“Professional, helps you grow, kind and supportive while also challenges you in the best and lovely kind of way. Having worked the last two years on stage, these courses helped me reconnect with acting and the stage.” ~ Emil/Actress Schweden

„I participated in the 3 weeks acting program, I went there with not many expectations and Matthias made the whole experience unforgettable. With a very interesting approach, carefully picked words and with a lot of patience and feedback, I was really impressed with how things developed., ive learnt so much and not just about performing but the world, life and myself. We separated the working hours in different activities and the concentration games we did with the whole group helped me personally to understand more, also to allow each one of the group to feel comfortable to open up. The group was a mix of acting experiences, and I think that made such a powerful impact in the end. I loved seeing my classmates develop brilliant characters by the end of the program, absolutely I was so impressed with the progress we made as a group. In my opinion he is also very wise from all the conversations we had and the feedback I got in the end, I started seeing things like I’ve never thought of them before. Very sharp eye for details that matter. I obviously will follow more workshops, and I recommend this experience to every aspiring actor, even though I’ve done drama studies and am a professional actor, I still learnt a lot.“ – Arbnora Ademi (Actress from Kosovo)

“Did the 3 Week Intensive Course with Matthias and had the most inspiring time in Berlin! Everything was very relaxed and Matthias really pushed us by being present and attentive. Everyday we tried something new and I was very happy to recall my love for the stage as a recent drama school graduate. I also met some amazing people in the course and we are already planning on creating cross-cultural projects together. Totally would recommend :)!” ~ Redon/Actor Kosovo

“Last week, we wrapped Schott Acting Studio’s three-week intensive. – The course is taught by Matthias Schott. Reading his background, you’re kind of hit by the fact that he’s someone who won’t fuck around with teaching anyone; experiencing him teach is another story. As a personal cherry on top for me, he’s deeply Jungian, having studied and participated in a plethora (that’s right, I used plethora) of Jung-related courses and seminars. This facilitated my choice of investing in this course, but I digress. —– The course runs almost daily, 10 to 5, for three weeks. Sundays included. The mission, stated clearly on his website, is to take an actor from “general to specific.” And that’s exactly what it did for me, as I know it did for my colleagues, and will do for anyone who takes this course. —– In 2025, I attended numerous workshops and spent most of my savings doing so. I never went to drama school, can’t afford it now, and I’m always slightly jealous of those who did (Mashallah upon you if I threw you an evil eye for going to Drama School). I wanted something that could give me a real taste of it, an authentic exploration of the various aspects of an acting curriculum. Matthias delivered a learning experience that, in many ways, condensed what could be a full year of drama school into those three weeks. Please forgive the exaggeration if you actually went to drama school. —– You can explore the program on his website, but I’ll say a few words from my perspective. The program was structured around building skills from the ground up, moving me from broad, general instincts to specific, actionable choices in performance. It drew on Stanislavski’s core ideas and expanded with exercises inspired by British drama schools, Uttah Hagen’s object work and the Meisner technique, combining improvisation, scene work, partner awareness, and vocal and physical expression. Over hours of practice, we worked on being spontaneous in the moment, responding truthfully to partners, and defining clear objectives with our characters rather than performing emotions. I found myself digging into character relationships, object work, and impulse-based choices in a way that changed how I enter a scene and relate to text. What made it so impactful was how each exercise built on the last, helping me trust impulse, sharpen listening, and make stronger, informed choices in performance. —– In writing this testimony I’m basically saying thank you to the studio that Matthias has created. A sacred space for creative exploration guided by a formidable acting coach. A coach whose ability to be both assertive and corrective leaves space for everyone’s individuality to shine. His observations are technically precise, almost microscopic, something that can easily suck the soul out of acting in the wrong hands. That never happened. Instead, he left me with something far more lasting. A sense of direction. A sense of purpose. And the feeling that a great mentor does more than teach. He points you somewhere and trusts you to keep walking.—— I’ve formed deep friendships over these three weeks, learned a level of discipline that now carries into both my life and my work, sharpened my technique, and driven the “I’m really glad I quit everything to learn acting at 35” nail firmly into the structure of my life, in a way that finally makes me feel like I’m walking with stability as a hopeful actor.” – Omar El Sabh

„The three-week intensive course with Matthias Schott was my very first acting course and at the same time my entry into the world of acting. I had already gathered some practical experience beforehand, but I wanted to acquire solid knowledge and real techniques – and that is exactly what I got during these three weeks.I was able to take away a huge amount from the course, and today I have a much clearer approach to scenes, monologues and my own presence. What was particularly valuable for me was the honest and specific feedback, which meant I knew exactly what I need to work on. Even though my English isn’t perfect, I had the opportunity to perform my monologues and many exercises in German, which helped me a lot to focus fully on the acting. For anyone who wants to start acting or is still at the beginning, I can absolutely recommend this intensive workshop. Looking back, it was definitely a very good decision to take this course.“ – Max

“I’m a director and acting teacher and I want t say what a wonderful resource the Schott Acting Studio is for actors, directors and all people active in theatre, film and television. I have had the great pleasure and experience of working with Matthias Schott over the years, taking his own online-classes which are some of the best I’ve experienced – inspiring and offering great knowledge of craft – and also benefiting from our in-depth conversations and the work with the many international teachers that he has invited to give classes in his studio. This has opened new doors for me and helped me to discover and learn about different techniques and approaches to work from around the world. In all respects, I think the Schott Acting Studio is unique.” – Mike Alfreds (Theatre Director UK, Author of “Different Every Night”, “Then What Happens?”, “What Actors Do”)

„I have taken 4 courses at this studio, two of them international programs with world-class quality, featuring speakers who work in Hollywood or are internationally recognized actors, and the learning experience is incredible.

I have also taken courses directly led by Mathiass. The Introduction Course and the 3-Week Acting Program helped me not only develop and deepen my understanding of acting techniques and practice, but also grow as a person. Mathiass has an empathetic way of guiding and supporting you through the acting process that adapts to your individual needs, even within a group setting. The groups are very inclusive and filled with actors and actresses from diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds, which creates a rich and inspiring environment to learn and connect with others.

This studio is a safe and respectful space where you can explore yourself as an actor, discover the tools you already have, and develop new skills that make your acting honest and authentic. When the person grows, the actor grows too, and I completely recommend this space for growth and exploration.“ – Gloria 

“I did the 4 day intensive foundation course and have decided to take up the 3 week course, because it was really that good.” – Garima

„Did the Acting Intensive foundation course with Matthias. He’s is a really great and sensitive teacher. Great experience.“ – Robin Petre´ (Filmmaker „Only on Earth“/Berlinale 2025, „From the Wild Sea“/Berlinale 2021)

„I’ve taken several workshops at the Schott Acting Studio, which have all been super helpful and inspiring. The latest workshop I’ve been to was Di Travis‘ Shakespeare workshop, which was wonderful. Di teaches concrete, very effective tools to break down a difficult monologue and prepare it for rehearsal/performance, which anyone can use, and not just for Shakespeare. She also gives precise individual feedback even such in a short amount of time, which speaks to her vast experience.“ – Alina (Actress/ Director Leipzig – September 2025)

„Acting Program Part II 5-day intensive: Matthias creates a supportive atmosphere where actors at every level can play, explore, and go deeper in their work. He’s a patient and highly knowledgeable teacher who gives thoughtful, precise feedback tailored to each participant. This is my third workshop with him, and I always leave feeling energised, challenged, and inspired.““ – Majella (Irish Actress)

“Matthias is a phenomenal acting coach. I always come back to his teachings, whether it be preparing for theatre or film. Matthias has an engaging, attentive and intuitive teaching style that nurtures each student’s journey. He identifies potential blocks and offers the tools to work through them in order to understand where you need to go to reach a level of higher awareness and understanding as an actor. He breaks down the multifaceted process through a vast variety of exercises which makes the task at hand tangible and approachable, no matter where you are in your acting journey. Matthias’ workshops constitutes both individual and group exercises that shapes and forms each student and attunes to each individual level. Matthias has guided me from a fundamental level, to individual scene- and character work or auditions for schools and jobs. There is a wisdom and deep sense of humanity in the way he approaches each character or scene, teaching us to challenge our understanding of the human experience, be conscious and present in our acting choices, never judge our experience or understanding of the character, but be curious, free and creative.” – Nina Mariko Sandquist (Actress from Norway | Gangs of Oslo – Blodsbrødre)

„He’s a Genius when it comes to acting ! He has an eye for everything and pushes you to become a better actor while maintaining respect and sensibility for everyone. I will definitely come again ! Thank you Matthias ♥️“ – Diari

“It’s just always a pleasure to work with Matthias! The way he creates a safe, yet challenging atmosphere really gives you the chance to explore your acting and get out of your comfort zone. I highly appreciate his subtle feedback and his calm nature. Thanks a lot for everything, Matthias – we’ll surely see each other again soon!” – Nico Weging (Foundation Intensive & Acting Program II)