“The course exceeded my expectations. I not only learnt the Suzuki training methods, but also important attitudes towards performing. Both teachers were exceptional—serious, rigorous, positive and humorous. Their attitude towards their students and acting embodies what I look for in a teacher.”

“I discovered that I can do more with my body than I thought I could. SMAT taught me to push beyond my limits, develop mastery of the body and be intentional in what I do.”

“The class enabled me to confront myself as both a performer and a person, recognise my limitations, connect with myself and develop grit. It was liberating and healing at the same time.”

“In the struggle and stillness, I found ways to be present and visible to the audience and the fiction. I also benefited from learning about the connection between the mind and body.”

“SMAT reshaped the way I relate to being an actor on stage. It is not simply about mimicking movements or doing them the ‘right way’. Through confronting oneself and working through failure, the actor gains deeper inner alignment and greater freedom on stage.”

“This course sowed the seeds of stillness in me. I am learning how disciplined training opens up the body to so much more. I was humbled by what I did not know about my body and intrigued by its potential.”

“SMAT is a tremendous gift that returns the performer to the body. Actors can become caught up in text and intention and neglect their physical work. Suzuki is a great reset—a discipline that returns us to what acting is fundamentally about: energy.”