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Acting Classes NYC
Discover The Non-Method Way of Acting in New York
Einstein said it: Everything is constantly evolving. So why are we still teaching acting classes as if nothing has changed in the last 70 years? At Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop acting classes in NYC, the long-held illusions that continue to keep actors in the dark about their creative process are being shattered. IT’S REVOLUTIONARY. It’s what you always knew acting workshops in NYC could be: FUN, EASY, EMPOWERING.
NO substitutions, sense memory, becoming an animal (“I think I’m a dog. No, I think I’m a snake!”). NO repetition exercises or 8 hours of scene rehearsals with your partner who’d rather be at the beach. NO memorization (“Learn those lines, dammit!”), drilling objectives or imbuing objects with personal meaning (“This coffee cup reminds me of rainbows.”). It’s just you being your great self. Refreshing, huh? So how does it work? Come watch us work. It’s free and fun!
Foundations class
This 6-week NYC acting class meets twice a week: one working class and one lecture/observation class. The course introduces actors to the fundamentals of the AMAW philosophy and our way of working. A major shift takes place during this period – faster and more tangible than any other acting program.
On-Going Class
After graduating from the Foundations Course, actors are evaluated by their instructor and placed in one of three Phase Levels for ongoing, month-to-month instruction. At every level you will be challenged to explore story more deeply and discover more of who you are as an actor, creator, and human being.
Mastery Class
Actors have mastered the fundamentals of the AMAW philosophy; they are producing professional level work in an environment which is provocative, instinctual, community-oriented and “ego-free”.
Acting Classes NYC
Fun. Easy. Empowering.
You are great simply by being you!
You moved to the Big Apple. You want to sing in a Broadway musical but also do film and TV. You’re not sure where to begin since your understanding of theatre often ends with bad performances of Peter Pan. How can you be trained for the stage and also tell stories on film? What if your acting training encompassed all forms of acting in every discipline – and the greatest – most revolutionary insight – is that being taught to tell the truth is going to be the same regardless of the medium you’re working in? How refreshing is that? You don’t have to be “big” or “small” – you don’t have to be “theatrical” or “subtle”. You simply have to learn to be. And to tell the truth. Moment-to-moment. With all of who you are. At AMAW’s acting classes and workshops NYC, you’ll learn that “theatre” is just the name of the place in which a play is being performed. It doesn’t have to mean a style of acting in which you’re so big you might as well be doing a Kabuki performance in a Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas. In our NYC acting classes, you will learn how to think about creating in new ways. New York acting workshops will help you unleash the shackles that hold you back when you audition, constantly worrying, “Is this too much?” “Is this not enough?” Start getting knowledge from the best acting coaches in NYC that will help you live the truth that if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.
Don't believe us? Come try for yourself. Audit an acting class in New York and see what the AMAW acting classes NYC are all about!
INTERESTED IN SEEING HOW WE WORK?
Come and observe an acting class and see how we do it! There is no fee to attend.
AMAW NEW YORK STUDIO LOCATION
CONTACT US
255 West 36th Street
Suite 204
New York, NY 10018
(212) 695-3819
To schedule a free class observation at our Acting School in New York, call (212) 695-3819 or Audit An Acting Class.
“I discovered AMAW NY after I’d been working professionally as an actor for 15 years and I so appreciated Tony’s approach to the work. I’d spent my career playing with the idea of a ‘character’. It’s so much more thrilling to exist as myself in the given set of circumstances and my work has shifted to the next level as a result and my enjoyment has too. I became a teacher at the studio in 2016 and seeing the progress in everyone is inspiring and witnessing their career successes in wonderful”
Broadway Star
“Anthony is one of those rare breed humans that just immediately makes you feel at home! Beyond welcoming and charismatic it allows you to truly be yourself. From that base you’re able to grow and learn exponentially in a warm loving environment.”
THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, HBO Max
“I call Tony an emotional chiropractor. He finds where you are stuck and opens you up to the possibility of your own magnificence.”
ERIN & AARON, Nickelodeon
“My time at AMAW formed me as the actor and artist that I am today. Before tutelage under Sarah Baskin and my AMAW tenure I was miserably creatively unfulfilled and couldn’t find my way out of my rut I’d dug myself into. Sarah and AMAW taught me to open myself up both as a creator and as a person and I can’t thank them enough for all they taught me about myself and my abilities as a teller of stories. I am now brimming with confidence in my voice and am more myself than I ever have been in my life. It may sound crazy or hyperbolic, but I mean every word of it. Show up, open yourself up, and see what you find. It can change your life.”
RICK AND RUBY, Halleloo Productions
“I am forever grateful for having had the opportunity to learn from Tony and sharpen my skills as an actor at AMAW. Taking class at AMAW has taught me that what we have to offer as actors is enough and that when we are our authentic selves, we have all the tools we need to create honest storytelling. Thank you for inspiring actors to live bravely and freely in their own skin!”
Tony Nominated A DOLL'S HOUSE, on Broadway
”Studying under Tony’s method saved not only my acting, but the way I live my life. AMAW created a very safe space and allowed me to explore what it means to be human. He really helped open the doors to who I am and showed me parts of myself I locked away a very long time ago. I stopped overthinking and allowed myself to be free in my work which eventually translated to my everyday life. Always remember, “you are enough”!
CASA GRANDE, Freevee
“What I love about Tony and AMAW’s methodology is that it’s really a bespoke approach to the work — focused on getting a human, an actor, to get into what makes them tick, how to remain present, how to stay alive to the moment and find the specific things that are getting in the way of that for the individual actor. Human beings are so complex and one person’s trigger is another person’s comfort zone so this work is really about getting in there and excavating and using all the juicy stuff that makes you an individual in your work as an actor. Tony and AMAW really do a deep dive into our humanity in an exciting way.”
ONE OF US IS LYING, Peacock
“The way I see it, Anthony’s pedagogy is what happens when passion meets a lifelong dedication to craft and working with actors. Passion both for the work that he does -helping actors on their journey- but also as a human being and creator himself. But even in the torrent, tempest and may I say whirlwind of his passion, he manages to meet each and every student where they are: no two comments are the same because no two students are the same. Another strength comes from his experience with the creative process itself -beyond acting per se- and helps us recognize and surmount the challenges posed by acting as an art and a profession. I was especially touched by the idea (I’m quoting his book now because why not) that “the solutions to our creative problems are inherently embedded within the obstacles. Without the problems there would be no creativity, period.” Easier said than done, and I can’t think of a better person to help shepherd artists on their creative journeys. ”
TALES OF THE CITY, Netflix
“Tony and the AMAW team have continued to ignite a sense of play in the training they provide. Not only has this increased the joy of acting and reminded me of why I fell in love with this art form at a young age, but it creates a deeper sense of presence in the work. I always feel the most present and engaged when there is a sense of play and spontaneity. AMAW helps cultivate a trust in the impulse and a comfortability in the unknown. I consider it an absolute blessing to work in this way week after week with the team at AMAW. Our weekly class is a safe haven for exploration of artistry filled with a group who truly supports each other.”
RAY DONOVAN: THE MOVIE Showtime
“I have been fortunate enough throughout my life to have found a number of mentors who have helped shape and grow me as an artist, but there is perhaps no one who has done this more so than Anthony Meindl. Tony’s technique is simple yet powerful and deeply effective. Life and acting go hand-in-hand, and Tony recognizes that. He doesn’t just teach you to be a good actor, he teaches you how to be a good human. He brings out the things that make each an every one of us unique and shines a glorious light on them.”
NOT OKAY, Hulu
