Martha Ferguson (Actor: Queer as Folk, Slings and Arrows | Screenwriter and Director: The Wet Season) “Miriam’s class created the space for me to take risks and follow my instincts as an actor truthfully and sensorially, getting me 'out of my head' and bringing my work to life in an entirely original way. Miriam's listening, clarity and razor sharp observations makes her one of Toronto’s best teachers.”

Semi Chellas (Screenwriter, Co-Creator & Executive Producer: The Eleventh Hour | Screenwriter: Rookie Blue, Being Erica, Picture Claire, The Life Before This | Actor: Twitch City, The Life Before This) “Working with Miriam inspired me in my writing by exploring the layers that occur under and around the spoken word. The work in her class integrated the physical, the emotional and the dramatic in a way that led to some of the most interesting and original moments between actors that I've seen.”

Wesley Connor (Actor: Queer as Folk, External Affairs, The Jane Show) “I would highly recommend Miriam’s class to any actor, whether a beginner or a professional, looking to sharpen his or her skills. Her unique teaching technique, the Integrated Acting System, is the most effective method I have encountered. For the beginning actor, Miriam is encouraging and slowly guides you. I have seen remarkable transformations in new actors within a matter of weeks. The beginner comes out of Miriam’s class as a much more effective actor and with a strong sense of confidence. For the more experienced actor, Miriam pushes you to explore and test your own personal boundaries. She provides a perfect platform in which to try new things and discover new aspects of your instrument. As a working actor, I feel Miriam’s classes have provided me with the skills needed to get the audition and be the best actor I can be.”

Heather Laura Gray (Actor: The Score, Dead Like Me, The Lizzie McGuire Movie) “Drawing from a large assortment of information for the actor, ranging from method to instinct, Miriam Laurence is a great teacher. I’ve thoughly enjoyed the structure of the class that allows the actor to work on what’s needed for them specifically.”

Raven Dauda (Actor: The Bridge, 'Da Kink in My Hair, Paradise Falls, The Eleventh Hour, The Newsroom, Bulletproof Monk, Mutant X) “Miriam is an amazing acting instructor and coach. Taking her classes was one of the best things I did for my craft and my career. I still see Miriam whenever I get cast in challenging roles. She is a wonderful coach and her guidance and insights are a priceless gift for any actor.”

Trent McMullen (Actor: Small Town Murder Songs, The Elizabeth Smart Story, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye, Twice in a Lifetime, Earth: Final Conflict, Nikita, Last Night, PSI Factor) “Miriam Laurence immediately recognized any strengths I might have and completely ignored them. With tenderness and passion she pushed me to confront my weaknesses. The result, I feel, has allowed me to create much fuller, more complex and, most importantly, very personalized characters. I always use her relaxation exercises for auditions and to go to the places inside myself that are so essential when doing a job. I will continue to go back and study with her for years to come.”