About

Our belief is every person – no matter what their background – speaks the same language: the language of the heart. BAW brings together multilingual and multicultural individuals to enhance their expression, education and networking through related studies in media, theatre, and film.

Professional actors and acting students explore their potential as performers under skilled direction. Directors work with actors, writers workshop original material, and beginners develop communication skills. Beyond the classroom, BAW fosters the development of opportunities for its participants. As a result, several independent professional film and theatre projects have grown out of BAW workshops and classes.

BAW is committed to providing an intimate, intercultural learning and performance environment for its students. The classes remain small (12-15 students per class) to maintain the continued dynamic and personalized training. All classes are conducted in English; participants are encouraged to use their native language for more authentic performances.

BAW is affiliated with The American University of Paris and collaborates with Disneyland Paris, and recently opened a New York branch. Amy Werba, Artistic Director of BAW, founded The Living Theatre Conservatory in 2010 in New York in conjunction with The Living Theatre.

Entry into classes and workshops is by audition or interview only.