Testimonials & Actor Reviews — The Actors Workout, Sydney Screen Acting Studio in Ultimo

“I have admired Matt as an actor, teacher and moreover as a person for many years. His knowledge of the craft coupled with his genuine and caring personality enables him to engage meaningfully with his students. His ability to create a trusting and fun learning environment is exceptional. With Matt I feel comfortable exploring and challenging myself as an actor. And better still, I feel supported and nurtured every step of the way.”

“The Actors Workout is a great space to re-energize as an actor. The way Matt facilitates the class inspires the floor-work to be curious and playful. In turn, I found a sense of confidence that encouraged me to better follow my impulses. This also led to more creative work in my auditions during the week.”

“I also appreciate the little preparation required for each class. It meant that I was able to enter the space with a sense of openness, rather than panic. This is certainly a space I look forward to returning to in the future and I’m so glad a class of this quality is now accessible for actors in Sydney!”

“Matt has this very keen and intuitive instinct for finding where your talent lies, and fishes it out of you for everyone to see. All in a very respectful, vulnerable and safe way. The environment he creates in this class allows your actors instinct feel free enough to unblock itself and flow easily into the work. He’s an absolute joy to work with and you will undoubtedly come out with a better sense of your craft and yourself within the work, than when you went in.”

“The Actors Workout is a fun, focused group of actors who have an opportunity to play and be challenged. Matt made me feel safe to try and fail, supporting me through finding the best outcome for my character in a scene that felt true to me and my work. It was exciting to gain new tools that I can apply in auditions and on set in future to ground myself and connect to my work.”

“Matt’s concept of a ‘gym’ for actors is something I had never come across before, but on first attendance it sunk in how vital spaces like this are. He has created a room that is utterly safe in every way; to explore, to play, to try new things and even fall flat on your face with no sense whatsoever of shame or inferiority. His adapted method of repetition brings actors to the present moment without putting pressure on them to be anyone other than exactly who they are, and throughout the classes I have not only learned more about my acting but in fact directing as well. I couldn’t recommend this class more highly.”

“The Actors Workout is an empowering space for actors fashioned to train and play in a safe space. I have enormous personal respect for Matt Levett. Through vigour, persistence and integrity to the craft, Matt helps the actor discover dimensional characters whilst playing. He creates an environment where actors feel free to be vulnerable, take chances and to fall forward.”

“I give The Actors Workout my highest recommendation, in the sure knowledge that the program’s many gifts, talents and attributes will be a fine acquisition to actors in the industry.”

“The Actors Workout is the most rewarding ‘class’ I’ve been to in quite some time. The beauty of The Actors Workout is that you actually get up and do rather than just watch and listen. Matt is not only a wonderful person but a fantastic facilitator; he guides you through the practice and creates a space that is playful, challenging, and rewarding. You’re allowed to fail and truly play. I was able to feel free in the scene work, make bolder choices, and find a place that was more instinctive and present. It is really exciting work. I cannot recommend The Actors Workout enough.”

“The Actors Workout is, legitimately, a place I’ve been waiting, yearning and hoping for. I’ve spoken at length with other actors about wanting a high level scene-work class to avoid rust. A class where you get to work with people you’d probably end up working with on set. High level work, removed from vanity, focused on craft and connection. It catered exactly to my interests. Doing live, unpredictable work and drills with excellent talent. This is a perfect place to take risks and stay sharp.”

“The Actors Workout is exactly that. Matt provides an open and playful space for actors to stretch and work their creative muscles. With his experience coupled with genuine care and passion for the craft, Matt facilitates the classes in a way that allows you to fail gloriously, make bold choices and ignites your instinct. I’m beyond grateful that he has brought these much needed classes to life for actors in Sydney.”

“The best acting coaches know how to connect you to the material in a few delicate sentences. Matt Levett is one such acting coach. The Workout offers actors an opportunity to stay performance fit between roles. Matt’s approach is freeing — I highly recommend him as a mentor.”

“It’s been important for me to always be part of a class in order to grow and stretch myself as an actor. I was so pleased to find The Actors Workout and the community Matt has built. Each class I was learning something new, pushing myself out of my comfort zone in a relaxed and supportive environment. I’ve admired Matt and his work as an actor so it was a pleasure to be guided by him. He has a real passion to watch us connect to the other actor and to rely on our natural instincts that arise during a scene.”

“I’m so grateful to Matt for the wonderful teaching environment he has created and reigniting my passion to grow in this craft. I recommend The Actors Workout to anyone who wishes to do the same.”

“Matt has the ability to foster an atmosphere in his workshops in which experienced actors feel comfortable enough to be genuinely vulnerable with one another. To find a space like this in Sydney is rare and I found it to be incredibly valuable. I trusted Matt enough to take risks in my work which led to discovery, empowerment, and therefore progress. If you are an actor who wants to exercise freedom, flexibility, and courage in their craft, this class is for you.”