The Actor's Foundry

09/24/2026

Winning SELF TAPE openings…

The first moments count. Create an event out of the circumstances. Set the scene. Grab the audience.

09/10/2026

Get registered!!!

08/22/2026

07/31/2026

CONGRATS to the 12 actors who got to work on SELF TAPES with director/executive producer MICHAEL NANKIN and acting coach MATTHEW HARRISON. Learning how to create winning self tapes with immediate feedback from the person who watches them…PLUS a deep exploration into acting, taking notes from a director, playing with character and script…with a little life philosophy thrown in. AMAZING.

07/06/2026

OKANAGAN WEEKEND INTENSIVE
JULY 25th/26th 9am to 6pm
THE ELDORADO RESORT
500 Cook Road, Kelowna, V1W 3G9

So happy to be coming to you live. I have SO MUCH to teach....there has been so much amazing teaching in Vancouver, London, NYC, LA, virtually, and in cities all over - and I am thrilled to bring all this learning and exploration of acting to the Okanagan!

REGISTER NOW! WEEKEND WORKSHOP INFO

WORKSHOP INFO: This workshop is renowned as an AWAKENING experience. Hundreds and hundreds of actors have proclaimed that their career, artistic, and even life perspective has shifted because of this workshop.
Through RIGOROUS process...and the CLEAR and PRACTICAL TOOLS every actor needs, participants are thrown levels ahead in their work ... in one weekend.

- articulate and immersive story analysis to prepare the actor

- intensive focus exercises to draw the actor out

- electrifying emotional preparation to explore the worlds of imagination and experience

This exciting and eye-opening immersion of process gift the actor with a celebration and exploration of being CONNECTED IN THE MOMENT and being CONNECTED TO YOUR SELF... for the best telling of the STORY

Freeing and inspiring...the Foundry Intensive is the foundation of The Foundry itself.

06/23/2026

The actors rehearsing for nexts weeks PERFORMANCE NIGHT at NEST THEATRE on Granville island. Write [email protected] for spot on the guest list …!

06/02/2026

Thank you TORONTO.

Such tremendous actors and acting. I’m honoured by the exploration, humanity, learning, passion, and discipline of you all.

See you soon
MH

04/29/2026

PROFESSIONAL ACTING FOR TEENS

After so many requests from so many directions...I am starting a weekly class for young actors. A course that prepares them for working on set and creating winning self tapes...and treats the young actor like a disciplined professional...

This class will provide a rigorous, professional, and fun exploration of Story, Emotion, and Acting - in order to promote professional growth.

A class for the Working and Aspiring Professional Youth. At STUDIO 3 Casting. For ages 12 to 16 years old. Six weeks: Saturdays 10am to 2pm (May 9, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20).

All info at www.actorsfoundry.com/youth-foundry

Or email [email protected].

See you in class.
Matthew Harrison