Josiah Bania is an actor and acting teacher based in Brooklyn. He teaches scene study in the MFA program at Brooklyn College, and serves on faculty at HB Studio and Yale Summer Conservatory, in addition to offering private classes.

Student Testomonials

  • “I have felt seen in Josiah’s class in a way I have not in others. He can find you exactly where you are — meet you there — and joyfully widen the aperture of what you feel capable of as an artist.”

    Jessie

  • “Working with Josiah has been transformative. He has a very clear and direct approach to the work. Nothing feels muddled or over-complicated… I have found that my work has opened up in a remarkable way… and he has made me extremely excited about the possibility of where my work could go.”

    Ariana

  • “Josiah was a godsend!  He taught me how to find spontaneity in my work through playing specific actions.  I booked a leading role in a play after working with Josiah!”

    Jarod

  • “I’ve had the privilege to study with Josiah for quite some time, and I can easily say that he is one of the most wonderful teachers I’ve ever met. His classes are always filled with laughter, beautiful work and brilliant writing.”

    Kasia

  • Josiah’s energy and excitement for teaching and coaching is infectious. Working with him has been a wonderfully empowering and joyful experience on both acting and human levels. He creates such a supportive environment where students can play, challenge themselves, and learn from others’ work—and have a lot of fun doing it. I can’t recommend him enough.

    Caroline

  • "I love studying with Josiah - he has a way of helping you focus on the energy you're bringing with you into the scene and how you're sending that to your partner. But mostly I love being around HIS energy and enthusiasm for the work, and I always leave every class inspired and having learned more about myself."

    Katie

classes and coaching

Scene Study Classes

In Private Scene Study, you’ll tap into your natural instincts and creativity. Through dynamic exercises and playful exploration, you’ll break through mental blocks and discover a more authentic, confident you.

  • Develop a playful, risk-taking approach to character exploration

  • Ground your performance in physical awareness and instinctive response

  • Navigate mental blocks and unlock your most authentic performance potential

Audition Preparation

Auditions are stressful. (especially in today’s world of self-taping!) Navigate auditions for theater, TV, and film with confidence and skill. Josiah’s private coaching provides:

  • Targeted script analysis and character development

  • Techniques to manage audition anxiety and showcase your unique strengths

  • Comprehensive support for graduate school audition preparation

Professional Self-Tape Services

Elevate your self-tape game with professional equipment and expert guidance:

  • On-site coaching in Brooklyn

  • Professional quality video and lights, combined with technical expertise to ensure a polished submission, letting you focus on the actual job of acting (not setting up your backdrop!)

  • 2 hour digital delivery

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