Student Testimonials 5
5/5 stars
Anthony is a very talented actor and a terrific acting coach! He gives solid direction and
a sense of achievement and inspiration with every class. He’s dedicated to every
student and brings out the best in their skills. It has been a wonderful and truly
rewarding experience learning from him!
Maria L. on August 21, 2015
5/5 stars
Anyone would be lucky to work with Anthony, he’s a great teacher who’s been working
on his craft for awhile so he knows what he is talking about. He’ll inspire you with his
words and make you work hard to accomplish your dreams.
Dallas A. on August 21, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony is a phenomenally rare kind of teacher. He excels at noticing the small nuances
of each student and how they learn. In a full class, where each student learned vastly
different from their peers, Anthony instructed with ease. Pushing those who learned
from tough love and guiding those who learned more from their successes than their
failures.
Anthony taught me how to notice the small changes in a person’s demeanor throughout
the scene. Every script I worked on in his class became flooded with highs and lows
and new meanings every time it was run. He taught me how to be true to every moment
and how I shouldn’t judge a character from my own bias, a villain never sees
themselves as a bad person. Under his instruction is where I grew most as an actor and
a human being.
When you take Anthony’s class prepare yourself for a plethora of invaluable instruction
that will guide you in your acting career for years to come!
Samantha G. on August 21, 2015
5/5 stars
I’ve had so many Acting teachers all over the world, but when I have strong emotional
performances I always end up preparing with the exercises I did with Anthony in class.
Anthony is, indeed, an outstanding actor and coach! But also one of the most genuine
and inspiring people I’ve met! Raising your stakes and taking risks becomes so easy
when you’re learning from him.
Ana L. on August 21, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony Montes
One of the best teachers and people I have ever met. He’s got that sort of New York
mentality that tells you what you dont want to hear but need to hear, but in a nice way.
He never makes you feel bad about yourself, but some days you do feel very bad, but in
a good way. His class specifically has exercises that change your life. Walking to
Anthony’s class was often and exciting moment. My classmates and I would chat, “hows
Anthony going to change our lives today,” or just about the pure excitement of whats to
come. His exercises are very real, and can pull you into acting very easily. Making
everything natural and drawing on our wealth of life experience was a huge lesson I
learned with him. The repetition was always my favorite part. It’s the best warm up to
this day, it helps me in being present and is builder of my observational skills. After
being trained by Anthony I see the world so much more. He’s seriously an amazing
person. I will most definitely be attending his future classes.
Sky D. on August 21, 2015
5/5 stars
Amazing teacher
Jonas O. on August 21, 2015
5/5 stars
Great guidance and support from an amazing teacher, a nurturing environment in which
to explore, and for some reason lots of breakthroughs and development seem to come
naturally in Anthony’s class. A great teacher, he knows how to make you a better actor.
Roland S. on August 21, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony is a great teacher. Totally dedicated to the craft, a complete command of the
Meisner technique with the ability to make it understandable. HIs encouragement and
coaching is invaluable and his commitment to the craft unmatched.
Kirk J. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
This is an outstanding experience for every actor at each level of his/her acting career.
Anthony has a very rare and unique teaching talent. He shares his gift and knowledge
during the class. He makes you feel safe and free to express the whole range of
emotions and feelings, helps you to find a better way of performing and directs you.
Great platform to build your kraft under professional guidance.
Thank you!
Natalia
Natalia K. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
I took Anthony’s Meisner classes at Paris Film Academy. I learned a lot. He’s one of the
best teacher I’ve ever met. Working with Anthony has been an amazing experience. I am very grateful.
Jordan R. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
I took Anthony’s Meisner classes at NYFA. He is one of the most inspiring acting
coaches I’ve had the pleasure to meet; not necessarily by saying much, he guides
actors to make their own internal discoveries. In his class, I always felt a sense of
freedom of expression, and a certain joyfulness and playfulness that was catchy and
very inspiring. I also think Anthony is one of the better teachers who can provide
criticism without making an actor overthink or make negative interpretations of their own
work.
Silja C. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
Nice team work and teacher .
We can learn a lot from our personality through the acting profession. All of exercises is
nice and help to progress. The only thing is (for my personality) we treat a lot the death
in acting school and it can be really good to have different part of life in the exercise .
I advice Anthony as a teacher to everyone want to be actor/actress.
I advice everyone to take Anthony as a teacher if you want to become an actor.
Elose V. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony has been great at working with me on my pace while also pushing me to reach
new limits within my art. He has also been able to increase my reach by helping me
think outside the box. He’s awesome!
Gabriella S. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
I studied with Anothony Montes and it was the most rewarding experience. Not only was
Anthony very professional but he was warm and disarming as well. Anthony made me
feel accepted as a beginning actor and helped me reach levels of my potential and
talent that I didn’t know I had. I enjoyed every class I took from Anthony and always
looked forward to his great sense of humor. I feel stronger as an actor after learning
from Anthony and know that anyone who learns from him will not only be a better actor
but a better person!
Brittany W. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony is so passionate about art, artists, creating… about life! He is filled with
knowledge and is always excited to share his experiences and thoughts and all that he
has learned to encourage others. Great inspiration!!
Melanie P. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony Montes is a phenomenal teacher/coach.
He creates a comfortable and safe environment that is challenging and growth
promoting, whether it is in a class setting or private coaching.
– Ryan Neil Conklin
Ryan Neil C. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony has been my teacher for over eight years now and I consider myself incredibly
lucky, not only to have learned the technique from someone who actually trained with
Sandy Meisner himself but also to have met someone so passionate and devoted to the
craft. Unlike other classes, Anthony’s love for acting and genuine interest in people
creates an unique environment where students can feel safe and explore the technique
as intended. Anyone who is serious about acting and the Meisner technique should not
pass on the chance to learn from one of the best.
Raphael K. on August 20, 2015
5/5 stars
My experience on Anthony’s class was great, i learned a lot and had fun during the
process, he is an awesome teacher
Mariana h. on August 19, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony is unparalleled when it comes to reading each actor and tailoring a lesson to
them specifically. Even for observers, no part of the session is wasted.
Maxi W. on August 19, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony Montes is a brilliant, insightful teacher whose work has transformed my
understanding of the art of acting! I learned so much in his classes, I totally recommend
him because he is the best Meisner teacher in town !
Ana Flavia G. on August 19, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony is a great teacher. He educates his students, while still listening to what they
have to say. Anthony never stops encouraging those around him and leads by example.
He has such a positive and inspirational outlook, which is refreshing, especially in the
entertainment industry. His diverse exercises have always managed to help me, and he
never fails to provide a comfortable environment. Check out his class. It will definitely be
worth it.
Jovanna A. on August 19, 2015
5/5 stars
I have studied under Anthony for the past 3 years and have had such a wonderful time!
He has helped me reach deeper than I knew I could on my own. I appreciate his
patience and knowledge!
Aerial S. on August 19, 2015
5/5 stars
Tony is amazing ! As a teacher ,coach his coaching is incredible !
Marcelo L. on August 19, 2015
5/5 stars
Expert in the Meisner technique my teacher Anthony Montes while training in NYFA was
an amazing mentor to work with and explore my acting abilities. As well as his
professionalism in the classroom, he has also been an amazingly inspiring individual for
my life as a whole. Any student will be more than lucky to have him as a teacher.
All the bests
Simla Cinar
Simla C. on August 19, 2015
5/5 stars
Anthony Montes is a great teacher with a lot of experience, very professional but still
nice and kind to his students. He is very specific when doing an exercise in class and he
gives very helpful notes. All I can say is that I’m so grateful and I feel so lucky I had the
chance to learn from such a wonderful teacher. Not only his honesty, his humility, or his
wisdom as a teacher but especially the quality of human being he is.
Melissa C. on August 19, 2015