For parents of young performers, choosing the right weekend school can feel like a big decision. There are plenty of options out there, many run by individuals who once worked in the industry but stepped away more than a decade ago. While their past knowledge may still hold value, it simply isn’t the same as being connected to the profession as it exists today.
That’s where MX Masterclass stands apart.
Led by a Current West End and Broadway Star
Unlike other schools run by people no longer active in the profession, MX Masterclass is owned and operated by Michael D. Xavier, a two-time Olivier Award-nominated performer with over 26 years of experience. He isn’t retired or looking back on what the industry used to be, he’s still working at the very top of it.
As we write this, Michael is starring as George Banks in Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Mary Poppins in London’s West End. That means your child is learning under the guidance of someone who knows exactly what it takes to succeed in today’s industry, because he’s in it every single week.
Teachers Chosen for Professionalism
Michael personally selects and trains every teacher at MX Masterclass. Each one is a current professional performer with credits in theatre, film, TV, or musical theatre. That ensures students receive training that is relevant, practical, and directly connected to today’s audition rooms and rehearsal studios.
Industry Access That Opens Doors
Michael’s career gives him direct connections with the casting directors, choreographers, directors, and agents shaping the industry right now. These professionals regularly come in to teach at MX Masterclass, giving students invaluable insights and opportunities.
Results That Speak for Themselves
92% of MX Masterclass students leave having either landed a professional role in theatre, film, or TV, or gained a place at a top drama school, college, or university. That’s a success rate other schools simply cannot match.
Based in the Heart of the West End
Location matters. MX Masterclass is based in the heart of London’s West End, the world’s theatre capital. This isn’t just symbolic, it means students are surrounded by the energy, professionalism, and culture of the performing arts industry at its highest level.
The Clear Choice
Other schools may rely on past knowledge of the industry, but MX Masterclass offers your child something far more valuable: up-to-date expertise, professional teachers, West End connections, and proven results.
If you want your child to receive the very best, taught in the heart of the West End by professionals at the top of their game, MX Masterclass is the smart choice.
