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OUR YEAR

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GOOGLE REVIEW

4,300

class and coaching appointments.

120+

confirmed union Film + TV bookings.

7

countries reached with virtual training.

Check out our ANNUAL REPORT to catch up on the excellence achieved in 2021.

IN REVIEW

Our actors WORK. Below is a small selection of films, TV shows, and networks AAS actors, alumni, and faculty have made an appearance in over the past year.

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CLASSES
 

 

From Introductory to Master, our classes are the best way to make your work as an actor competitive.


IN-STUDIO
 


VIRTUAL
 


self-tapes + COACHING
 

 

Want to book the big audition or send off a competitive self-tape?

Then work with a coach.


WORKSHOPS
 

 

Supplement your class training. Launch your career. Meet agents + casting.


CONSULTS
 

 

Comprehensive diagnostics of headshots, resume + on-camera performance by Dean Armstrong to pinpoint what works, what doesn't + layout the critical next steps to ensure transformative results.

 

WORK with dean armstrong

 

 

ActEd Online is a virtual training facility for both aspiring and experienced actors in Film + TV.


DEAN ARMSTRONG
 


Studio Founder and Director, Dean Armstrong is an actor, on-set and pre-production coach with over 20 years experience of launching and developing international stars.
 
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SALVATORE ANTONIO
 


AAS Toronto Executive Studio Director and Lead Advanced-level Instructor, Salvatore Antonio graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada (where he also taught Acting for Camera). In addition to his 20+ year acting career, he is also an award-winning published and produced writer.
 
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DEAN ARMSTRONG

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Dean Armstrong is a screen test advisor, pre-production, and on-set acting coach for various networks and feature film production companies including HBO, HULU, SHOWTIME, The CW, NETFLIX, AMAZON, UNIVERSAL and DISNEY.  His collaboration in this capacity has not only influenced the critical acclaim of many stars, but his direction has also served as the basis for casting and the subsequent development of national and international talent. 

Founder of Armstrong Acting Studios, Toronto (1997), Dean maintains an active commitment to the support and development of aspiring and established actors across North America. 

An actor himself, Dean's credits include recurring roles on CHAPELWAITE, SUPERNATURAL and Showtime's QUEER AS FOLK as well as a Broadway debut in Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize + Tony Award winning musical RENT. 

 

Fall Term Internship

The AAS Toronto Team is looking to welcome a Studio Intern for the Fall 2022 Term! In this integral role, the candidate chosen will gain exclusive Industry experience at one of Canada's leading Acting Studios. Be a right hand to the Studio Manager, and the Director of Partnerships and Studio Development, while networking with Industry professionals.

MONDAY - THURSDAY 

1PM - 5PM

EARN AAS CLASS CREDIT

IN-STUDIO (9 Davies Ave, Toronto)

START DATE: October 3rd, 2022 

END DATE: December 22nd, 2022

REQUIREMENTS

  • MUST BE AGED 18+

  • YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF AT LEAST DOUBLE VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19

To apply, please send your RESUME  and COVER LETTER to the link below.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

I started working with...Armstrong Acting Studios in 2005.  17 years later [the] Studio continues to discover, build and launch International Film and TV stars.  [They're] about as good as it gets.  The training offered is both relevant and practical.  Actors who work with [them] get work.  It’s that simple...

Nina Dobrev
Actor
Love Hard, The Vampire Diaries

 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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"Dean gets results. Simple as that. My first session working with him I booked a lead in a feature. He finds things I miss or overlook and uses my strengths to make my work just that much better. Also I LOVE working with him! He's so professional, experienced and all around awesome dude."

Jocelyn Hudon

Ice, 21 Thunder

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

"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 not only recommend the studio to others but urge actors who are looking to seriously pursue acting because AAS produces great actors!"

 Nina Dobrev

 (Vampire Diaries, Fam)

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