I can't say enough wonderful things about this Dynamic Duo. My son's agent recommended this…read moreworkshop as he is a newcomer to the industry. Not only does he love going to his classes, he loves the friends he has made, and the guidance provided by Jan and Jon - which he repeatedly states are "so nice." He has been booking jobs fairly regularly and I credit this to the confidence and tools he has been given through the classes. Their prices are reasonable and the value is priceless!

I had the chance to take classes ( both their commercial and adult acting class) with two of the…read morekindest and most professional people in LA you can learn from. They are very welcoming with everyone! I moved from Europe a year ago, and I felt immediately at home in their class. Which I felt rarely in this town especially as a foreigner. Even though people are generally nice here, genuinely kind people are rare really, as everywhere I guess. Unlike some other schools and teachers, they are doing their job with their hearts fully in it! They will criticize you in the most constructive way possible. They will help you to feel way more comfortable in your skin and teach you to be prepared for an audition, for the things you are able to prepare for at all. They will point out your strengths and what you should work on as well. They are very respected in town, even though they don't seem to advertise too much. I have heard of them from my agents, from other actors, talents and even agencies I have just talked to before I have decided to go with one. I think that says a lot... Not to mention the class is really affordable, so I am planning on taking them as regularly as I can.

If you're struggling to let go of what's holding you back from fully expressing yourself, Improv is…read moreone of the most powerful solutions--and Improv LA is the place to be. The teaching approach is incredibly inspiring. You feel supported every step of the way, and all the teachers in the classes I attended were not only highly professional but also deeply encouraging. Even as a complete beginner, I never felt intimidated or out of place--you truly feel like you belong right away. I'm so grateful I found this school. After completing Level 1, I immediately enrolled in Level 2 and continued all the way through Level 4. I'm proud to say I completed the entire Improv program at Improv LA, and it has been such a transformative journey. I also took Comedy Sketch 101--it was a blast! I came in with no idea what to expect, and by the end, I created a sketch that made the whole class laugh out loud!

I took Keith's improv class as a beginner and found it to be a really fun and honestly…read moretransformative experience. I liked that each week was divided up by different games, exercises, and lessons that slowly built up into a long form show. We learned the basics of improv and all its fun acronyms (yes and, CREW, etc.) and applied to to our scenes. Keith did an amazing job at making everyone feel welcomed and not scared to be vulnerable, and was an attentive teacher. I can tell he truly loves what he does because he genuinely laughs at every scene. Through this class, I also learned many life lessons: everyone is faking it till they make it, always ask more questions, embrace the silliness and absurdity of life, never stop playing, and just show up. Life is just improv if you really think about it :') Thanks Keith for a great class! Now go tap into your inner child and take an improv class!

Wonderful helpful team! Silvana was AMAZING and kind and…read morepatient in replying to me and working with me on rescheduling and refunds. Highly recommend Hollywood Acting Workshop. Professional people who care Grateful for you!

Pretty cool workshop,, a little pricey for what is offered by my opinion…read more.. But,,,,Had some fun with the class and, Got to meet some awesome people in the entertainment industry, Overall, if you have the money I'd recommend to give it a shot, (ask for Ryan Glasgow) he is very knowledgeable and will give you some good tips....

I'm an east coast voice actor, and was tipped off about the Kalmenson method by my old online…read moreimprov coach. When I contacted K&K about remote class offerings, I found the Working Pros class was upcoming, and space was available. The class is taught in weekly sessions over Zoom, with some homework assignments and class recordings shared after each session for review. This class helped me restructure my auditioning approach, embrace The Method, and, has helped me improve my audition quality, with renewed confidence tackling new challenges as they arise. I feel refreshed and focused heading into this last chunk of 2023. My recommendation is an enthusiastic "Yes" - if you're a voice talent, look over their offerings & select a class to help your career improve. If you put the work in, I'm sure you'll see the results come out!

I was so disappointed by how remedial this class was. Like most working actors in LA, because I'm…read morenot in the top 1% of the industry I have to work long, hard hours at my day job to make ends meet. As such, I want a class that has good bang for my buck, wows me and frankly blows me away. For example, the first time I went to Lesly Kahn & Co or The Groundlings, I had that exact experience...It took me all of 5 minutes to realize how much more I had to learn and where I needed to get to in order to be competitive in my industry. I've worked HARD on my craft and I book several prime time TV shows per year. Co-star, guest star, recurring... I'm always in class, hungry, humble and honing my craft or looking to challenge myself. That being said, I felt like this school is a complete waste of time for anyone who's ever taken a basic acting 101 class. Keep in mind, I attended the class for "working actors"....I can't even begin to imagine how remedial the beginners class for "non-working actors" is. I knew this was a bad and costly decision as soon as I saw the very outdated class materials and older copy. I was appalled to see a page of "feelings faces" with faces describing attitudes from A-Z like: Angry, Arrogant, Happy, Lovestruck, Sad etc (basically, the kind of chart non-verbal children use to express themselves). I digress, our class started with a cheesy, pre-taped video intro that made me feel like I was doing an online orientation for jury duty. The first 2 classes were like pulling teeth...we had to take turns reading instructions/rules, also a very bad sign (basically killing time to prolong and stretch out the material so that you take the NEXT level). In addition to being snail-paced the actual MEAT of the acting instruction was ridiculously basic in terms of applicable knowledge. Something incoherent to the effect of truth = attitude...attitude = truth blah blah. Huh? How is that applicable to text analysis?? what about operative words? antitheticals? builds? It didn't resonate with me at all and I really kept trying to keep an open mind and just go with the flow. We had NO time to practice our copy week to week. Our class met once a week, so one would think...ok, we'll get our homework copy in advance so that we can practice all week in prep for the next class and try to apply some of the famous Kalmenson method we were learning. NOPE. We got our copy 5 minutes before we had to perform it for our classmates. So we had NO TIME to sit with the copy, think about it, or try to re-read instructions from our Ebinder and apply it to the copy so that there was some kind of eureka moment where we could say...oh gee, I guess that technique can help after all. It took soooo long (I think it was 5 classes in) before we started getting re-direction on copy. My feeling is that a good acting class you start doing re-direction on Day 1. Instead of waiting till the next to the last class and promise: "more to come in the NEXT LEVEL!!" Yeah, I did not buy into that "join our next round of classes!" spiel. K&K wants you to really INVEST and take all their classes, which honestly I would have NO problem doing if I felt like I actually learned something or had measurable results. More than anything, I wanted to take a good Animation Class, an area where I have booked acting jobs on studio sets before....but instead I had to start with the Level 1 class where I felt unchallenged and uninspired, then take Level 2 and THEN I could take the animation class. Level 1 was abysmal, so there was no point in continuing with level 2. Oh and our last class we were told we would get a "special guest speaker"...which made me think we were getting a VO Casting Director or VO Agent or somebody.. but NOPE...Our guest speaker was just another K&K teacher. Huge letdown, but at this point I couldn't help but laugh given how bad the class was. I reamed my manager out for suggesting this class. I was literally going to fire my rep, but we talked it out and he was very apologetic. He made some phone calls, confirmed everything I reported with others in the VO industry and took K&K off their recommended class list. What we were told by another CD was that while K&K may have been good at one time, they really have not kept up with the times and they also cast very infrequently. Before my class ended, I called their office to express my concerns... so this review should not be a surprise and is not coming out of left field. In short, this was just a big waste of time and nowhere near worth $700.

I can be quite picky when it comes to self tape studios, but my experience with On The Mark was…read moreperfect! Blaise is a phenomenal reader and put me at ease right away. My audition was a bit tricky and required some screaming / tricky physicality, but Blaise made me feel very comfortable and I was very happy with the final product. Could not recommend enough!

I love that I discovered this place! Takes all the stress out of my self tapes and I work so…read moreefficiently with Jesse. Seriously amazing and I feel confident with what i send to casting. If you come in prepared you will get more than your money's worth.

I've been taking classes with Risa since the beginning of the year, and after trying many other…read morestudios over the years, I can honestly say I've never found anything as collaborative, inspiring, and expansive as BGB. Every class leaves me energized and deeply inspired. What excites me most is the exploration of not just our acting, but also our writing, directing, and creative voices as a whole. I feel consistently challenged in the best way, and I'm surrounded by an incredible community of artists who are welcoming, supportive, and who make it feel safe to be human--to simply be myself. BGB has truly become a space where artistry and authenticity thrive, and I'm so grateful to be part of it.

I have been a student here for almost 4 months now. I cannot begin to describe how valuable this…read moreexperience has been. I've worked mostly with Corey Parker, and as a teacher, he has been a terrific cross section of skilled, caring, supportive, insightful, and encouraging. I also worked briefly with Sydney Walsh, a deeply passionate and invested instructor who helped me see some of the potential I didn't know I had. I had the opportunity to briefly meet Risa, one of the founders. She has a way of inspiring in a very authentic way. The pricing is very reasonable, and the community you will find at BGB is like no other. If you're looking for a long-term acting home, look no further.

Always nice to be back in the room:)…read more You can always count on this location to bump into other acting friends still living the dream. One of the popular spots still open and keeping us in the room. So nice to not always have to tape, and it's great being able to really MOVE in the space (lots of these commercials have a physical need. I've had to faux-shoot a basketball and show my dribbling skills twice this year at Dan Bell. Definitely couldn't do that in my living room). There are so many advantages to a space like this, and I appreciate the value I've gotten here. My only gripe with the location is parking. It can really be tough sometimes, especially when that side street is closed off, but we make it work. The space is always clean, bathrooms are always clean, there's a water fountain (omg, the amount of offices that don't provide water for people who need their VOICES to audition is insane), and always a casting associate at a desk checking people in. There's always a nice flow, and I've never been waiting in a queue for too long. Hoping this place is around for decades to come!

Oooooooooooo what a wonderful time I had with this company,super duper cool staff ! The projects…read morethey have available are so fun and engaging, luv luv luv !

Excellent 3-hour classes for kids and teens interested in film/TV acting over theater. My daughter…read moreis excited to attend and feels she is getting a lot out of each session. Sessions use scripts from TV and film and are recorded for use during the week. Brian is a professional actor excited to share his craft with students, and to help others succeed in the industry. Saturday and Sunday sessions and flexibility on allowing your teen to attend either session according to your schedule. Highly recommend!

Film Actor's Cafe is incredible. of all the acting classes my kid has attended (including A.C.T. in…read moreSF), she loved FAC the best! Aeron is a great teacher, flexible, fun, kind, knowledgeable and my kid really loved working with him and learned a lot! I highly recomment any of Aeron's acting classes. He also is flexible and understanding when classes need to be rescheduled and is super communicative! the best, truly!