It's always a great idea to get refresher training as an actor. Even if you are auditioning regularly, getting callbacks, and being put on avails to hopefully book :) I attended an audition at ASG Casting Studios and had a postcard about their Core Commercial Class with Scott Wissner. So, I finally had the time to take the Thursday Night classes for the next 4 weeks from 7-10PM. Before every class, we could ask Scott anything about Casting, Auditioning as a Commercial Actor, Bookings we had achieved, and everything in-between as far as commercials. Scott was very personable and a pretty cool guy to learn from and laugh out-loud with, during class. The other actors in the class were of all levels, so no one felt out of place or left out. There were complete newbies to commercial acting and others were intermediate to advanced. I really liked that because we all learned from each other, learned from Scott, and had the opportunity to watch the playbacks of our performances on-camera from home through a link that was emailed before the end of class. On the final day of class, we also got a special visit from Arlene Schuster-Goss, the founder of ASG Casting and Casting Director. She was very personable as well, and answered our casting questions and worked with us on a two-person commercial scene, giving very detailed instructions, advice, and tips. Some of the things I learned: how to enter the room, slating your name into the camera, reading from the commercial copy posted for you in the auditioning room, making yourself and your partner look good in an audition, what's REALLY going on during Callbacks for the actor and client, your commercial TYPE, Improvisation with your commercial copy, plenty of Q&A time and playbacks of your work during the class to watch at home and learn from, and as I said earlier, I learned from my fellow classmates and gained new acting friendships and worked with really cool casting directors! I recommend this class to anyone who is thinking about expanding their career into commercials. It is also a great way to brush up on what you already know as a commercial actor. read more

I am glad for the opportunity to evaluate the Core Commercial Workshop taught by Scott Wissner. In the morass of acting classes available in Los Angeles one is left wondering about the quality of the classes available. I hold graduate level degrees and education from the world's finest universities and educators and, without hesitation, I can say that Scott's teaching (as are others I've attended at Camera Left Stage Right) is at the top of the list, a "sure thing", very well worth the investment of time and money - a contender for the best, and a "must" to prepare for success in ones acting career. Scott is an educational "War Horse" with a sense of humor and obvious caring for his students backed up with a significant repertoire of knowledge and experience. Scott teaches the ABC's to prepare a student for success as a commercial actor. He teaches success! He also teaches pitfalls one might encounter in auditions through practice in the classroom. Technique, preparation and practice are paramount. Auditions are performed like the real thing including being presented with the actual difficulties one might encounter during an audition. Scott Wissner's Core Commercial Workshop is a valuable and necessary course on the educational pathway to a successful acting career. And again: A Must! Thank You Muchly Scott! R. Allan Bexton read more

I recently took the Virtual Commercial Class with Kelli and Cyd at Camera Left Stage Right, and it was an excellent experience! One of the things I really appreciated was the Saturday schedule, which fit perfectly with my availability. The class had a mix of students at different experience levels, from beginners like myself to more advanced actors, and yet it never felt overwhelming. I was always engaged, learning at my own pace while also benefiting from the insights of more experienced classmates. Kelli and Cyd provided detailed, constructive feedback to everyone, ensuring that all of us improved with each session. We covered commercial brands, messaging, script analysis, and--my personal favorite--improv! The improv exercises were not only a blast but also incredibly educational, helping me feel more comfortable and confident in my performance. To top it all off, we had a very informative Q&A session with casting director Arlene Schuster, which gave us valuable industry insights and a deeper understanding of what casting directors look for in commercial auditions. If you're looking for a fun, supportive, and informative commercial acting class, I would highly recommend this one. Whether you're new to commercials or have experience, you'll walk away with valuable skills and insights! read more

I recently completed the Core Commercial Workshop for adults with instructor Scott Wissner. Wow! What an awesome class! We did type casting for each student to start out which was so helpful to see what kind of roles other saw you playing, even if you wouldn't have thought of it yourself. There were only 8 people in my class so it was very small and everyone got plenty of one on one coaching. We got real commercial scripts each week where we implemented the lesson that Scott taught us each class. Throughout the four weeks we learned slating, how to use a cue card (correctly), improv for commercial auditions, scenarios that could happen at an audition, and even got to practice as if we were going in to a real audition. Each week was more fun and helpful than the last! Scott is a great instructor and is very knowledgeable. It's great to get inside information from someone who has been on both ends as a casting director, AND an actor himself. Definitely recommend this class if you're looking for help with your commercial auditions! read more

As a new actor, I plan to take in as much information and guidance as possible! My first step was to enroll in the Core Commercial Workshop at CL/SR with Scott Wissner. Boy was I impressed! The class was basic but nonetheless offered a challenge. Scott's positive energy and his knowledge and experience of the business was very well received. I really love the fact that the students received immediate feedback after each class via videos of their commercials. Being able to view my videos from class one to class four allowed me to critique myself and see the improvements from week to week. I highly recommend this workshop for new actors as well as experienced actors as it has something for everyone. The last class was a bonus as we got an inside look of casting from Casting Director, Justin Radley. The question and answer sessions was golden. I look forward to booking my first audition in the very near future. Thanks Scott and CL/SR for your commitment to helping actors succeed in this business. read more

I took the Core Commercial Workshop with Scott Wissner. The workshop runs once a week for four weeks, 3 hours each class. We were in an actual audition room the whole time and the fact that we were only 8 participants made the workshop intimate and gave each of us more on-camera time; Yes, each and every class we got real commercial scripts and we actually read and were videotaped and directed by Scott, who is not only a very experienced casting director, but also a kind, straight forward and funny, at times, teacher. We were able to watch ourselves at home and learn from seeing how we acted. Because the class includes different people with varying level of education and acting, I felt that I learnt not only from Scott, but also from each and every actor participating. I feel now, after taking the class, that I am so much more ready and clam about auditioning for commercials, and for that matter I also got smarter about auditioning in general. Highly Recommended! read more

I have had a lot of experience with different studios - some good, some terrible. Camera Left has given me one of the most amazing class experiences! I took the Yes, And... Workshop (Improv for Auditions) with Paul Hungerford and he was such a breath of fresh air. He was always positive and kept our classes fun by playing improvisation games. Also, he gave us a bunch of insight on what it's like to be on the other side of the camera (from the casting POV), and gave us tips on how to seem more comfortable at an audition. I was lucky that our class size was very small because Paul gave each student special attention and always gave us chances to progress. Although I'm at another studio at the moment, I look forward to taking classes at Camera Left again in the future. Paul gave us the right tools to trust our instincts and be ourselves in a creative way. Thank you, Paul! And thank you so sooo much, Camera Left! read more

Hi. This is particularly for the young kids commercial acting class. I signed up my 8 and 6 year old for this mainly to let them be open when being in the spotlight. So they could just be themselves if all attention was on them. Well, Scott is the teacher and has high expectations of his students. My kids came out owning what they learned and Never felt compared to the other kids in the class. This is hard to find in competitive LA. Now, the already have commercials under their belt but I wanted them in this so they could see from the casting side that they just want kids to be themselves. The definitely got the message. They want to go back! Trust me, vet or newbie your kids can benefit from this class and Scott! It is well run and worth every penny! Thanks Scott and Camera Left team. (Btw I am in the biz and know what to expect if that helps) read more

I had the fantastic pleasure of taking Scott Wissner's class. Not only does he have a fantastic sense of humor, he also shares great insight on what kind of clients might be interested in your type of look. Initially I was referred to the Camera Left Stage Right class through my fabulous fashion agency Photogenics Models. When I was booked for New York Fashion week I missed the first two classes. Scott was kind enough to let me make up the other classes. While I would like to continue taking other classes Scott has been the perfect platform for me to get my feet wet since it was my first commercial class ever. Scott is helpful, insightful and just a true joy to be around. He also was an actor himself and dabbled in comedy, so his perspective is also coming from an understanding place. Take Scott's class. You will not be disappointed. Algo Brehane read more

Donathan and Cardonna have taking Scott's commercial class for three months. He was the twins first commercial acting teacher. They have been learning from a real casting director that cast for commercials. Each time Scott has made it more interesting for those who retake the class. He builds their imagination to think about what things can be applied to the commercial audition and that it start from the minute you walk in the door. He teaches students to add those extra things which make what they do different from anyone else and helps you get cast. Cardonna and Donathan Akins are relaxed and entertaining while in front of the camera. Donathan and Cardonna Akins have a lot of fun with the other students and although they are young. They have advanced themselves up to the teen commercial workshop to be more creative and talented. read more

My 5 year old daughter took Scott Wissner's class recently and I was so impressed with the positive classroom environment he creates for the kids! Not only was the structure of the course spot-on, but he was able to differentiate his instruction to meet the needs and ages of each child in his class. My daughter was the youngest in the group and he understood her limitations, but still pushed her to improve her on-camera skills in a gentle and fun environment. We learned so much in just four classes! His expectations of the kids are high, but reasonable and age appropriate. Scott has a way of speaking to the kids that encourage natural conversations that may take place in a real casting. He also provides feedback that is honest but positive and encouraging. I will definitely recommend this class to my young headshot clients! read more

If you want to study on-camera commercial technique with pros currently working in the LA market, Camera Left is the school for you. I first had the good fortune to study with Scott Wissner in his "Core Commercial Workshop." He brought such humor and encouragement to actors of all levels of experience in the class, while still teaching the reality of what an actor needs to deliver in the room in order to be castable. What a great foundation! Then, I dove into "Yes, And...," a class where Paul Hungerford taught improv skills geared toward commercial auditions. The class was so much fun, and the instruction noticeably improved my work in both my scripted and my unscripted auditions. The classes at Camera Left are The Way to keep enhancing your on-camera skills in a professional environment. read more

If I could give a 10/10 for Keli and Cyd's 'Basic of Booking' class I would! Thankfully my agent recommended them and they did not disappoint! I have gained so many tools over the 4 weeks that is so beneficial. Seriously one of THE BEST classes I have taken in a looooong time! If you want to learn a little bit of everything then this class is for you! They care about you as a person as well as your career. If you want some people that are genuinely invested then look no further. Also, this isn't just a one time 4 week class...you can take the class again as many times as you feel necessary and they tailor the class/skills/material to you. I'm planning on taking round two later in the summer! All in all take this class it's fantastic. read more

I was enrolled at UCB at the same time I started dropping into the "Yes, And..Improv for Commercial" workshops at Camera Left with Paul Hungerford and it didn't take me long to fall in love!! I would definitely recommend Camera Left over other acting classes, because I think the people behind Camera Left are simply the best...they really care about the actors that come through and give personalized advice and feedback from a casting directors/session runners point of view. Paul is an amazing teacher/mentor, he is light hearted, funny, and really knows what techniques will book jobs! And Arlene (one of the casting directors behind asg casting) ended up calling me in on a few auditions! read more

Being new to commercial acting this class was exactly what I needed. I finished the 4 week course a few weeks ago and since then my auditions are much more enjoyable and I understand fully how to approach and be prepared. Scott Wissner's teaching strategy was very informative and FUN! He really knows how to make you and the class feel at ease, he takes his time to make sure everyone is getting the lessons they will need to be better when they finish his course. It was especially helpful that I was able to view and have access to my footage from the class, so I could study what I liked about it and what I wanted to work on the following week. I highly recommend this class! read more

My classmates ranged from beginner to advanced. This was the best class that I have attended so far. Scott was unbiased to everyone and we all had good laughs. His four decades of experience did show in that he gave insights to Commercial callbacks, advice on the importance of self rehearsal and was honest to the expectation level of the business. He sends copy to students in a link to your email address so that students may study themselves for each take. It is an actual casting company so you feel as if you are "in the room" which is great to experience. Book your spot before they fill up! read more

Scott Wissner's Kid's Commercial Audition Workshop is awesome! My 10 year old son love it. He learned the #1 rule when auditioning, terminology, what to do for commercial auditions, and lots of feedback to refine his craft. As a parent I received a lot of takeaways to help me be a better advocate for my son. I even had the opportunity to talk and ask Arlene questions and get her recommendations and feedback. A great experience. We will definitely be back for more workshops. If you are looking for a workshop for your child I would highly recommend Scott's class and Camera Left Stage Right. read more

A huge Thank you to our wonderful Agency The Brogan Agency for recommending Us. My 12-year-old Daughter has just recently finished The 6-week Improv class taught by Rob Ullet He is amazing with the youth & My Daughter has learned so much from him. Since being a student at Camera left stage right. she has booked 2 jobs. a music video by the name of Church with music Artis Alison Wonderland, & a Nintendo Switch commercial. She will continue her education here because they are wonderful! thank you, so very much Camera left Stage Right team You guys absolutely ROCK!!! Sincerely Cheyanne & Rae' read more

Being a professional actor for more than a decade I have taken many workshops and classes from the best and most well known teachers in the business. I cannot remember having a better experience than the Core Commercial Workshop with Scott Wissner. Scott shows you what the Casting Director sees. Your performance being recorded and sent to you after each class allows you to review it as many times as you want. You will see your growth every week along with your fellow classmates. Whether you're new to acting or not, makes no difference. You will be happy with your results! read more