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ACTOR TESTIMONIALS
"Tony's passionate commitment to the process of acting is insightful and practical."

Olympia Dukakis
Academy Award Winning Actress
"I think Tony is absolutely incredible and coming to class for me isn't just about letting loose and growing my ability as an actor but more sometimes to really open up myself to the Universe and just be.  Sometimes I find him saying things that I mentally live by and its so refreshing to constantly hear them being affirmed.  Thank you so much for every week re-instilling that positivity and creativity and openness within. You allow me as an actor to forget about the character and remember about Shailene, which makes every movement, moment and word so authentic and true.  I'm so grateful to have you as a mentor."

Shailene Woodley
Golden Globe Nominee - The Descendants (w/ George Clooney), star of ABC Family’s The Secret Life of the American Teenager
"Anthony Meindl doesn't just teach you how to act; he shows you how to be truthful in your performances and your life. He shows you that taking that 'leap of faith' into trusting your inner being will always reveal more than even the best pretending."

Cory Monteith
Star of Glee, Monte Carlo, Final Destination 3
"Tony has a remarkable insight that enables him to locate the weak points in an actor's repertoire and the acuity to exercise those weaknesses until they become strengths. He will inspire you to be not only a better actor but a better, more well-rounded human being."

Allison Miller
Star of Terra Nova
"Anthony Meindl's Actor's Workshop provides me with an environment that allows me to push past my previous boundaries and make extraordinary breakthroughs in not only my acting but in my personal life as well. Tony emphasizes the importance and the TRUTH of living in the moment! The importance of BEING in each and every situation! And allowing the life in a scene and your own personal life to unfold as it may and to experience each and every moment fully. Tony and the studio have been an extremely inspirational part of my never-ending jounrey as an actor and as a human being! Thanks T-Bone, you're the Man!!!"

Trevor Donovan
Star of 90210 and Days of Our Lives, Savages (dir. Oliver Stone)
"I've had a lot of acting teachers and none have furthered me in my acting like Anthony has. What he teaches makes so much sense and he has an incredible ability to get you out of your comfort zone and into the character."

Ryan Rottman
Star of 90210, The House Bunny
"Long story short, Tony's the bomb. You can see the exact same scene in a class multiple times, but it can have a completely different outcome because each person playing the role has their own unique energy, thoughts and feelings that only they can bring to the table. And this is what Tony teaches us, to be honest in our work. Rather than "play" the part, you need to put your own being into it. In a way, it's not even an acting class, but a class teaching you how to come into your own, both in your craft and life in general."

Shelby Young
American Horror Story, Days of Our Lives, The Social Network
"I found Tony at a time when I was searching for inspiration and the desire to go deeper in my work. I found that and so much more! Tony finds exactly what is that is holding you back as an actor and at the same time gives you so much confidence to be the best artist and person you can be. I look forward to his class every week and I saw immediate positive changes in my work."

Jenna Dewan
Star of STEP UP, THE GRUDGE 2, SET UP and TEN YEAR
"I call Tony an emotional chiropractor. He finds where you are stuck and opens you up to the possibility of your own magnificence."

Larissa Oleynik
Star of Hawaii Five-O, 10 Things I Hate About You
"I walked into Anthony's studio with a sense of trepidation....... I walked out feeling like I could conquer LA."

Charlie Bewley
Twilight: New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn Part 1 & 2, and Like Crazy
"Anthony Meindl has a passion for the craft and teaches it with grace and expertise. Every actor should cross paths with this coach before they face the auditioning circuit."

Ashton Holmes
Star of Revenge, A History of Violence
"Anthony's work is a breath of fresh air. The technique is an honest, no-holds-barred approach to acting - and life. I always leave class with insight and a smile."

Taryn Southern
Battle: Los Angeles, recurring on Rules Of Engagement
"Tony simply gets the best out of his students. There's no room to get  comfortable and there's no time for fear. If you're in his class, you're doing the best work of your life, and growing every week you choose to commit."

Rachel DiPillo
Star of WENDY, Big Time Rush, Hawthorne, Law & Order: LA

"Whether you’ve been acting for years, months, or days, Tony helps you find your own path to truthfulness, presence, and commitment; that undoubtedly affects your life on and off the screen..."

Reed Thompson
Moneyball (with Brad Pitt)

"It sounds corny, but it's true: being at AMAW hasn't just changed my career for the positive, its changed my life. Literally every person becomes family and we are all there for each other in class & out of class. There is no better place to fall on your face one week & have a major breakthrough the next. It isn't a 'That's BRILLIANT! Do it again!' type of studio. A lot of times, Tony gives you the swift kick you need to stop 'acting' and just live moment-to-moment as the most truthful & real."

Katherine Vanderlinden
Series regular on 90210
“Tony is the best acting teacher. Ever.”

Jill Wagner
Star of Teen Wolf
”Anthony was my first instructor in LA and I couldn’t have asked for a better foundation."

Joe Slaughter
Star of Step Up 3D
"Tony makes me feel comfortable turning characters into my own and having fun, just playing in my own skin."

Ambyr Childers
Twelve, Star of All My Children
“If I had to sum up Tony’s teachings in one word it would be ‘commitment.’ No matter how stupid the situation or outlandish the writing, he teaches us that we cannot go wrong if we are simply committed. Own it! Tony is definitely an actor’s director. He has a way of bringing out something so unique in any scene that none of us actors could have ever preconceived. That alone makes him one of the best acting teachers in Los Angeles today.”

Mark Hapka
Star of Days of Our Lives, The Ghost Wisperer
“The one thing that I learned from Tony, that I’ll never forget, is to stop planning and just live in the moment.  He has created a place where you feel safe as an actor to come in and really go for it. Even if you look ridiculous. Can’t thank him enough for what he’s taught me.”

Jordan Monaghan
True Jackson VP, The Secret Life of An American Teenager
“Tony taught me that I already have everything I need within myself to "act" and encouraged me to access every emotion that I've carefully concealed, ignored, and resisted in order to be "appropriate" in life. This freedom and self-exploration has given me the understanding and confidence to live the life I have always wanted. "

Gina Comparetto
Roles on The Mentalist, How I Met Your Mother, and Parenthood
"Tony is the most extraordinary teacher I've ever had. Before I met Tony I never knew acting could be so REAL and TRUTHFUL. He has taught me how to surrender in the moment, listen, and how to live in the "let go."  I have finally realized that the possibilities are endless not only in acting, but in my personal life as well."

Rachel Marie
Roles on Monk, Hannah Montana, House AND The Middle
"Tony Meindl, where to start? He absolutely rocks my world! Keeping acting as truthful as possible, my journey so far with Tony has been extremely fundamental. He's taught me to face my fears and open up to a level of vulnerability I never knew existed. Tony has always kept it as natural and simple as possible, leaving out any unnecessary habits or 'ideas' of acting. I can't wait to learn more and more as our journey progresses and also, to keep learning more about myself in the exploration I make. Acting is somewhat spiritual and sacred to me and Tony is truly an amazing coach to share and learn more about my passion with!"

Cassie Scerbo
Star of Make It or Break It
"Before I met Anthony, 'character' was always something that I felt I had to create, or reach as an actor. I had the predetermined notion that casting directors knew the 'character' they were searching for in any given project. Anthony stripped it down simply, and I soon realized that the character was not something to achieve -- it was already within me -- that the very actor IS the character. I learned that an individual's persona is unequivocally more interesting than any attempt to create a character would ever be. As a result, I began auditioning as 'myself,' not what I thought the casting departments wanted. I have since worked continuously as an actor in Los Angeles. Less is so very often more. Thanks Anthony."

Eric Martsolf
Star of Days of Our Lives and Venice the Series
"Anthony Meindl's class gave me a safe environment in which to hone my craft, coupled with the kick in the pants I needed to become more grounded, simple, and 'real' actor. The results say it all. Before Tony's class: ZERO television bookings. After Tony's class: MULTIPLE Guest Star and Recurring gigs on major TV shows and film roles."

Todd Sherry
Just Go With It, Get Smart, Chuck, Castle, How I Met Your Mother, Suburgatory, and many others
Alexandra Paul "Because Tony is warm and welcoming himself, his studio is a safe place to explore, feel and BE. For years I have thought I had to do "more" to be interesting, but Tony taught me that simplicity is the key to my best, most honest performance. Just realizing that gave me a relaxation as an actress which I never had before. Bring yourself, an open heart and gentle mind to class, and you will be emotionally and spiritually inspired."

Alexandra Paul
Star of over 60 films & television shows
"Tony creates a safe and supportive environment to explore yourself as an actor and as a human being. He emphasizes the journey as opposed to an end result. His organic teaching style has guided me into the unknown, where I have been surprised and inspired by the power of the moment. What else can I say....I love him!"

Danielle Hoover
Star of NBC's The Rerun Show, Star of the award-winning short Ready? OK!
"Tony's philosophy and subsequently his class offer a unique place in the Los Angeles landscape, a place for the actor to explore his or her artistry and expand his or her instrument safely, unbound from the myopic need to get a job. It is a class dedicated to the actor's right to wildly, unselfconsciously explore; removing all limits imposed by you and the business on your acting; reminding you what it is to truly be an artist and actor."

Dave Monahan
Series Regular on NBC's Crossing Jordan, Roles on Privileged, The Starter Wife, Criminal Minds, Cold Case, NCIS and many others.
"Tony made me feel comfortable to leave my entrenched training and process behind me and just to focus on investing completely in the reality of the scene. Who I was, where I was and what I need to do at that specific moment. His insistence on focused simplicity really cut through a lot of the over-thinking that I often shackle myself with. Thanks Tony!"

Brad Rowe
National Treasure: Book of Secrets, The Mentalist, Cold Case, General Hospital
"Tony is an incredible acting coach. His insights are great and he always conveys them with a clarity and passion that leaves me empowered to do better work."

Quddus Phillippe
Girlfriends and host of MTV's Total Request Live and Nickelodeon's Dance on Sunset
Rachel Specter "Tony's class helped me learn how to be present and remain in the moment. His style of teaching encouraged me to really let go of myself and feel what my character feels. It was the most practical and helpful scene study class I've taken."

Rachel Specter
Just Go With It, The House Bunny
"....finding someone to believe in your craft and shape you not mold you is the hardest part, that's Tony's job and he's pretty damn good at it."

Adam Gregory
Star of The Bold and the Beautiful
"I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend Tony and his classes. He is an insightful, passionate and enthusiastic teacher. He taught me to be brave enough to see the truth about myself and embrace the unknown. I am very thankful for his honesty."

Ali Liebert
Apollo 18, Fringe
"Tony's class is always a refreshing ride. He teaches us the joys of experiencing listening, sharing and reacting on stage. We are taught to drop the reins and go for an ultimate ride."

Christie Clark
Carrie Brady on NBC's Days of Our Lives
"It's a joy to find a class that is not focused on auditioning, but about becoming free in your work."

Milena Govich
Star of Law & Order, Rescue Me, Make It or Break It
"Of all my acting class experiences, I have to say that from day one, Tony reopened my eyes to the entire art of it. He makes a very comfortable and welcoming environment, and not only helped me overcome my individual obstacles, but helped me to find myself as a person. Tony teaches his students to just BE in their work, and it's a very freeing feeling. Thank you for everything, Tony!"

Jenna Stone
Star of Miss Behave