THE TEAM
Irene Muzzy
Irene Muzzy has been working in the entertainment industry for almost 40 years. She is a working actress, director and veteran acting coach. In her younger years Irene originated several stage characters in world premiers, she is listed in three Samuel French plays as original cast. Among them are Sister Bette Davis in Gilray & Witter’s “And Then There Was Nun,” Josephine in ” Charlie Terrell’s rock opera “Taking the Jesus Pill.” Most recently seen as Nancy in Wendy Wasserstein’s “Third” at the Actors Workout Theater. Television credits include X-Files, The Practice, Frasier, Bernie Mac, Corrina, Corrina, as well as numerous independent films and commercials. Irene began studying acting while enrolled at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she is an original company member and first graduating class of the L.A. school. Later continuing her studies with Sanford Meisner personally at PlayHouse West,where she trained for four years. In 1992, Irene became acquainted with Andrew Benne when she was directed by him in the world premiere of “Human Animals.” She continued studying with Mr. Benne at his “ Moment To Moment Studio” and Andrew Benne studio all through the years. Irene was personally trained to teach by Andrew Benne.
She has taught at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Theater of Arts Hollywood, Alexia Robinson studio and currently teaches at the Actors Workout Studio in L.A. Irene commutes weekly to San Diego to teach Wednesday and Thursday nights and several of our graduates who have relocated work with her in L.A.
April Matson
April Matson is an actress best known for her role as Lori Trager on the ABC Family (now Freeform) cable network television series Kyle XY. Prior to that, she played Penny Chase on the Fox sitcom Quintuplets alongside Andy Richter. In addition to guest starring in hit shows such as Psych, NCIS and American Dreams, she has been seen in several independent short and feature films throughout her career, including a few scrumptious Hallmark Christmas movies.
April has put in countless hours as a performer in live theatre, sketch comedy and even dabbled in stand-up comedy. In 2004, she played Kikki in the world premier of Ernest Thompson’s irreverent comedy White People Christmas at the Zephyr in Los Angeles.
April has been at student at The Andrew Benne Studio, AMAW, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Upright Citizens Brigade and The Second City.
In 2016, she founded Platform, a boutique acting studio in Boise, Idaho before moving back to Los Angeles in 2018.
April co-authored the book, Both Sides of the Desk, with casting director Catrine McGregor, which is available on Amazon in paperback and kindle format.
April is a private coach (LosAngelesActingCoach.com) recommended by top agents and managers in LA and also teaches at Los Angeles Acting Studio’s San Diego location (actingsd.com).
April Matson coach@losangelesactingcoach.com