Robert Wald Actor’s Studio

I wanted to write another post because the long term effects of this class has had profound effects on me. I developed emotionally more than I could have imagined and give credit to Mr. Wald for helping me reach inside and feel like I have not felt before. We are always developing as people and this class has been crucial in my development as an in-​touch emotional human being. The acting training is top-​notch as well. Simply put, this is as good as it gets

I’ve been with Robert Wald studios for quite awhile now, and the techniques Robert teaches will not only benefit you with your craft, but will help you with your everyday life. It’s based on the Meisner technique, which a lot of the greats follow. Highly recommend!

I have been part of this actor’s studio for several years. And, my acting ability has vastly improved. I can now perform monologues that I couldn’t reach before.
The heart of Robert’s instruction method is positive encouragement for the student to be 100% focused, involved outside of themselves and with the other person. This is because if you are totally involved with the other person you are not acting but rather BEING.
Robert does not criticize, demean, or shout at the students. But rather, he energizes, encourage, and inspires his students to achieve true, real acting which comes from organic reactions to the acting partner.
He also teaches a COLD READING technique also called sight reading of scripts. In other words you just turn over the pages and start acting. This provides an exercise where one does not know what is going to happen and can focus on the scene partner. I find this a very challenging technique like breaking through the shell of one’s self. Additionally this cold reading is extremely useful for auditioning.
Frequently class work is done on camera and once a year Robert conducts a Showcase for the students and to which the agents attend.
One outstanding asset of this studio is its immense library of scenes. This is to provide constantly fresh material to the students.
Robert does not teach the business side of the acting business although he is available for individual guidance and questions. Audition notices are constantly posted in the studio.
Robert and his assistant Cristin conduct audition classes as part of the Studio’s program. These classes are included with the regular tuition or can be paid for separately. They are conducted on camera so that one may see how they are doing.
If you are interested in improving your acting, I can truly recommend this acting studio.
Geoffrey Mogilner

I have been studying with the Robert Wald Actors Studio since 2007. There’s a reason I haven’t sought out a different teacher. To me, Robert and the studio is hands down, San Diego’s best kept acting secret. When you want to get into acting, learn about the craft, or even have a little bit of experience, it’s easy to come with preconceived notions of what acting is, and also assume that your teacher will automatically tell you, that you are great since you are paying for classes. That is what is so refreshing about Robert. His passion and honesty. The first thing he will do is really break it down, of what acting is, being in the moment, paying attention to everything and respond organically with how you feel versus how you think the line should be said. How many times have you tried to plan a conversation with someone only to have it go in the opposite direction you had planned? So why bother with that in your acting? You are missing what’s happening right in front if you. Robert will take the time to help mold your talent, encourage you, and give you honest feedback when needed. He’s not going to blow smoke up your (you know what), bedsides he doesn’t need to. There’s a reason he’s been in the industry for over 25 years. Thanks to what I’ve learned in his class and the semi annual showcase for the advanced students, I was approached to sign with a talent agency, and have had the honor of booking lead parts in a couple of plays, when I originally just auditioned for a small role. Acting is about taking a risk, and with the studio, its a risk that will pay off, if you listen, put in the work, and trust the process.

This is the only acting studio in San Diego that actually teaches you to NOT act, but to exist as the character, full of life and believability for the audience. Whether it be live theatre or on camera! Robert’s process is unique and fun for the actor at any level. The other acting studios around town that I’ve been to just put you through the paces and hope you can learn to connect and listen and respond from a real place. Robert Wald Actor’s Studio teaches you how to do these things and work from a place of being, not showing. He allows free audits on Tuesday nights if you call and schedule it.