For twenty-five years, AMS has offered Intensive physical training and period style character for the actor. AMS has been featured in SHOWBUSINESS, The Soul of the American Actor, and the critically acclaimed book by Nicole Potter, "MOVEMENT FOR ACTORS"

Master Teachers and Guest Artists include: Loyd Williamson-founder and author of the Williamson Technique; Catherine Fitzmaurice-founder of Fitzmaurice Voice-Work; Mala Powers-actress, director and author who studied extensively with Michael Chekhov and is acknowledged worldwide as a leading authority on the Chekhov technique of acting and is the Executor of the Chekhov estate; Andrei Malaev-Babel-M.F.A. graduate from the renowned Schukin Theater School of the Vakhtangov Theater in Moscow, Russia and author of a chapter, translation and commentary on ?The Application of Psychological Gesture? in the recently published edition of Michael Chekhov's seminal book "To the Actor"; Ted Pugh and Fern Sloan-certified teachers of Michael Chekhov Technique; Ted Morin and Janice Orlandi-Artistic Directors of Actors Movement Studio NYC, Certified teachers of Williamson Physical Technique and Period Style and Dance; and Bill Bowers-renowned Mime artist who recently worked with John Turturro and Aida Turturro in the Soul of Naples on Broadway and in Italy, Tom Vasiliades- Certified Teacher Alexander Technique Chair of the Movement Department at the New School for Drama at New School University.

Our Faculty has taught at major universities, studios and conservatories including: Tisch School of the Arts (NYU), A.R.T./ Harvard, The University of the Arts, Yale School of Drama, Mason Gross School of the Arts ( Rutgers University), Julliard School, Brown University, Bard College, Northern Illinois University, Florida International University, American Conservatory Theatre, Williamstown Theater Festival, The Actors Studio MFA Program, among many others.

Intensive Physical Training for the Actor with Master Teachers and Guest Artists:
Williamson Physical Technique
Williamson Period Style Salon
Fitzmaurice Vocal Technique
Michael Chekhov Technique
Mask and Mime Workshops
Viewpoints and Composition
Feldenkrais Movement
Laban and Character

The Student Body consists of both professional actors and theater students from private acting studios and universities including: William Esper Studio, The University of the Arts, Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers University), Tisch School of the Arts (NYU), Northern Illinois University among others.

Actors Trained in Williamson Physical Technique include: Calista Flockhart ? James Gandolfini ? Jordan Baker ? Kevin Chamberlain ? Roger Bart ? Kim Delaney ? Kristin Davis ? Timothy Olyphant ? William Fichtner ? Molly Price ? Aaron Stanford ? Mark Collier

Located in the heart of Manhattan?s theatre district, students will experience the professional atmosphere of the performing arts capital of the world.