There are so many in L.A. I was wondering who are the ones here.

actually you would be suprised. A lot of the exact same agencies that operate in LA also operate in New York City. They are the two most popular cities so the major agencies have companies in both.

The best one is the one that fits best for you. It really depends. It could be a prestigious teacher, but if you cannot connect, than the one down the street in your town who has been living there forever maybe the best one.

It's like art.

Oh and I heard Rosalyn Coleman Williams was good though.

Here's a thread that has some suggested acting teachers, coaches and classes in NY.
http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/f...=767101181#767101181

This question can be very detrimental to the developing artist.

Simply put, the best acting teacher is the one that connects, inspires and doesn't B.S. you to sooth your ego.

Go with the one who speaks to your heart, then make the determination that you are going to make the very best of your situation. Do that and you will come out a better actor than those who went to a big name school and rested on the reputation of that school.

Hope this helps.

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