The faculty and staff of Terry Knickerbocker Studio take great care and pride in delivering on the promises we make to our students, and in the ongoing development of their acting careers. In the course of this pursuit, we take every opportunity to check in with our students, and are thus honored to have received the following feedback from both current students and alumni.
"Being in Andy's class makes me feel like I'm a kid again...." Being in Andy's class makes me feel like I'm a kid again. During this time in the world, having this creative space and opportunity has been so comforting, due to Andy's encouragement, knowledge, and ease...
"....That, to me, is the mark of a truly great teacher. One who actually wants you to not need them anymore." Terry always knows which parts of you to encourage: -when to push or when to back off. -when to let you fall flat on your face and when to hold your hand....
Kana is an inspiring and brave artist. She is thoughtful and willing to push into unfamiliar territory fearlessly. Her movement work is specific, fluid, and beautiful. - Jenny Koons Director
"Matthew is focused and gets work done...." Matthew is focused and gets work done. He has a joyful spirit and also knows that there is a lot to be done and goes at a nice steady pace to accomplish things. During one-on-one work, he coaches in a way that pushes us hard...
"He makes the work feel accessible and helps us take ourselves a little less seriously when we get in our heads...." I’ve had an amazing experience in Voice with Matthew Dudley. Matthew’s demeanor in class is gentle but direct, often tailored to what each particular...
"I cannot stress enough how this studio has made me a better actor/thinker...." If you are a holistically-minded actor and committed to being an artist, then this studio is the best place to train. The faculty is wise and commits themselves outright to the blossoming...
"....this was one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had...." Overall, I honestly feel like this was one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had. In the city, there are so many teachers and schools that feel like they don’t have your best interest or...
"I’ve never felt so connected to who I am, and who I am becoming...." I’ve never felt so connected to who I am, and who I am becoming. It has opened my eyes, mind, and heart to the deepest aspects of my persona, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have found TKS. Not...
"All of the teachers here are top notch, professional and immensely passionate and caring...." All of the teachers here are top notch, professional and immensely passionate and caring. The Studio itself is beautiful, clean and very welcoming. I am forever grateful...
"....he has given me an artistic vocabulary from which to craft wherever I go...." Working with Terry has been invaluable to me as an artist. His special gift for seeing actors’ true selves, often before they do, alongside his standard of excellence, precision,...
"My experience training with Terry has been a wake-up call of the heart...." I highly recommend this teacher, this studio and this path if you aspire to be a true artist. My experience training with Terry has been a wake-up call of the heart. Terry encourages you to...
"....working with him and getting to know him has been one of the greatest joys of my life...." Terry has been the most important teacher for my acting life. His ability to be exactly what you need, whether it’s a drill sergeant, a compassionate guru, a goofy friend...
"The whole Studio has an aura of growth." The whole studio has an aura of growth. The plants, the kindness of everyone you meet, the work ethic of the students, and of course, Terry… they all suggest a place where growth and learning will happen. I was so blown away...
"This is life-changing training...." This is life-changing training — both as an artist and human being. Unlike some graduate programs, Terry is interested in an individual’s quirks and nurtures your uniqueness. You come out of the program with both his standard of...
"Terry and his team have not only made me a better actor, but, in doing so, have made me a better man...." Terry and his team at that Studio are about one thing – excellence – and making you the best at your craft that you could possibly be. If you are an artist, then...
"....he immediately honed in on me and innately understood something about me as a person...." One of the things that most struck me about Terry when I first started studying with him was how he immediately honed in on me and innately understood something about me as...