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Baron Brown Studio

Los Angeles' Premier Acting School
Now Enrolling. All levels considered. Email [email protected] Joanne Baron studied under Sandy Meisner in his private class.

A revolution in American Theater began in the early 1920's after the Moscow Art Theater toured the United States. Never before had audiences seen performances of such raw power, realism, and emotional truth. By 1930 the Group Theater formed to import this revolution and the "Stanislavski System" that inspired it. The Group Theater became the most respected and influential theater company in American history, assembling such luminaries as Harold Clurman, Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Clifford Odets, Morris Carnovsky and Sanford Meisner. It also produced three of the most important and influential acting teachers of the Twentieth Century in Adler, Strasberg, and 'Sandy' Meisner. Sandy Meisner taught at the legendary Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City for more than 50 years. His students include Paul Newman, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Joanne Woodward, Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, and Steve McQueen. He defined acting as doing things truthfully under imaginary circumstances and created a technique that is still known for its depth, reliability and balanced approach. William Esper, head teacher at the Playhouse for 14 years, eventually formed the William Esper Studio in New York City. One of his students, Joanne Baron, continued to study under Esper for seven years, and then began her own school in New York to immediate acclaim. Today, the Baron Brown Studio in Santa Monica, California, continues this legacy, teaching the same body of work that Meisner and Esper taught - a specific, training program designed to create an emotionally alive actor of depth, imagination, and truth.

09/09/2026

Baron Brown alumni Annie Gonzales focused on her training and then went out and killed it!

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“Honored to be a part of the team entrusted with honoring Vanessa Guillén.

My heart is heavy and full.

Heavy because stories like Vanessa’s exist. Full because her sister, Mayra, has shown an extraordinary amount of courage that refuses to let Vanessa’s life be forgotten or her story to be told without accountability. It is Vanessa’s. It is Mayra’s. It is the Guillén family’s. And, in so many ways, it belongs to the countless women whose names we may never know, whose families never received answers, and whose lives were never given the attention or justice they deserved. Thank you Mayra Guillen for trusting me. 🤎 Thank you Jolene Rodriguez for inviting me into the fold to bring this to life with you and 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐗𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐚-𝐕𝐚𝐳𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐳”
- Annie Gonzalez

09/08/2026

Baron Brown alumni Sherrie Sheperd is the first woman to play the genie in ALADDiN! SEE WHAT MAGIC THIS TRAINING CAN DO FOR YOU!

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“Well…THE SECRET IS OUT! I’ve got a whole new kind of magic up my sleeve! 🪄

I’m beyond excited, honored, and ready to rub the lamp and make some Broadway magic as the first woman to ever play the genie in Disney’s ALADDIN! 🧞‍♀️✨

That’s right… GENIE, BABY! 😂🙌🏾 Wishes do come true!

From comedy clubs to film & tv screens, to talk shows to the Broadway stage… what a journey! I cannot wait to bring my own brand of joy, laughter, BIG personality and a little bit of sass to this role.

Get your tickets to see me grant you all 3 wishes at sherrishepherd.com (link in bio) 😉

Now… somebody tell me where I can get a magic carpet! 😂

Hair Jaime J. Alcivar Jr.
Make Up Rodney Jon / Celebrity Makeup Artist
Styling Harrison Thomas Crite
Photo MurphyMade”

-Sherri

09/06/2026

Studio Alumnus and 3-time Emmy Award winner, Mariska Hargitay wins 2 Creative Arts Emmys! ✨🏆 the first for Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/non-fixtion Program and the second for Outstanding Cinematography of a non-fiction film.

Mariska graduated from the two year Meisner program taught by artistic director Joanne Baron. Hargitay went on to star in the longest running television series in history and now directs, writes and produces in addition to acting.

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09/04/2026

Catch our alum Harley Bronwyn on Stuart Fails To Save the Universe. Harley is a graduate of the Baron Brown Studio and studied with some of our Master Meisner teachers here at the studio.

“If you watch Stuart Fails To Save the Universe , you might just see a familiar face! It may only be a small scene, but it’s the culmination of big risks, big hopes, and even bigger dreams. I’m so grateful for it all. My heart is full of love and gratitude and I’m so mindblown that the universe has blessed me with these opportunities. Huge shout out to Pakula|King & Associates Ken Miller & Tara Treacy 🤍 thank you thank you thank you 🙏 🎬 ”
- Harley

09/03/2026

Congrats to our Alum Kenan Eames on being signed by such a reputable agency. Keep up the incredible work Kenan!!

“NOW REPRESENTING // KENAN EAMES

Meet Kenan — a Filipino and Mexican American actor and model from San Diego, now based in Los Angeles. With over 12 years in the industry, he has worked across countless print and commercial campaigns, with TV and film credits including Animal Kingdom, NCIS: Hawai‘i, and Rescue: HI-Surf. A former college football player, breakdancer, hip-hop artist, photographer, and brand owner, Kenan brings a wide range of creative experiences to his work. Off set, he enjoys surfing, fitness, cooking, traveling, live music, and spending time with family. He is passionate about storytelling and celebrating his Filipino and Mexican roots through film, food, fashion, music, and the arts.

Welcome to The New Generation!

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08/31/2026

Congrats Jeremy Ong for all of your continued accolade on this amazing project. So proud of you!

“🎬SEPTEMBER SCREENINGS

After our successful World Premiere at SF Q***r Film Fest,
IN THIS MOMENT continues its festival journey with screenings at two festivals this September!

Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Cinema Diverse
📍 Palm Springs, California
✨ Southern California Premiere
📅 September 18 | 7:15 PM
🎟️ https://www.psculturalcenter.org/filmfest/movie/in-this-moment

Out at the Movies International Film Festival
OUT at the Movies
📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
✨ East Coast Premiere & North Carolina Homecoming
📅 September 25 | 7:15 PM
🎟️ Full lineup and ticket sales will be available September 9 at https://outatthemovies.org/

This is our moment. Join us! ❤️

”

08/27/2026

Baron Brown first year Meisner student Henry Haber had only studied with Elaine Williams for a few months before he booked his lead in the critically acclaimed series Matlock where Kathy Bates has praised him and his acting greatly.

Enroll in Elaine Williams Fall class and see where this incredible training and teacher can take your career !

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08/24/2026

Baron Brown Alum Ido Samuel stars in a terrific short at Hollyshorts! He is pictured here with our longtime colleague, manager Valerie McCaffrey!

Baron Brown trains actors for success! Fall class enrolling now. Apply at [email protected]

Address

1323 Lincoln Boulevard, Ste 200
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 11pm
Tuesday	11am - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 11pm
Friday	11am - 11pm
Saturday	11am - 11pm
Sunday	11am - 11pm

Telephone

+13104513311

Website

http://www.baronbrown.com/

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