AWS to award scholarships for 2017!
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SEEKING STORYTELLERS!
Submission deadline March 24, 2017  Read more...


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Fran Montano, Award-winning Acting Coach

Fran Montano is an Emmy award-winning acting coach and master teacher. Fran is uniquely gifted in troubleshooting the particular blocks that are holding an actor back from reaching their full potential, and in helping them break through those blocks.


HOPE IN A HANDBASKET
Art installation and storytelling

Saturday, April 8th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, April 9th @ 6:00pm

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I shy away from conventional acting classes. But once in a while you meet someone who inspires you. Fran does!
— Rene Russo
Fran’s insight to acting is astounding. He’s great at guiding actors into exploring their deepest and richest choices...
— David Arata / Oscar-Nominated Writer, Children of Men
Fran Montano inspires. He knows exactly what buttons to push to take his actors to their next level. I’m a better and more confident actor today because of what I’ve learned from him.
— Sammy Williams / Tony Award Winner for Best Actor, A Chorus Line

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los angeles acting classes...

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Filmed Interview with AWS Artistic Director

Producer/Director Roman Wyden interviews Fran Montano on Meisner, Acting and Talent. Click here to see interview.