Some Quotes from Students

"It's a whole lot less expensive than therapy - and it works better."

"Because of my training at The Studio, I was able to get a $15,000 scholarship to the NYU Drama Department. Ms. Risley coached me in two monologues, and not only did I get the scholarship, but I felt incredibly prepared for my first year in New York."

"I'd just like to say that, because of The Studio, I just can't wait for Wednesdays. My job is just OK and my life really needed some kind of zip, so I signed up for the Comedy Improv class. I honestly feel that going there once a week has changed my life. The other students are really fun and supportive people, and each week I feel more and more confident. Plus, there's nothing like laughing."

"Ms. Risley has a way [in the scene classes] of working with you in a very hands-on way at first, and then slowly pulling back so that you can explore all your creativity on your own. I really love her coaching style."

"I trained with Anna for two years and was accepted into the Drama program at UCLA at age 16. I was also the youngest actor ever allowed to perform at the Utah Shakespeare Festival."

"After a pretty intensive two years at The Studio, I'm now in my second year at The New School in New York City, and because of all that I learned at The Studio, I've done really really well at The New School."