Masterclasses & Workshops SCHOTT ACTING STUDIO
Matthias Schott

Instructors, coaches, and directors from various countries, such as the USA, UK, New Zealand, and Australia, provide workshops, masterclasses, and private coaching at the studio.

• On-Camera Acting New Approach I & II


• Scene Study Master Classes


• Screen Naturalism


• Creative Dream Work & Scene Study


• Creating & Dircecting Personal Narrative


• Actors & Directors Tools


• Acting Foundation Intensive


• Space, the Body and Physical Devising


• On Characterization


• Play Analysis

• The studio is known for its experienced and highly qualified instructors, who have real-world acting experience and industry connections.

• We offer a variety of classes, workshops, and performance opportunities, allowing actors to explore different techniques and genres.

“Matthias, an acting teacher himself, has created wise and profound journeys for the actor. He is sympathetic to the students’ concerns and questions, and if necessary can effectively communicate them to the teacher. During my workshop Matthias was invaluable in helping to create the atmosphere of trust which allowed all of us the freedom to achieve our individual gifts. It was important that the students could speak to Matthias, especially at the beginning of the workshop when we were all getting to know one another. He was a valued member of our group, and everything was organized in such a Wise Knowing Way.” – SANDRA SEACAT (Actors Studio NYC/LA)

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/MASTERCLASSES 2023/2024

WORKSHOP with Mike Alfreds:

“If I was allowed to train again to be an actor, but I was only allowed one teacher, it would have to be Mike Alfreds. To me he is a genius when it comes to acting and storytelling. I will spend my life trying to be true to what he perceives possible in the theatre. He is a true pioneer.” – MARK RYLANCE

WORKSHOP with Eric Reis:

“Thank you very much for this amazing opportunity of participating in a workshop with Eric. I’m very happy that I was able to be a part of it. Eric is a real professional, who are giving you professional tools. I love his approach to work and life…I think it was the best workshop that I ever have participated! Will be happy to continue studying with Eric.” – MARIA SHTOFA (Actress from Ukraine/Berlin-based)

WORKSHOP with Sheila Gray:

“Sheila Gray is one of the best acting teachers and coaches working today. I always know when I send someone to her that not only will they have a great time, they will come out a better actor.” – ELLEN CHENOWET; Casting Director/ No Country for Old Man, The Bridges of Madison County, Doubt, Inside Llewyn Davis

WORKSHOP with Terry Knickerbocker:

“..The environment Terry creates feels immediately rich with ideas and specific choices. Going off and making a movie after our work together, I felt well-armed to bring a very real, original, and emotionally fleshed-out person to the screen. I felt confident in my choices and spent less time second-guessing myself. All our work freed me up to be in the moment, and improvise with specificity, and to feel very alive in the role I was playing.”” – NATASHA LYONNE , Poker Face/Peacock, Russian Doll/Netflix, Orange is the New Black/Netflix

WORKSHOP with Pamela Scott:

“Pam has been my private acting coach since I started acting. I wouldn’t dream of doing an audition or film without first coaching with Pam.” – JULIA GARNER, Ozark, Inventing Anna, The Assistant Julia has won 3 Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for her work on Ozark

“Matthias Schott is a gifted and spirited artist, and an effective curator / organizer of events, serving actors and directors all over the world. He has fused his talent for creating workshops, intensives and “happenings” of all kinds, with his own experience as an instructor, and his cultivated, keen judgement and good taste. His endless curiosity and love of his art form, his city of Berlin and his fellow actors, seem to fuel his ability to selflessly give a great deal, year in and year out. – I wholeheartedly recommend working through his studio.” – SEAMUS MCNALLY (Acting Coach)

„The Studio that Matthias has built is unique and remarkable- I’m pretty sure there’s nothing else quite like it in Europe. He attracts world class international coaches, and the community that has developed around the studio is so dynamic and creative. Every workshop I’ve taken with the studio has been outstanding- the tutors and coaches are at the top of their game, and they’re incredibly generous with their time and expertise. Since first attending a workshop with the wonderful Sheila Gray in December 2019 I have made many new friends through workshops with the Studio, and feel like I’m part of something very special.“ – DANIEL BAKER (Actor/Writer)