Matthew Willis

When it comes to drama and acting I believe in a flexible and practical approach. I can provide advice and tuition for aspiring actors and performers who are seeking to broaden their creative horizons and take the leap into the creative industry.
My knowledge and skills covers a variety of areas including:

Vocal health
American accent work
Script study
Shakespeare/Classical text
Audition Preparation
Drama School Application

Whether you are just starting out as an actor or you feel you are at the top of your performing game, there is always something new to learn and the key to making it in this industry is through helping your fellow creatives.

Vocal Health - This section will be specifically focused on how you can properly warm up your vocal cords and facial muscles to deliver your best performance. Learn how you can maintain your voice while doing an extended production of a show and hit good projection every night without forcing. Whatever your situation may be your voice will always need to be maintained and this I can help with.

American Accents - Its no secret, despite the film and theatre industry slowly opening up to other parts of the world, the epicentre is still very much America. This being the case, its always good to have a good understanding of a general American accent in your back pocket for that audition when they ask you on the spot!

Script study - Whether you're preparing for a role or just picking up a script for the first time there are a range of techniques that I have learned at drama school and in the industry that you can apply to give that much more of a better understanding.

Shakespeare - Ah yes the bard himself! If reading any classical text it can look a little off-putting with the long monologues and the strange language but I promise you there are tried and tested ways of breaking it down to the point where the speeches feel like your own words. I can help you get there!

Audition/Drama School Application - Of course if you work on all of these things, it won't make an ounce of difference until you start applying for jobs and well-reputed schools. Don't get me wrong, nobody HAS to go to drama school to make it but without the reputation of that first school you may find it hard to get seen by casting directors. Not to mention drama schools will give you the one way ticket to the holy grail of casting platforms: spotlight! I can help you not just to wok on your audition monologues but to help you stand out in your application and most importantly to find the drama school that is right for you!