On-Camera Training for Professional Actors.
NYC and Online
What we offer.
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Weekly Classes
4 week on-camera classes with Matt Newton (in person and online) with casting director guest. Limited to 8 to 10 students. Referral only.
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Private Coaching
Private one on one coaching/taping with Matt Newton, in person or online. For auditions and role prep.
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Career Coaching
Strategy sessions for branding, materials, and representation. Perfect for actors navigating the business side.
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In Person Workshops
All-day intensives for committed actors. Limited to 16 people. In person only.
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Matt's E-Course
Learn at your own pace. “The No B.S. Guide to Breaking into Acting” is a practical, no-B.S. video course that teaches actors exactly how to launch a professional acting career .
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Monthly Zoom Labs
Small group monthly accountability classes with Matt covering different business topics and how to make your marketing materials stand out.
Fall Classes & Workshops
Drop In Classes
November 14th Career Circle (Zoom)
Friday, NOVEMBER 14TH. 3-4:30pm
💬 $65 per actor — Max 15 actors (18+)
Twice monthly career “mini consult” accountability group on zoom with like minded actors.
November 14th Audition Technique (Adults)
Friday, November 14th. 1-2:30pm
💬 $95 per actor — Max 12 actors (18+)
*Once monthly “mini coaching” class with Matt Newton on zoom. Open to all levels. Bring your own script or we will provide.
November 16th Audition Technique (Teens)
November 16th. 6-7:30pm (zoom)
💬 $95 per actor — Max 12 actors (18+)
*Once monthly “mini coaching” class with Matt Newton on zoom. Open to all levels. Bring your own script or we will provide.
Dec. 6 In Person Intensive
📅 Class Date: Saturday, December 6th. 10am-5pm.
💵 $345 (w/ casting director Mia Cusumano)
*spend the day working on challenging material with Matt (comedy, drama, cold-reads), culminating in a Q&A with a casting director. Open to intermediate/advanced.
Ongoing Classes
MONDAYS with Matt Newton – Starts November 10 (in person)
📅 Class Dates: November 10, 17, 24, Dec 1
💵 $425 per 4-week session (w/ casting director ALAN SCOTT NEAL)
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SOLD OUT
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TUESDAYS with Matt Newton– Starts November 11 (in person)
📅 Class Dates: Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 2
💵 $425 per 4-week session (casting director ALAN SCOTT NEAL)
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SOLD OUT
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SOLD OUT
NEW! TUESDAYS with Tom Degnan – November 11 (In Person)
📅 Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 2
💵 $375 per 4-week session
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
WEDNESDAYS with Matt Newton – Starts November 12 (zoom)
📅 Class Dates: November 12, 19, Dec 3, 10 (18+)
💵 $399 per 4-week session (w/ casting director guest TBD)
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
🔗 Get a spot
Meet the Team
MN classes are taught by working professionals with over 50 years in the business. Matt brings a no nonsense, practical “real world” approach to all of his classes, infusing the craft of acting with the business.
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FounderMatt is the founder and head coach at MN Acting Studio, and has coached thousands of actors who have gone on to book roles in major TV and film.
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Guest TeacherTom’s coaching experience comes Tom’s career as TV and film actor, with over 20 years of guest starring roles on tv shows, such as Limitless, Blue Bloods, The BlackList, Bones, Bull, CSI, NCIS, and many others.
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"Matt has an amazing ability to bring out the best in actors"
Billy Hopkins
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MN Acting Studio is by far the best acting studio in New York City
Ben Jordan, agent
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"MN Acting Studio is such a gem and a rare find."
Natasha Lopez, actress
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"Matt Newton has one of the most well-trained eyes for talent I’ve ever seen. With students who are learning the true craft of auditions and performance, I highly recommend him as a coach.
Chris Silvieri, talent agent
