Having trained for three years at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (L.A.M.D.A) and then moving to the US and studying with numerous teachers in both LA and New York I can categorically say that Michèle’s classes are the best I’ve come across.
She has made me a better actor and through the process a better man. She combines a delectable mix of techniques from all the great acting teachers of the 20th century and the result is truthful, impulsive, moment to moment acting that reveals who I am in the given circumstances of the character I am playing.
JOHNNY HOWARD - “GODZILLA - KING OF THE MONSTERS” - WARNER BROTHERS
Spanning over 15 years of my career I have had the support of my coach Michèle.
I have craved someone to challenge my ideas of art, she has done this. I've wanted to explore and push the boundaries of my craft , she has given me the space and time to do this. I've been supported through all stages of my career with so much care and consistency. I've been able to continue to grow as an artist in all aspects; acting, directing and writing alongside a coach with the sharpest of eyes, vastness of hearts and endless love of acting.
DANI KIND - “WORKIN’ MOMS” - NETFLIX
The approach to myself has changed. I am more confident in my profession, because I have been called to commit myself to it.
I improved my technique, because it was made less boring to practice it. I am more serene about my career because I was invited to clarify my desires. I feel more complete as a person because they showed me my humanity and taught me how to love it. I wrote a book of poems. I have traveled the world with amazing artists to improve my art and in doing all this I have never felt more loved.
L’approccio a me stesso è cambiato. Sono più sicuro nella mia professione, perché sono stato chiamato a impegnarmi sulla mia professionalità. Sono migliorato nella mia tecnica, perchè mi è stato reso meno noioso praticarla. Sono più sereno rispetto alla mia carriera perché mi hanno invitato a chiarire i miei desideri. Mi sento più completo come persona perché mi hanno mostrato la mia umanità e mi hanno insegnato ad amarla. Ho scritto un libro di poesie. Ho viaggiato per il mondo con artisti straordinari per migliorare la mia arte e nel far tutto questo non mi sono mai sentito più amato.
FRANCESCO SERPICO - “MY BRILLIANT FRIEND” - HBO
I have been working with Michèle for about three years, in which time my acting and artistry have grown exponentially.
She pushes for excellence; she sees the best in me and pushes me to actualize my highest potential both in my life and in my acting. I would recommend Michèle to anyone who is willing to work hard, and is serious about levelling up as an actor.
SAMER SALEM - “THE EXPANSE” - SYFY - AMAZON
Since I met Michèle and the Gracemoon company I started working on set and writing again.
I also managed to change the relationship with my brother, who is a successful director and I was able to work with him. But the most important thing I feel is that I have met my artist again and I have decided that I will never abandon her again.
Da quando ho incontrato Michèle e la Gracemoon company ho ricominciato a lavorare sul set e a scrivere. Sono riuscita anche a cambiare il rapporto con mio fratello, che è un regista di successo, e ho potuto lavorare con lui. Ma la cosa più importante che sento è che ho ritrovato la mia artista e ho deciso che non la abbandonerò più.
SARAH SAMMARTINO
The Gracemoon Arts Company and Michèle Lonsdale - Smith is one of the most fortunate encounters of my life, fundamental to my artistic and personal growth.
Watching the company's actors do relaxation, I began to search for the truth of my acting in my body and breath. Michèle's words, courage and talent inspired me to seek that awareness and deep sense of freedom that an actor needs to express himself without compromise. Personally, she helped me go beyond the fear of judgement and failure to free my creativity by trusting my intuition and accepting my humanity. I am grateful to have a mentor like Michèle and the immensely talented Gracemoon Arts Company in my life.
GIOVANNI SCOTTI - “EQUALIZER 3” - SONY PICTURES
La Gracemoon Arts Company e Michèle Lonsdale Smith sono uno degli incontri più fortunati della mia vita, fondamentale per la mia crescita artistica e personale. Guardando gli attori della compagnia fare il relaxation ho cominciato a cercare la verità della mia recitazione nel corpo e nel respiro. Le parole, il coraggio e il talento di Michèle mi hanno ispirato a ricercare quella consapevolezza e quel profondo senso di libertà di cui un attore ha bisogno per esprimersi senza compromessi. Personalmente lei mi ha aiutato ad andare oltre la paura del giudizio e del fallimento per liberare la mia creatività fidandomi dell’intuizione e accettando la mia umanità. Sono grato di avere nella mia vita un mentore come Michèle e il talento immenso della Gracemoon Arts Company.
GIOVANNI SCOTTI - “EQUALIZER 3” - SONY PICTURES
The intensive brought me to a safe space for uncomfortable discoveries, a house of mirrors where we got to explore human nature through presence, interaction and consciousness - and boy do we look beautiful and ugly at the same time when we are living in conscious truth.
SIMONE MAKHAMRA
I have been studying under Michèle for the last five years and this has had a phenomenal impact on both my acting, my writing, and my life.
I came into the industry late in life after an eccentric life in the fashion industry and then as an academic, published author, and educator. I was accomplished but not truly happy as I had always wanted to pursue acting and screenwriting. Michèle helped me see that it is never too late to become the artist and the person I was meant to be. Through Michèle’s mentorship I have begun to accomplish my artistic goals and realize my life. I am also a high school acting teacher, and the work I have done in the studio under both Michèle and Mitzi Jones, has transformed my teaching as well. I am a more compassionate educator. I have a daughter who is also in the industry and has been studying under Michèle for the past five years as well. Michèle has been not only an acting coach to my daughter but also a mentor and role model. Michèle’s level of excellence, insight, and compassion has given both me and my daughter a new lease on life, both artistically and holistically.
CAMERON FERGUSON (Gunn)
MFA - B.Ed - M.A
Author DramaWorks/Emond Montgomery Publications