WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE ACADEMY
I would say that if you want to improve on a certain area of performing arts or just improve on your overall acting, this is the place for you. This is where you can get real world experiences without actually being thrown out on your own. I have been supported 100% by Tom and my classmates. I’m not scared to experiment with who I am here. This is the most important step towards acting that I’ve taken so far. I have been opened up to the Stanislavski theory. . . and I absolutely love it. Frances Furnas – Class of 2010.
I would say to incoming students, “You’re in for a treat.”
Chris Williams (Alumnus)
“The Academy makes you see that creating a show is thousands of times more complicated than learning your lines and when to say them. More than anything else, the Academy has taught me that finding truth in a character is the most important aspect of theatre.”
Josh Shapiro (Alumnus)
“If you’re serious about theatre … this training is invaluable. It’s thrilling to see how accessible the teachings of Stanislavski become, how they aren’t reserved for a chosen few - how useful they are. How closely and personally Tom works with you, meeting and addressing your individual needs – how perceptive he is. It’s informed my work on hundreds of levels. … I feel I can be a greater asset.”
Luke Wehner (Alumnus)
"The knowledge I have gained in my studies here have affected who I am as an actor. The Academy is a safe place to explore and discover. Here you work with other passionate individuals. By the end of the year, I guarantee every student will call the Academy their home. The Academy has exposed me to more forms of theatre and classic plays that I imagined before. It helped me to be able to put into words what I always knew theatre was – an art form that can transform the world. The Stanislavski work and sensory work has affected my approach to acting altogether and has challenged me to take that next step in every role I play in the theatre. "
Julia Schonberg (Alumnus) Winner of the 2009 Young Artist Award
Absolutely I loved every minute of the Academy. I learned so much in such a short amount of time. The class we took were so informative. I hated normal school, but when the time came to go to the Academy, I couldn’t stop smiling. Attending the Academy has taught me so much. Thanks to the training here, I feel like I have built a great foundation for my future theatre education and future career.
Jill Tighe (Alumnus)
