Bruce Hermann Acting

Having worked with Bruce for a number of years, I would be hard pressed to think of a better teacher to study acting with. I have watched Bruce work with hundreds of students in addition to the experience I have had with him myself. For me personally, the best work I have done is a direct result of Bruce’s teaching. His teaching method combines many different approaches, but the foundation of his work is The Meisner Technique, grounded in active listening and the reality of doing. There is no one more patient, decisive, and proficient at identifying and meeting the individual needs of his students. Whether you are beginning your acting career or looking to sharpen well developed skills that you already possess, Bruce is the teacher you are looking for. He is one of the best resources an actor in Los Angeles could work with if they are serious about developing their craft.

-Greg Maier

Testimonials

Anonymous teacher evaluation statements from students at Ohio State University:

"He’s inspiring. That’s the best way, and simplest way to put it. He inspires."

"He has a willingness to do everything in his power to make us the best actors we can be."

"I am so thankful to have had Bruce as a teacher. He is the most influential instructor I have had here at OSU, and I can’t really begin to express how thankful I am to have met, worked, known him."

"He is so passionate, and it just makes you want to work harder and be as alive about acting as he is."

"He’s so brilliant and I feel lucky to have been in his class as many times as I have. I’ve learned so much from him and I don’t think I could ever thank him enough."

"The way in which Bruce gets the scene out of us is just amazing – how he works individually/specifically with every student."

"Bruce is just great. He is able to improve us without judging or sounding too harsh. He gets to everyone on a personal level."

"Bruce, this is one of the last classes I have to take here at OSU. I feel privileged and honored to have had you as my teacher. You have been by far the one I’ve learned the most from. Thank you."

"He is exceptional in the fact that he wants each of his students to succeed, and is 100% committed to helping them be their best. His passion for acting is truly inspiring."

"Bruce truly and honestly enjoys teaching and it is so apparent when we are in class. He is so willing to help. I have learned so much from listening to him. He is so passionate and willing to share."

"Bruce is really able to make students feel comfortable and knew when and how to push peoples buttons. He can tell when someone is BS-ing – he “reads the behavior” like crazy! :)"

"Bruce is extremely passionate about acting and genuinely wants his students to learn, grow and experience the reality and the incredible emotion that goes into theatre."

"I feel very lucky to have taken a class with him, and regret not doing it sooner."

"Bruce is amazing – he really gets us to “leave it all behind” and really get connected. He pulls out all the “fake-ness” and gets us to be real."

"Brilliant!"

"He is just so passionate that it makes you want to be there and give it everything you have."

"Tremendous enthusiasm, knowledge, and genuine care for his students and the material he’s teaching."

"He is so good at getting stuff out of people that you wouldn’t expect."

"He is here for us. He is so helpful for each student individually and doesn’t give up on anybody… ever."

"I have such a new outlook on “acting”. I have never had a better experience, and I know I have changed because of it."

"Bruce is awesome at bringing people out of their shells and showing you, you can do it."

"This was an amazing experience!"

"Bruce has a way of helping students understand the exercises by relating it to everyday life."

"The thing I appreciated most was the sincerity. He encourages us to think for ourselves and allows us to make discoveries on our own."

" Bruce RULES!"