Marcie's constant encouragement and guidance into the realm of what we have yet to find within ourselves makes me feel like I stand a little taller as an artist, an actor and human everyday.... And every Tuesday from 7-10 #tuesdayclass read more

Marcie is an amazing acting coach who offers countless encouragement and advice for her students of all ages...my 11 year old son has found his weekly classes to be a source of inspiration and joy. read more

I met Marcie at a party and when she told me she had an acting school I asked her if she thought lessons might help with confidence. I'm not an actor, and never want to be, but thought acting class might 'loosen me up'. Marcie's classes are fantastic! I sat in on a class with bunch of young kids before I committed and now I've taken several classes I'm even considering some acting! Oh, and Marcie's students clearly love her! Oh, and ask her about her parrot! read more

The Actors Circle was one of the best personal choices I made this year. I contacted Marcie Smolin, the owner and instructor, and came to audit a class. I immediately fell in love with the class, the members, and with Marcie. She builds custom courses and units that are tailored to the members of the specific class. The sessions are dynamic and personal. She covers a variety of different tools to use to hone your skills. It is obvious she cares about you and your success in acting. It's very clear to me why she has so many long-term students. If you are beginning to look at acting or an actor wanting to get even better, there is no other place I can recommend with the same fever as The Actors Circle. read more

Marcie is awesome. The studio has a familial, connected atmosphere. It's a place where you can laugh and at the same time learn a ton. I'm a fan. You have to come check it out, don't take my word for it. Expect you'll get to know your classmates and enjoy the process. read more

About as good as it gets. This started truly as just a 'hobby' for my oldest daughter and Marcie turned it into something above and beyond. She is so dedicated and passionate. She believed in our daughter before we did. Spent extra hours well beyond the class schedule. I guess you can see the difference between the ones doing this as a job and the ones truly having a passion for acting. Thank you Marcie for all you do. read more

The Actors Circle is an incredible place to hone your skills as an actor. If you're ready to take your acting career to the next level, I cannot recommend The Actors Circle enough! Marcie Smolin is an amazing instructor and coach, who gives actors the tools and strategies they need to perform at the top of their game in a competitive industry. Nothing is "canned" - Smolin takes an approach to give actors of varying levels the opportunity for growth that is specific to their own needs. The Actors Circle is filled with incredibly supportive members who round out an entirely holistic experience. I had come back to acting after a period of working on other projects, and was immediately helped to focus my energy and strengths to audition effectively. Because of The Actors Circle, I have been able to book professional work in line with my goals. It's fun, affordable, and will take you where you want to go. If you're thinking about taking the leap, just do it. You won't be sorry you did. read more

I love this acting school. The lessons and exercises that comprise each class period are varied and change from week to week to ensure that students get a wide range of experience and training. These classes are fantastic both for newbies looking to dip their toes into the acting world for the first time and for seasoned vets who want to further hone their acting muscles. It must also be noted that Marcie, the owner/teacher, is absolutely delightful. Instead of hoarding her hard-gained knowledge or tearing down students, she manages to impart knowledge, provide meaningful critiques, and make everyone laugh along the way. She is always willing to share her advice and experiences with her students because it is important to her that we are able to thrive and skillfully navigate the crazy world of acting. Additionally, Marcie works to foster a sense of supportive community among her students; doing so allows us to feel comfortable sharing, interacting, and truly squeezing the most out of the lessons and scenes that we have with one another. Great class. Great teacher. 5/5 stars. read more

Marcie is such a compassionate intuitive teacher. I highly recommend her class if you're looking for an unpretentious, and supportive environment to study in, Marcie is the instructor for you. she brings a mothering, family quality to her class that is unmatched. I've taken many acting classes over the years and Marcie is hands down one of the bests. read more

I love Marcie & the Actors Circle.. In LA it's very hard to come across a school that actually cares about you & helping you with your skills.. Marcie sees what each individual needs to work on & her nurturing energy & friendly classroom is the place to be for you to blossom into the best actor you can be! She has a great resume of experience & students who have gone on to do big work! Her location is very central and she offers classes in different price ranges! She also has classes for kids as well! I go every week and I always look forward to it!!! Thank you Marcie read more

Marcie Smolin is the FUNNIEST woman you ever want to meet. Her school is very warm and friendly. Marcie is a good teacher and makes you special. She cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She loves animals also and that shows what a great heart she as. I recommend this school highly! read more

DO NOT ATTEND THIS SCHOOL. I've been to many acting courses in LA and this is the most unprofessional and unhelpful. The "studio" - which is just a tiny space - is dirty, there are things thrown everywhere. She has her dogs roaming around in class so it smells like dog and the dogs fight each other which is a HUGE inconvenience when we were doing activities. It is not a good learning environment, very unprofessional. There was no structure. It just felt like every class was random activities that didn't build into anything. The "FEED-BACK" was not genuine. I would see people up there do a HORRIBLE job but she would just stroke their egos and tell them how amazing they were and to keep it up. Instead of pushing them to do better, and giving honest critic. As an actor you want HONEST critic, you want to be PUSHED so you can be better. You want structure, so every lesson should build on a specific skill. And you want a clean and professional environment to explore your creativity without any noisy dogs. OH! and she has a loud parrot in the back that would ALSO interrupt activities. I got a long with everyone and Marcie herself. BUT I have to be honest, this is a waste of time, there is NO GROWTH. Unless you want your ego stroked in exchange for your money. read more

It's a nice place! Everyone is taking acting seriously and the atmosphere is friendly. read more

Marcie's directions are so on point. I received a callback from one series regular self-tape audition and great feedback from the CD on another guest star one, both coached by Marcie. Plus she's an awesome human being. Chuffed that I've come across her! read more

My son took his first teen acting class with Marcie and loved it!!! She can is great working with kids of all ages. Marcie knows her stuff. We will come back and continue taking classes with her when we move down to So Cal read more

I started at the Actor's Circle about a year ago wanting to pursue a dream of becoming an actor, with little to no experience prior and being a huge movie geek. It was the best decision because in about 6 months I was cast as a lead in my very first student film. A dream come true. The environment, classes, curriculum, classmates and Marcie (the awesome teacher) are the best any aspiring actor could ever need in growing a toolkit of experience and wisdom to become the best actor they strive to be. I really recommend you give the Actor's Circle a try, it's a great family of actors and happy fun. A real joy to come to class every week. read more

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I have been taking class at The Actor's Circle and couldn't be happier! Classes are well thought out and include improvisation exercises and scene work to target general skills needed as an actor as well as specific things targeted to your individual needs as you develop your craft. Feedback is provided in a positive, supportive, and constructive manner. Classes are fun and filled with laughter. Marcie (the owner/teacher) treats everyone as family and builds a strong sense of community. read more

We moved to Los Angeles almost 4 years ago and that is when my son started taking classes at The Actors Circle, he would get so excited all week long knowing he had class on Saturday morning. i have watched him grow as a person and an actor due in large part to the fantastic interaction with his teacher Marci, and his fellow students. i was so nervous that we would be paying for acting class and not seeing any results. But my son has had some great auditions and booked some great work and this I feel has a lot to do with the things he learned here at the Actors Circle with Marci. She has this ability to recognize strengths and weaknesses and somehow work on them without placing any pressure on the students . I would certainly recommend The Actors Circle to anyone looking to take classes. read more

We love Ms Marcie she is great...she has coached our kids for 4 years now! She has always helped our kids continue to love the art of acting...it's great the way they love her a d look forward to seeing her every week. read more

My son loves Ms. Marcie and the Actor's Circle. It's the only place that when I say it's time to go on Saturday morning, he jumps in the car. He has really grown under her guidance. She is very personable and seems to be having as much fun as the kids do. He's learned to slate, improv, work wth props and mime. My younger son can't wait to be old enough to take classes with Ms. Marcie. read more

I picked up my career after a very long hiatus. When I called Marcie, the owner, she was so encouraging and supportive. When I got there I found the same environment. She's so funny and zany with her 3 tiny dogs, a bird, and her fluffy crochet hobby-- yet she teaches such strong fundamentals that I've been able to use on the job. From the moment I took her course, I started booking small films and TV. She got personally involved with my auditions and projects. She boosted my ego and made me feel I can do anything. Also, she's not afraid to be tough and honest with critiques. When you are at her studio you feel like you're part of the family. Every time I go, I get a little gem of knowledge. Sometimes, I get a large gem. She has an incredible art to see what people need and their weaknesses. It's been amazing to watch people progress. This is not primarily a scene study course. This is a practical, on the job, hands-on working actors' guidance work out. I highly recommend this to anyone & always do when I'm on the job! read more

The Actors Circle, what a life saver for me. I have been a working SAG/AFTRA actor since 1994 and have often taken courses, seminars, and workshops to sharpen my saw so to speak, or just to maintain some skills. In particular, responding extemporaneously when someone goes off script. Marcie is great. She is not only supportive, but brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and is fully engaging. My confidence and timing have improved and I am much more comfortable going into auditions. Marcie is patient and her comments and suggestions have helped me with my performance and self-confidence. I have come to love improve rather than be afraid of it. Now cold reading is my friend and I thank Marcie for that. read more

I was a student of the Actor's Circle for many years and I can't say enough about the experience. Marcie is a great instructor and knows how to push her students to be better without being harsh or traumatizing them like so many of the other acting coaches in LA. She really cares for each student and wants to see them succeed. I also loved that the class was full of regulars and I became lifelong friends with some of my class mates. All the students are so supportive of each other and I think that is really amazing! The only reason I stopped studying with Marcie was because we had to move to another city for my husband's job and then I stopped pursuing acting. But there are many Tuesday nights where I still miss attending class. If you want to take your acting career and skills to the next level I can't recommend Marcie and The Actor's Circle enough. read more

I am a professional actor and was looking for a class that is a bit different than the good ol scene study or improv. And than I found the Actor's Circle. It's a very unique class where you are learning and practicing situations that you would encounter in an audition room or on set. Marcie is a great teacher that is paying attention to the smallest of details of acting. Eveyone is working every day so you are not paying for once a month stage time. It's a very fun and supportive environment and yet Marcie won't let you off without reaching the goal of the excersice or scene. It's a very valuable lass for both working actors and newbies as it works on the core of who you are as an actor and not only how the written text needs to be performed. On top of it she has classes for every age group starting at little children all the way to professional actors. Highly recommend! read more

I started taking classes at the Actors' Circle about 4 years ago and, despite being incredibly nervous upon arriving at my first class, it was exactly what I needed! The Actors' Circle has a small, family feel and both Marcie and the students, many of whom had been taking classes with Marcie for years, welcomed me with open arms. Marcie works with each student at their individual level making it an ideal class for beginners or people just wanting to cut loose with some comedic improv after work. If you are a more experienced actor, Marcie will recognize this and give you the extra push that you need with astute critiques and creative suggestions. Marcie's classes take her students through a range of techniques including cold reading, scene study, character development, and improv (heavy on the improv). At the Actors' Circle, you will be encouraged to push out of your comfort zone, to make bold choices, but above all, to play. If you want a class where the other students look down their noses at you and the teacher instructs you from an ivory tower, then this is not the class for you. But, if you are looking for a place to stretch, learn, and develop your skills both as an actor and as a person interested in personal growth, then get thee to the Actors' Circle! PS: It's pretty affordable compared to other acting classes, plus parking is easy! Double score! read more

Very small, hidden, cute, little place. They've made really good use of their space! Instructor Marcie was very nice. I met one student who comes every week all the way from way out in the valley - Canoga Park or something really far. I was shocked, but she said it's really worth the drive! -Karen read more

Marcie Smolin was my first acting teacher. She taught me to allow myself to explore any and all character choices. Marcie does this through love and laughter. She offers the most supportive studio for youth and adults. Even during my "Bowler Hat" phase, she let me wear my hat in class. Marcie supports creativity and always lets you be yourself. I love The Actors Circle Acting School and I think Marcie is pretty great too. read more

My children and all of their friends have been going to the Actors Circle forever. A wonderful places for those looking to gain more skills and knowledge about the world of acting. The staff is off the charts amazing! read more

The Actor's Circle is a wonderful school whether you're serious about acting, or you want to perfect your public speaking or improvisational skills. I enrolled my son in one of the classes when we first moved to Los Angeles 5 years ago. He learned a tremendous amount about the business; made new friends and bolstered his self confidence. The director, Marcie Smolin is incredibly supportive and informative, and her classes are great for the young and old alike. Truly one of the best investments I've ever made. read more

I am not a person who does something out of the ordinary, I go to work, I drive home, and watch tv or play video games or what not. I grew up just doing that same routine, in place of work was school growing up. So I was out of my comfort zone when I decided suddenly to try acting and find some acting classes. As I was looking around, I kid you not, this place really seemed to pop, like I had a great feeling about it and wanted to try. It turns out I was right. On my first day of class, I was so nervous going in not knowing what will happen. Then I met Marcie, and you know what, from the moment she first spoke, you can tell that she is an awesome person. From the start of the class, I felt my nervousness just disappear bit by bit and enjoyed myself, because of her I knew that I can do it. She really knows the ins and outs of the industry. I wasn't able to make it to class this week I am very excited to see myself grow under her tutelage. read more

When I was looking for an acting school for my teenage son, who is a creative yet shy. Talented yet insecure. Everybody I asked said "you must take him to Marcie Smolin." They were right. In that class he worked hard while being nurtured for his individuality. It is a warm and caring environment but at the same time she really knows her stuff. Because of her my son has the career he has today. He is on a hit TV series and it is all because of The Actors Circle! read more

I would recommend Actors Circle to any parent and young person looking to really learn about the craft of acting. My daughter studied with Marci for two and a half years. During that time not only did she grow as an actress but her self confidence expanded exponentially. Marci's classroom was always a safe place to grow and explore different acting styles and the complex realm of emotions. As my daughter began to go out on auditions Marci was available for coaching and support. Her professional and perdonal support made all the difference. Marci is an exceptional teacher and she attracts quality teachers and professionals to the classes, workshops and seminars at Actors Circle. If you have a child who is interested in acting professionally.....Actors Circle is a petfect choice Lili b read more

My daughter and I love Ms. Marcie. She's an amazing acting coach who truly loves her students. Marcie Smolin has bestowed her expertise on my child which has helped her to book jobs for MODERN FAMILY, KRAFT SINGLES, NICKELODEON'S YO GABBA! GABBA!, MCDONALD'S, STATE FARM INS. just to name a few. My daughter has attended the Actor's Circle since age 4 and she is now 12. She looks forward to attending class because it's fun and she learns a lot. One thing I notice when class is over is all of the kids come out with bright smiles anxious to tell us parents what they learned in class that day. I love it. If you are looking for an acting school which helps to develop character and confidence in your child, the Actor's Circle is it. Your child will blossom and enjoy the journey. Marcie, we thank you for being a sweetie pie who passsionately loves her kraft. xoxo :) read more

I don't give out 5 stars easily. But 5 stars means "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" and that is exactly the review 'The Actors Circle' should have. Stunning attention to detail in the classes. Huge support to stretch, grow, and learn. I completely trusted my young son to Ms. Marcie Smolin (owner and a terrific teacher!!!) and signed him up for classes as well as summer camp. The change in him was evident and the skills he learned incomparable - and - he booked some TV jobs as a result! Ms. Smolin's gentle guidance and encouragement also helped him with confidence in his everyday life. Don't hesitate to check out and sign up at 'The Actors Circle Acting School.' It's a great environment to challenge yourself. I have recommended several friends (adults) to go there as well! read more

I trained at a 2 year Meisner program in Los Angeles. It was a good program but I left feeling beat up. I l was very insecure when audition. Acting was fascinating but it wasn't fun. I had a hard time auditioning. I dreaded it. That changed when I discovered The Actor's Circle. Acting became fun! Imagine that, FUN! Acting is FUN!!! The ambiance of The Actor's Circle is unique, and initially very surprising because it is not your typical acting environment but quickly it becomes endearing. It is a place where you walk in and you say why do all these actors like each other? Why does the instructor make acting enjoyable when we all KNOW we are mean to suffer? It is home. A place to express yourself on all levels where you will be met with open mindless and given advice from a seasoned professional. I would have stopped acting if it hadn't been for this open, supportive environment to express myself. read more

When you dedicate yourself to your craft, you automatically look for guidance to the right path. There are the choices made from budget, branding, name association and so forth. What makes Marcie Smolin's studio every bit as of a gold mine as any $500 a week studio is that she produces hundreds of working actors that scale in every age range. It's a fun working, safe, and healing environment where the actor learns intimately on how to take chances while learning the business of acting. Marcie has cultivated so many well known talent, that she doesn't have to yell, scream and shout she's the best. She simply is! The Actor's Circle is great if you are an actor that cares about your craft and your future business. Marcie will definitely take your talents and put them to the test so that you book that million dollar contract. It's about taking that chance and making it yours. Marcie is such a wonderful support so full of knowledge but at an accessible and honestly genuine guidance that is unmatched. I refer all my friends to her studio and her privates!!! read more

No wonder Marci Smolin won "The Best of Culver City in Arts Education". She is a kids and teen teaching guru.

When looking for a nurturing, fun, supportive yet challenging acting studio for my son, I made calls to several studios. It didn't take long to realize, Ms. Smolin was the acting teacher my son needed. We made the drive from San Diego to test the class. He was warmly accepted by the other students and I realized, we had both found our home at The Actors Circle Acting School. Each week, my son could not wait to get to class. And our drive home was full of fun stories. The weekly drive from San Diego was also quality bonding time between us. The Actors Circle Acting School was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I know he has grown as an actor as he is getting more callbacks and bookings. Ms. Smolin always has a open studio when he needs coaching too. I couldn't ask for a better teacher, acting studio, or support than those at The Actors Circle. read more

Marcie is one of the best. She got my shy introverted child to feel comfortable doing improv, and my other extroverted actress the skills to succeed in auditions. read more

Contrary to what a certain theme park would tell you, Actors Circle is the happiest place on earth! Owner Marcie Smolin has created an amazing space for kids and adults alike who want to hone their acting and improvisational skills. The classes offered here are perfect for professional actors as well as the average person who wants to feel more confident in social and business situations. The best part is how supportive the environment is. Marcie brings a wealth of experience and skills, coupled with humor and caring that makes you feel totally at ease. I can highly recommend this place! read more