studio is consistency — giving actors the space to train regularly, refine their process, and build work that holds up on screen. This extends into our One-Year Screen Acting Program, a part-time pathway combining ongoing training, performance development, and the creation of cinematic showreel scenes.
Whether you’re preparing for auditions or ready to take your work to the next level, The Actors Workout provides clear direction, practical tools, and real industry insight.
About Matt Levett
Matt Levett is an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and acting coach based in Sydney, with over 20 years of experience in the film, television, and theatre industries in both Australia and the United States. He is the founder of The Actors Workout, a leading acting studio in Sydney, where he mentors emerging and professional actors to develop their craft and succeed in the industry.
A graduate of the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Matt has an extensive list of screen credits, including roles in acclaimed productions such as the AACTA award-winning miniseries The Devil’s Playground, Logie award-winning series A Place to Call Home, Wolf Creek, Rescue Special Ops, Dance Academy, Winners & Losers, The Secret Daughter, Bed of Roses, and Home and Away. His work spans independent Australian cinema—Drown, Sunset People, Misplaced—to international releases like the US feature film Payback (available on Amazon Prime).
On stage, Matt recently starred in Andrew Bovell’s Things I Know to Be True at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre. His excellence in performance and contribution to the arts have earned him prestigious accolades including the AIF Heath Ledger Scholarship (Los Angeles, 2015) and the NIDA Gloria Payten Fellowship (2019).
As an acting coach, Matt has taught and directed at many of Sydney’s top acting schools, including NIDA, The Hub Studio, The Actors Centre, ATYP, and Screenwise. Known for his emotionally intuitive and industry-relevant approach, Matt is committed to helping actors unlock their creative truth and deliver powerful, authentic performances on screen and stage.