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MDS Vancouver Acting School
Looking for acting classes in Vancouver? This is the place for you. MDS Actors’ Studio is an acting school based on the principles of "The Hickman Process". It is one of the only acting schools in Vancouver with a truly authentic professional approach to acting at the highest level designed to help you attain your maximum level of excellence. It is the road less traveled, it is challenging, and it is one of a kind in Vancouver. When our process is mastered, it gives you complete control of your acting process. Every time.
"You can't have a million dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic."
- Stephen C. Hogan
How to Enrol in The Vancouver Foundations Program?
Interested students are welcome to apply to audition for our Vancouver school by submitting a headshot, resume, and/or a link to a demo reel to mdsacting@gmail.com
Or, if you just want to try us out, click on the button below to complete the contact form to set up a free audit.
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Our Vancouver acting school is ongoing, but is sold in 10 week sessions.
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656.25 CAD (includes tax) per 10 week session. Payment plans available.
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Classes meet at 6:30 PM, either Wednesday or Friday, for approximately 4 hours.
Testimonials
I studied with Michael for 6 years. The foundation that I built for my career under Michael’s guidance continues to be the bedrock of my career today.
- Graeme Duffy
Michael uses his extensive LA & Vancouver experience in the film & tv industry to ensure his students get a very detailed, point specific workout.
- Emilio Salituro
MDS can direct a Neil Simon play like nobody else I’ve ever seen. He knows all the rules of comedy, and how to make a scene truly fly.
- Lucie Guest
Thank you Michael for your guidance, wisdom, and techniques. And thank you to my classmates, who, through their energy and support, help me to find and be the actor I want to be.
- Duncan Minett
Michael David Simms is my favourite acting teacher of all time. I learned more about acting with him than with every other teacher combined.
- Alberta Mayne
MDS actors studio is a wonderful place to study! Definitely a safe and challenging place to hone your craft. Michael is a fountain of information who fosters growth.
- Blaine Anderson
Join the MDS Vancouver acting school, and get trained by one of the best teachers in the business.
Michael David Simms has performed both in L.A., and Vancouver, on stage, film, and television, for over 42 years. His resume was built in Los Angeles, and contains over 65 lead, recurring, guest star, principal film, and major television series credits. He has worked extensively in the Vancouver market, is recommended by top industry people in Vancouver, has taught at the highest professional level, and enabled actors to work in the industry for over 21 years.
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196 W 3rd Ave, Suite 225, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1E9