Meet our Founder and Lead Coach
Max received their Bachelors of Fine Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and went on to perform in Off-Broadway, Regional, and Touring Productions. A Broadway acting coach, director, activist, and founding artistic director of Madcap Repertory Theatre, Max has multi-faceted experience with empowering artists of all ages and backgrounds. Their approach to teaching stems from their training at Stella Adler Studio in New York City, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, The International Theatre Workshop in Amsterdam, and the New Studio on Broadway for Musical Theatre. Combining their own Chakra-Based Self-Awareness Practice with a technical foundation in contemporary and classical text analysis, character development, dynamic movement, monologue and song repertoire coaching, speech, and dialect work, Max offers everything students need to build a well-rounded skill-set for a career in the arts. But they dont stop there—Max strives to ensure that every client leaves their care feeling better equipped to express themselves as their authentic self. To learn more about Max, visit their website at maxmeyersonline.com
Testimonials
Kelly (she/her) 25
“Max approaches coaching from a sense of exploration and play! They really helped take the anxiety out of prepping for a big audition. Not only did our session allow me to dive deeper into the character but also to discover more about my strengths as an artist! Max is my audition coach go-to!”
Jackson (he/him) 17
“I’m particularly fond of his chakra work. I not only use them for my characters, but I now use them in real life too. Going into this process, I had no idea how I was going to get through my college auditions, but Max has made the process a breeze. He helped find my monologues with ease, coached me through them, and gave me amazing tips on how to memorize better. I am so lucky to have him as my acting coach.”
Z (they/them) 29
“Coaching with Max leaves me feeling both collaborative and encouraged. He breaks down a text with skill and an open mind. An audition takes less time than it used to, and I have a stronger sense of how to present myself professionally and creatively. He’s a partner and equally a cheerleader. I’ve been called back for National Tours and been presented for Disney while working with Max. I’m a huge proponent of his style and can vouch for his character. It’s a joy to work with him.”