What I'd like to do right now is introduce you to The Studio for Actors in Tucson, Arizona. I moved from New York City to Tucson in 1984 to create and open a professional acting studio in the Southwest - and for more than 20 years, it's been a one-of-a-kind situation.

The Studio isn’t connected to any talent agency, so you don't have someone dangling auditions in front of you - "Take my $800 course and you’ll get auditions" - a classic scam. The Studio is the real thing - just a superb training ground with 14 different courses, each offered at beginning to advanced levels. People have studied at The Studio who are as young as 12 and as seasoned as 80. Another rarity is that all of these courses and private sessions are coached by someone with great credentials and extensive experience. Click here for information about qualifications.

Anna Risley

After receiving her BA in Drama from the University of Wisconsin, Anna was in the cast of Saturday Night Live for one year, in two Broadway shows, has been the lead in some 35 plays nationwide, and has done two pilots for new sitcoms. Along with these credits, her NYC/LA career included five weeks on a Soap and countless voice jobs. She has also had small roles in several feature films. Anna has owned and run The Studio For Actors here in Tucson since 1984 and, although she continues to do extensive voice work as an actor, she personally coaches all her group classes and private sessions. One of her favorite areas is training students in dramatic and comedic scenes and monologues. Click here for more details.

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Note on Evening Classes

If you're signed up for a multi-week course and you have to miss one of the evenings, you'll still owe for the class that you missed. In most cases, we can book a private session outside of class to make up for the missed evening class.