"Since my first class at AAS, Dean has instilled a confidence in me that I never knew that I had. His enthusiasm and love for the craft is contagious. Dean is the type of instructor who not only teaches you the fundamentals of acting, but also cares enough to push you to accomplish specific goals. Since the start, he has guided me through this fickle industry with support that goes beyond the classroom. I owe all of my success to Dean, as HE is the reason I am in this business."
Annie Clark
Series Lead, Degrassi: TNG

"Working with Dean has brought my acting to a whole new level! He encourages me to read between the lines on the page and to create unique, multi-faceted characters that are interesting to watch and fun to play. Ever since I started working with Dean, my career has shifted in a very positive direction. He has deeply influenced my approach to acting and I am grateful for his constant support and for everything he continues to teach me."
Brittany Allen
Series Lead + Daytime Emmy Winner for All My Children

"I always feel like a better actor when I leave!"
Tara Spencer Nairn
Series Regular The Listener

"I will tell you Dean Armstrong did a great job instructing Miley!"
Billy Ray Cyrus
Series Lead Doc

"After my very first session with Dean, I understood immediately that he is a very special and incredibly gifted teacher- and I was hooked. I started going to him with all my auditions. Dean helped me understand exactly what I needed to do in order to bring these words to life, to accurately portray the character and tell an interesting story- all in that short little time actors get in an audition room. I highly recommend the AAS to any actor, whether classically trained or just starting out in the industry. This step in the learning process is oftentimes overlooked as actors are just thrown into audition rooms, but it is absolutely invaluable; it helped give me the the knowledge and confidence I needed that landed me the job. Break a leg!"
Cristina Rosato
Borealis, Murdoch Mysteries, Lost Girl

"Whenever I need to brush up on my auditioning skills I go the Armstrong Acting Studio. Most times you only have one shot at impressing a casting director or a producer, and you really have to make the most of it. And it's easy to get stuck in a typical audition style. But working with Dean Armstrong and his team, really challenges me, and pushes me to think outside of what is on the page. After working with Dean, I have a deeper understanding of the text, the character I choose to present, and techniques to make that choice jump off the screen. He's my "go-to" guy.- "
Milton Barnes
Feature Principal, Silent Hill 3D

"I learned more about the art of film acting in the 4 sessions with Dean than from that of 4 years of theater training! His attention to the technical aspects of this art was eye opening and one of the most helpful tools I've learned. He merges the emotional beauty of acting with the technical requirements of film to create a flawless performance. As an actor, I will continue to study with Dean, and as a producer, I will pay extra attention to any actor that has AAS on their resume, because I know that they will come with the right tools to carry the role."
Brigitte Kingsley
Feature Lead + Producer, Medium Raw, Dark Rising

"Armstrong Acting Studio helped prepare me for the industry in every aspect and through every step of the way: from finding an agent to auditioning to being on set. I learned the fundamentals of scene work (making strong choices, analyzing and breaking down characters, etc.) and how to practice them on a regular basis. Dean and all the instructors at AAS are industry professionals who practice what they teach and who are extending their knowledge and experiences to other actors. I have benefited from their insight and advice. I believe that training is essential and there is so much to learn. I not only recommend the studio to others but urge actors who are looking to seriously pursue acting because AAS produces great actors!"
Nina Dobrev
Series Lead, The Vampire Diaries

"My time at AAS as a student and TA empowered me to become a courageous and decisive actor. I took inspiration from my fellow talented colleagues, whether they were faculty or students. I found AAS's meticulous focus on the audition process extrememly effective; enabling the actor to make independent, brave and compelling choices."
Marco Grazzini
Series Lead, Wish List

"Three years ago, I entered Armstrong Acting Studios with a dream of becoming an actor. After just a few months working with Dean, I landed not only one but two series regular roles and a lead in a feature. AAS has given me many things: guidance, inspiration, concrete techniques and, above all, a new found confidence in my own abilities. Dean is one of the most passionate and inspiring teachers I have ever encountered. It was his dedication and belief in me that has made me the actor that I am today."
Mishael Morgan
Feature Lead, Beat the World

"After my first coaching session with Dean, not only did I book the job (Series Regular, The Best Years), but I immediately felt he had opened my eyes to a whole new way of approaching an audition. Dean gave me the tools to take risks and trust my instincts in the audition room."
Athena Karkanis
Series Regular, The Border

"Coaching at Armstrong has absolutely changed who I am as an actor. The wonderful coaches have taught me so much in so little time and I am so grateful for my experience at AAS."
Kaitlyn Wong
Feature Lead, Wrong Turn 4

"Actors studying with Dean get work and are successful in the industry. That is a testament to the quality of his teachings."
John Bregar
Actor, Degrassi: TNG

"As an actor, Dean is so enriching to work with. He is generous with his knowledge and has a great ability to find the right nuances and techniques for each audition."
Jacqueline Wood
Series Lead, The Bold + The Beautiful

"Acting has always been something I wanted to do, but this is where I started taking classes with Dean Armstrong, he's incredible!"
Miley Cyrus
Lead, Hannah Montana

"Working with Dean is like a partnership where you collaborate to achieve the best possible result. Dean's excitement t and love of teaching inspire you to go beyond what you thought you could accomplish. Dean will help you move forward with your craft and won't stop helping you until you are happy, and then he'll still push you further."
Steven Yaffee
Feature Lead, Growing Op

"Where have you been all my life?! You are truly a gift from the acting coach heavens... Your patience and faith in me truly made me believe in myself on another level and see that I'm capable of so much more than I even knew. I can only hope someday I can make you proud by winning an Oscar!"
FeFe Dobson
Guest Star, The Listener

"Dean is one of the best. He is an excellent coach on the set and is invaluable in production. He can quickly get to the essence of the role and give the actor guides that ensure a sterling performance that is in accord with the director's vision."
Rod Maxwell
RGM Management

"Theories, philosophies and methodologies are all esoteric to actors, when they do not assert the fundamental needs to elevate the actor's actor final product. Herein lies the Armstrong difference. The classes are designed to parallel the professional marketplace's requirements and address the core needs of each actor, to get them to increasingly greater professional heights. At Armstrong, it's all about meeting the needs of the professional and near-professional actor."
Norbert Abrams
Noble Caplan Abrams Agency

"The Armstrong Acting Studio provides the actor with a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment ot allow the actor to step outside of their comfort zone and develop the confidence and discipline needed to be successful. Dean's unique approach is vital to all actors auditioning in this highly competitive industry. His passion, dedication and encouragement has always been what sets him aside from all other acting coaches, which has been some of the key factors in my recommendations. Dean hand picks his family of gifted instructors to work alongside him that share the same philosophies, so I always feel confident with whomever is teaching the classes. As the industry changes, Dean has always been one step ahead, knowing what the industry needs or will need. His new studio in NYC will prove to be invaluable to the actor as well as the agent/manager, showing us again that Dean is a visionary and an invaluable resource."
Sandra Gillis
Premier Artists Management

"Dean is one of the most important acting instructors working in North America today. His unique and transformative technique has catapulted strong actors and singers into leading players in Film + Television. For example, two of my young and inexperienced clients last year booked series leads a s a direct result of working privately with Dean during the audition, callback and screen-testing process. Whenever a client has an important audition, I send them to him as he has the hightest ratio of coachings to bookings. However, his technique is far reaching. What Dean equips actors with is a long lasting system of strategies that they can continue to apply for subsequent auditions. "
Rachel Neville Fox
Noble Caplan Abrams

"On the advice of a film casting director, I started to send my youth roster to AAS. As time went on, I started recommending my adult roster to the studio. Now, 2 years later, my actors have sharpened their skills and walk away with a better understanding of acting for the camera. As the old saying goes, money well spent!"
Colin McMurray
Collin McMurrary + Associates

"Dean provides fantastic training to actors who are looking to develop their skills and take their careers to the next level. Dean provides a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere for actors which allows them to hone their natural talent and build the confidence that they need to flourish in the professional world."
David Ritchie
Ambition Talent

"The actors from Armstrong Acting Studio benefit not only from the immense depth of Dean Armstrong and his accomplished instructors’ knowledge, but also from their particular ability to communicate this knowledge in a clear, specific, and practical way. This results in actors who are masters at effortlessly applying their craft to any acting situation they may encounter and allows them to fully express themselves as artists. AAS instructors actors are a joy to work with and always creating a positive environment. I have cast many actors from this prestigious institution and would recommend any actor to train at AAS. "
Larrisa Mair
Bullet In the Face, Blue Mountain State, Life with Boys, Insecurity

"AAS provides actors with the opportunity and tools they need to become accomplished on-camera actors. Dean, and his roster of very knowledgeable instructors, provide classes taht address the needs of pre-teen actors through adults. They focus the tools of acting, but also introduce audition techniques and how to work on camera. So students develop not only their acting skills, but also learn how to apply them to the audition and performance situation. This can give actors a definite advantage in such a competitive industry."
Joanne Boreham
The Latest Buzz, Naturally Sadie, Radio Free Roscoe

"Over the years I have seen many students who have studied at Armstrong Studios and am always impressed by the growth in these young actors! "
Stephanie Gorin
The Tudors (Emmy Nomination), Being Erica, Saw, Degrassi, Dawn Before Dead 3D,

"Dean inspired and strengthened the performance of our young star Adam Butcher. It is not easy to carry a movie, let alone when you are 14 years old, and Dean was there to support him every step of the way."
Mike Souther
Amaze Film + TV, Saint Ralph, Call Me Fitz

"Cast and crew alike marveled at how Mr. Armstrong was able to turn an awkward untrained actor into one who could confidently take control of every scene. Mr. Armstrong is that rare combination of commercial viability and artistic integrity. His work is clearly evidence of long crafted skill, and well deserving of the accolades he continually receives. For any actor serious about sharpening their craft, AAS should be their first consideration. With accomplished instructors and comprehensive training programs for all levels of experience, AAS boasts impressive results and continually produces equally impressive talent."
Annmarie Morais
Writer, Da Kink in My Hair, How She Move

"Dean's contribution to our production HOW SHE MOVE was invaluable and his talent commitment to the work were outstanding. We'd work with him again in a minute."
Brent Barclay
Sienna Films, Combat Hospital

"I have had the privilege over the past few years to adjudicate a number of the classes at the studio. Each and every time I continue to be incredibly impressed with the instructors and the structure of the classes. There is a tremendous amount of talent that enters Dean's studio but it is his and his staff's commitment that makes them actors when they leave."
Don McCutcheon
Murdoch Mysteries, Ron James Show, Corner Gas

"Our lead performer was a first time actor, so naturally we wanted to make sure he got the support and coaching that he needed. Dean worked with the cast before and during the production and his contribution was invaluable. His intensive work made a huge difference to the performances. I highly recommend Dean and his school to other Producers, Directors and Actors."
Nicholas Tabarrok
Darius Films, Weirdsville, Guy Terrifico