National Congress

The purpose is to give actors a voice, a voice connected to why they "wanted to be actors" in the first place. Our cultural climate worships celebrity over artistry, a reality that frustrates all artists. There are artists who achieve celebrity for legitimate reasons. The work they do is worthy of special notice. There are so many others, however, whose very good work is neither recognized nor rewarded. The issue is the role and purpose of the actor in modern society. These Congresses were established to explore those issues.

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Past Congresses

2008 Session
National Congress of Acting Teachers
June 16-17, 2008
New York City
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2007 Session
National Congress of Acting Teachers
June 16-17, 2007
New York City
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Inaugural Session (2006)
National Congress of Acting Teachers
January 7-8, 2006
New York City
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