CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
BUILD THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR ACTING TRAINING IN 6 MONTHS

Montage at The Michigan Actors Studio is an online acting training program that provides a safe and challenging space to study the craft of acting. Whether you have dreams of becoming a professional actor or want to live a more authentic life, we can give you the tools to get where you want to be.

Next Cohort Begins Jan. 2023

Montage’s online certificate program is a one-stop Actor Training Program

We are woman owned and operated and community-centric. We care; about you, the world we live in, and building a future that includes art, connection and creativity. We give you the tools to help you make your dreams become your reality.

We’re fully online, with live classes grounded in the fundamentals of the craft and business of acting, committed to authentic, diverse instructors and students alike.

We are entirely focused on giving you the acting education, business tools, personal development, support & guidance you need to begin an acting career or bring a positive change into your life.

WITH MONTAGE YOU WILL

Build a strong foundation in the craft of acting.

Join a thriving community that networks and supports each other.

Get individual support that shows you the way to put your training into action.

“Without question, the best part of the program is getting to work with people who are brave and willing to try something. It is life-affirming to know that every week I'm spending time with people who are pushing themselves beyond their comfort zone, risking looking foolish, but really trying. And trying feels like being fully present in your life. I've made friends and community even during a time where we are all supposed to be six feet away.”

Ryan Ken

Certificate Program Graduate

"I feel like I have a support system. There are several instructors who know me well and can answer questions/give advice. Kate meets with me regularly and I feel like I have a mentor who is guiding me."

Monica Hiris

Advanced Certificate Program Graduate

"I decided to enroll in the certificate program to improve my public speaking and teaching skills. I am a PhD student and prospective professor, so this skillset is essential for my career. The certificate program at MAS has been instrumental in improving my ability to connect with students in the classroom."

Mircea Lazar

Certificate Program Graduate

We take a different approach than other acting programs.

A Unique Community

The people you'll meet are the heart of the Montage experience.

People from all walks of life come together to study acting.

Dynamic and Responsive Classes

We make things better, listening and changing as we go.

Like good actors, at Montage we listen to our students and respond. We are always adding new classes and modifying existing ones to make sure our students get the training they want and need.

For People with Lives

You’ve got more going on than just acting class.

The Online Certificate Program is built with the busy adult learner in mind. We make it easy for you to pursue training and have a life, too.

LET OUR STUDENTS TELL YOU WHAT IT’S LIKE

The Montage Online Certificate Program

Our online certificate program is deeply transformative experience. Here’s how we do what we do:

Small Group Learning

You'll be placed in a small cohort of fellow actors for the duration of the program. You’ll learn together as well as support and hold one another accountable.

Live Weekly Instruction

Held on weekday evenings at 7pm, our LIVE, 100% online class sessions are led by world-class instructors from a broad range of acting and teaching backgrounds. Students will take a maximum of 2 classes per week.

Experiential Training

We approach acting training holistically. You’ll participate in live training, experience seminars, workshops and valuable one-on-one coaching to make sure you internalize and absorb your education.

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Our Students Love Us... A Lot

I’ve grown immensely

- Kristen Thornton

"I couldn’t ask for a more welcoming and supportive environment to work through the fear and vulnerability of putting myself out there. I’ve grown immensely in the far too short class time and look forward to the next one. Classmates, most feeling equally vulnerable, have been nothing short of incredible while offering positive support, feedback, and a willingness to be open to learning from everyone."

Who We Are

Montage began as the Michigan Actors Studio, a state licensed trade school serving students locally in the metro-Detroit community. Our goal was to provide state of the art training for both established and aspiring artists here in Michigan. When we started, there weren't many affordable and professional options to study acting locally. While the short-lived Michigan film boom created a lot of small studios that flourished and then died when the incentives did, we were able to not only survive, but thrive. Why is that? We think it's because our teachers and staff are committed to two ideals that are at the core of who we are. One: that studying the arts is empowering and two: creating art in a safe space can be life-changing. If you haven't studied with us before, you might be surprised to learn that in addition to acting training, our students often find lifelong friendships and the momentum and support to make positive changes in their lives.

Program Directors

Rachel Bellack

Founder/Director/Leadership Coach

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