The Simon Studio

03/11/2026

Shooting Episode 16 of Dan Simon and Patrick Davin’s THE LAST ACT with my co star Mike Roche. We are now in our second season!

Last week shooting Episode 16 of Dan Simon and Patrick Davin’s THE LAST ACT with my co star Mike Roche. We are now in our second season!

03/11/2026

11/29/2023

Dear Alumni of The Simon Studio,
Hard to believe but - We are currently celebrating our 46th. Anniversary! As a training and production center in NYC live and on Zoom!

I am very proud of you as an important part of our history! - So to commemorate this event - You are invited as special guests
to our Monday, December 18 Holiday 7 pm showing of
current classical (Shakespeare / Moliere) and contemporary new work developing in our studio’s Professional Lab.
Please Mark your calendars! As an alum, I would love you in the audience and to lift a glass with us in celebration following the 7 pm performance.
We’ll be at the beautiful Polaris North Theatre, 245 W. 29 St., 4th. floor.
RSVP please for reservations at [email protected] or 917-776-9209.
And for GIVING TUESDAY - This is a particularly difficult time for the arts.
If you could possibly make any donation to us
it would be most appreciated at this time. Donations can be through Venmo at Roger-Simon-1 All donations go to our Simon Studio’s James Leaf scholarship fund and help fund this coming event and upcoming events - like our annual Shakespeare BARD AT THE BAR at the Players Club and our future NYC Off Broadway production of Omar Bakry’s WAFAA at 59E59 Theatres - developed by all Simon Studio actors, director and writer.

With much gratitude and hoping to see and hear from you soon,

Roger Hendricks Simon.

11/20/2023

Everyone Hola! Its Marlene Villafane. Here is the second promo of the Simon Studio celebrating more than 40 years in the business let’s please keep the torch burning. I’ve gleefully studied with Roger off and on for more than 20 years. We intend for the studio to continue successfully training its performers & providing a voice for directors & writers. When you receive the promo please spread the news by sharing it on all your social media pages & emailing it to your colleagues who are seriously seeking dramatic training.
I will be creating more promos & sending those as well to all of you. So again, let’s help keep the studio going strong with a plethora of aspiring artists in training with us. We can all agree that Roger is an awesome mentor with an awesome studio that’s effectively trained for 40 plus years. Again, be on the lookout for the promo and share it as much as possible. Also, do give us shouts on all your social media pages.

Thank you deeply. I love you & appreciate you.
Sincerely, Marlene, Assistant

04/26/2023

The Simon Studio offers Two hour on set private coaching and shooting sessions with award winning director Dan Simon for production quality ACTING REELS!

DISCOUNTED RATES FOR STUDIO MEMBERS!!

Details:

• Professional cameras, lighting, and sound bring short scenes (we recommend two) or monologues to life.

• We urge actors to prepare for filming in class with Roger.

• Actors pick their own material and scene partners. Instructors are here to be a resource and are eager to make suggestions if necessary.

• Delivery of footage is via Goggle Drive.

To reserve your spot, please email us with your availability:
[email protected]

12/24/2022

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
The Simon Studio will be offering on-camera sessions in January.

Sign up for single sessions or a discounted package of four for January!

To reserve your spot, please email us before December 30th:
[email protected]

WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Each performer will have the opportunity
to shoot 2 minute scenes for monologues/reels.

WE WILL PROVIDE:
• Lighting, cameras, lenses & sound
• 2 cameras can be used for 2 person scenes/2 angles on a monologue
• A hands-on workshop to train performers in film technique
• Participants will be encouraged to run sound & 2nd camera
• All material/footage will be posted on a dropbox for membersto download for two weeks following the sessions

ALL SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE:
A & B CAMERA material with sound files.

12/14/2022

DO YOU NEED AN ACTING REEL?
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NEW YEAR!!

After a successful first run, The Simon Studio will offer more on-camera sessions!!

Sign up for your next package of four Tuesday nights:

Jan 10th, 6-10pm
Jan 17th, 6-10pm
Jan 24th, 6-10pm
Jan 31st, 6-10pm

To reserve your spot, please email Rogers assistant before December 29:
[email protected]

09/24/2022

Our limited exciting run of Bill Cosgriff's brilliantly wacky but moving comedy LOVE, S*X AND REAL ESTATE continues this weekend thru next week, ending Sat. Oct. 1st. It's been a blast playing in it with this terrific cast!
Hope to see you with us at the Chain Theatre, 312 W. 36 St., NYC. Here's a current review.
link for tickets in my profile bio.
best, Roger

09/21/2022

The reviews are out! If you haven’t seen Roger’s latest performance in Bill Cosgriff’s “Love, S*x and Real Estate,” head to the link in our bio to get your tickets before they’re gone.

“Sol (Roger Hendricks Simon, playing the philosophical Jewish alter cocker with skill) owns and lives in the Village building with the desirable duplex apartment, the real estate of the title.” Read more about what to expect in our latest review by Joel Benjamin.

http://www.theaterscene.net/plays/offbway-plays/love-sex-and-real-estate/joel-benjamin/

09/19/2022

09/19/2022

It's Audition Season!

Build Your Reel, Website and Social Media with New Scenes and Characters.

Sign up for The Simon Studio's Film/TV Workshop

To register, email my assistant:
[email protected]