Natasha Mayet

Natasha Mayet (she/her/hers) Actor | AMAW Cape Town Studio Manager & Acting Coach I’m Natasha — an actor, AMAW coach, and heart-led human who believes in the power of story to change lives (because it changed mine). I was born in Pakistan, and like many of us, spent years doing what I thought I was supposed to — until I finally listened to that small, wild voice that said: go to LA, try this. That impulse led me to AMAW, and I’ll never forget my first class in Atlanta. It cracked something open. For the first time, I could access my emotions and be fully in my body. But more than that — I felt empowered. Not just as an actor, but in my life. Since then, I’ve lived and worked in LA and Atlanta on two O-1 visas, spending seven years in the US — booking, producing, learning, and staying in the arena. I recently wrapped an international franchise film (shot right here in South Africa!), booked a national commercial, and filmed Huntington, after appearing in Unseen on Netflix. I’m still acting and auditioning — and I bring everything I learn back into class with my students. Over the last 5 years, I’ve worked with nearly 200 actors across South Africa, the USA, Canada, the UK, France, Romania, Saudi Arabia, and more. I’m proud to say my students have gone on to book shows like Blood & Water, Outer Banks, and All American: Homecoming, get nominated for Spirit Awards, land their first agents, shoot their first scenes, and — most importantly — find the courage to finally call themselves artists. My class is a heart-centered space where you don’t have to get it “right” — you just have to show up. Fully. With the messy parts, the fire, the stillness, the silliness, the humanity. We explore truthfully embodying the character, emotional vulnerability, telling the story, using our voices, empowering ourselves for Zoom auditions and self-tapes — and how to build a technique that serves you. Every month has a theme. Every actor leads their own journey. We work on scenes that challenge you to find new characters you’re capable of playing, and the final class of the month is often devoted to audition skills or monologues — something to serve your actual career. We’re not just working for the room. We’re working for your path. I believe in creating a global community of actors who bring their full authenticity to every role — and have fun doing it. Whether you’re in Cape Town or Canada, this work is about being fully expressed. And in my experience? That’s what gets the job. It’s about remembering that you are enough. Right now. As you are. I’m still in class myself, both in-person and online. I take every adjustment I give. And I know that if I can do this — you can too. Let’s feel the fear and still take the leap. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be you. That makes you powerful. See you in class. We offer a free audit online from anywhere in the world — and if you’re in Cape Town, come say hi! What actors are saying: “I trained with Natasha at a time when I was beginning to feel stuck in my acting. Her playful yet structured approach to performance unlocked a passion for the craft I haven’t felt in ages. Natasha got me out of my head and opened my eyes to new and exciting ways to approach acting.” — Mpho Osei-Tutu (Outer Banks, Netflix)