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Arthur Mendoza - Acting Coach - Stella Adler Technique

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Arthur Mendoza teaches acting class every Wednesday at 7PM at The Santa Monica Playhouse as well as online classes every Tuesday at 5PM PST. He was the principal acting instructor for the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting West. He has taught in Los Angeles for more than 20 years and has worked with such talents as Khandi Alexander, Sasha Barrese, Peta Wilson, Finola Hughes, Branford Marsalis, Deidre Hall, John Jopson, and Salma Hayek, and he worked extensively with Benicio del Toro after he won a scholarship to the Conservatory. He has performed in more than 124 plays and worked on television and in film, including episodes of Falcon Crest and Our House and the film Deep Cover.

Arthur is the founder, artistic director and principal acting instructor at the Actors Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, California. He has directed productions at the Actors Circle Theatre, including The Glass Menagerie, 7 Women, A Director & a Tape Recorder and three seasons of ACTtheREP (A program of repertory theatre, holding productions of published and original plays yearly. This program was established for actors exemplifying outstanding talent and work ethic in the Advanced Scene Study class). Arthur earned his B.A. from University of California, Riverside, and an MFA from University of California, San Diego. He studied with Stella Adler for 10 years before becoming the founding principal instructor at her studio in Hollywood.

Currently, Mendoza coaches at the Santa Monica Playhouse, continuing his and Stella Adler's legacy of the Stanislavsky Method, finding an indirect pathway to emotional expression via physical action.

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Arthur shares his hopes for what the podcast has offered its listeners.
Arthur reflects on his first visit to New Orleans, the professor who introduced him to Tennessee Williams' world, and the deep love for the city that has stayed with him ever since.
Arthur expands on his deep friendship and mentorship with Stella Adler, and how he continues to carry her legacy forward through his own work.
Arthur shares how he landed his role in Deep Cover - and the audition that ultimately led to him quitting acting.
Arthur reflects on his first encounter with Stella Adler, her powerful lessons on imagination, and the profound friendship/mentorship that shaped both his art and his life.
Arthur takes us through his journey studying acting in graduate school, sharing the lessons that contributed to his development as an artist.
Arthur shares stories from his time at UC Riverside, highlighting the guidance and inspiration he received from his mentor, Eric Barr.
Arthur reflects on his childhood, his family, and the influential women who helped shape him - both as an artist and as a man.
Arthur reflects on his childhood, his family, and the influential women who helped shape him - both as an artist and as a man.
Arthur Mendoza studied and taught alongside Stella Adler for 12 years. He currently teaches every Wednesday at 7 PM at The Santa Monica Playhouse, as well as online classes every Tuesday at 5 PM PST. In this series of episodes, Arthur reflects on his journey as a dancer, singer, actor, artist, and teacher — and on his relationship with Stella Adler.
Actor John Ford talking technique with Arthur Mendoza, Self Taping and Stella Adler's Method of Script Breakdown - Part 1. He shares how self taping and script analysis has helped his career both in Los Angeles and South Caroline in order to get more roles as an actor. Subscribe to More and Visit the Website!
In this Episode of Actor Circle Theatre, you will hear gold nuggets of wisdom from Arthur Mendoza. This episode contains snippets of Arthur speaking in class on different topics that an actor needs to hear. Arthur Mendoza was taught the Stella Adler technique of acting directly from Stella Adler and is one of the few that have learned the processes directly from Stella Adler herself. Arthur has worked with many working actors such as Jason Momoa, Mark Ruffalo, Selma Hayek, and Benecio Del Toro just to name a few!
Arthur Mendoza introduces Tennessee Williams and how to read, break down, and interpret his work. Arthur goes into further details by reading the first page of the Glass Menagerie. https://www.actorcircletheatre.com/home
Arthur Mendoza introduces Tennessee Williams and how to read, break down, and interpret his work. Arthur goes into further details by reading the first page of the Glass Menagerie. https://www.actorcircletheatre.com/home
Arthur Mendoza introduces Tennessee Williams and how to read, break down, and interpret his work. Arthur goes into further details by reading the first page of the Glass Menagerie. https://www.actorcircletheatre.com/home
Arthur Mendoza introduces Tennessee Williams and how to read, break down, and interpret his work. Arthur goes into further details by reading the first page of the Glass Menagerie. https://www.actorcircletheatre.com/home
Arthur Mendoza introduces Tennessee Williams and how to read, break down, and interpret his work. Arthur goes into further details by reading the first page of the Glass Menagerie. https://www.actorcircletheatre.com/home
Stella's Protege 5

Stella's Protege 5

2019-04-1607:59

Arthur Mendoza breaks down the most important and fundamental techniques, imaginary story and the animal exercise. The imagination is pushed in these two exercises and if the actor can accomplish these techniques then they have a future. https://www.actorcircletheatre.com/home
Being Real Is Boring

Being Real Is Boring

2019-04-1608:09

Arthur Mendoza explains why being real in a scene is boring and ruins a scene. Actors need to spice up the scene with their imagination and be realistic, not real. https://www.actorcircletheatre.com/home
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