The Artist Theatre Group

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Anthony Montes is the founder of The Artist Theatre Group, which he established in 1987 and with which he has produced
over 90 plays and teaches acting. Anthony teaches internationally (Paris, Berlin, Stockholm & Mumbai) as well as domestically. He currently teaches at James Franco’s Studio 4 and with his group, The Artist Theatre Group. Anthony also taught for over 9 years at the New York Film Academy. Among Anthony’s teachers were, Sanford Meisner, Charlie Laughton,
Bob Carnegie, Shelley Winters, Susan Peretz & James Franco. Anthony has published many plays and his
inspirational book of quotes, To Be An Actor, which can all be found on Amazon. Anthony has Written and Stared in
the upcoming films, THE LAST NIGHT INN and THE LAST TRAIN. Visit his website or more information on
Anthony and his upcoming projects. Anthony does Private Coaching where students are more comfortable working one on one. Anthony also coaching for actors with their auditions. The Acting Technique Anthony works with is the Meisner Technique and the Strasberg Method. Anthony coaches working professionals as well as beginners.

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TEACHING RESUME (I teach both Domestically and Internationally)
1. James Franco’s PWStudio 4
I have been teaching for James Franco’s school since he opened it early in 2014. There I
am teaching all levels of Sanford Meisner’s acting technique.
2. Playhouse West
I am a part of the staff there, where I studied for 5 years and while there, I got to study
with, SANFORD MEISNER himself.
3. Paris Film Academy
I teach 2 week Meisner Intensives. I also have introduced them to some Strasberg and Scene
Study.
4. Meisner Class Berlin
I teach Meisner Intensives and I have also introduced them to some Strasberg Exercises as well
as Scene Study.
5. Studio Meisner Stockholm
I teach a Meisner Intensive along with introducing them to Strasberg Exercises as well as Scene
Study.
6. Musical Theatre Artists Stockholm
I teach a class of some of Stockholm’s biggest Musical Theatre Talent. I teach them a Meisner
Intensive along with Introducing them to Strasberg Exercises as well as Scene Study.
7. The Artist Theatre Group
I founded the group in 1987 and I taught at the Chamber Theater for 16
years before moving to the Downtown Playhouse. I teach the Meisner
technique and scene study. I also include some Strasberg exercises. I put
an emphasis on taking the work out of the classroom and for the student to
help shape their own destinies in the form of plays and short films. I give
writing assignments and help the student create their own vehicles.
8. Method Hub, Mumbai, India
I am on staff at this acting school in Mumbai, India run by Arindam
Biswas. I have taught there and will continue to teach there once to twice a
year. At the school I teach the Meisner Technique, scene study,
monologues and advanced technique.
9. Academy of Art University, San Francisco
I am working as a Mentor for their students here in Los Angeles, that are
continuing their study for their Masters Degree. I am teaching the Meisner
Technique, scene study, monologues and advanced technique.
10. New York Film Academy
I was the Head Meisner Teacher till they cut it from their program. I taught the Meisner
Technique, scene study,monologue.
and advanced technique. I teach their short term, one year, two year, MFA
and AFA classes. I also work with their teen and tween programs, teaching
scene study, technique and monologues. I started teaching Jan. 2nd , 2007.
11. Alexia Robinson Studios
I taught acting technique and scene study for about 8 months.
12. Tarzana Elementary School
I have taught kids acting ages 8 – 12 acting for three years, until the school
closed down.
13. Beverly Hills Studios
I taught acting there for a year beginning in 1997.
14. Juvenile Hall
I taught acting from 1995 - 1997.
15. Downtown Playhouse
I taught At Risk kids acting from 1992 – 1995.
16. Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts
I taught students from age 12 through adult. I taught there since October of
2004 through 2006. I taught acting technique, scene study, monologue,
cold reading, improvisation and script breakdown.
17. John Robert Powers
I taught students ages 6 through adult. I taught for them for about 3 years.
With them I taught, scene study, monologues, acting technique,
commercials and on camera technique.

I have worked Observer at the Actors Studio where I studied acting with Shelley Winters. I have studied with Sandy Meisner, Charlie Laughton, Bob Carnegie, Susan Peretz, Barbara Bain, Bill Alderson and at H.B Studios. I have an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. I received the Drama-Logue award for acting. With my group, The Artist Theatre Group, I have produced 90 plays, directed 36, and acted in over 60. I wrote, directed, produced and starred in the award winning short, "Seeing Pacino." I have had my screenplay, “the cleaners,” optioned by Lou Diamond Phillips. Anthony won the
DRAMA LOGUE AWARD for acting. I have also directed Lou Diamond Phillips, Noah
Wyle, Brooke Shields and Swoozie Kurtz, in the play, BURNING DESIRE, by Lou
Diamond Phillips. Recently I have worked with James Franco on his show,
PLAYHOUSE and in his film HOLY LAND. I was been named by Jim Jarrett, star and
creator of the hit play MEISNER as one of 4 teachers that he recommends students
study with in Los Angeles.

I recently finished acting in the feature film, THE LAST NIGHT INN, for which I wrote the
screenplay. It will go to festivals in 2015. I just finished acting in a second feature film, THE
LAST TRAIN which is post and we hope to send to festivals by the end of 2015.

I have been a judge for Mini Cinema for their film festival and I am currently a judge for sf3
Film Festival in Sydney Austrailia.

I have published 14 books which are available on www.amazon.com
For more information of me, Testimonials from Students as well as an interview with me that I did in Berlin, you can go to my website www.anthonymontes.com