Hi Michael. Thought I’d let you know that I have had a lot of auditions - I kept your instructions in mind - then I got several call backs and I ended up booking two commercials! Thank you for all your help over the last year. I learned from you and I applied your knowledge and it worked for me.”

“Thanks Michael again! You create such a great environment in class that gives such a space for actors to challenge themselves!!

By January 2023, I had spent the last year+ pursuing what I love – being an actor. I had done a lot of projects & training & was starting to feel confident that I could get an agent & take the next step. That’s when a friend of mine suggested I get in contact with Michael Caruana.
Thus, I began the Certificate Program at Bongo Productions. We launched into what would be some of the most productive months of my career. The training was comprehensive & personalized. It was evident from the start that Michael was an expert & knew how to develop & explore the limits of acting.
I gained more than just a coach with Michael; I gained a friend. When I completed his program & the time came for me to find an agent, he was by my side. Michael provided me with a personalized list of agents to apply to. I am proud to say I signed my first agent – Bella Grundy of the Bella Agency.
I HIGHLY recommend Michael Caruana & Bongo productions to all actors in Toronto. He has 30 years of experience in our industry, is a remarkable actor & instructor, & is a delightful human. Thank Michael, I am grateful to have your continued support & appreciate the investment you made in me as an artist – you are forever part of my path & I will continue working hard to make you proud.”

“Regarding Michael Caruana:

I have been through several of Michael’s programs. Each has offered me insight, understanding, and knowledge. My acting toolbox has become more robust through Michael’s instruction and guidance. Michel’s training methods are generous, inspirational, and in touch. He guides actors enthusiastically and patiently, all while pushing and pulling more out of students with each new experience. 
As I am so interested in learning, I remain in awe of Michael’s commitment to teaching. I respect his attention to detail, pedagogy and mentorship style. Michael’s dedication to offering to his students is complete, his devotion to helping people grow is admirable, and his engagement in guiding actors toward art comes naturally. As a coach, Michael is generous and passionate. Michael offers pieces of himself and, in that, allows others to explore pieces of themselves. Michael Caruana is far beyond competent and practiced. Michael is talented and masterful. 
I have learned a great deal from Michael as a coach and as a person. I am fortunate and grateful to know Michael. I am richer for it. More than everything, I deeply respect the person Michael is. Michael knows how to ‘person’ like few people I have met. The affable way Michael endears himself to others is an aptitude not often seen. Truly. Michael is a gifted human.”

“Michael is a fantastic acting coach. Patient and firm, he’s exactly what you want in a coach. I was a new actor when I started with Michael, and through is certificate program I developed the skills to book my first acting role in a feature film less than a month after his program. I would recommend Michael to any new actors or vets who want to sharpen up their toolkit.“

“Michael Caruana is an exemplary acting teacher. In the more than fifteen years I’ve worked with him, Michael has consistently demonstrated the very best attributes of our profession. He is caring, sensitive, rigorous, patient, transparent, and supportive of all his students regardless of their skill level. While mindful of the goal-oriented conditions in the industry, his is a gradual, process-centered approach that respects the individual’s pace and learning style.
You will find in him a tireless advocate of the imagination and the freedom to act with conviction and purpose. As important, you will have an ally in making the classroom and studio a safe and inclusive environment for all.”

“In working with Michael, it’s quite obvious from your very first lesson that he knows what he’s talking about and can help you develop and explore your acting talent. I didn’t know what I was capable of until my coaching sessions with Michael. He has a way of helping you see beyond just the words on the page. His passion for acting and love of teaching make him a joy to work with. If you’re a theatre actor looking for someone that understands the struggle of transitioning into film and television acting, Michael is your man! 

Thanks Michael!”

“Michael is an integral reason that I am now on a focused artistic path as a performer. As a late bloomer to this industry, I enrolled in his Certificate Program (with agent referral) on the advice of a friend and Michael’s insight, direction and sensitivity combined with the fact that he’s such a great guy, gave me the foundation to create a demo reel of our work together and a package that attracted the kind of agent attention for which I could have only dreamed.  In addition to fulfilling my initial goals, a very important part of this picture is that I also had so much fun in the process.”

“I have been to many classes and workshops, however, yours remains to be one of the most enjoyable and beneficial for me. your feedback was precise and yet it left tons of room for the actor to make the connections themselves. you reminded me of fundamental techniques that I now use in my work today, andwill continue to use in my work tomorrow.”

“When my actor friends ask me to recommend a good coach, Michael Caruana is the first name that comes to mind. Michael was the first acting coach that I chose to work with when I decided to pursue an acting career at a relatively late stage of my life. at first I didn’t understand many of the principles he was trying to teach me but now years later i am still using the techniques I learned thanks to Michael. In the past five years I have been fortunate enough to appear in feature films, episodic television and commercials. I owe much of that to Michael Caruana.”

“When I joined Noble Talent & Modelling 2.5 decades ago, Michael Caruana was a popular acting coach whose name was frequently recommended by other Agents and professional actors alike. Michael has a keen eye for talent and works caringly to maximize the efforts of each actor. He motivates with a quiet passion, elevating the actors’ character and spirit to be inspired to achieve their personal best. 

Michael’s referrals have ignited many burgeoning careers on my roster over the years. He is trusted, respected and lauded as a coach and educator in my world. When I meet with Michael’s students, they reflect his thoughtful, disciplined and enlightened approach to their training. Michael provides his students a safe environment where they are free to take guarded risks to grow as artists. 

When I receive a referral email with Michael Caruana at bongo productions in the subject line, I open it with a sense of urgency.”

“Michael Caruana, has been working with my daughter Sophia Machula for many years as an acting coach and teacher. Michael inspired a remarkably positive influence on Sophia over the course of the past several years and we feel beyond blessed to have had him guiding, mentoring and coaching her.  

 Sophia first started working with Michael years ago, when she was a shy and insecure twelve-year-old who was curious about Acting for Film and was ready to try something more intensive than just Drama classes and Musical Theatre Camp.  Over the course of her time with Michael, Sophia has grown and blossomed into a confident, self-assured youn woman, a professional actor who has fallen more in love with her craft thanks to Michael’s incredible support and encouragement. He has helped her to believe in herself and in her own potential and seems to know exactly how hard to push and how to get the best out of her. 

I could not recommend Michael Caruana more highly to any actor looking for the right coach, or parent seeking a mentor for their young actor. I am an educator myself and can say with confidence that Michael has achieved the perfect balance between giving his students positive encouragement combined with the right kind of honesty and tough love that is needed to help a student grow and learn and feel safe enough to step out of their comfort zone. Please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss any of the above. “  

“Michael’s talent came through in the way he communicated with Angelina both as a teacher and an actor. He instantly could draw out of her the confidence she lacked in herself.  He taught her skills that she will carry with her for years to come.  Not knowing if she would even consider a career in acting, I felt that what Michael was teaching her would help her in absolutely any career path she chose.  He taught her diction, animation, memorization skills, expression techniques that she could carry now with her for the rest of her life and use them in any career, any relationships and any situation she is faced with.  This is why I drove an hour into Toronto every Sunday for years to meet up with Michael and give my daughter this great learning opportunity to further her passion in Acting and also prepare her for a bright future!”