Anwar Khuri (they/them) rekindled their passion for acting right here at Green Shirt Studio after a long hiatus from the theater. In 2024 they completed the Meisner Acting Program levels 1-5 as well as the Teacher Training Program in 2025.

In the mid-80s Anwar began their training in highschool studying under Byrne and Joyce Piven at the prestigious Piven Theater Workshop (notable alumni include Shira Piven and her brother Jeremy, Joan and John Cusack, Lilli Taylor, Aiden Quinn and Kate Walsh). Anwar continued their theater training at Bard College before pivoting to filmmaking and eventually advertising. For the past 35+ years Anwar has worked in film production and advertising as a director, producer, creative director and mentor working on major motion pictures, music videos and tons and tons of commercials. Their extensive background in both advertising and filmmaking brings a unique perspective to the Green Shirt community. You can see their recent advertising work here.

Anwar believes that the Meisner Technique with its emphasis on living truthfully under imaginary circumstances coupled with the Green Shirt Studio values provides students with creative and emotional freedom in a safe, welcoming and open environment and that the benefits extend well beyond the stage. Sharing that insight and passion for acting thrills Anwar to no end.