The Shelton Studios is recommended by agents, casting offices, directors, and filmmakers as one of the leading schools in the country.
Founders Robert Elross and Jean Shelton brought with them from New York an extensive knowledge of method acting for film and theater. Past faculty included: legendary Stella Adler (teacher of Brando, De Niro), Harold Clurman (finest mind in the American Theater), Jack Garfien (Filmmaker and Head of Actors Studio Los Angeles), Wendell Phillips (Broadway Actor/Director/Teacher and member of the legendary Group Theatre and teacher for the Actors Studio in New York), Robert Elross (New York Actor/Director and musician was recognized as a leading actor and director in the country) and Jean Shelton has been a talent consultant for major agencies and television networks, and an acting coach for feature films and television. Executive Director, Matthew Shelton (son of Jean and Bob) has assembled the finest staff available and thoroughly trained them to teach her Acting Technique and Multi- disciplinary programs using the techniques from some of the best minds in the country.