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    Shanelle Gray Studios

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    Hi, I checked your site, but I don't see acting classes for 4 year olds. Can you direct me to information on it? Thanks

    Hi Max, please give the office a call and we can direct you to that 8183833704. Thank you You can… 

    Is this for kids?

    Hi Alicia! Yes our program is for all students age 4-25. Would love to send you more information on our studio!

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    The Christiansen Acting Academy

    The Christiansen Acting Academy

    4.8
    (41 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I wanted to write a positive review for Diane, but I would rather write a thank you note, as it…read morejust makes more sense for me personally. I want to thank you for caring enough to never make me feel like just another actor, or client. Every time we talked on the phone you took the time to patiently answer all my questions and gave me the opportunity to follow up when I had more! Thank you for the many, many, many questions you have answered to help me on my path as an actor after leaving the military! You know how treacherous it can be for actors to open themselves up to their emotional baggage, and you not only tread lightly but you never pushed to the point of it hurting. You care more about us as people than getting a certain result, and that is tremendous in this industry. It means the world to have you not only in my life as a teacher, but as an over all coach since we have talked just about everything! Thank you for being the non-judgmental mother I never had, and the teacher I needed to guide me. I could never just give you a review because what you give of yourself is so much more than anything that could ever be judged. You share yourself and your life with us and it not only makes us as your students not feel so alone in this journey, but it helps us not feel so hopeless during these difficult times. Thank you for never judging me or making me feel as broken as I always feel. You have this gift of empowering me thru all of my pain and suffering in life. I don't know how you do it, but thank you for teaching me how to use that pain as fuel instead of letting it drain the life out of me. For the first time in my life I don't feel like a failure, broken, or hopeless. I know where I belong and you have shown me how to balance and channel my emotions, all of my many many emotions in a way that is productive for me personally! But you didn't railroad me and make me feel wrong for feeling the way that I do even if you might have felt differently, you never made me feel like you were anything but on my side. Like you were cheering for me, and championing for me to be successful in my own way! Thank you, truly, for everything. ~Alice

    BRILLIANT! Diane is an amazing coach, and director. grateful to have found such a talented and…read moresupportive group.

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    Tess Christiansen, our lead instructor, coaches twins in our Next Generation class on Saturdays.
    Tess Christiansen, our lead instructor, coaches twins in our Next Generation class on Saturdays.
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    Come visit our beautiful new studio!!
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    Bonnie Wallace & Claire Hosterman
    Tony Barr's Film Actors Workshop

    Tony Barr's Film Actors Workshop

    4.9
    (16 reviews)
    19.0 mi

    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.

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    This the building that houses our studio.
    This the building that houses our studio.
    Our studio is located at 3228 Nebraska Avenue in Santa Monica
    Our studio is located at 3228 Nebraska Avenue in Santa Monica
    Helping Eric by sitting in front of the green screen so he could set up the cameras and lighting prior to class.

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    Helping Eric by sitting in front of the green screen so he could set up the cameras and lighting prior to class.
    Brian Cutler Actors Studio

    Brian Cutler Actors Studio

    5.0
    (54 reviews)
    23.6 mi
    25 years in business
    Certified professionals

    I've officially been a student at Brian Cutlers' Acting Studio for 8 months and can fully and…read morehonestly share my thoughts and overview on my experience. Look. This acting thing is tough (and rough)... Especially if you're new to the industry and starting out as a newbie. So much to figure out - classes, getting representation - the who and the hows, how to market yourself - the what and the where... and then what happens when you get an audition, or callback?! I've learned so much from Brian and the team at BCAS. Brian has had a long and successful acting career. He's figured it out and is passing on his wisdom. Lucky us - the BCAS team lays it all out there. I remember visiting (auditing) different acting schools as I tried to find THE ONE. BCAS was the third studio I visited. Being someone who has major social anxiety, it took a lot for me to put myself out there - but when I walked in, I immediately felt as if I found my acting home, my "family". Brian, John, and Jill knew each student by name. They even knew who I was when I walked in on Day 1. I was impressed. Observing the format of the class, how Brian led and shared raw notes throughout the session, his humor and/but also seriousness with his art, how the group was focused, supportive and positive, and the professional equipment and recording set up, I signed up for my first cycle that evening. I was done auditing any other class/schools. I'm still at the beginning stage of my career in acting, but I know with the Brian's guidance, the different courses/services that the studio offers (accelerated program, assistance on eligibility to become Sag-E, etc.,) my career will move forward. No doubt. As a note: BCAS won't do the work for you. They'll be there as a tool and resource for you to succeed. But YOU have to put in the work. So there's that. Get to work. As I tell my kids, "If I'm not having a blast, I'm not doing it." Good Luck friends!

    I absolutely enjoy taking classes here! I am learning so…read moremuch every week. It's so wonderful to practice our craft in such a safe kind environment. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to study here and learn from such fantastic mentors.

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    On weeks 2 and 4, we record memorized material. 
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    On weeks 2 and 4, we record memorized material. Pictured: Slade Photo by Kobe Levi
    "Your craft will support you when your knees won't." (Brian Cutler)

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    "Your craft will support you when your knees won't." (Brian Cutler) Pictured: Sophie Vise
    "Emotion equals energy in motion." (Brian Cutler)

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    "Emotion equals energy in motion." (Brian Cutler) Pictured: Jaylon Ballard

    Shanelle Gray Studios - theater - Updated August 2026

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