What People Are Saying

  • “Josiah was a godsend!  He taught me how to find spontaneity in my work through playing specific actions.  I booked a leading role in a play after working with Josiah!”

    Jarod

  • “Working with Josiah has been transformative. He has a very clear and direct approach to the work. Nothing feels muddled or over-complicated… I have found that my work has opened up in a remarkable way… and he has made me extremely excited about the possibility of where my work could go.”

    Ariana

  • Josiah is an ass kicker of a teacher. Not only does he kick ass (as in he is a wonderful teacher), he knows the material backwards and forwards, challenging his students to do the same, and he brings an unrivaled amount of enthusiasm for the process that makes each rehearsal exciting and new. He is a constant reminder that all of you is a part of the work — your body, your heart, your eyes, your ears, your mind — all of you must be brought to the table to do your best. Josiah teaches that risking failure, braving through the scary things, and putting all of yourself out there is exactly what we need to do. Beyond the teaching though, Josiah is also a wonderful listener. He’s thoughtful, insightful, and takes care of his students. He’s a human and he understands that you are too.

    Evan Moore-Coll, graduate of Brooklyn College’s MFA Acting program

  • “I’ve had the privilege to study with Josiah for quite some time, and I can easily say that he is one of the most wonderful teachers I’ve ever met. His classes are always filled with laughter, beautiful work and brilliant writing.”

    Kasia

  • Josiah’s energy and excitement are infectious. He creates such a supportive environment where students can play, challenge themselves, and learn from others’ work—and have a lot of fun doing it. I can’t recommend him enough.

    Caroline Otto

  • I have felt seen in Josiah’s class in a way I have not in others. He can find you exactly where you are — meet you there — and joyfully widen the aperture of what you feel capable of as an artist.

    Jessie Kahme, longtime student