"I have used the techniques and approaches taught to me by Stephen Buckwald throughout my professional career. It is an approach to acting that unlocks deeper secrets of character but also leaves open a scope for truly filling a performance with real life and energy - show after show, shot after shot, and take after take..."

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith MBE, 2019 Olivier Award Winner - Best Actor in a Musical for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (West End)

"Steve’s acting lessons have honestly reignited my love for acting and solidified everything I learnt at drama school and then some. I was in a slump where I didn't feel confident enough to fully portray a character anymore, but Steve’s approach to the process of creating and embodying a character changed that for me. His incorporation of Meisner Technique and Actioning with a heavy emphasis in objective and subjective investigations into the given circumstances was something that I'd been neglecting. He helps you strip away any sort of bad 'acting' habits, replacing them with a connection to character that always rings true. He gives you such a hunger to keep exploring and to not just settle for the easy or safe, but far less interesting, choice. I loved my weekly lessons with Steve and can only say thank you for all his hard work and what he's bringing to the industry! I would one thousand percent recommend him to any professional actor who wishes to improve their acting."

Rachelle Diedericks, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (West End), The Crucible (National Theatre)

"Steve Buckwald’s Immediate acting technique is a vital part of my process in preparing and doing any acting job. His teaching has allowed me to approach any role with openness, truth, and bravery, on set or on stage."

Madeline Appiah, Tina! The Tina Turner Musical (West End), In the Long Run (Sky TV)

"I was taught by Steve at Drama School. He offers some really useful stuff for both emerging and seasoned actors in class or one2one. To refresh technique on current character work or help with audition material, check out his studio."

Michael Jibson, 2018 Olivier Award Winner - Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Hamilton (West End)

“Steve taught me for 3 years and I genuinely believe the acting classes he gave me made me more employable. I’ve been lucky to work along a wide range of genres in the industry, from comedy, to drama, to musical theatre, and I believe I’ve used his methods every step of the way to find the truth in each of these, and I couldn’t endorse a more motivating teacher (who also has a great sense of humour!)”

Katie Bernstein - The Play That Goes Wrong; Mrs Henderson Presents; Urinetown (all West End)

“Steve Buckwald’s ‘Meisner Intensive’ Workshop and Scene Study classes have exposed me to a deeper, more detailed level of acting. His investigative methods induced me to keep asking questions about my character’s intentions, task & tactics. Through his teachings I have breached a new plateau of what it means to ‘Act’.”

Charles Venn’s big break came in the football soap Dream Team for Sky One (98 episodes). He has also appeared in blockbuster films such as Bourne Ultimatum (Universal), The Dark Knight (Warner Bros.) and Thick as Thieves with Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas (Lionsgate). His stage credits include Buffalo Bill in the musical, Annie, Get Your Gun at the Young Vic Theatre. Currently, he is in his 8th season playing Jacob Masters in the BBC1’s long running drama, Casualty.

“The training offered in SB Acting Studio’s, The Meisner Intensive Workshop is a brilliant way to hone skills and work on technique as a professional actor. It allowed me to take my work to the next level exploring higher stakes and active listening which in turn makes my other acting work outside of the room and my audition technique stronger. I highly recommend working with Steve; he brings decades of expertise and the confidence to critique honestly but constructively which is invaluable in a tutor. His eye for detail and pursuit of theatrical truth ensures that actors are suitably challenged to remove blocks in themselves, lean into courage and build a strong and confident relationship with their technique. This course and Steve as a tutor are perfect for professional actors who are ready to grow, be challenged, and make their best better"

Hannah Roze Lewis – Professional Actor & Playwright

"Highly recommended for any actors that want to get better at doing their thing. Stephen Buckwald has taught hundreds if not thousands of professional actors and performers. Steve makes people’s best better."

Murray Lachlan Young, Renowned Poet & Performance Artist

"I have been working with Steve and SB Acting Studio for the past couple of years and I can honestly say that I have improved remarkably as an actor. My approach to acting technique and auditions has improved exponentially and I’m getting a lot more call backs and booking a lot more jobs than I have ever done before. I can safely say hand on heart that I will be working with Steve for the foreseeable future."

Hai Le, Professional Actor; Stunt Double; Animator

 "I had the honour of studying acting under Steve while studying at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Never have I met a more passionate instructor or caring mentor. He has had a monumental influence on me as a performer and I couldn’t recommend this studio more for any aspiring or working professional actor."

Amy Penston - Big Shot: The Musical (off-Broadway)

"UK actors, Stephen knows the work, knows what works, get into his class and keep the fires stoked between jobs!!"

Leigh Kilton-Smith – Renowned LA Acting Coach

"I started online sessions with Steve near the start of lockdown. It was one of the best decisions that I ever made. Each session was detailed and very informative and I got a lot of help, guidance and support. Having Steve hold me to account for the work that I had to do, helped me to push myself harder. This allowed me to gather as much information and research that I could find to be better informed for each session so that I was able to bring the character to life. Having Steve as a 1-2-1 coach is an essential that I recommend any actor to invest in."

Rebecca Mac – Professional Actor & Singer