About TAW...
I’m Michael Flynn. I started acting at 15 and never looked back—stage, film, television, commercials, voiceovers, narration, and more.
About 20 years ago, I expanded into writing, directing, and producing for film. Around that same time, I began mentoring actors—coaching, guiding, and helping them grow. That journey led to the creation of The Actors Workshop. I moved into my studio over a decade ago and have been refining it ever since.
Each month, I bring together a dedicated group of actors and we dive into the work. You can explore some of what we’ve created right here on the site to get a sense of what we do.
Interested in joining us? Fantastic. Reach out, and we’ll take it from there. I look forward to working with you.
Cheers,
M.
Sample Scenes
Click on the image below to see some scenes we've shot in the Workshop.
Actor Feedback...
Adrienne Hartvigsen...
The Actors Workshop is a safe zone where you can explore and learn from one of the greats. Michael's deep and genuine care for actors and, just people really, is apparent in all his work. I highly recommend taking his workshop to any level actor! The way he structures his workshop allows for not only practical film learning and scene work, but for actual real progress. Do it!
Isaac Akers...
Michael has the patience and wisdom to take someone with no experience, see exactly what first steps should be focused on, and change an actor from night to day in just a few weeks. It never ceases to amaze me. Even actors with decades of experience will find themselves challenged and pushed. When you step into the Actors Workshop you feel the love, passion, and respect Michael has for any artist who dares to grow.
Megan Golden...
Michael has created an environment that promotes creativity, community, safety, respect, and education while providing the necessary tools for success. I have found the workshop’s scene study particularly beneficial, as it is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. I have experienced so much growth as an actor during my time in the workshop and continually return to further that growth. Thank you, Michael!
Bryson Allejandro...
The Actors Workshop is amazing. The scene study aspect of the workshop specifically is incredible. Michael's direction and training is direct, honest, and incredibly helpful. I leave feeling worked on, stretched, and confident in my talent and skill as an actor, knowing that I can do this thing called acting! I am grateful for this class and the opportunities it provides to dive into scene work, push me as a performer, and connect more deeply with myself and others. I love it all!
Lori Beckwith...
Michael's workshop is priceless! I've taken workshops in L.A. and several other major cities over the years and it's my opinion that working with Michael tops them all! Michael leverages his life-long career as an actor and director and has a way of bringing out other actors' raw abilities with his unique perspective and direction. If you haven't yet taken Michael's workshop and you're a serious actor - hurry - his workshops sell out each month!
Kathryn Atwood...
I took Michael's scene study class and had no idea what to expect. It went way beyond my expectations. Our scenes were well chosen, as were our partners. We all got a lot of personal coaching and directing that was invaluable. I can't wait to take the class again soon! When you're not working, you should be training with Michael Flynn! He's experienced, funny, talented and dynamic. And most of all, he gives you the confidence to move forward. Thank you Michael! I'll be back.
TAW FAQs...
I get a lot of questions about TAW. I'll try to be clear and concise. And you can always text me your questions. You can also check out what other actors are saying about the Workshop.
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An overview...
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TAW is a no-nonsense workshop.
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The core of TAW is scene work. Two actors and me working together for hours at a time.
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No tricks. No "exercises". Just hard work. Scene work.
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We rehearse the scenes. I direct them. I shoot them. I edit them.
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Then I screen your scenes for a panel of Casting Directors and Agents.
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I upload your scenes to my website so you can study your work. And learn.
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It's not play time. I take it very seriously. It's hard work. But... a lot of fun.
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I will push you as an actor. I'll assign scenes that push you.
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If you're looking for someone to tell you how wonderful you are... my Workshop is probably not your cup of tea.
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If I love your work... I'll tell you. If I don't... I'll tell you. In each case I'll try to take you to the next level.
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That's what the Workshop is all about. Hard work. Fun. Progress.
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Some details... ​
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All scenes are two-person scenes.
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I pair the actors and assign the scenes.
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Depending on a couple variables, each actor spends about 18-20 hours in studio over the course of a Workshop.
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Four-hour blocks for each scene. 2:00-6:00 and 6:00-10:00, over about a ten-day period.
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During your four-hour blocks we rehearse the scene, I shoot the scene and then edit it, getting it ready for the final session when I bring in a showcase of film professionals to critique your work and give encouragement.
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There will be an online signup sheet where actors select which four-hour slots work best for them.
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Do I have enough experience to sign up?
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Well... that depends. If you don't have any experience at all, stage or film, and you just want to see what it's like to take an acting workshop... my workshop is probably not a good place to start. It is a professional film acting workshop and is best suited for actors with some stage and/or film experience. Having said that, I have had some inexperienced actors join, after twisting my arm, and some have done quite well.
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Scene work is the heart and soul of the Workshop.
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Each actor decides how many scenes they want to do. Two or three. Scene work is intensive. There's a lot of time that goes into each scene. Outside the workshop... you have to memorize your scenes. I'm not a fan of short, easy, meaningless scenes. I usually, depending on the actors involved, assign fairly lengthy, sometimes complicated scenes. Check out these scenes that have been done in my studio. You contact your scene partner, work with them before coming to the studio, via phone or online, usually. Then we meet in the studio for about four hours for each of your scenes. It's a commitment on your part. To yourself and to your craft.
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Hope that helps. Like I said, shoot me a text with any questions.
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Cheers...
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M.
