Dearing Acting Studio · North Phoenix
Success Stories
Twenty years of people walking in nervous and walking out with something they did not have before. Some of them booked work. Most of them changed how they carry themselves at work, at home, and in a room full of strangers.
4.9 from more than 230 Google reviews
“Matt Dearing changed how I look at acting, and, in turn, changed my life.”
Frank Caliendo Comedian
What students say
Every quote below is a Google review, word for word, written by the person named.
I initially was anxious about publicly speaking but the community and teachers are incredibly welcoming. I have been able to apply skills from this class to my day to day living, sociably and at work. Highly recommend!
Sebastian Paredes Google review
Dearing Acting Studio is beyond words! Brian and Matt are very supportive and committed to give personalized feedback which was very important for me to build my confidence and improve my skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an experienced actor this place is a fantastic choice and they really help! Highly recommend! Thank you both
Alexandra Wilson Google review
My wife purchased a month of Improv class for me last year. After the first class, I was hooked and I’m going on my 10th month of class. Matt and Brian create a fun, comfortable, and educational environment.
Gary Loffman Google review
Master Class at Dearing Acting Studio taught me an immense amount of information and was an amazing addition to my career and craft! I still reference plays that I worked on there, use exercises that I learned for script analysis, and am still friends and work with a lot of the people that I met at the studio!
Marian Valentino Google review
My experiences with the studio thus far have been worth every second I’ve put into it. They’ve all given so much to me and I love the connections and friends I’ve gained from this experience. They made it very easy to get over my social anxiety and accept I can be more vulnerable and me as I learn how to be an actor.
Javaughn Jossell Google review
My agents at Dani’s agency told me To come to Dearing Studios , and I’m so glad I did, I feel so at home here . The training is top tier , it’s fun and challenging. I’ve learned so much about improv in the short time I’ve been here
Neveen Albediwa Google review
I am apart of the adult improv class and it was been a wonderful experience. My last 3 months have redefined what I thought improv was walking in and has been an incredible tool for growing as an actor and understanding what good acting is!
Jacob Orozco Google review
Dearing has been a great place for my daughter. She has done theatre for the last couple of years and wanted to get some professional help. Dearing has been just that. We are excited to see her progress as time goes on. Everyone has been welcoming and helpful and privates are worth the money.
Lissette Bell Google review
Matt and Dana have many years of experience and are among the best acting teachers in the valley. They are kind, supportive, and highly professional in their approach. Their instruction is thoughtful, encouraging, and tailored to help each student grow in skill and confidence. Working with them is both a rewarding and inspiring experience.
Grace Elzerman Google review
Going to Dearing for acting is has made me such a better actor when I first went to Dearing I was very nervous and didn’t know what to expect but everyone there was very helpful and welcoming. Everyone at Dearing just wants to see you become better at what you are working towards to achieve your goals and strive for greatness I recommend going to Dearing 10/10
Aamani Anderson Google review
Their own words, at length
Students who sat down and told the whole story on camera.
How to Audition for a Movie or Commercial as a Kid: 7 Tips from a 10-Year-OldMy son booked nine commercials by the time he was ten. Here is how he prepares for an audition, in his words, what I'd…
Dakota GeorgeHe found the studio on a whim while researching how to get an agent, and stayed for the accountability. Dakota's Dearing Story: from script…
Bebe KatsenesShe started at thirteen, worked her way from the teen program into the adult classes and then Masterclass, earned a studio internship, and went…
Katherine DelgadoA school teacher and mother of three who signed up for script class with her daughter in 2019, sat in the parking lot, and…
Nick MilottaA veteran who came looking for a class to bring him out of his shell and found a community. Nick's Dearing Story: the tower…
Jonathan BuckleyAn actor who moved from Colorado to Phoenix in 2018 looking for a studio and found one. Jonathan's Dearing Story, in his words: acting…
Zoe EdelsteinZoe was ten when her family read about the studio and signed her up in 2017, and she knew after one class. Her Dearing…
Josh LindA competitive drift racer and percussionist from Atlanta who talked a film crew into letting him write sketches during a season of racing, and…
Nancy RossmanAfter a career in commercial real estate, Nancy found acting, took every class the studio offers, and now performs in theatre around the valley.…
Carol BennettA Southwest Airlines flight attendant whose kids trained here first, and whose car, in her words, drove itself into the parking lot in 2015.…
Jada WarnerA swimmer and athlete who found the studio through a search in 2018, was greeted at the door with a hug, and went on…Greg RenfroGreg RenfroGreg and Matthew first worked together on a play years before Greg became a student. His Dearing Story: a father who saw the talent…Phoebe KozinetsPhoebe KozinetsSix years at the studio, from teen improv to both comedy troupes to Masterclass, then on to Columbia College Chicago for comedic writing and…Saya LukeSaya LukeA homeschooled teen whose mom suggested one acting class in 2017. Saya's Dearing Story: from performing for herself and chasing perfection to lifting up…Miley CotaMiley CotaShe was eight, from Buckeye, when she figured out that superheroes are actors in disguise. Miley's Dearing Story: a shy girl who knew what…“You can do it, and I can prove it.”
Matthew Dearing, Acting Is My Day Job
