What students are saying about Karl...
“Karl was recommended to me by the legendary Larry Moss, and it was one of the best things I’ve done thus far. Karl pushes his students to search for the truth in ourselves and our characters while allowing us realize our habits to break, physicalities to change, and spirits to strengthen. He teaches with such passion, love for the art and the artist, honesty, intelligence, and patience. Most importantly, he empowers us to take responsibility for our progress and careers - all while providing the trusted and nurturing environment that reminds me why I continue pursue my passion.”
-Christiane Seidel
Boardwalk Empire on HBO
“Karl is a rare combination: an immensely talented actor, an educated and well versed theater scholar, and a passionate, dedicated, insightful teacher. He "gets it" on every level...and is a TRUE ARTIST. His talent knows no bounds and I would recommend his class to anyone serious about the "craft of acting".
-Laurie Holden
Series Regular on AMC’s The Walking Dead
Series Regular on FX’s
The Shield
“Karl revolutionized my acting. His innate gift for teaching allows him to be as blunt and honest as he is kind and nurturing. He was born to act, but thank God he teaches too!”
-Brianne Moncrief
“The Other Guys”--feature film opposite Will Ferrell
Series Regular on ABC’s “All My Children”
Karl Bury student since 2007
“Karl Bury changed me as an actor and as a human being. He taught me how to bring my own human truths to the work and gave me the tools. He truly understands what ‘freedom in form’ means. My understanding of myself has grown tenfold, and with it, so has my confidence and love of the craft. He is dedicated, straightforward, passionate, and I wouldn’t have gotten into Yale without his guidance.”
-Adina Verson
Yale School of Drama - M.F.A. Class of 2012
Karl Bury student since 2007
“Karl’s class marked the beginning of my transformation as an artist. Soon after joining his class, I booked my first gig in the theater. I am fortunate to say that I am now the latest member of Broadway’s TONY award-winning production of “In the Heights”. Karl saw me through the grueling weeks of the audition process and is still there now as I maintain my craft in his Monday night class. I really think there is no way I would have a career without him. He was exactly what I needed.”
-Alejandra Reyes
Broadway’s “In the Heights”
Karl Bury student since 2007
“Karl Bury’s genius lies in his ability to identify the most profound challenges facing each student. His teaching cuts straight to the core. He is honest and direct while always maintaining an atmosphere that is safe, welcoming, and supportive. The changes that come from his teaching must be seen to be believed.”
-Denis Lambert
“A Chorus Line”(Broadway)
City Center: Encores!
Karl Bury student since 2006
“Karl is an incredibly intuitive teacher. He know when to push his students to new emotional depths, but he also has an amazing sense of when to step back to allow us to find our own process. His class was a safe, inspiring, and exploratory place for me to grow as an actor.”
-Carly Zien
Yale School of Drama-M.F.A Class of 2014
Karl Bury student since 2008
“It is rare to find people you trust in the world. Especially true in the acting world. I am so very grateful to have Karl in my world. The first time I met Karl was as an actor on stage. I was immediately overwhelmed and inspired by his talent, sensitivity, intelligence, simplicity, brutal honesty, and fine tuned craft. As a teacher, he is all those things as well as lovingly patient. He is a gift.” -Aria Alpert
OVATION AWARD NOMINEE 2010
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