TESTIMONIALS

TIM ROGAN

“David L. Epstein will teach you to act like a pro and show you how to keep from self-destructing under the pressure once you’ve been hired. Being on-set is a different world than a classroom and David punctuates that difference by the virtue of his eclectic career. If you’re looking for passive teachers telling you exactly what you want to hear, David is not for you. But if you’re after the real deal and truly want to grow as an artist in the safest creative environment, there is no other choice.” Tim Rogan made his film debut as Dick Hart in Maestro, produced by Bradley Cooper, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. He’s performed in Beauty and the Beast National tour, Camelot National Tour, Ever After at The Alliance Theatre, All Shook Up at The Muny, The Pajama Game at Arena Stage and made his television debut on, Shades of Blue on NBC, followed by The Fight Attendant on HBO.

HIROKO YONEKURA

I had been looking for a competent, friendly and professional acting studio for years and I finally found one that fits my criteria. ActorClass provides an incredibly safe environment where you will be creatively challenged and held to the highest standard of excellence. David L. Epstein gives you perfect advice and helps you take your work to the next level, while at the same time, providing fresh, new, and logical tools that sharpen your skills. The classes are great for everyone at any level, even people who speak English as a second language, like me. As long as you are serious and dedicated, ActorClass is the place for you. I first joined in 2023 and not long after, I booked the Squarespace Super Bowl commercial directed by Mr. Martin Scorsese. This magical success led me to join SAG-AFTRA and has opened a world of opportunities. If you have a passion for acting but felt that other acting studios left your engines empty, ActorClass and the inviting community it provides, will become the rocket fuel of your success. At ActorClass you will grow!

SAM VARTHOLOMEOS

"ActorClass is a gymnasium for actors. In an industry with a fine line between making and breaking it, you need all the exercise you can get. ActorClass founder David L. Epstein is your own personal trainer who tones your strengths and hones in on those flabby weaknesses, molding you into a casting director slayer. With a background in acting, writing, directing and producing, he’s a powerhouse of industry knowledge. Whether you’re just starting or booking gigs left and right, ActorClass is not just a place for actors, but a home, and that’s not an easy thing to come by. I’ve since booked roles in Ethan Coen’s Drive-Away Dolls, was the lead role opposite Ed Burns in Bridge and Tunnel, on Epix, Ensign Connor on Star Trek Discovery, as well as Ethan Coen’s, A Play is a Poem, at Atlantic Theater Company, and have been cast in Apple TV’s, The Crowded Room, produced by and starring Tom Holland.”

MARK TALLMAN

"ActorClass founder David L. Epstein is the most honest, passionate, and qualified teacher you'll find. A proven actor, writer, and director, he truly understands the work of an artist. He provides an environment nurturing enough to make you feel completely safe to explore, but challenging enough to push for improvement. He's never afraid to hold you to the standard of a pro. Since starting with ActorClass in 2010, I’ve worked my way up the ranks of national commercials for Zest, Foot Locker, Legos and Verizon, then television in First Wives Clubs, as Reggie Westfield on my fourth season of VH1’s, Single Ladies, and was just cast in Apple TV’s Your Friends and Neighbors. If you're ready to book work in this industry, get in touch with ActorClass now!"

RYAN SERHANT

"Early in my career, I trained with ActorClass founder David L. Epstein and promptly landed roles on TV. Now I consult with him on every audition and role I'm offered including the comedy, While We’re Young, where I made my film debut opposite Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts, and my 2023 appearance playing myself on, And Just Like That: Sex & the City. Since becoming a “reality star” on the Emmy-nominated Bravo hit, Million Dollar Listing NY, I’ve used acting skills in all my social media content to create a global real-estate company worth over four-billion in volume. I did not arrive at this success alone. David has been there from the beginning. He understands the nuance of film, theater and television, and has that magic touch that can help actors at any level. He is, without exaggeration, the best acting coach in the country."

KENDALL SEGOVIA

"I graduated from a prestigious conservatory that put me through years of sense memory, accent reduction and the rest. I gained the basic tools but wasn’t landing work. After one free audit at ActorClass, my approach to my craft and career changed entirely. In training, we are told that the teacher is the only one that gives notes, and what they say must be right. At ActorClass, everyone’s opinion matters. After training at the studio for a few months, I started landing roles and was nominated for Best Actress by Broadwayworld as Queen Katherine at Valley Shakespeare Festival. David Epstein’s insights to the business are painfully honest and his words come out faster than we can write them down. He provides the best training a performer deserves. I not only recommend the classroom environments at the studio to actors at any level, but strongly urge actors to work with David on Shakespeare as he is a true master who will show you there is nothing to be afraid of and everything to gain."

TOM KELSEY

"ActorClass is the best place an actor can train bar none. Master teacher David Epstein is a true luminary whose unyielding commitment, enthusiasm and work ethic are contagious. In his class, I've witnessed an unusual amount of actors have creative breakthroughs that led to work in professional film, TV and theater. When I came from the U.K., I was unfamiliar with the craft or the business. Since training with David, I have performed at Lincoln Center, Soho Theatre of London, and made my West End debut in the Olivier-Award Nominee for Best New Comedy, The Shark is Broken. To travel to the U.S. to learn Shakespeare at ActorClass, then be accepted at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in my home country, is clear proof of David’s level of commitment and knowledge. In 2023, I was cast in the ensemble of, A Little Life, at London’s 800-seat Harold Pinter Theatre, directed by the world-renowned, Ivo Van Hove. None of my achievements would have been possible without classes and continued private sessions with David. If you are serious about becoming a professional actor, there is no better place in London or New York, than his ActorClass studio."

DONOVAN PRICE

“Whether a beginner or seasoned in the game, ActorClass is the best place an actor can train. David’s commitment to his students is limitless and his ability to communicate the craft of acting is compassionate, precise and supremely effective. His honest and raw approach not only delivers the tools actors need to book work, but also helps them navigate the business to become consummate professionals. I’ve trained in his classes for over a decade and filmed every self-tape I’ve ever landed in his private studio which has led to professional work at the prestigious Public Theatre’s Shakespeare In The Park, HBO’s Gossip Girl, Law & Order: SVU, as well as becoming the spokesperson for The Yale School of Medicine. None of my callbacks or bookings would be possible without David and his amazing, cutting-edge ActorClass studio. Sign up today!”

DANA BIXLER

“Working with David at ActorClass is a game changer. I've been an actor and singer my whole life and have never been challenged the way his studio does. I'm loving my growth and enroll in as many classes as the studio offers. From scene study to Shakespeare to filming professional self-tapes, the studio provides everything an actor needs. I was thrilled when I started private lessons because we work on acting through song. David gets to the core of the writing and understands the nuance of every style of musical theatre. At ActorClass there is no B.S. I receive candid truth about my creative choices and David’s encouragement is genuine. As a result, I've landed gigs as Princess Annette on Netflix’s top-ten rated, Secret Magic Control Agency 2, as well as various roles on Bread Barber Shop, 44 Cats, plus tons of Regional Theatre.”

PAUL BEBAN

"The ActorClass community has been transformative for my work as a writer, producer, storyteller and performer. Epstein is much more than an acting coach - he’s a guide. Every class brings his crackling, contagious energy and boundless enthusiasm to bear on the strange project of acting. He’ll demand more of you than you ever thought you had - and if you listen to him (and your classmates!) and do the work, you're likely to find it. I found my way to ActorClass in the midst of re-thinking a long career as a broadcast journalist. I've done a lot of investigative work including undercover. I found the performative aspect compelling, but didn't know how to explore it, how to get inside. David helped to liberate me - he taught me how to effectively approach the emotional work - and, after being cast as the host on Travel channel’s, Paranormal Declassified, I'm not looking back." Paul Beban is an author, television host and Emmy-winning journalist.

"From the first day I stepped into ActorClass, I knew I had found my place. Almost immediately, I felt my confidence grow, my knowledge of the industry skyrocket and I began to land more roles than ever before including my feature film debut, Sister of the Groom, produced by and starring Alicia Silverstone. If you are looking to challenge yourself as an artist, there’s no better ally and mentor than David. A seasoned actor, writer and director, he has skills and experience coming out of his ears. He boosts you up and grounds you all in one swift move: the makings of a great teacher. And as if that wasn’t enough, I get to learn alongside talented actors that are driven, focused and incredibly generous in their craft. I really feel like I struck gold when I stumbled upon this class. If you’re an actor seeking truth, authenticity and hard work, you just may have found your oasis.”

TEMPLE HAMMEN

“I find immense value in David’s teaching. As an opera singer, I take character work as seriously as the singing. Working with David brought me back to my love of storytelling and connecting to the root of each character. He knows his way around a script (and a score!). I worked with him on an Italian aria that I often use as an audition piece. David revealed specificity in the text that opened me up musically. He has tremendous creative insight, is supportive and genuine. He wants every person that comes through his classes to succeed. After prepping with him for the audition, I’m headed to Tanglewood Music Festival to perform as a Vocal Fellow.”

RYAN COYLE

“While auditioning and working on set, studying with David has kept me sharp, confident and focused. The ActorClass studio is a gym for anyone who takes the craft seriously, novice to pro. David cares, respects the work, and you can feel and see it each week in class. I was hooked after my first audit because you witness how much passion and straight-forward common sense he emits. The studio is a safe environment to explore scene work and you’ll be challenged each week. Everyone works and everyone’s opinion matters. Since enrolling in the ActorClass rotation, I’ve landed a guest-star role on Law & Order SVU, and co-star for a new Netflix show Partner Track. I equate that to continuing to workout each week at ActorsClass!”

“David is the coolest acting coach I’ve ever worked with. His honest and straight-forward approach allows me to understand what I need to improve upon on and off stage. His training helps me see that I have creative and emotional range that I did not know was there. I appreciate how genuine he is and how much passion he puts into helping everyone build confidence. Thanks, Dave, for being the best and for helping me become a better actor and person.” Patrick can be seen on Hulu’s, Wu-Tang: The American Saga, Law and Order, Chicago P.D., Time After Time, Blue Bloods, Person of Interest, Billions; movies include, The Deal and The First Purge.

PATRICK BYAS

NATALIE YALE

“Nothing comes close to matching the level of artistry, passion, and dedication David Epstein fosters at the ActorClass studio. It was the first place I found a family of artists I was continuously inspired and challenged by. David’s mastery of the art form and infectious enthusiasm imbues every student, no matter their age or experience, with a spirit of passion and respect for the actor's craft. His extensive talent and knowledge of film, theater, and television, makes the practical lessons he preaches unlike that of any other. Within six months of working with him, I wrote and starred in my own feature film, acted in six short films, and was signed with UGA Talent agency. Upon working my audition with David, I was accepted into the highly ranked Tisch School of the Arts for Drama and was the Best Supporting Actress Winner at the Lee Strasberg Film Festival for my work in the short, Cortado. He’s been a rock in my artistic journey and attending his studio weekly has been the impetus to all of my success. None of my achievements could’ve been accomplished without his mentorship and the support of my ActorClass family. I couldn’t be more thankful to have found such a committed, caring, passionate group of artists.”

“I’m a V.O. artist in L.A. and want to tell you what an amazing mentor David Epstein is. He taught me to have integrity and to believe in myself. In high school I was the first freshman in our school’s history to qualify for the National Forensics Speech competition. Were it not for David’s leadership as my coach, I never would have made it in the competition. And now, twenty years later, I’ve followed my dream and have become a successful V.O. actor who is proudly represented by William Morris. For years things have been great. But recently, I’ve been going through a down period where I wasn’t landing work. I went back to David and, in less than a month, I started landing gigs again. He’s the most brilliant coach I’ve ever had and couldn’t sing his praises more.” Credits include: The Sims, Devil May Cry, as well as acting opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in, Jarhead.

BECKY BOXER

JOCELYN KURITSKY

"David at ActorClass is an excellent coach. He thoroughly enjoys being a guide, while simultaneously exchanging ideas. My focus is theater, and with his help, I've landed jobs Off-Broadway performing in Stet with The Flea Theater, 13P, Clubbed Thumb, Woodshed Collective and many others including a guest spot on The Blacklist." Jocelyn Kuritsky has been nominated for a Drama Desk Award as well as the Princess Grace Award for Acting.

SHADNER IFRENE

MIRA TZUR

"If you are lucky enough to train with David at ActorClass, your work will never be the same. He takes you to your next level whatever it may be. His approach to teaching is beyond conventional and has transformed my ability. His one-on-one sessions and group workshops are the ultimate combo. In both, he presents direct criticism in a thoughtful and caring manner. I guest starred on Fox TV’s, Fringe, filmed the HBO series How to Make it in America, and Wall Street 2, as Gordon Gecko's assistant, which I could not have done without David. He is loaded with imagination and can bring your acting more realism and strength than you thought possible!"

LUKE GULDAN

MARGARITA VENTURA

“If you are looking to level up your skill set, then you should definitely enroll at ActorClass with David L. Epstein. It is the premiere acting class in NYC for actors who want to learn how to build, strengthen and flex their creative landscape in order to become tremendous at the craft. My journey found its way to ActorClass in the midst of pivoting a career as a competitive bodybuilder where I placed top five in the world with Generation Iron Network. At David’s ActorClass studio, we are given spot-on business knowledge about how to use our newfound acting skills in order to navigate and land work in the hardest industry on the planet. If you trust the process, David’s expertise in acting, directing, writing (and no bullsh*t games), will nurture your abilities to the sharpest point. Under his tutelage, dreams become a reality: in less than a year with David as my personal acting coach, I have been cast in the film, Spoken, and more great projects to be announced.” 

JEFF GALFER

JEFF JOSLIN

"At ActorClass, I learned all I was doing wrong as a performer and shown simple ways of getting it right. Here, you don't hold imaginary coffee cups, undergo endless repetition exercises or waste time meeting scene partners outside of class. Instead, we are taught to properly rehearse on our own, to break down a scene and to rely on impulse. I've landed the role of Lucas in Tyler Perry's: Witness Protection, co-starred on Drop Dead Diva, Army Wives and Gossip Girl, all since training at ActorClass. Whether a novice or pro, if you want to elevate your game, I've met no mentors as effective."

BRIDGET BURKE

"ActorClass is invaluable. They immediately understand what a scene demands and clearly communicate this knowledge to maximize results. You leave classes feeling accomplished, confident and prepared. Most importantly, they care! They want you to do well. With their help, I booked the female lead in the indie feature Dumping Lisa, available on HBO On-Demand, and the New York Lotto commercial as Orgasmic Bride. I recommend ActorClass whole heartedly." Bridget Burke can also be found in the blockbuster console game, Grand Theft Auto V.

BRANDON CORDEIRO

"David is an insanely passionate human being which bleeds through all he does as a working artist. Each time we train, he is right there with me, challenging me in ways that are so foreign, and yet, so useful. ActorClass creates a space where everyone has a voice, and a major part is teaching people how to comment constructively on what they see. Unlike other classes I've taken, where the emphasis is on breaking people down or following a technique invented by someone who no longer exists, David's candid and cutting edge approach makes performers aware of how their acting choices, attitudes and habits, affect their work. Whenever I return to the city from acting jobs, I know that David and his studio will be there, ready to remind me of why I fell in love with acting in the first place. If you want to land work in this difficult industry, I cannot recommend ActorClass enough." Brandon Cordeiro performed with Kristin Chenewith, plus, roles in Transparent, Super Troopers II, the national tour of Camelot, and the 20th anniversary Broadway Cares Production of The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me starring BD Wong and Larry Kramer.

VICTOR LA MANTIA

NANCY CASTRO

"ActorClass is the best investment I've made toward my career. I recommend private sessions and the classrooms to anyone who wants to finally land work. There are no techniques, games, gimmicks or promises. Instead, David's love, passion and spot-on honesty about the work, makes me push my own boundaries and recognize when I’m false in my acting. His feedback comes not only from the point of view of a fellow actor, but from the unique perspective of a professional director and writer who has garnered a unique combination of industry knowledge. After only a month of classes and a few private sessions, I booked the lead role in the feature film, Ramona, by award-winning director Bujar Alimani, and am currently in the upcoming series, Crash The System, created by 9th Street Films, producers of the smash sci-fi film, Prospect. At ActorClass, fear is no more, and I’ve found the freedom to push myself to a higher level of honesty."

LAURETTA NKWOCHA

"David L. Epstein at ActorClass is thoroughly involved in your process as a performer. He guides you carefully but wants you to make discoveries on your own. He is incredibly enthusiastic about the craft of acting and has truly inspired me!" Lauretta Nkwocha is the star of Logo TV's Setup Squad. Her career began as the bartender KIT on As the World Turns, and she played Dianna Ross in the musical in development, Go West, produced by Broadway Across America.

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