Today we’d like to introduce you to Fran Montano.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I started this Acting School and theater nearly 30 years ago and I am the owner and Artistic Director. We are, located in the NoHo Arts District, and are one of the longest running small, intimate theaters and Acting Schools in the Los Angeles area. I started this business to create a “home” for aspiring and working actors. The business not only includes classes and training, but personal coaching, career planning, networking, showcasing, and regular performing. My students range from beginning actors, accomplished actors who work regularly in film, television, and stage, movie stars, as well as numerous working directors and writers. My style is on an individual basis and in small, intimate classes; it’s like working with a private coach. My reputation is in finding and breaking actors’ blocks. My background as an actor, in producing, directing and theater makes myself and The Actors Workout Studio an excellent resource for actors in Los Angeles, in finding their way both in their talent, and promoting their career.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I have had a lot of challenges. There is a lot of competition in this business. When I first started, there were 2 theaters within a square mile of where I am. There are now over 30. I have stayed in the same location for all this time while many schools and theaters have come and gone during this time.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about The Actors Workout Studio – what should we know?
I teach actors, new beginners, as well as established working actors in film, television, and stage. What I am most proud of is our individual approach to training actors. What separates us from the others is our classes are small, intimate, and each actor gets personal attention to their specific needs. I have an established reputation of “breaking through” and actors block and taking them to their next level. Many have had huge shifts in their professional success as a direct result of training here. Actors grow here at a much faster rate than many other studios due to the personalized training. Also, when people train here there are many opportunities for them besides just an acting class, we offer a writer’s workshop, production opportunities, and bonus classes in voice, improv, on camera, script analysis, and personal story performing. There are regular play readings, storytelling, and industry events with guest speakers. We are a community of professionals in the entertainment industry. Our mission statement is “You don’t come to the Actors Workout to study, you come here to work!”
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Personal training, individualized coaching, and small classes. Also, my technique is very powerful and successful for serious actors.
Contact Info:
- Address: 4735 Lankershim Blvd.
- Website: actorsworkout.com
- Phone: 818-766-2171
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActorsWorkoutStudio/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/actors-workout-studio-north-hollywood
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Image Credit:
Mick and Jenny Montgomery (kissing from our Original production of Park Plays)
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