Industry Feedback:
"I have so
much respect for what Matthew and the Actor's Foundry are doing -- they
are consummate professionals who give the actors extraordinary training
and and
experience. I was wowed by what I saw, and really look
forward to coming back to the Actor's Foundry again...it's an amazing
training ground for any serious Artist.""
Lisa Beach (Casting
Director)
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"The Actor's
Foundry has a terrific
professional program. It’s reassuring to know that Vancouver has such a
nurturing place for actors to grow in their craft."
Paul Weber (MGM Head of Casting)
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"I can't begin to tell
you how awed I am by your artist foundry better known as The Actor's
Foundry. The whole experience from top to bottom could not have been
more professional and exciting. Jeb, thank you for making it all so
easy! Matthew, you are masterful. The insight you have into your actors
and the way you work with them is inspiring. "
Suzanne Goddard-Smythe (Casting Director)
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"A passionate teacher, Matthew's energetic style
challenges his students to take risks..."
Candice Elzinga (Casting
Director)
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"...his wisdom and insight into human nature, and his
unflinching honesty...truly invaluable."
Kathleen Driscoll (Casting
Director)
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"Matthew
is the best in the city and is highly regarded by all in the film
industry. Many of my actors train and coach with him and the results
have always been extremely positive."
Natasha Trisko (Talent Agent)
"I refer clients in different stages of their careers
to learn and coach with Matthew..."
Lena Lees (Talent Agent)
"...all our clients who have spent time with
Matthew in his classes have secured great roles..."
Deborah Harry (Talent Agent)
"I
never hesitate to refer Matthew for both coaching and class..."
Dylan Maher (Talent
Agent)
"His knowledge of the reality of the business mixed with savvy advice,
also gives the students a real insight..."
Pamela Wise (Talent Agent)
...whether
novice actors or seasoned pros anyone and everyone I send to Jeb or
Matthew come back better actors and better people."
Vittoria - (Talent Agent)
"Matthew
is a talented coach...with great instinct and with the natural
discretion and timing that is so essential working on set."
Rufus Sewell (Actor)
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"I have worked privately with Matthew on several
projects and he is truly a master of the text."
Cobie Smulders (Actor)
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"Matthew took me to
the limits of my understanding of
story and ...."
Christopher Shyer (Actor)
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"He has a masterful
knowledge of the craft. Matthew has the intellect
and insight to push you to the next level and get you working."
Brandon J. Mclaren
(Actor)
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"Having
studied at American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, and with
Larry Moss and Ivana Chubbuck in Los Angeles, I can say that Matthew
Harrison's teaching is definitely on par with them all..."
Karen Holness(J Pod/Cashing In)
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"Matthew
has given me the tools and knowledge to confidently go out and tackle
my career...I have found the Actor's Foundry to be a place each actor
can call their own. "
Tracy Spiridakos (lead,
"Majority Rules")
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"Matthew Harrison is the super
coach. His compassion for people and knowledge of the craft
offer the most supportive environment for the actor to thrive.
It's through his encouragement I've learned to work hard and give
myself permission to let go and play. Matthew's formula of
teaching provides actors with a success map and reproducible tools to
unlock the magic within. At The Actor's Foundry I have found a
family of extremely talented actors, teachers and friends. It's a
safe place to stretch, play and explore what I love to do.
Undoubtedly, my most satisfying and enjoyable work has manifested
within the Foundry walls and with the help of Matthew as my teacher :)"
Aliyah O'Brien
"Matthew brings a joy and levity to the classroom that
is rare these days. He’s created an atmosphere rife with discovery,
debate..."
Giles Panton (Actor)
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"He's a master at script analysis and has the uncanny
ability to uncover the true meaning beneath the text..."
Colby Johannson
(Actor)
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"I am becoming the actor and person I always hoped to
be as a result of the workshops..."
Jennifer Koenig (Actor / former
casting director )
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"workshop
was virtually life changing, connecting the dots so that
I now have a comprehensive master plan which can be
utilized
to inform me when preparing for a role."
Adriana O'Neil
(Actor)
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"...he always provides his students with a safe environment in which to
learn and explore."
Bronwen Smith (Actor and
Manager of Biz Books)
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"...he
is always able to simplify the scenes in order to find the true
objective and then he uses his acute sense of what makes people
tick..."
Michael Karl Richards (Actor)
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"He
cuts right through to the core of every scene with script analysis so
precisely...even the worst of scripts becomes 'act'-able."
Jacqueline Steuart (Actor)
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"...the joy that he
has as an actor, a teacher and
mostly as a human being is contagious!"
Tammy Barker (Actor)
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"Matthew
Harrison is a rare find – a gifted actor who has entered the teaching
arena without a financial agenda or ego as his motivation."
Iris Quinn (Actor/Teacher)
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"I feel as though I
have awoken my instrument and I
feel alive ..."
Jovanna Huguet (Actor)
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"His technique is
clear and simple, and he consistently
breaks down barriers to get actors to the next level."
Tara Wilson (Actor)
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"...permitted me to
trust myself and my scene partner -
allowed me to be vulnerable while still being present in the scene."
France Perras (Actor)
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"Watching Matthew in
action is inspiring. If your
looking to find your passion in your work, he's the man."
Kurt Evans (Actor/Teacher)
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"Your class made me
feel, for the first time ever, how
effortless and fun and empowering acting/ being an actor... "
Andrea Lai (Actor)
"Jeb has an amazing ability of
breaking
down a script instantaneously, as well as accurately personalising the
script with the particular actor."
Emma Lahana (Actor)"
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"...Jeb
identifies with each student to find what is blocking them from
performing and works with each student individually to overcome their
own personal obstacles ... "
CJ Mikko (Parent)
"I've
been searching for the perfect acting class for a year and a half, and
within the first five minutes of my first class with Jeb, I knew I was
home. Jeb has done more for me in a matter of months then most coaches
accomplish in a year. "
Christie
Stainthorpe (Actor)
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profile
“Working
with Jeb as a coach has had many rewards…his understanding of the
commercial audition process is impeccable. I had the good fortune of
entering a callback room with Jeb. To watch him warm, work and own the
room upon entrance was remarkable."
David Attar (Actor)
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profile
"Jeb
Beachıs teachings didnıt just allow me to grow as an actor, but as
a person as well. Over the last month, I have participated in both
scene work and self-work. I have faced the darkest and best parts of my
self, learned a groundbreaking approach to scene study and
..."
Dejan Loyola (Actor)
