I can not stop talking about how amazing Matt is! He is an…read moreINCREDIBLE teacher!! If you are looking for an on-camera acting class, run to book his class!!!

Matt is absolutely a world-class coach. I have gone in for audition taping twice now and feel so…read moresafe and taken care of. The tapes are amazing. He really knows what he's doing. If you have the chance to tape with Matt (I can't speak to the other staff, but I'm sure they're lovely), absolutely take it. Just brilliant.

Really glad I ignored some of the reviews here, and a thread on Reddit. I have since shifted focus…read morefrom acting to art full time, but I started the Meisner beginner course this past January, and it was the best decision I've ever made. I had a fellow artist friend highly recommend the program and James Price. The class really opened me up, and is good not just for actors, but those trying to get better with improvisation and public speaking, or even learn to stop caring what others think and just live as you. After I finished the beginner class I was invited back to be on the conservatory track. I took two other courses, Voice and Singing, both led by great teachers as well. Oh, and every class I took was more than reasonably priced. I 1000% would be continuing if I had the time to focus on acting at the moment. They also have acting labs that are open to all students several times a month. I never once saw any teacher behave unprofessionally. The big problem with the dramatic arts is there tends to be a lot of narcissists that end up in the field. These types usually make the class about themselves, and their teachers just an obstacle to their inevitable success for which they are willing to put in none of the effort or work. These are the types that seem to have an issue with James, and post for the world to see. We had just one person drop a class I was in, the Meisner intro (it wasn't their idea of what an acting class should be--did you research even an iota?) and they were easily the laziest in the group, skipping out on all the required between-class work (which will help you so much!). To those looking to dip their toes into acting, or novice actors looking to level up their skills, I would highly recommend checking out The Acting Studio. Really easy location by Penn Station and Herald Square. If you come ready to do all the work and then some, you're gonna have an amazing time. If you're not willing to leave your ego at the door for a minute, you'll probably end up here writing a bad review.

I took an intro to Meisner class over the pandemic. I've always wanted to add it to my resume and…read morethe timing was right and the price was reduced. I must say that I didn't do my review research ahead of time but it probably wouldn't have changed my mind because the negative reviews that I found on The Acting Studio and James Price in particular are hidden or have been removed. I found out by word of mouth after being insulted more than once by James in class for no apparent reason. I'll be honest and detailed Our class on Fridays which is taught by James is supposed to end at 10pm. He goes well over sometimes close to midnight with no regard for our personal lives. If you say that you have to go early, which is really on time, he insulted you by saying that everyone has things to do. Most of the class is filled with his stories of his past roommates or his rants and fights with his young husband Aong who is from Thailand. James makes assumptions about you based on your looks and ethnicity. Facts: He called me a BITCH in class because I stood up for myself after begin belittled for asking a question. He apologized to me later in front of the class and with only a month to go until our last class... he once again belittled me for asking if I could ask a question. His response was: No you can't. You are always disrupting the flow of class. Even if this was true... should this have been told to me in front of class? A good teacher explains things the first time so that the students don't always have to ask what do you mean by that? To add insult to injury, he has a young male student from Italy who told me to get over it and then proceeded to jump on James' bandwagon. James has made reference to me having a hard life without even knowing my background. I could go on but let's just say that his class isn't for an intelligent, WOKE, AA woman. He's a coward and he needs an audience to showcase his off the wall behavior which can change from crying to laughing to yelling to belittling in a second. I question his mental state. No one in class is ever sure of what our assignments for the next class are. Everyone is afraid to go first because no one is ever clear on his directions. The class doesn't have to be 9 months. We do the same thing over and over each week which drags the class out and I suspect for money. Take your money and go elsewhere.

Bob McAndrews was highly recommended to me by both my print agent and TV commercial agent. Although…read moreI was more focused on acting in TV commercials, Bob's scene study class was invaluable in building my on-camera confidence. As a result I booked 31 TV commercials (as a principal) the first year I studied with Bob. 45 TV commercials (as a principal) the second year. One spot, Selsen Blue Shampoo, ran for 11-years national network. Thanks, Bob! TF

You will get better and more confidant as an actor as quickly as you're ready to. Working with Bob…read moreis kind of a fast track to cutting through self-consciousness. He coaches online as well

What an unorganized business, I came to this place after waiting 1 month 1/2 for a training…read moreprovided by Instant Consultation which I had to pay $300 for. The training was in 975 Kelly Street Bronx NY 4th floor. The training started at 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM due to the traffic in the Cross Bronx I got their at 9:35 AM. When I get their the training had just started the class room and the receptionist desk were both in the same room. Like really? what kind of General Industrial Class is this were is the professionalism. The person at the front desk tells me I cant take the class. I ask him why that's why I'm here for he then tells me theirs no more seats available, I tell him listen I will even take these classes standing up if I have to or sitting in the floor I need to take this class. He then tells me the room only holds up 40 people, which clearly that does not make sense only half of the room was full. Then I still insist to leave since I been waiting for so long to take these classes. He then calls his supervisor Mike O' Donnell President & C.E.O. Mike just looks at me and gives me a card, The same card I used for the picture icon In Yelp. He tells me come back next month At this point I'm speechless at the same time mad and aggravated at this situation, I'm pretty sure their was a better way to handle this. I told Mike so in other words if I would have gotten their early and their was already 40 people there before me that means their was still no way for me to take the class? Again he tells me to come back next month instead of writing a date like any professional business would do. Stay away from this place! seems more interested in your money than your career. I tell Mike y situation he looked really careless and again repeats just come back next month. Did not even tell me what day. He just told me to call him and that was that. This has been so far the worst place I have every gone in to, To take a training. Do not come to a place like this for a 10 hour Osha General Industrial Training Class I'm pretty sure you can find other locations that provide tis training.

Amazing staff! New York Safety and Training makes learning fun while preparing those in the…read moreindustry with real life experience. I'd give more stars if I could! Michael O'Donnell is an amazing instructor! Very glad that I planned ahead and arrived early.

Dylan took me and my classmates seriously from day one, which, at least for my experience as a…read morenovice screenwriter, was extremely important for my confidence and ability to take criticism. I did both TV Pilot workshops 1 & 2, and worked one-on-one with Dylan for some time after that, preparing my script to start sending it out. As my career grows, I'm sure I will turn to Dylan for a long time to come. ~Leilah Vision

Great instructor, good structure... Awesome to have weekly writing deadlines. Dylan knows his stuff…read moreand he also knows how to draw it out of the students and connect to them and their stories... I felt a healthy amount of pressure each week without any kind of shaming. I think it's important to have support to create these projects and birth them... Really insightful feedback he really understands story structure and also knows how to nudge in a way that's effective, nuanced. He opened other sections of my brain and creative juices. Also, working with other people in class, and looking at their writing and story structure analysis is valuable My Only want is more classes. MORE please! Cloning?

Elizabeth Foundation For The Arts (EFA) is located on W. 38th St. In Manhattan. EFA Ctr. is an NYC…read moreNon-Profit that provides artists w/ affordable long- term workspaces to create their masterpieces. We visited EFA during Open House New York (OHNY) 2025 Festival in Oct. 2025. Open House NY is an event held every year & it includes allowing people the ability to visit/tour numerous organizations, galleries, museums & othet educational/artistic institutions. Attending OHNY @ EFA was a nice experience. There are many EFA Studio Member Artists that have workspaces / work areas from the 3rd - 10th Fl. During this Open House Studios Event, favorite Artists include: Watson Mere - 6th Fl. (607) Yongjae Kim - 7th Fl. (708) Mahmoud Hamdani - 7th Fl. (710) Janet Loren Hill - 7th Fl. (713) Sarah Leahy - 4th Fl. (411) I look forward to attending OHNY's 2026 Festival. @openhousenewyork EfA is open Tues. - Fri. - 10am - 6pm. efanyc.org @efastudios

I've recently started my internship here and so far it has been a wonderful and formative…read moreexperience! I'm looking forward to the upcoming Open Studios event!

I think our first safari was "Iconic New York", which was not only instructive but also fun-- and…read morewe came home with a stunning number of wonderful images. Prior to that we'd been on other photo trips with noted photographers like Ken Rockwell, but NYC Photo Safari offered much more detailed "hands-on" instruction and feedback about our shots. It was a very fulfilling experience and after three hours we had more great shots than we ever got during three days of shooting elsewhere. Since then we've gone on almost all of the safaris; e.g., Iconic NY Parts 1&2, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park and Composition Boot Camp. The pictures we captured were good enough that we've printed and sold many of them. Another interesting aspect of these tours is that they attract interesting people from all over the world. A few months ago we completed a recent nighttime 3-1/2 Bridges Tour that involved taking just about every mode of transit NYC has to offer. Again it was a superb time and yielded a bevy of presentation-quality, marketable images.

On September 15th,16th and 17th 2017 I was fortunate to have attended Manhattan Photo Boot Camp - 3…read morefull day session. Each day, the photo sessions started at 12:30 pm and ended approximately 10:30 pm each evening touring every part of Manhattan in every direction. It sounds like alot but each day just flew by. The instructors were incredibly professional and patient. They imparted their vast photographic knowledge, taking their time to explain the composition and reason/purpose of each shot. It was a lot of information and I definitely grow as a photographer. I want give big thank you Zim, who took her time to answer all of my question not matter how insignificant. She help me "think outside the box" to examine some of my preconceived ideas and in a new light (no pun intended...not). Thank you, Thank you Zim for opening eyes and ears and to new ideas and images. Your generosity and support was very much appreciated. Anyone who is thinking of taking a 3 hours or 3 day session with NYC Photo Safari, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy !!!

Awesome experience. Bill Cote is such a helpful, endearing person. Very willing to help us in any…read moreway and very accommodating. Highly recommend him for your shoots.

Bill was extremely accommodating throughout our nonprofit advertisement shoot, and he was easy to…read morecommunicate with in advance. The space is large with comfortable couches and a kitchen area and an on-site restroom. It has fantastic lighting equipment all the odds and ends you might forget. We were managing several volunteers, so this space was ideal. The studio is cozy, functional, perfect for a long day and great if you need multiple settings/backgrounds as well did. we will be back!