CGL Acting Studio

04/13/2024

Such a complete joy and honor to act alongside this very talented CGL Student Words cannot express how proud we are of her commitment to the work and writing and producing her heart lifting short: TAKE ME HOME. 🔹Shoutout to the extremely talented DP and Audio (SERIOUSLY HIRE THEM) for their generosity and expertise in this film. It takes a village and this is one of the best. 🔹Congratulations on all your hard work and cannot wait to see the film!🔹For those other artists out there, know that you always have the power to create work and take your career into your own hands and there are people who care and want you to succeed. Create the work. Give the work. Live the work. 🔹

01/07/2024

Woohoo!! Another Booking!! 🔹Cozy up on this stormy day with a thrilling experience! 🔹Don’t miss the premiere episode of “Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks,” featuring the incredible Charlotte Coffey. 🔹It was an honor to coach her on set, and now you can witness her brilliance unfold. Get ready for a chilling experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat! will keep you on the edge of your seat!🔹

01/05/2024

Woohoo!! Congratulations to for booking and recently wrapping a commercial for a well known brand! 🔹So proud! 🔹

11/30/2023

CGL Acting Studio is happy to help promote:
LITTLE SISTER
A lifetime in the making, Meredith Glisson brings you a brand new play, "Little Sister," about love, loss, motherhood, and what happens when you return home.

The Chain Theatre
Friday, Dec 1 at 7:30pm
Saturday, Dec 2 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Dec 3 at 2pm

The play takes place in two acts, with one short intermission.
Act I: Brother Where Are You?
Act II: A Mother Knows
Run time: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Written, Directed, and Performed by Meredith Glisson
Featuring Lilach Orenstein

Creative Producer and Technical Advisor: Lilach Orenstein
Light Design: Jacob Zedek
Set Design Consultant: Sara Brown
Set Design Assistant: Li Jin
Sound Design: Michael Wall
Dramaturgy: Michelle Mola Fireman
Stage Manager: Kristen Kelso

Little Sister is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

This project was supported, in part, by a Foundation of Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant .

Contact: [email protected]
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11/23/2023

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from CGL Acting Studio! 🎭 Grateful for our amazing students and guest instructors who bring creativity and passion to every class. Wishing you all a lovely day filled with joy, gratitude, and memorable moments! 🌟

05/28/2023

Excited to be coaching actor and writer, Daniel Libin in his upcoming reimagining of Euripides, IPHIGENIA! 🎭(Tickets are free June 16-18 at 8pm )🔹Our exploration primarily focuses on animal work to help ground the actor and discover more facets of the character. 🔹Have you ever explored animal work in your preparation? Let us know in the comments! 🔹

04/29/2023

FIRST TV ROLE BOOKED!!!!!!!🔹Congratulations !!! You’ve been working so hard and deserve all the success!!! 🔹More details to come on the show soon! 🔹 (Music: “I’m So Excited” by The Pointer Sisters)

12/04/2022

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! We are so grateful for our students, guest teachers, and all the amazing creativity and growth we witnessed and continue to see in your work! 🔹Have a beautiful day with you and your loved ones!!🔹What are you grateful for? Comment below!

09/02/2022

WOW, just wow!! Check out students and who received some fierce Headshots from (they are amazing humans)!!🔹Actors— your HS is probably the most important material you have. This is the first thing casting sees and decides in a split second whether or not to call you in for a project, especially if no prior relationship has been established. 🔹That is why getting headshots taken with a professional is so important so they can capture YOU!! There is no one else like you out there and that’s the most beautiful thing!!🔹The next question you are thinking is well how do I prepare? What do I wear? How do I do my hair? Keep an eye out for the blog coming to you soon! 🔹In the meantime, comment on any questions you have below! And congratulations again to these beauties— auditions are flowing in!!!!!🔹