"You won't be insulted or traumatized here — just taught with care."
— Asher Berkson-Gold (6-Week Conservatory Student)
“I still go back to my acting notes from James Price—decades later, and I am forever grateful to
The Acting Studio New York 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 (Student)
"I was surprised 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 (Student)
“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 New York.”
– Asher Berkson-Gold (Actor)
“The first place I go to is The Acting Studio New York… 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 for Stage and 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 shows and performances selected as ‘Best of the Season’ by Back Stage.”
– Studio Response
“A nice building and classroom environment. Clean, organized, and comfortable."
– Victoria Scrimer (Student)
“The $1 amazing snack selection was a perk haha!"
– Sarah Avila (Student)
The Acting Studio New York
248 West 35th Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10001
2 minutes from Penn Station
5 minutes from Port Authority Bus Terminal
Steps from Times Square and the Theatre District
The Acting Studio New York is an acting conservatory and performing arts studio of distinction located in Midtown West Manhattan. For more than four decades, The Acting Studio New York has trained actors, directors, and playwrights whose work has been recognized across theatre, film, and television. Developing award winning talent is not our goal. It is often the result.
The Studio’s founding director, James Price, a personal friend and protégé of the legendary acting teacher Sanford Meisner, together with a staff of distinguished studio associates, has been training actors, directors, and playwrights continuously since 1983.
The Studio’s programs and classes are designed for artists seeking professional careers in film, television, and theatre. In addition to its conservatory training, The Acting Studio New York provides practical performance opportunities through the Off Off Broadway productions of Chelsea Repertory Company, as well as ongoing creative development through the monthly Chelsea Rep LABS, where actors, directors, playwrights, and alumni continue to develop new work in a collaborative laboratory environment.
The Acting Studio New York stands in solidarity with communities of color and with all those who, through peaceful and non-violent protest,
seek justice for acts of violence against people of color by law enforcement and an end to the systemic racism that continues to affect our culture.
The Acting Studio New York
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