Where to start?

We recommend beginning with our OG workshop, the Self-Tape Masterclass, a 2-day weekend-intensive where we teach The ARCMAP Method™ - our tried-and-tested approach to tackling self-tapes quickly and efficiently. Returning actors can then join our Bootcamp weekend-intensive designed to get you into tip-top audition shape. Feeling rusty with certain genres? We got you covered with our 6-Week Genre Class; a weekly practice covering genres such as MOW Rom-Coms, MOW Thrillers/Horror, Drama, Comedy, Procedurals and Video Games. Wanting something on-going to stay sharp? Our newly launched Jungle Gym is for you! Monthly meet-ups, weekly classes, In-Conversation interviews with industry favourites and the support and community you’ve been longing for.

Self-Tape Masterclass

A process-oriented weekend intensive to empower and inspire actors to take full ownership of their work. Everything you need to know about self-taping from your first read to editing. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or newer to self-tapes, this workshop will level up your audition game.
DAY 1: CRAFTING THE AUDITION
Breaking down Breakdowns, The ARCMAP Method™ - our tried-and-tested 6-step approach to auditioning, cold reads, props and wardrobe, and bringing your full creative self to your work.
DAY 2: TAPING THE AUDITION
Befriending the camera and emotional preparation with our Connection Exercise, blocking & business, self-direction and owning your space.
A detailed step-by-step video on how to edit will be provided (iMovie + Actor App by Casting Workbook), as well as a list of recommended equipment.
8 actors maximum.
$415 + HST
Bootcamp

The Masterclass revved up! Now that you’ve got The ARCMAP Method™ down pat, it’s time to boot up and double down.This weekend is all about finding your secret sauce, working under pressure quickly and efficiently, trusting your instincts and cultivating resilience. You'll walk away feeling inspired, supported and armed with all the tools you need to thrive in this industry.
Prerequisite: Self-Tape Masterclass
8 actors maximum.
$415 + HST
6-Week Genre Class

Six weeks of professional coaching and audition crafting, exploring the most common genres we see filming in Toronto. Each week prior to class you will receive genre specific notes and film & tv references for your perusal. We kick off each class with a BOOKED tape to inspire and demystify the genre followed by a Q&A. The majority of class is devoted to getting you up on your feet playing and feeling confident to tackle your next audition.
Zoom Edition: Experience this class from the comfort of your own home with a special focus on live zoom auditions.
Genres we cover include: MOW Rom Coms, MOW Thrillers/Horror, Procedurals, Dramas, Comedies and Video Games.
8 actors maximum.
$515 + HST
Jungle Gym Membership (Coming Soon)

Our new month-to-month membership for actors wanting more practice, more support, more inspiration and more bang for their buck. The Jungle Gym includes: monthly class discussions, Q&As, career support and community building, 2 x 3 hour in-studio audition coaching, and exclusive In Conversation interviews with industry titans.
Monthly Membership Includes:
Week 1: Community Building & Support/ Career Coaching (1.5 hours over Zoom)
Week 2: 3 hour in-studio audition coaching (bring in a current audition or any material you'd like to work on.)
Week 3: 1 hour Zoom interview with Guest Actor followed by 30 minute class discussion.
Week 4: 3 hour in-studio self-tape coaching (bring in a current audition or any material you'd like to work on.)
8 actors maximum every month.
$290 + HST

View Upcoming Classes Here

what actors are saying

If you want to take your self-tapes to the next level, Kim and Mikaela are the GOATS! They're the real deal!

Jennifer Chung
Kim and Mikaela are a deeply knowledgeable 1-2 punch for self-tapes. Would definitely recommend to actors of all levels.

Cody Ray Thompson
Every moment in their presence is a learning opportunity. Their artistry is infectious - their talent is supreme, and they know how to mine a student’s craft as well! I cannot recommend this experience enough.

Liam Lynch
I have never felt this grounded, confident and bold!

Piyal Sarker
This self-tape workshop gave me a whole new perspective on how the process can be fun, low-pressure, and creative!

Collette Radau
Kim & Mikaela offer practical and insightful tools to bring back the joy, and help you take ownership over your next self-tape. Great course for beginners and veterans alike. Highly recommended!

Patrick Kwon-Choon
Absolutely THE best Acting workshop ever! The technical advice is fantastic; the script analysis, mind blowing and the redirects/coaching, game changing. You will also learn to face your fears and insecurities so that you can kick them in the face, get on with your life and book more gigs!

Sandra Flores
The Masterclass has rewired my brain and nervous system to truly feel and think differently.

Pip Dwyer
Taking their workshop was rejuvenating and profound in ways I was not expecting. Not only do they provide efficient, fun and nuanced instruction with the breadth of their knowledge, they make you excited to work, and acknowledge you as the creators and artists you are.

Zara Jestadt
I walked away from this weekend feeling so reinvigorated and inspired and I can’t wait to apply these tools to my own self tapes. I would not think twice about recommending this workshop to any actor I know.

Taylor Bernier
If you are a serious professional and thinking of taking this class, definitely do it. I LOVED this class. The chemistry and insight from Mikaela and Kim together is gold.

Patricia Summersett
Excellent class for anyone who is serious about working in our competitive industry. You may be a good actor but in order to work you must be undeniable in your auditions. Kim and Mikaela guide you in a very short amount of time to elevate your game and be confident in the auditions you send!

Yana Gold
Kim and Mikaela will make you fall in love with selftapes in a new way and help you feel empowered and capable moving forward.

Niki Kerro
I’m filled with so much zest to tackle self-tapes going forward!

Ali Johnson
Key training on the most effective and efficient way to prepare for an audition. Thank you Mikaela and Kim for the growth opportunity and providing such a safe space for us to occupy, explore, and discover our potential!

Sarah Keith
A challenging and empowering course that gives you tools to take the 'what do they want' out of self tape auditions and embrace the play and possibility in boldly showcasing your talent. Made by actors for actors - highly recommend!

Loriel Medynski
It lit a fire under me for self tapes and I couldn’t believe how much I learned in 2 days. #LevelUpIsTheWayToGo

Shirley Jackson
They challenged and pushed me outside of the limits we tend to impose upon ourselves, while simultaneously supporting and uplifting me. I left feeling reborn.

Sara Harely
This workshop has fundamentally transformed my approach to auditions!

Dounia Alryani
Level Up is where every actor should start. If I were an agent, I would make it mandatory that every talent I represent experience Kim and Mikaela's workshop.

Jason Flores-Holz
Mikaela and Kim have this uncanny ability to reveal the talent from within each actor and to replace their fears with excitement, openness and the sense of play.

Wavy Zhao
I feel so much more prepared for when an audition in a new genre comes to me - a treasure trove of genre tips and tricks to up your game!

Loriel Medynski
This class was so good I didn't want it end.

Jefferson Guzman
Taking Mikaela and Kim's class opened up a new sense of play for me to bring to my auditions. They expanded my outlook on what was possible in every genre and created a supportive environment that empowered me to push my limits and dig into every moment.

Tennille Read
I have come away from these six weeks with a better understanding of making choices, COMMITTING to them, and what it feels like to really live in a scene. 10/10 recommend!

Patrick Stiles
We are pushed to take risks, explore, be creative and go beyond what is on the page. They both have such a love for the craft and it's infectious.

Felicia Valenti
This genre class is a game changer. It is an extremely practical and fun class that encourages you to explore the edges of your craft, embrace your unique artistry and skills, and bring back the fun of storytelling.

Zara Jestadt
Training with Mikaela and Kim has been transformative for me and my work. The 6-week Masterclass was such a thorough exploration of all the genres we studied, leaving us with the practical tools and knowledge to approach each one, and the confidence to use them ourselves moving forward.

Jesse McQueen
This class was all killer, no filler. A wealth of practical tips and smart script analysis.

Annie Briggs
Mikaela & Kim's dynamic is a powerful one, they work well together and apart...providing supportive, practical feedback with just the right sprinkle of 'I dare ya'.

Jonelle Gunderson
Since this class, my tapes have felt more playful, grounded, and reflective of ME as an artist.

Alison Beckwith
It’s not your typical acting class—it reignited my love for auditioning and the craft itself. We explored six distinct genres, each one offering invaluable tools to help us ground our scenes in the right world.

Ema Ines
This class is perfect for people at all stages in their careers, but especially the regularly auditioning actor. Before this class I felt alone and uninspired with my audition process. This class was the exact reinvigoration and creative boost I needed in my life!

Gita Miller
I feel better equipped to work within a given genre on-screen, and empowered to discover what's beyond the page when making my own unique choices within a self tape. . I left each session buzzing with ideas and inspiration.

Rebecca Bauer
Thank you so much for taking our tapes to the next level and challenging us to think in new ways as artists.

Jasmine Toombs

Where to start?

Self-Tape Masterclass

Bootcamp

6-Week Genre Class

Jungle Gym Membership (Coming Soon)

If you want to take your self-tapes to the next level, Kim and Mikaela are the GOATS! They're the real deal!

Kim and Mikaela are a deeply knowledgeable 1-2 punch for self-tapes. Would definitely recommend to actors of all levels.

Every moment in their presence is a learning opportunity. Their artistry is infectious - their talent is supreme, and they know how to mine a student’s craft as well! I cannot recommend this experience enough.

I have never felt this grounded, confident and bold!

This self-tape workshop gave me a whole new perspective on how the process can be fun, low-pressure, and creative!

Kim & Mikaela offer practical and insightful tools to bring back the joy, and help you take ownership over your next self-tape. Great course for beginners and veterans alike. Highly recommended!

Absolutely THE best Acting workshop ever! The technical advice is fantastic; the script analysis, mind blowing and the redirects/coaching, game changing. You will also learn to face your fears and insecurities so that you can kick them in the face, get on with your life and book more gigs!

The Masterclass has rewired my brain and nervous system to truly feel and think differently.

Taking their workshop was rejuvenating and profound in ways I was not expecting. Not only do they provide efficient, fun and nuanced instruction with the breadth of their knowledge, they make you excited to work, and acknowledge you as the creators and artists you are.

I walked away from this weekend feeling so reinvigorated and inspired and I can’t wait to apply these tools to my own self tapes. I would not think twice about recommending this workshop to any actor I know.

If you are a serious professional and thinking of taking this class, definitely do it. I LOVED this class. The chemistry and insight from Mikaela and Kim together is gold.

Excellent class for anyone who is serious about working in our competitive industry. You may be a good actor but in order to work you must be undeniable in your auditions. Kim and Mikaela guide you in a very short amount of time to elevate your game and be confident in the auditions you send!

Kim and Mikaela will make you fall in love with selftapes in a new way and help you feel empowered and capable moving forward.

I’m filled with so much zest to tackle self-tapes going forward!

Key training on the most effective and efficient way to prepare for an audition. Thank you Mikaela and Kim for the growth opportunity and providing such a safe space for us to occupy, explore, and discover our potential!

A challenging and empowering course that gives you tools to take the 'what do they want' out of self tape auditions and embrace the play and possibility in boldly showcasing your talent. Made by actors for actors - highly recommend!

It lit a fire under me for self tapes and I couldn’t believe how much I learned in 2 days. #LevelUpIsTheWayToGo

They challenged and pushed me outside of the limits we tend to impose upon ourselves, while simultaneously supporting and uplifting me. I left feeling reborn.

This workshop has fundamentally transformed my approach to auditions!

Level Up is where every actor should start. If I were an agent, I would make it mandatory that every talent I represent experience Kim and Mikaela's workshop.

Mikaela and Kim have this uncanny ability to reveal the talent from within each actor and to replace their fears with excitement, openness and the sense of play.

I feel so much more prepared for when an audition in a new genre comes to me - a treasure trove of genre tips and tricks to up your game!

This class was so good I didn't want it end.

Taking Mikaela and Kim's class opened up a new sense of play for me to bring to my auditions. They expanded my outlook on what was possible in every genre and created a supportive environment that empowered me to push my limits and dig into every moment.

I have come away from these six weeks with a better understanding of making choices, COMMITTING to them, and what it feels like to really live in a scene. 10/10 recommend!

We are pushed to take risks, explore, be creative and go beyond what is on the page. They both have such a love for the craft and it's infectious.

This genre class is a game changer. It is an extremely practical and fun class that encourages you to explore the edges of your craft, embrace your unique artistry and skills, and bring back the fun of storytelling.

Training with Mikaela and Kim has been transformative for me and my work. The 6-week Masterclass was such a thorough exploration of all the genres we studied, leaving us with the practical tools and knowledge to approach each one, and the confidence to use them ourselves moving forward.

This class was all killer, no filler. A wealth of practical tips and smart script analysis.

Mikaela & Kim's dynamic is a powerful one, they work well together and apart...providing supportive, practical feedback with just the right sprinkle of 'I dare ya'.

Since this class, my tapes have felt more playful, grounded, and reflective of ME as an artist.

It’s not your typical acting class—it reignited my love for auditioning and the craft itself. We explored six distinct genres, each one offering invaluable tools to help us ground our scenes in the right world.

This class is perfect for people at all stages in their careers, but especially the regularly auditioning actor. Before this class I felt alone and uninspired with my audition process. This class was the exact reinvigoration and creative boost I needed in my life!

I feel better equipped to work within a given genre on-screen, and empowered to discover what's beyond the page when making my own unique choices within a self tape. . I left each session buzzing with ideas and inspiration.

Thank you so much for taking our tapes to the next level and challenging us to think in new ways as artists.