Testimonials

"Intensive Scene Study"
with
Michèle Lonsdale Smith

(Lyric School of Acting, Vancouver)

FEEDBACK FROM PAST COURSES!

"Before attending Michèle's class I was one kind of actor. Leaving the room
after the workshop I was in a whole other world. Not only did I walk away truly inspired
to be free of the crap we all carry as human beings, but I was educated on how to use
that inspiration in my acting. I truly believe that Michèle's style of teaching is relevant to
any actor and is a true testament of her understanding of the art of acting. Being able to
have any actor look deep inside themselves and draw on all of our most personal and
private experiences to create truly believable characters is a talent that Michèle was
born with, and I thank her for sharing it with us."

Sally Clelford, Participant - Winter 2006

“There is so much I could say about Michèle, so I'll just sum it up an say:
I am absolutely certain that this woman is a genius. She has freed my
soul, and saved my life. I will be grateful to her forever. I have the
highest and truest respect for her."

Eugenia Teofilovic, Participant - Winter 2006

"Michèle brings us back to old-school-New York-Strasberg-Meisner-Hagen-style
teaching. Yeehaa! She going to call you on the Bullshit time and time again, a rarity in
this world of nicey-nice teachers!  Michèle has a huge heart but she'll tell you like it is. She demands total self exposure. You're going to cry, scream all hell and come out smiling that you might have just hit the mark finally.  Two thumbs up, way up!"

Mark Slacke, Participant - Winter 2006


“This was my second experience studying with Michèle and it was even more
profound than the first.  The work that Michèle brings us to do is truly life
changing.  I've been 'acting' for over 12 years, but in this intensive, felt that I
have finally acted truthfully for the first time...I wish this experience upon all artists.” 

Claudia Jurt, Participant - Winter 2006

Michèle's intensive short program was overwhelming in its ability to
change people and to make us better actors.  Even 'A' list actors would
benefit from a weekend with Michèle, she is able to guide people to the
truth of the scene, the character, and the actor's instrument -
themselves.   This Stanislawskian style program is an intense course
only for serious actors, and be prepared to grow.
” 
Anonymous, Participant - Winter 2006