"The next generation of acting teacher to carry Meisner's technique."
Richard Pinter, Sanford Meisner's Successor at The Neighborhood Playhouse
Matenin Sangare, Juilliard, Drama Group #56, MFA, 2027. "If you want to improve your chances of getting into grad school, Roger is the person you want to work with. He has a way of knowing just what to say, not only to help your pieces come alive, but to help your authentic self shine through."
Henry Nwaru, MFA Brown, 2026. "At every step - choosing monologues, conceptualizing my essay, even choosing what to wear - his insight was key. His ability to find what suits you, bring out your best, and craft moments around your strengths is unparalleled. I cannot recommend Roger enough."
Claudia Dockery, CalArts MFA, 2024. "Roger had a profound impact on my journey to grad school. His expertise, personalized approach, and support were instrumental in helping me get into my dream school."
Samantha Fontana, The Howard Stern Show, actor/producer/correspondent-on air personality. "A powerful teacher who can pull out the best, darkest, brightest, scariest, and most importantly, the truest parts of ourselves like no other."
Amy Lopatin, Multiple National Commercials. "Working with Roger has informed my craft exponentially and helped me build a solid acting career. He has changed my life. Any chance to work with him is a chance to have your life changed too."
Christian Coulson, Tom Riddle, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. "He embodies Meisner's technique while creating a safe space for thrilling, difficult work. I've learned so much from him. I defy you to be in a room with Roger and not grow."
DeRon Horton, Lionel Higgins, Netflix’s Dear White People
“If I didn't meet you, I probably wouldn't be where I am. I learned more than just about acting in his class. Life-changing.
Nia Akilah Robinson, Juilliard; Yale, 2nd Year MFA Candidate at DGSD. “If you ever want your life changed…To dig in the deepest parts of yourself and discover the spectrum of your emotional life, then finally how to safely and generously pour it onto the stage…look no further.”
Tina Wong-Lu, Full Circle; The Morning Show. "I am who I am because of Roger. If I hadn't moved to LA, I'd be in New York, taking his classes, seizing every opportunity to study under him."
Jordane Christie, The Haunting of Hill House; The Big Cigar "Roger's passion helped ignite my work with intention, into fully realized, imperfect characters."
Niara Sena, SUNY Purchase, BFA, 2016. "Roger taught me to bring myself to my work, which helped me enormously in the audition process. I am truly grateful for his guidance and the individual time he gave me."
Caitlian Zerra Rose, actress. "Working with Roger is a rare gift, delightful, invigorating, and truly transformative. I leave every session feeling deeply alive."
Nickeisa Ewen, actress. "Roger is an amazing human being. I came to his class to rekindle my creative side and accomplished so much more than that. He nurtures talent and brings out your best, both gently and with real challenge. I can't say enough good things about my experience."
Mariah Sanchez, actress. "Roger shaped how I see the world. He consistently built an environment where I always felt safe to make bold, vulnerable choices."
MuMu, musician. "I've never felt so alive in any other class."
JD Scalzo, actor. "Roger creates space for the actor to explore and thrive from an authentic place of self-discovery. I was able to apply these newly tapped skills immediately in my next audition, and got the part."