Its impossible for me to imagine a better person to learn the craft of acting from. However, to put it simply, the experience with Bruce goes beyond being an actor, or an artist, or even creating. It transcends into discovering how to be the best person one can be, and in turn, learning how that can inform ones creativity. To that end, I, and many others, owe Bruce a great deal. He is a singularly incredible man, with equally incredible insight, and I couldnt imagine being on this journey that Im on without him. I thank him dearly. 5 stars on this site dont do him justice.

I have been studying with Bruce for about 8 months. I have studied with many other teachers. Within that time I have gained the ability to learn how to finally open up. Bruce has a way of teaching you, differently than most other teachers, both through exercises and scene study. He has a way of figuring out what blocks you specifically have and helps you break through them. He differentiates his instruction to the specific actor, not to the scene.I am grateful to Bruce for both his insight and his intelligence. I have gained much from knowing him both professionally and personally.

Ive been studying with Bruce Ornstein for nearly three years now. And Im very careful with what I do with my money, so I wouldnt still be here if I didnt think it was worth it.Over these few years, Bruce has coached me through many instances of scene study and hundreds of instances of exercise work. Hes a very competent director; he just has that something special in his eye that shows him the most dramatically effective way to move forward with a scene. And he really is just a great guy. Ive learned a lot from Bruce, and what hes taught me will help me pursue acting as a career for as long as Im doing it. Ive gained a lot of confidence because of Bruce, whichIf you go to his website, you can see for yourself the kind of lessons and advice he has to give. Two especially, on his recommendations for auditions, and his philosophies on acting for the stage. For free. Its really helpful stuff. And if you like that taste, his class is more than worth the try. It certainly has been for me. Ive come to respect Bruce as a teacher and care about him as a friend.

Read this review if you are interested in acting to be a professional actor and also if you want to take acting to learn about yourself as a person, who you really are. And I want to say thank you to Bruce for that. I was in his class for 2 years. You will be surprised how much you dont know about yourself and can find out with Bruces help. Each class starts with a discussion about everything that is going on and atmosphere in Bruces class is such that you totally feel safe and comfortable sharing with what is going on with you and everyone supports everyone. Learning acting could be a life changing experience and it was for me and only for the better. I recommend Bruce 100%.

The first time I stepped into Bruces class was about 10 years ago. I knew nothing about the acting world but was curious and hungry for a new career challenge ahead of me. His tenacity for being serious about acting is remarkable. Many people take acting class because they think it will be fun. It is. But if youre serious about the craft, he is the person for the job.Over the years, with his guidance, Ive accomplished a lot in the acting world. Im signed to one of the biggest agents in the world, Ive traveled the globe for jobs, Im a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and have made a successful living doing what I love. ACTING.I couldnt have done it without him.I highly recommend his talents and professionalism as a teacher, mentor and friend.

I have been studying off and on with Bruce Ornstein for over ten years. When I say off and on, that really means my attending classes. My relationship is always on. Bruce is always a phone call or a text away when you need him whether the need is professional or personal. Personal, that is the perfect word to describe Bruce and his training techniques. He meets every actor where they are and then tailor makes a program specifically for that actor. He challenges you and pushes you to limits that no other teacher can or will do. He doesnt sugar coat it either. He tells you what you need to know and not what you want to hear. Whenever I thought there was nowhere left to go with my character, Bruce would show me something or mention something that made me delve even deeper. His direction and teaching style has you always improving. Youre never resting or settling on your laurels. If you are looking for superb teaching, great networking opportunities and a lifelong relationship, look no further. Bruce Ornsteins classes are the real deal for the serious actor who hasnt got a Plan B.

Bruce Ornstein’s ’s workshop was life changing for me. He has a rare and unique gift that quickly becomes evident from the very first class. The experience I gained as an actor, in life experience, and in having a greater understanding of human behavior, are all invaluable to me to this day. Some of my fellow classmates have gone on to become well know film actors while others are staring in Broadway shows.. For me it wasn’t in the cards to be my career (yet)! I’m so very happy and grateful to have found Bruce and his class!!

I found Bruces class by chance online over a year ago and so glad I did. The exercises are incredibly challenging, but fun, allowing you to explore your own creativity by challenging yourself to break through barriers. ANYONE can benefit from his class. Its been a life changing experience. A good friend of mine was brought into a world renowned acting institute here in NYC (first letter is L), studying their method to ultimately teach there. I told him about Bruces class and what we do there. His response was only in admiration, because the exercises and processes Bruce teaches and uses for his students work. Bruce loves and lives what he does for us, and it shows.

Ive been studying with Bruce for 7 years now. He is a great teacher and a great person. He has created a nurturing, supportive environment in his class that has brought my creative life and my acting to another level. I highly recommend him.

Bruce is a brilliant teacher. He understands and respects each student’s individuality and has superior skills as a director, mentor and an actor to bring his students to the level they never thought they could reach. I’ve been fortunate to study with this open, encouraging and caring teacher and let me tell you, once you start studying with Bruce, you become a life-long student of his! He’s the man!

I have been a student of Bruce Ornstein for many years now. To date, he has been the definition of a great teacher in acting, directing, writing, theater and film. More so, it is important and even more so relevant to say the he has been a teacher in life.What is so differentiating as an instructor, is that Bruce is well aware of the need not to waste time, and tell a student what is needed more than what is wanted to be heard. Often times in this industry, for the sake of making money, teachers will placate students, singing their praise to stroke their egos, resulting in students developing false hopes. Those teachers retain students until the students run out of money or give in to failure. This is NOT the case with Bruce. Bruce is a man that is serious, and all about a students growth. He is a teacher that fully understands that growth is not always easy. He has always and will always maintain integrity, and give a student direction and instruction needed to develop those skills to become a great actor. There is and was never any disillusions. He has always had the integrity and courage to tell the truth. He is here to be your teacher and mentor, dedicating 110% to your betterment. I have seen many weak students become very distinguished actors, beyond what they have ever expected due to having the will and grit that many actors both talented and not talented lack.I have to say; if youre serious about being an actor, and believe you have the grit to put in the hard work, there is no better instructor anywhere. Thank you Bruce. For me, every day is rehearsal, and everyday after has been a successful performance!

I started studying with Bruce about 4 years ago, and I have him to thank for helping me find the courage and confidence to open up and be truthful while acting. I have grown tremendously as an actor studying with Bruce. Would definitely recommend, especially for new actors.

Changed my life forever. Im not afraid to be myself on and off the stage, a self I never knew till I worked with Bruce. I strongly urge any aspiring actor to embark upon this journey.

Bruce is not only a brilliant teacher but an extraordinarily warm and caring man. His lessons are unique, practical and fun but more than that, they get at the heart of what is needed to act: the ability to connect with your impulses, trust yourself and ultimately be more organic and creative -- which he demonstrates both through extemporaneous/improv exercises as well as studying and performing a script carefully.The improvement Ive seen in myself in the last few months has been dramatic (pun intended) -- and the benefits of what Ive learned have carried over into other facets of my life as well. After every class I feel absolutely terrific. Highly highly recommend.

Bruce is a wonderful acting teacher. He has a great eye for scene work and his exercises are great to open up the instrument.This is all done in a safe environment for the actors to work and grow.

Bruce Ornstein changed my life! After leaving the NYC Department of Education after ten years to follow this dream I was looking for a home a place to start again. Bruce and the workshop provided that. I learned so much and continue to learn from Bruce. I call him Mr. Miyagi because he’s always provided me with what I needed before I even knew it. I found the love of my life there, I found members of my tribe there, and I found that I really could do this for a living. I love this man so much and respect him so much that my fellow Bruce alum Jesse Wakeman and I named our Award Winning feature after him BRUCE!!!!

Got my BA in Theater at Queens College. Continued to study around the city under legends (Peter Miner, Kamal Scott, Krakower, Susan Batson…)After one particular coaching relationship went bad, my buddy recommended Bruce to me. I joined his class but had to leave immediately; after just a month with Bruce. I booked the lead in the Off-Broadway Musical COMFORT WOMEN. Since then, I continued to study with Bruce between shows and have been with him over 3 consecutive months now, preparing for my own film.Bruce is the best teacher I’ve ever worked with. No matter how puzzled I am by the craft, he instantly makes sense of it with calm confidence. He’s a phone call/text message away during the week. If the class finishes early, he tirelessly extends it. He is more challenging, more patient, more informative, more nurturing, and more accessible than any teacher I’ve known. He’s as invested in my career as I am.A great teacher doesn’t “teach” acting so much as he challenges us to dive into our fears. Not every teacher is good at this. Not every actor can face his true self. As for that one negative review down there, I wonder if the challenge of facing himself was too daunting.‘Cause the only real problem with Bruce’s class is he should be charging more.

Strange and unfriendly teacher,Incompetent actor