“You won’t be insulted or traumatized here—just taught with care.”
– Asher Berkson-Gold, 6-Week Conservatory Student (actor)
“I still go back to my acting notes from James Price—decades later,
and I am forever grateful to The Acting Studio for starting and continuing my acting journey.”
– Maria Watson, Acting Teacher & Studio Alumna
“I met friends, I felt safe, loved, and sometimes overwhelmed by the passion and acting knowledge that came from James Price.”
– Sarah Avila
"I was surpised at the amount of education I received for the cost of the class;
this studio isn’t about numbers or money—they’re here to help you succeed.”
– Sarah Avila
“Whether you're a seasoned professional, a former acting student, or just trying acting for the first time—
you can’t go wrong with The Acting Studio.”
– Asher Berkson-Gold (actor)
“The first place I go is to The Acting Studio… If an actor has trained with James Price or John Grabowski, I need not look much further.
Actors from this studio are professional, hard-working, and brave. They know the craft and understand the business. In short, they’re a director’s dream.”
– Anthony Marinelli, Writer/Director (Stage & Screen)
“Mary Workman made speech and voice really fun—something a lesser teacher wouldn’t have accomplished.
John Prestianni made even skittish singers feel comfortable in front of the class. His passion is contagious.”
– Asher Berkson-Gold (actor)
“John Grabowski has directed over 35 Off-Off Broadway productions featuring our students—some selected as ‘Best of the Season’ by Back Stage.”
– Studio Response
“A nice building and classroom environment. Clean, organized, and comfortable.”
– Victoria Scrimer & Sarah Avila (students)
“The $1 amazing snack selection was a perk haha!”
– Sarah Avila
248 W 35th St. 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (between 7th & 8th Aves)
only a few steps from PENN STATION and PORT AUTHORITY.
The Acting Studio - New York is an acting conservatory and performing arts studio of distinction located in the heart of the New York City historical theatre district.The Studio founding director, James Price, who was a personal friend and protégé to the legendary acting instructor Sanford Meisner,and his staff of Studio associates have been training actors, directors and playwrights ongoing since 1983. The programs and classes are designed to train actors, directors and writers who seek professional careers in the fields of Film, Television and Theatre. In addition to the studio classes and training programs, we offer practical experience opportunites in conjunction with off off Broadway's Chelsea Repertory Company play festivals, as well as our extracurricular acting and directing opportunities available to all of our students (acting, directing, play writing) and studio alumni through the Chelsea Rep LAB's monthly sessions. The success of many students has earned our Studio recognition for developing award-winning talent.
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT: The Acting Studio – New York stands in solidarity with communities of color and with all those who, through their participation in peaceful, non-violent protest, seek justice for acts of violence against people of color by law enforcement and an end to the systemic racism that pervades our culture.
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