Introducing the inaugural Miriam Laurence Studio Ensemble Works production, plus must-watch theatre, film, and television recommendations.
Happy Summer, Everyone! The Spring session has come to an end with much excellent work and good cheer! I am thrilled to announce that the inaugural Miriam Laurence Studio Ensemble Works production is scheduled for the end of July! This new initiative is for actors who have trained with me consistently and worked on scenes…
What Uta Hagen Believed Every Actor Must Develop
Hello Everyone! I’ve been rereading my notes from Uta Hagen. Here is one of her pertinent and timeless thoughts on what an actor needs to develop: Talent alone is not enough. Character and ethics, a point of view about the world in which you live and an education, can and must be acquired and developed. …
Spring 2026 Acting Classes in Toronto
Happy Spring, Everyone! The next session begins April 12th or 13th. Both classes are already more than half full, so please let me know as soon as possible if you’re planning to enroll. In class, returning actors are working on scenes by some wonderful playwrights: Lillian Hellman, Neil LaBute, Anton Chekhov, and Tennessee Williams. Exposure to…
AI, Auditions & the Power of Live Theatre
Winter Session Almost Full + Announcing New 2026 Actor Projects!
Happy December Everyone! The Winter Session is filling up, so be in touch if you decide to partake! I’m pleased to announce the formalization of: EnsembleStudioWorks EnsembleStudioWorks (ESW) is a production unit of Miriam Laurence Studio. It’s initiated by me, Anna Migliarisi, and Lydia Cain. They’ve both trained in my class for a long time and Anna…
Acting Updates, Inspiration & 2026 Class Registration Now Open!
