"I was so lucky to have Matt as one of my very first acting teachers. Matt alone is responsible for giving me the foundation I needed to one day become a successful, working actor. We focused on everything including voice, movement, scene work, and character study. But what makes his coaching sessions so special is the creative and supportive atmosphere Matt creates. With Matt, I'm never afraid to make a mistake.
With Matt's training, I was accepted into and graduated from a prestigious conservatory with a degree in musical theater. Since then, I have been a working actor non-stop for the past 10 years. I can say with great confidence that I would not be a professional actor today without Matt's guidance, advice, support and friendship."
Jared Troilo
"When I started working with Matt, my goal was simply to learn how to be a better public speaker. I had trouble making eye contact, my delivery sounded flat and robotic,and my voice didn’t carry more than five feet. With Matt’s coaching, I was able to quickly develop the skills not only to deliver a speech but also to have a more engaged conversation with friends and colleagues! I went from chewing my words and talking tothe floor to giving a class presentation that led to my instructor telling me I had a great connection with the audience and that I must have had significant experience in public speaking. (Ha! Thank you Matt!)"
Luke Lamonica
"As the Performing Arts Director for Shrewsbury, MA Public Schools, as well as the Artistic Director for the Regatta Players Community Theatre, I have called upon Matthew Morgera many times to enhance the quality of theatre productions I have directed. I have found that Matthew possesses the innate ability to view each actor's performance in rehearsal and pinpoint the elements that will elevate their polished performance for a live audience. Matthew's background of acting, vocal skill, and choreography coupled with his confidence, intelligence, and communication skills have proven to be a potent recipe for teaching success! Matthew is equally comfortable coaching drama and comedy as well as musical theatre. I have never been disappointed with the results he has managed to coax from actors of all ages. Matthew's creativity and insight are truly a gift that he shares passionately while working with budding talent!"
Bonnie L. Narcisi
"…Matt has been a frequent visitor of one of the high schools I've worked at for years. At the point when we'd finished putting a show together, the school would hire Matt to come in for some acting coaching for the kids. Year after year, I've watched in awe as the kids completely transformed after working with Matt. I've seen kids who were completely robotic and would not speak above a whisper become confident and hilarious on stage after their coaching sessions with him. He truly works miracles… Not only would I recommend hiring Matt; I'd go so far as to say that you're missing out if you don't. No matter your goal, Matt is sure to inspire you and help you to achieve it."
Kira Cowan
"Matt forever changed the way I embody a character. Both in process and mindset, Matt’s coaching was instrumental in my development as a live performer. Having worked with Matt both as a student to his coaching as well as sharing the stage side by side, I highly recommend him to “others in the biz”. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start from square one, or a seasoned artist looking for deliberate advice while refining your monologue for a big audition, Matt’s your guy."
Carolyn McCrae
"Matt has an innate ability to identify a performer's strengths and highlight them. Working with Matt does not seem like work at all; his coaching style is hands-on and conversational, making it easy to experiment and take risks. There is nothing like finally nailing a line, look, or pose and hearing Matt's glorious laugh as the true indicator of success."
Mary Miller
"I remember never feeling like I was performance ready until I got to work with Matt. I could do so much work on my own and feel solid about what I had done, but he would always bring me to the next level. I will never forget how much I was able to grow because of the safe and supportive space Matt created to explore my characters in. I was in high school then, and what he taught me about character development, I still use today and impart to the students that I direct."
Dan Monopoli
"Matthew Morgera has been a huge inspiration throughout my acting career. He came yearly to my high school to assist in fine tuning the spring musicals. Through individual and group sessions, he helped the entire cast to improve their crowd reactions, individual blocking, and everything in between. From happy to sappy, he allowed me to develop the character we envisioned. Whenever I act out a scene, still to this day, I think 'Would Matt like this? And how can I improve this?'"
Jessica Hanam