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"Every human being is fundamentally unique. The nuances of their character are incredibly refined and diverse".

This approach is focused entirely on training the individual artist, not delivering a general system to a group. It is the strength, success and competitive edge of this approach. By aiming straight at the "total" human being, it becomes easier to understand their specific needs, talents and areas that need development.

Eric Stone founded Hollywood Actors Studio in 1989 in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and began touring with weekend workshops around the country. His sheer passion for artistic expression and his relentless pursuit of freeing the actor led Eric to establish a permanent actor's studio in Hollywood and Santa Barbara. A safe, non-gaming and empowering "arena" for people to discover and challenge their spirits to more desirable heights of skill and experiential knowledge. Eric is well versed in most major acting techniques of the 20th Century, including Method Acting, the Meisner Technique and Russian genius, Michael Chekhov's Techniques.

"Michael Checkhov's breakthrough work in freeing the actor through the imagination has greatly influenced me and still continues to amaze me."

No two human beings are alike. People are truly and fundamentally unique. They are similar and joined only in that respect. The nuances in how human beings reveal their spirit are incredibly fine, sophisticated and diverse. A great enrichment if you happen to pay attention. Eric Stone

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Our Coaching Process

  • 01

    Reality Check

    The focus is on lasting impact

  • 02

    Planning Together

    Your coaching program is set

  • 03

    Design

    Designing the perfect schedule

  • 04

    Development

    The work gains momentum

  • 05

    Quality Check

    Results are shared as we go



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Coaching amazing people since 1989
A Cutting-Edge Approach to Master Confidence

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Combining our respective expertise, backgrounds and experience, we offer training and personal development to actors and performers desiring to dramatically improve their skill-set, and gain confidence in their talent and self-expression.

The impact is felt immediately as this innovative methodology focuses on the total human being. We truly enjoy the revealing of undiscovered potential and hidden talents.

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The year we started

"We are target-oriented coaches working on key issues related to performance and personal development. The goals are maximizing available talent and technique. We aim at personal autonomy, effectiveness and singularity of style."

We empower the purpose of the "total human being". By focusing on the power of choices when it comes to talent, it becomes clear where growth and development can take place.

Acting and performance rely on very strong dynamics. When used correctly, they produce powerful results.



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Meet Our Coaches

Eric & Amy Stone owe their expertise and sensitivity to a variety of trainings and encounters with hundreds of individuals and group dynamics. Go to our BIO page





The first contact is a free talk.

Every actor is unique. Therefore, each program is designed around your particular situation. At first, we spend time with you to get a feel and identify key areas that require insights and coaching.
This happens on the phone or via Zoom or Skype. We then determine a course of action that is most appropriate. Feel free to visit our full pricing page by clicking here.


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