Actor Led Transformation
It’s your practice, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Acting Fundamentals
Breakthrough Roles
Career Longevity
Russell Sams & The Actor’s Way In
bringing 23+ yrs of experience for you!
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"I came to 'The Actors Way In’ at a time when I had started to lose my love for acting. I felt my intentions were off and I wanted to book so badly that I wasn’t doing my best work and wasn’t having fun. After only one month of class, I not only regained my love for acting but found deeper bounds to my own ability and creativity. I booked my literal dream job after only a handful of months with Russell.”
-Violett Beane
Los Angeles, CA
The Flash, God Friended Me, The Resident, The Leftovers -
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"Working with Russell has been liberating, I've learned so much about myself through my work with him."
-Mario Peoples
Las Vegas, NV
Cirque Du Soleil, Love Triangled the Series, Deadly Bonds
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“If I could tell every actor I know the difference this has made in my acting, I would. Russell is simply the best and his class guides actors to be their best."
-Candice Lindstone
Ottawa, ON
One Delicious Christmas, Unholy Night, Jesse James: Lawman
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"After years of succumbing to unhealthy industry myths, Russell helped me rediscover my passion and reclaim ownership of my work."
-Mandy May Cheetham
Los Angeles, CA - Rapper, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
Trophies, MUTHA, MIA, The Gulf of Silence
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“Russell's positive feedback has a way of encouraging you to open yourself up, think outside the box and see the whole picture. His 5-week class was fantastic!”
-Corliss Thompson
Knoxville, TN
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"Russell cuts to the core of the work and allows you to find your own way in making it extremely tangible. As well as a safe space full of honesty and heart."
- Murphy Martin
Los Angeles, CA
Mandalorian, Pam and Tommy, Future Man, Ray
Casting Director’s Dream
Be the one that Casting Directors bring back again and again because they trust your work and love your talent.
What Actors Are Saying
Ana Palomino
Murphy Martin
Fayrouz El Sawy
Agents love our Actors
Become your agent’s go-to actor who loves to submit you because they know you’ll represent them well and be their roster ambassador.
Hear From Our Students
Faith Griffin
Anna Parsons
Jarvis Taylor
Director’s Champion
Build a fantastic reputation and watch directors jump at the opportunity to book you in their next production.
Take Control of Your Career
Outcome based training to become the dynamic, brazen, commanding, formidable, magnetic actor you’ve always dreamed of.
Own your power and upgrade your craft to become a standout actor in a crowded industry.
New Actors - Learn acting basics and start your career off strong.
Breakthrough Actors - Overcome stagnation and frustration. Time to breakthrough and relaunch your career.
Second Act Actors - It is your time to turn your lost passion into a career.
"Russell hones in on actor specific challenges with gentleness, kindness and compassion."
-Marty Dew
Los Angeles, CA - Actor, Writer, Producer
American Horror Story, NCIS, How I Met Your Father, Ready Player One
Benefits of Training
Rekindled Joy of Acting
Better Performances
Better Auditions
Doing What you Love
Happier Personal Life
Excited Agents
Faster Results
Working Relationships
Rehireable for Projects
Bigger Better Parts
Casting Directors’ Respect
Less Self Criticism
Auditon, booked work, monologues. Let’s get you confident, ready and prepared have fun and kick ass!
1 on 1 Coaching
The Frustrated Actor to the
Breakthough Actor
The acting industry didn’t turn out to be everything what you thought it was.
You started bright eyed in High School or University and somewhere along the way you lost your fire.
Don’t be a disillusioned, disgruntled, disenchanted actor! It’s time to reconnect and reignite your career.
Grow In Confidence
Discover An Approach That Works For You
Students From Around The World
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"Taught me the importance of detail and reacting from an authentic place while also developing a much stronger confidence in my abilities."
-Bryan Hester, Knoxville, TN
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"The Actor’s Way In” gave me the option to specifically target and isolate my opportunities so I may continue growth and development without any worry."
Edgar Allan Dela Cruz, Toronto, Ontario
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"Russell's passion and enthusiasm are contagious. Tremendously grateful to be in his class."
-Fayrouz El Sawy, Egypt
Upgrade Your Career
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Stagnant
Audition Anxiety. Not booking. Agents who ignore you. Nervous on set. Crappy roles. Stress and Burnout.
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Stellar
Captivating work. Agent on speed-dial. Doing what you love. Fun juicy roles. Supportive network. Rapid career growth.
Russell achieves the 3 main things I look for: diving right in, fantastic tools and skills, and encouraging and empathic critique of your technique. Highly recommend!
-Claire Cetera, Los Angeles, CA - Actor, Painter, Singer
Nun, Worldstar, Adopted Son
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"Teachers like Russell Sams are a rarity. Helps you get to a place where you trust yourself. I just booked two union films in under 3 months. Highly recommend."
-Carly Fawcett
Vancouver, BC
The Christmas Retreat, My Paranormal Nightmare, Infidelity Can Be Fatal
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"Working with Russell is such a gift. As someone who is often "stuck in their head" he has helped bring the "play" element back into my acting."
-Liana Afuni
New York, NY
The Boys Will Be, The Maltese Holiday, Lark & Spur
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"He creates a safe and fun environment where actors can truly explore their characters. Russell's guidance enabled me to tap into my creativity in new ways."
-Ana Palomino
Ottawa, Canada
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"From day one, I was impressed by Russell's approach to mentorship. Fun and professional. I feel more confident in my abilities as an actor.”
-Anna Parsons
Nashville, TN
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"He is a master of his art form and he creates a safe and fun environment to explore and to push yourself and to practice and excel at what you love."
- Kate Campbell
Toronto, Canada - Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
In the Dark, Boundless, Gone Girl, Badsville
