Arthur Mendoza - Acting Coach - Stella Adler Technique

Arthur Mendoza

Arthur Mendoza was the principal acting instructor for the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting West. He has taught in Los Angeles for more than 20 years and has worked with such talents as Khandi Alexander, Sasha Barrese, Peta Wilson, Finola Hughes, Branford Marsalis, Deidre Hall, John Jopson, and Salma Hayek, and he worked extensively with Benicio del Toro after he won a scholarship to the Conservatory. He has performed in more than 124 plays and worked on television and in film, including episodes of Falcon Crest and Our House and the film Deep Cover.

  • 12 minutes 39 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Benicio del Toro Comes To Class
    Benicio del Toro comes to class to talk about the Technique with Arthur Mendoza and the students.
    26 December 2025, 4:10 am
  • 2 minutes 52 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Closing Thoughts
    Arthur shares his hopes for what the podcast has offered its listeners.
    21 June 2025, 9:55 pm
  • 11 minutes 10 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | New Orleans
    Arthur reflects on his first visit to New Orleans, the professor who introduced him to Tennessee Williams' world, and the deep love for the city that has stayed with him ever since.
    21 June 2025, 9:40 pm
  • 11 minutes 44 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Arthur & Adler
    Arthur expands on his deep friendship and mentorship with Stella Adler, and how he continues to carry her legacy forward through his own work.
    21 June 2025, 9:35 pm
  • 8 minutes 37 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Deep Cover & Paco
    Arthur shares how he landed his role in Deep Cover - and the audition that ultimately led to him quitting acting.
    21 June 2025, 9:25 pm
  • 13 minutes 41 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Meeting Stella Adler
    Arthur reflects on his first encounter with Stella Adler, her powerful lessons on imagination, and the profound friendship/mentorship that shaped both his art and his life.
    21 June 2025, 9:20 pm
  • 13 minutes 5 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Graduate School (UCSD)
    Arthur takes us through his journey studying acting in graduate school, sharing the lessons that contributed to his development as an artist.
    21 June 2025, 9:10 pm
  • 11 minutes 9 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | UC Riverside & Eric Barr
    Arthur shares stories from his time at UC Riverside, highlighting the guidance and inspiration he received from his mentor, Eric Barr.
    21 June 2025, 7:20 pm
  • 8 minutes 20 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Childhood, Family, Women Pt. 2
    Arthur reflects on his childhood, his family, and the influential women who helped shape him - both as an artist and as a man.
    21 June 2025, 7:15 pm
  • 11 minutes 39 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Childhood, Family, Women
    Arthur reflects on his childhood, his family, and the influential women who helped shape him - both as an artist and as a man.
    21 June 2025, 7:05 pm
  • 1 minute 9 seconds
    You Can Get Here From There | Introduction
    Arthur Mendoza studied and taught alongside Stella Adler for 12 years. He currently teaches every Wednesday at 7 PM at The Santa Monica Playhouse, as well as online classes every Tuesday at 5 PM PST. In this series of episodes, Arthur reflects on his journey as a dancer, singer, actor, artist, and teacher — and on his relationship with Stella Adler.
    11 June 2025, 1:00 am
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