For Anthony, James Franco (Academy Award Nominee for 127 Hours), felt like a kindred spirit, sharing the passion that James has for the work. James was also a Student of Bob Carnegie’s and studyed the Meisner Technique for 9 years. From James, Anthony has learned the importance of taking risks in the work. One of the things that Anthony has taken away from working with James, is that we all have the same 24 hours in a day, and it’s how you choose to use that time. That we make time for the things that are important to us. And, that you don’t sit around philosophizing about how the work should be done, or find excuses for why you didn’t do anything. If you are passionate about acting, filming, writing, producing... You get out there and do
Because of James’s passion for the work and for teaching, in March of 2014, he opened up his own school called, Studio4, in Los Angeles and New York. Anthony was one of the first teachers he invited to teach at his school. Anthony was also a part of James web series, PLAYHOUSE and the feature film, HOLY LAND. Anthony, feels proud to be a part of Studio4 and Anthony is also a Guest Teacher at Playhouse West where his association with Meisner began.