Great venue for an independent play! @jimmyjenkenhiemer was a success. Easy Parking too!read more

I was looking for a worthwhile yet affordable acting class and found The Actors Company after…read moreauditing a few other classes in the LA area. I found them through a friend who did a voiceover workshop there, and I am so grateful I did! The acting coach, Joe Salazar, really takes an individualistic approach toward each actor, learning more about them with each class and allowing them to develop in a way that works best for them rather than using a more blanketed or singular approach. He delves into each characters' truths, guides you through building the world in a scene, and understanding what your characters are fighting for. Joe is phenomenal, and one thing I especially appreciated was that he knew how to support you without coddling you and critic you without discouraging you. He and this actor's haven are truly a hidden gem. This is not the type of acting class where you can get by doing only 50% of the work. He expects a lot out of the actors that come in and does not shy away from challenges that ultimately help you realize your potential. I would recommend anyone who is serious about acting to check out The Actors Company.

The team at Park Studios Hwood were absolutely fantastic. We had a short notice private event that…read morethey were able to help us out with. Very professional, reasonable rates, and great service, by far. Location was centrally located and easy to access. My guests and I had an unforgettable evening thanks to Andrew & Beau. You guys rock!! Will be looking forward to working with them again!

Love this place! A lot of really great Photography prints for sale and on display. I also met…read moreSteven Tyler! I will be back again.

Michael is the best. No BS acting methods! He just gets right into the scene and helps to uncover…read morethe truth of what's happening. Total joy to work with Michael.

Michael has helped me coach for every pilot I've tested for. He's a top notch acting coach and…read morehelps you drop any pretense to get to your most authentic, strongest "you" in any performance. Highly recommend for any professional actors working in tv or film!

Bt is well versed in so many acting techniques! His classes are immersive and transformative! You…read morewill learn and grow as an actor at every level in his course. His style of teaching reaches beyond your career. He will help you grow in confidence and become a more resourceful person! I cannot brag enough about the impact of BTS and the community of students (some of which have become my very good friends). There's also quarterly showcase for the students!

This is a great acting studio for new and experienced actors. I've learned a lot from BTS and can…read moreconfidently say enrolling will be one of the best decisions you'll make! At this studio you get an acting coach that truly wants to see his students win. Brandon will always push and support you beyond the acting class. I've been able to learn different techniques and approaches to character breakdowns and scene work. I also love the fact that each class is its own and never feels redundant because you're always learn something new! Another bonus is getting to hear from people in different corners of the industry. For example: makeup artist, stunt coordinators, directors, etc.

I've been going here on and off for years for plays. One of the things I like about seeing a…read moreproduction here is that they have a designated parking lot as well as plenty of street parking without any restrictions. As for the theatre itself, it is a decent size and any seat in the house is great! There's a large waiting area outside of the venue and separate bldg for restrooms. It appears that the bldg next to it is mixed use as many women were walking in with yoga mats.

We watched the COLD TOFU and the entire night's non-stop laughter! If you don't know who they are,…read moreCOLD TOFU is the nation's first Asian American improv & comedy group, founded in 1981. check out their website https://www.coldtofu.com/

Coach Mike brings to his classes a lot of experience. Having booked several commercials and…read moretraining videos, I can safely say this class is worth your time and money.

Just logged into their free zoom class and was immediately told by Mike that he would not work with…read morepeople who wouldn't turn their camera on. I quickly typed into the chat that I had gotten called into work and was currently on a break but still at work so I was not able to turn my camera on, but would still love to participate. His response to the class was that he "did not have time to read the chat" and was not going to bother including me. This is so disrespectful and I cannot believe this is how an educator would approach someone who was excited to take their class. 0/10 would recommend to anyone.

If you've been in Los Angeles long enough, you probably remember the days when it was easy to get…read moreinto a Jon Brion show, before the Entertainment Weekly crowd caught on to the fact that A-List talent like Michael Stipe and Fiona Apple were often in the audience and sometimes could be coaxed onstage for thrillingly intimate performances. Acker and Blacker's Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour is kind of like that, but with an "old-time radio show" setting. The second Saturday of every month, a cast of genius comic irregulars you'll recognize from sitcoms-that-don't-suck (including Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, and Dave Gruber Allen) are joined by surprise guests, as well as a sound effects artist and a live band to produce an hour of snappy comedy that riffs on classic radio without feeling old. It's a great night out with friends, as rare and refined as a stiff gin martini.

It's hard to come across truly unique offerings in your city because there's always a million other…read morepeople before you who have "been there, done that." The Thrilling Adventure Hour might just be one of those few local treasures that has yet to be infiltrated by the masses, but it's time to blow this shit out of the water! I bought a ticket to the April performance (they come to Largo once-ish a month and the May show is already sold out!!), and am so grateful for that fleeting moment of wanting to do something different. It was a 90-minute hoot. Super entertaining and hilarious. What is it, you ask? It's really tricky to articulate, but essentially it's a radio show performed live on stage - before TVs, when families used to crowd around the radio to be engrossed in stories, plays, commercials, etc. It's rooted in nostalgic Americana, with throwback commercials and Pleasantville-esque segments. There are an abundant amount of celebrities who participate as well, which was a lovely little surprise. Get tickets here (http://thrillingadventurehour.com/). Immediately. Like, now.

A true masterclass teacher. This is a very rare thing for someone to have such a vast knowledge of…read moreplays. In class we do everything from Chekhov to Miller to Mamet to Pinter, classic to contemporary text. I have seen some of the finest acting in my life, at the level of Emmy winners I've worked across. To Stephanie's credit, the students are extremely dedicated. She expects them to have prepared, but also gives space at the studio to rehearse. She really deconstructs the technique she's learned, which has deep roots in Strasberg. There is an emphasis on relaxation and sensory work, which she teaches in the mornings, followed by scene study in the evening. Again, very rare to get training in movement , voice and sensory on top of a scene study class. I feel this foundational stuff is the 'wax on wax off" part of becoming a black belt. I have a hard time leaving because my work improves tenfold after each 6-week session. I have opened my heart immensely since joining. My imagination has soared through the roof. Again, I say this is a very rare class. I fantasize that this was the way Old Hollywood trained. A very unique experience that I've never seen taught anywhere else. The longer I stay , the better my audition and film/theater work get. You have to try at least once in your life.

Stephanie is the best teacher in LA. Her class is also unlike any other class I have taken (and…read moreI've taken a few). While most classes are formatted in a way that doesn't foster deep thorough character and story work, the environment and format of SFS not only supports that, but demands it. Most classes you learn a specific technique and then work, rehearse and perform in what feels and acts like an audition environment. At the SFS, it is treated much like a theatre group, with a stage, full prop room, rehearsal time on stage. When you put your scene up for critique, you are putting it up as though it were a full production, that you, the actor, are responsible for - the acting, directing, wardrobe, set design, etc. It has made me a more well rounded, thorough actor in my work and makes auditions seem like a walk in the park. I also think it allows me to bring more to an audition because my day to day practice is so full. I think the most amazing thing about Steph is her intuition and ability to somehow understand and/or see through a particular actor's blocks and issues that may be getting in the way of not only their acting but their career and/or life. I'm pretty sure if I hadn't come here, I'd still be the angry scared girl in the black hoodie and hat sitting in the corner with a "fuck you lookin at?!?" look on my face ... that doesn't really go with this career choice. ;-) The studio is an incredible, supportive and creative environment, producing shows ranging from traditional plays to interactive plays (think, NY's Sleep No More) music nights and writer nights. It's also a theatre non-SFSers can rent for their productions, which as a student I love, because I get to hear about shows I might not otherwise find out about.