Testimonials about Peter Feeney

Actors Lab has a great mentality in its roots. It’s a hype train, everyone wants to do their best, and everyone wants YOU to do your best. There are no lazy classes. Even if you start the day a 1 out of 10. Actors lab manages to bump those numbers up and push out some of your best work. Highly recommend it not as just a learning tool, but as an opportunity to work with like-minded and extremely talented actors.

Pete and his quiver of tutors, all of whom have extraordinary Acting credentials give me a hell of a lot of intelligent critic to think about at each session. It’s a great place to experiment. A great space to make bad choices and a great space to feel stuff when you get it right.

I’ve been attending Actors Lab Studio intermittently since 2010.

I started coming to The Actors Lab when I still lived at home ( which was 7 hours away from Auckland) . I flew up every Sunday just to attend because I absolutely loved it. The classes are acting through and through, no boring stuff. You learn to stretch outside of your comfort zone with no judgement at all. The teachers are everything. The organisation of each class is really immaculate, I don’t think Emma has ever missed a beat. The teachers don’t sugar coat, instead are encouraging and truthful. Peter is a true role model in and outside of the classroom. He is always willing to listen whether it’s acting related or not, and I don’t think I can thank him enough.

The Actors Lab has transformed my acting from being very second guessing and unsure to making smart, confident acting choices.

The diversity of talented teachers allows you to experience an array or different methods and teaching styles to add to your acting tool kit. All, which I can confidently say, have been useful for me in the industry.

From someone who’s had no formal training, these classes allowed me to learn new techniques from experienced and relevant tutors working in the business that have escalated my acting. The tutors really value you, they’ll give you a lot of time because they want you to succeed!

I absolutely love Actors Lab for the diversity of skills, techniques and experiences that the different tutors bring. Every term is new and refreshing and students get the option to choose tutors based on what we personally want to improve on. During my time at Actors Lab, I’ve gotten to experience everything from camera and audition technique to voice and accent work to basic stunt training. The best thing is that all the tutors are working, industry professionals from actors to casting directors, so you know it’s all no frills, no BS.

I’ve done 2 terms with Pete so far and I’ve loved every session, and will continue to do more in the future. His classes were a great way to introduce me to the wide world of the acting industry, with tons of variety, from different activities, as well as bringing talented, veterans of the industry to share their knowledge with the class. Highly recommended

Tangible methods, empowering insights, and, best of all: a space to hone in on what works for you. I’ve found my time at the Actors Lab essential to my journey as an actor. Here is where I learned to fail, take risks and expand myself. Peter and his team have helped me build my pillars of approach to character, text, working on set, and auditions. You are given a realistic and empowering look into your work. Alongside advice, that’s concise, personable, and equips you with the tools you need to work in the industry. The classes allowed me to let go of perfection and take risks. When you are here, you’re looked after, and a strong sense of community is present.

Actors lab has been a great place for me to come in and sharpen my tools in between work. Peter makes sure you get on the floor and work, not just watch!

I have been attending classes at Actors Lab for almost a year now and I’m pleased to say I have found my “Tribe”. I have grown exponentially as an actor and that’s thanks to the tutors and my fellow actors at the Actors Lab who are there to support and cheer you on every step of the way.

Ok ok where do I start, I love the fact that Actors Lab has a variety of tutors who are current industry professional Actors and Directors, it is so valuable to have many varied perspectives and so much experience in the room. The way the blocks are structured allows the option to work with multiple tutors or stick to one if you’d prefer which is so refreshing and exciting!
And of course, the team are a beautiful bunch of creatives who have been so warm, inviting and insightful. I can’t wait to be back in the New Year!

What Peter Feeney has created with Actors Lab Studio has been invaluable to my growth as an actor. He’s managed to create a supporting and trusting environment for us actors to try different things and not be afraid to fail. As Peter says we sometimes learn the most from failing. Also in the last few years Peter’s brought in some amazing industry professionals to come, share and guide us with their knowledge (Joel Tobeck, Lisa Chappell, Emmett Skilton) to name a few. I know for me I’ve managed to take what works for me from each guest tutor and put it into my actors toolbox for when I might need it. ALS will always have a special place in my heart.

Peter is a gifted teacher and industry professional. I trust him implicitly with our actors for all areas of developing and maintaining their craft. He is extremely accessible, sensitive and caring.