Merlin and Hannah were by far my favorite acting teachers I have had the pleasure of working with…read more They are so passionate and excited about what they do and genuinely care to help their students grow and develop their craft. That energy was always very clear and present in the room. They helped me open up and tap more fully into deeper parts of myself as I worked on various scenes and monologues. They are especially skilled with Shakespeare which was a new experience for me. I very much enjoyed and benefited from the techniques they taught me to connect with his writing! I would highly recommend Huff Studios to anyone wanting to get inspired, feel encouraged, learn, have fun, and develop overall as both an individual and an actor :)

Huff Studios is an awesome acting studio right in the heart of Los Angeles. Hannah and Merlin are…read moreboth Yale School of Drama graduates and they bring their knowledge, enthusiasm and enrgy to class every week. What I like most about the class is every actor gets a great amount of time to work while Hannah and Merlin give thorough critiques and they push the actor to go outside of their comfort zone creatively. We always get fun and challenging material to work with and I have learned so much in such a short amount of time training under them. I've performed Shakespeare for the first time and also have been introduced to many new playwrights. I've never experienced teachers that get enormously excited when you open a creative door or really nailed a scene until I came to this class. With this support and enthusiasm it makes me strive to do better and work harder. I highly reccommed Huff Studios for Scene Study and for private coaching.

Susan Giosa has a true gift. She is a deeply intuitive teacher who has the rare ability to…read moreunderstand what's going on beneath the surface of your work. She has a way of seeing into your artistic soul and knows exactly what you need to move forward. Her instruction is clear, precise and never esoteric. She gives practical, actionable direction you can immediately apply. What really sets her apart is her ability to identify each actor's needs and guide them in a way that's personal and effective. She has been a major force in my artistic journey, and I regularly use her techniques on set. I highly recommend her to any actor who is serious about growing in their craft. She's the real deal.

Susan pushes me. She's the only studio I have been to that focuses on really developing character…read moreand not just "performing" dialogue as myself. She's able to focus my energy as the actor through the character as they are written instead of the other way around which often negates the written givens in the script. She has a technique that you can rely on that puts you in your core and gives you access to all your deepest emotions - this technique allows the actors to be consistent in their performance and therefore reliable on set and on stage. Susan has such a love of theatre and acting as a true art form that she will push your expectations and you'll have no choice but to grow.

I had the privilege of taking Terri's acting for the camera class at Orange County School of the…read moreArts in my junior year. Some of my fondest high school memories were made in that class! Terri's teaching was always individually tailored to each student. She pushed us to reach our full potential and always created a safe environment for us to explore new, challenging characters. In just a semester class, I learned valuable audition tips and acting techniques for film, tv, and commercials. On top of that, we learned a ton about the business side of entertainment, gained knowledge of cinematography and lighting, and learned about the professionalism and discipline needed to be successful in the entertainment industry. Terri went above and beyond to bring us incredible opportunities including a voiceover masterclass in a professional studio, access to the professional quality short film auditions at our school, access to professional equipment to film our reels and even volunteered to be our faculty sponsor so we could produce the first student-run production at our school. Terri Treas is an incredible example of what it means to be a strong, successful woman in the performance industry. I know that whatever happens as I am pursuing my career in the performance industry, I will have a support system and a mentor for life! Additionally, Mrs. Treas's dance resume is also insanely impressive! If you ever have the chance to take a dance class from her (especially a Fosse class) take it!

I took Terri's On-Camera Acting Class a couple years ago and it truly shaped my approach to…read moreon-camera (and to some degree stage) work. She knows how to bring out the best in your work as long as you are putting in your best effort. After taking the class, on-camera work became significantly less intimidating.

This class allows actors to access their imagination and find their character artfully. Any actor…read morethat knows how to work this Chekhov method is so well stocked to go out into the world and perform. This class enriches my whole week.

If you are searching for an acting class, look no further! Marjo-Riikka Makela is so amazing. I…read moreusually don't write long reviews, but I truly believe that she is such a great teacher and that you are missing out if you don't work with her at least once in your life! She encourages, empowers, and uplifts you and helps you to grow. To be honest, you could take a class as a way to unconventionally process through any trauma triggers that come up during class. You can't not grow while working with her. It doesn't matter if it's in person or through zoom. Working with her is great! Her zoom class was so good! You will gain so much valuable information whether you are local or not! She has the sweetest smile and you can really tell that she cares for her students and is invested in helping them to grow. Let this be the review you needed to make the decision to work with the Chekov Studio!

Really disappointed. I didn't learn anything I hadn't seen on YT. For example, one tip was to…read more"build your followers on Instagram and then go sell yourself and your brand to a company within your niche." Really? I signed up for this class, hoping it would be more like most acting classes I've taken, in that the instructor watches and listens to the students unique performance, contemplates their choices and then offers notes or advice. Nope. Other reviews say the class feels like a money grab and they aren't wrong. In fact, the only thing I found interesting was studying how Marki conducts herself, her use of energy (her big 'character') and observing how she does business, like taking a call in the middle of the class. EDIT: I am not using my name for fear of being blacklisted, but at the same time I really feel starving hosts should save their money here.

Hello Hollywood Dreamers, this is TJ coming to you from Los Angeles, California. As you obviously…read moreknow, the latest buzz around Tinsel Town is that famed Hollywood Hosting Coach, Marki Costello, is offering a LIFE CHANGING 2 day Hosting Boot Camp . Now, as being part of the most recent class, I can tell you that these 2 days are *jam packed* full of , HANDS ON (but don't you dare use them)EXERCISES and non stop industry experience based lessons and advice. If you EVER HAVE DREAMED of being ANYONE in the entertainment world, or even wanting to take a business into the world of media (tv, social, radio, etc.)this is a MUST DO! I first discovered this Boot Camp about 15 years ago, when i was in Junior High. I was an E! News fanatic, TRL junkie, and "lifestyle+pop culture" obsessed. After keeping up with the non stop successes of Marki, I finally knew it was my time to attend. These 2 days will overflow your creative brain with countless "A-HA!" Moments, that will be imperative to your future. There is much much MUCH more to it than the old days of "just being a pretty face". This is no gimmick, This is no "get to E! In 2 days" golden ticket, this is a RAW experience for you to discover your voice, your niche, your power and ultimately...your DIGITAL NETWORK. The money is worth it. The time is worth it. The "awkward shock therapy type moments" in class, are worth it. You just have to decide, are YOU worth it? ***** I can't thank you enough, MARKI... for being such an incredible mentor, teacher and just a downright badass.

I needed help in getting my "package" together, as I felt I was ready to take my acting career to…read morethe next level. I decided to book an hour with Amy. It was THE BEST DECISION I could have made. I ended up booking 3 more sessions with her. Each time, we worked on a different project, whether it was cleaning up my demo reels, fixing up my resume so that it was easier to read, organizing my Actors Access material, or discussing my "brand". Amy is so great to work with. She's honest and doesn't have time for B.S. She's not at all pushy either. I highly recommend her, whether it be her books, her classes, her technique, or her private coaching sessions. She is a down-to-earth professional!!

There's a reason her name is listed next to Meisner and Adler... she's a brilliant coach! If you…read morewant to take your career to the next level and start booking sign up for Amy Lyndon's MasterClass. She's got 50 plus season regulars and an Emmy winner on her list of actors she's trained. I highly recommend!!

I've taken a lot of different acting classes around LA (even Zoom ones based out in NY) and this…read moreone taught by Eric Kline is unique. I started here in summer 2023 and went here consistently for about a year. I'm not sure if it's still the same format but when I was there you would pay for class per 2 weeks session -- so one week you and your scene partner would do a zoom cold read with each other and Eric. You should have worked up the scene prior to the cold read as well and discuss it with Eric at the cold read. Then the following week you would meet up (I was in the Tuesday evening class) at the studio to perform the scene. Depending on who your scene partner is, you could schedule to meet to practice your scene more if you wanted. But most people I believe just chose to meet up half-hour to hour prior to in-person class to practice. What I really liked about this class is that you get experience being filmed at every in-person class. He has two 4K cameras, a green screen where he can project a background, and a boom mic. So you're not just performing your scene on a stage while your peers watch. You will get to perform while also learning the technical aspects of how to perform on camera. THIS is why I went to Eric's class! I got an experience that is close to being on a set. Also you can get experience working the camera or holding the boom mic while your peers do their scene. At the end of class, you will watch everyone's scene and Eric will give his critiques. You can also request to get a copy of your scene, which was $10 when I was there. Since I started acting in 2023, this really helped me to build a reel so I had something to self-submit for auditions and later on when I submitted to agents. Eric teaches Tony Barr's technique (hence the name of the studio -- Eric and Tony were good friends). I don't know how to describe Tony Barr's teachings but it just made sense to me -- it's practical and realistic. I felt I could organically just let go and be present in the scene. I believe I did 1 or 2 private sessions with Eric before I felt comfortable to come to the in-person classes. But you don't have to do that, that's just what I did as I was new to acting and had to get over the nerves of being on camera. Every actor I met in class was nice and very supportive. Eric created a safe space for everyone to learn and can make bold choices. I highly recommend this place!

I didn't believe anyone could teach acting until I met Eric Kline. Eric runs Tony Barr's film…read moreactors workshop. He knows more about film acting than anyone I've ever met, and I have met many actors, directors, teachers. This is without a doubt the best acting class in Los Angeles. The only reason more people don't know about this class is because Eric relies on word of mouth to get new students. He's the most brilliant acting teacher in the state, but doesn't spend much of his energy advertising. Works for me because there's always a spot for me, and there's no other class I want to be in. Also, this is one of the only classes that shoots the scenes we work. Being in this class not only sharpens talent but it also gives students new footage every two weeks. Can't say enough good things about this place.

I felt these classes were overrated. Suzanne herself came across somewhat arrogant, although the…read moreother instructors here were very nice. I went on later to get part-time red carpet work (which is what I wanted) but I would attribute little to what I learned here to actually finding work. Much better classes out there.

Suzanne is the BEST coach I have ever worked with. She has an incredible gift for identifying the…read moresmall tweaks needed to make huge transformations in people. Her teaching style is very nurturing. The way Suzanne works is a perfect example of how positive reenforcement can bring out the best in people. However, that's not to say you're not going to be challenged in class. Suzanne has had a phenomenal career and knows how tough this industry is. She will push you. Her wisdom is priceless. I frickin' LOVE her! I love taking her workshops. I used to work as a TV Host in Australia and took her Hosting 2 workshop because I wanted to get a better understanding of the industry over here. I got that and more! Suzanne is a goldmine of knowledge. I learned so such. I know I am a better host for taking her classes. After Hosting 2, I was invited to the Career Intensive. I will continue to work with Suzanne, forever! Also, I met the best people during her classes. People who I've stayed friends with and have ended up working with!