Holiday Message December 2024 Season’s Greetings Our AMAW World Family! Next year will be my 28th year (!) of having started AMAW. I can’t believe how quickly the time has passed. When I reflect on life on Terra firma and how wild it is to be alive today, I never lose sight of what itRead more
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“Our worlds are literally comprised of all the help we have been given along our journey. From the tiniest to the most life-changing. In the aggregate then, all acts are life-changing.” One last thing to leave you with… Do we have Acting Dysmorphia? “Simply an inaccurate way you look at yourself in the work. WeRead more
CLIP OF MASTERY CLASS WITH ANTHONY MEINDL When is the best time to do anything…? Now. . . . Time is an illusion. So is our belief that we have so much more to learn BEFORE we do something. Part of learning IS doing. A 2-year old learns to walk not by thinking they haveRead more
In today’s episode, Anthony chats with Recording Coordinator at Netflix Animation, Zarah Kulczycki. A previous student at AMAW and casting director working on blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick – Zarah shares her journey of stepping away from traditional acting and casting and into the world of animation. The pair talk about respecting and embracing whenRead more
In today’s episode Anthony chats with Risa Bramon Garcia, the iconic casting director known for 200 Cigarettes, JFK, and True Romance. The pair talk about their endeavors as acting coaches, sharing how they help actors process the work, how to navigate the challenges of being an artist in a tech world, and debunking the mythRead more
Unlocking Creativity: The Power of Community at AMAW LA At Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop (AMAW) in Los Angeles, acting is more than just a craft—it’s a gateway to discovering your truest self. AMAW LA is not just a place where actors perfect their skills; it’s a vibrant community where creativity flourishes, emotional depth is explored,Read more
In today’s episode Anthony interviews actor, Natasha Behnam. Natasha is known for her role as Lola on Max’s “The Girls on the Bus” and has been cast in the upcoming season of Netflix’s “You.” The two talk about the importance of queer storytelling, Natasha’s personal story from knocking on casting offices to her spirituality, andRead more
Welcome to the duet of In the Moment with Anthony Meindl and F*ck Your Comfort Zone with Margie Haber. In today’s episode, Anthony interviews the iconic Margie Haber. For more than 40 years, Margie has been known as Hollywood’s top audition coach. The pair chat about accepting and surrendering to the circumstances you’re stepping intoRead more
At Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop (AMAW) in New York, we’ve always been proud of our actors and their unique journeys in the world of performance. A Passion Ignited Clyde’s journey in the arts began long before Broadway came calling. Growing up with a deep love for storytelling, he was inspired by the rich cultural historyRead more
In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actress Brit MacRae and writer/ producer Daril Fannin. They speak about inequity in the industry and the importance of creating your own audience. This inspired the pair to create KINO, an interactive streaming service where fans can discover new films, interact with their favorite artists, and artists get to see theRead more