My first day at the studio was August 6th, 2016 and let me just say that I am fortunate to be a student at Alza studios. My experiences have been wonderful. My fellow classmates continue to captivate and empower me to be better. It is a magnificent feeling to be surrounded by students and instructors who share in the same passion. Walter Alza, Tim, and Dean (The Trinity) constantly push me to become a better actor. The private coaching sessions are a must! They seem pricey but 45 minutes of quality 1-On-1 time with the instructor have been extremely valuable to me. I CAN LITERALLY FEEL AND SEE MYSELF IMPROVING. Thus far, I've had over 41 private sessions throughout the course of 29 weeks and I highly advise others to consider taking them as well. Each session goes by fairly quickly and there are days where you might wish for more time. I find that by the end of the 45 minutes I am sometimes overwhelmed with knowledge, and that it is better to spread out the Privates rather than have a 90 minute session. From the privates one can expect to learn but are not limited to: the art of movement (primary vs. secondary objectives, subtleties, etc), proper delivery of lines (voice intonation, tempo, rhythm, etc), and how to control bad habits (blinking, improper breathing, lip biting, lip licking, etc). The coaching is designed to address the actor's individual needs. I've also attended Walter's Blueprint seminar and Audition Do's and Don't seminar. Both were full of useful expert advise for landing the audition and promoting yourself as a business. It was a privilege to be invited into the "Craft Class". It is an invitation only workshop where a select few students are hand-picked by Walter. Walter's techniques were extremely interesting and unique. They require the actor to be in a healthy state of mind so that he/she can explore and learn to trust his/her thoughts and emotions. I cannot discuss the techniques in detail because Craft Class members are sworn to secrecy. The techniques learned are what set us apart from the other actors in the industry. The first rule of Craft Class, "DON'T TALK ABOUT CRAFT CLASS!" These past 2 years at Alza studios have been crucial towards my growth. I started off in the Saturday morning and Sunday 2pm classes and have slowly worked my way up to the Friday night class (over the course of 20 months of hard work). I consider myself an eternal student of The Craft and can envision myself enrolled at the school for many years to come. It is important to keep your instrument/tools sharp for when the audition comes along. Every school has it's group of loyal, dedicated students who keep coming back and Alza studio is no different! We're a pretty close bunch of actors. We cry, we laugh, and we empower each other. I absolutely love my fellow classmates and we all know that this is the best school in the city. Having moved to Toronto to study acting, the studio is my home-away-from-home. They don't call it "Home of the Crafted" for nothing! -December 12, 2018 read more

My first day at the studio was August 6th, 2016 and let me just say that I am fortunate to be a student at Alza studios. My experiences have been wonderful. My fellow classmates continue to captivate and empower me to be better. It is a magnificent feeling to be surrounded by students and instructors who share in the same passion. Walter Alza, Tim, and Dean (The Trinity) constantly push me to become a better actor. The private coaching sessions are a must! They seem pricey but 45 minutes of quality 1-On-1 time with the instructor have been extremely valuable to me. I CAN LITERALLY FEEL AND SEE MYSELF IMPROVING. Thus far, I've had over 41 private sessions throughout the course of 29 weeks and I highly advise others to consider taking them as well. Each session goes by fairly quickly and there are days where you might wish for more time. I find that by the end of the 45 minutes I am sometimes overwhelmed with knowledge, and that it is better to spread out the Privates rather than have a 90 minute session. From the privates one can expect to learn but are not limited to: the art of movement (primary vs. secondary objectives, subtleties, etc), proper delivery of lines (voice intonation, tempo, rhythm, etc), and how to control bad habits (blinking, improper breathing, lip biting, lip licking, etc). The coaching is designed to address the actor's individual needs. I've also attended Walter's Blueprint seminar and Audition Do's and Don't seminar. Both were full of useful expert advise for landing the audition and promoting yourself as a business. It was a privilege to be invited into the "Craft Class". It is an invitation only workshop where a select few students are hand-picked by Walter. Walter's techniques were extremely interesting and unique. They require the actor to be in a healthy state of mind so that he/she can explore and learn to trust his/her thoughts and emotions. I cannot discuss the techniques in detail because Craft Class members are sworn to secrecy. The techniques learned are what set us apart from the other actors in the industry. The first rule of Craft Class, "DON'T TALK ABOUT CRAFT CLASS!" These past 2 years at Alza studios have been crucial towards my growth. I started off in the Saturday morning and Sunday 2pm classes and have slowly worked my way up to the Friday night class (over the course of 20 months of hard work). I consider myself an eternal student of The Craft and can envision myself enrolled at the school for many years to come. It is important to keep your instrument/tools sharp for when the audition comes along. Every school has it's group of loyal, dedicated students who keep coming back and Alza studio is no different! We're a pretty close bunch of actors. We cry, we laugh, and we empower each other. I absolutely love my fellow classmates and we all know that this is the best school in the city. Having moved to Toronto to study acting, the studio is my home-away-from-home. They don't call it "Home of the Crafted" for nothing! -December 17, 2018 read more

I was looking into taking some more acting clases and came across this studio. I wasn't too sure what it was all about because I had only take acting classes at a community college. RIght from the get go everyone I spoke with was very nice and informative. The intial phone call that I made asking a gazillion questions were answers very throughly and they were beyond patient with me, explaining what the classes entailed. The days they offered each class. ( Ej. Beginners/advance /private lessons.) After signing up I went in for my lesson. I was apprehensive at first because I didn't know what to expect but once I was there it was amazing!. I felt very comfortable with the instructor there. You could genuinely see his love for the arts and that really inspired me. They do evaluate your process and give you feedback on areas you can and should work on. I have applied them and seen the difference it has made. I have taken community college acting classes and still feel that at this studio you get a better understanding and experience. The setting at the studio is relaxed yet profesional, it's a close knit community, noone was uptight and I enjoyed the structure and flow of each class. I cannot see why anyone would feel that this place or their instructors are unprofessional and not love what they do. All my time spent at the studio not once did I pick up that vibe or see it personally. In general my experience here was excellent! I would recomend and encourage people to give this studio a try, from beginners to advance actors who want to keep working and developing their skills. read more

I don't want to sound cliche but joining the Alza Acting Studio has actually given me so much more meaning in life. Every time I leave a class or a private lesson I have so much more motivation than I already had to be the most crafted actor I can be. The Alza Studio guides you in the right direction and puts you on the right path to be able to enter the acting industry. The hands-on approach and homework given by their experienced teachers gives you the knowledge to become a talented actor. They give you the tools you need to be successful. They have even gone so far as to helping students in need with free classes or sessions. Especially through these harsh times during this pandemic, they have done so much for their students to show how much they really care, and it shows, they truly do care. Unfortunately with most things closed right now the studio is also temporarily forced to and the switch to online classes has been smooth and another success. Every teacher at this studio is an amazing mentor and Walter is such an inspiration for me to push myself as far as I can go and work as hard as I can to do great things and go beyond. I recommend the Alza way no matter what the size of your dream is. read more

I truly cannot say enough good things about Alza Acting Studio. If you are looking to improve your craft, this is the place to go. I truly believe everyone walks out of Alza better than they walked in because the studio genuinely cares about each and every one of its students. The instructors are all incredibly talented and know how to cater to each individual students needs. Everyone is friendly and kind, and it is very easy to feel comfortable and open in front of these people. It truly is like a small family and I am so blessed that I get to be apart of it. By far the best acting studio in Toronto, 5 stars is honestly not enough. Definitely recommend this studio to anyone looking to get into acting or looking to continue to work on their craft. This is definitely a worthwhile experience as it not only makes you a stronger actor, but it also allows you to connect with others in the industry and make meaningful connections. This studio definitely does not disappoint. read more

"Act with a winner" - LIZ BRAUN THE TORONTO SUN "I'm so grateful to have Walter Alza as my acting coach." Alicia Josipovic, lead actor - Degrassi "I highly recommend studying at the Alza Acting Studio. Walter's acting method has taught me to connect with my inner being and has given me a set of tools to call upon for a sincere and honest performance. Simply the best Acting Coach & Studio in Toronto!." MANY THANKS, J. KONIS "Acting was something I had always wanted to pursue but never had the courage nor the chutzpah to do anything about it. Thanks to Walter's persistence, positive attitude and encouragement, I joined his class last year and haven't looked back since. He not only pushes his students to be more than they knew they could, he supports decisions and helps you to improve on the ones you've made. He's a wonderful man, actor, father, friend and an even better teacher. I just adore Walter and am forever grateful!! " -NAOMI ZWOLINSKI read more

Outstanding acting studio that has the best professional instructors. Whether you're already an established actor or a beginner to acting, it will bring your craft to a whole different level with on-camera classes, scene study, and private coaching. The results speak for themselves, after attending the classes, students feel comfortable going to auditions and landing roles in top tv-series and feature films! You can review students/actors success stories on their website - http://www.alzaactingstudio.com/ read more

I have been at Alza Studio for almost a year now. There are many aspects I enjoy, but the most important thing to me is that the system works. It is based in rationality and continued practice. It is important to be in touch with your feelings as an actor but I find many people's approach is scattered. Working with Alza will give you tools and the confidence to use them, and a way to track your growth. read more

A truly remarkable experience with proven, working actors emerging from the studio gifted by the teachings of Mr. Walter Alza and the other instructors. Alza Acting Studio helped me unlock my deepest potential and guiding toward realizing the size of my dream. NO messing around and professional candor this studio is place where "practice keeps you... permanent." - Walter Alza read more

I have been with the Alza Acting Studio for almost 9 years now. Professional dedicated teachers that care about acting and actors. Not the place to be if you want your ego stroked. If you want to work at it and learn the craft this is the place to be! read more