Join Us for a Special Weekend with Anthony Montes: A Workshop for Veterans
📌 Saturday & Sunday, 10AM-4PM | August 24 & 25
Join Us for a Special Weekend with Anthony Montes: A Workshop for Veterans
When: Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM August 24th and 25th
Where: American Legion, Tallahassee
Cost: FREE
Who’s Invited: Military Veterans
Sponsored by: Tallahassee Veterans Legal Collaborative
Hosted By: The American Legion
About Anthony Montes:
Anthony Montes is a world-renowned acting coach, actor, writer, director, and producer. A U.S. military veteran, Anthony has taught his innovative methods worldwide, including workshops in London, Germany, and Korea. Based in Los Angeles, his expertise helps individuals explore their creative potential and personal stories. Anthony’s work has profoundly impacted both artists and veterans, providing essential outlets for mental health.
Visit Anthony’s websites to learn more:
About the Event:
This workshop offers veterans a chance to explore creative outlets in a supportive, collaborative environment. Whether through acting, writing, or connecting with fellow veterans, the event fosters new hobbies and addresses common mental health issues like isolation, depression, PTSD, and anxiety.
What to Expect:
· Creative Expression: Unleash your creativity with Anthony Montes, whose methods help veterans stay present and connected, on stage and in life.
· Film Screening: Watch Last Train Home, a powerful film about Anthony’s journey, starring himself and Lou Diamond Phillips, followed by a discussion.
· Personalized Guidance: Work one-on-one with Anthony to explore your stories and emotions, with support tailored to your needs.
· Writing & Performing: Veterans can write and perform their own works or have others perform them, sharing in a supportive environment.
· A Gathering of Veterans: This is more than just a workshop—it's a chance to connect with fellow veterans in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Quotes:
"Suicide doesn't end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting better."
— Anthony Montes
"Never let anyone else define your worth. Find your own strength, and use it to lift others up."
— Lou Diamond Phillips
Why Attend?
This workshop offers a valuable space for veterans to explore creativity while improving mental health. Connect, share, and find strength in each other’s company, with the potential to develop new skills and even create short films together.
About Mattie Ward:
Led by Mattie Ward, a U.S. Army veteran and an actor, writer, and director based in Tallahassee, this event is personal. “Anthony’s classes have been invaluable, not just as an artist but personally life-saving. I hope everyone benefits from this workshop as much as I have. Who knows? Maybe we can develop new skills and make short films together that can help get our voices heard.”
Come for as Long as You Like: Whether you can stay the whole day or just for an hour, we’d love to see you. This weekend is about veterans coming together to support one another.
For More Information:
Contact Mattie Ward at 914-222-3632.
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