A number of my friends have been talking about Act First Studios as a one-stop shop for exciting…read moreclasses, audition taping, and coaching, for budding actors, so I had to check it out. I recently got my headshots done there, and I had a blast of an afternoon and got great affordable shots to boot! Not only were Angela and Christopher a joy to hang out with and talk shop about the business, but they encouraged me to relax and try some different looks so I could get a variety of options. Their future is bright, and I will continue to recommend them.

I've been a student at Act First Studios for over a year and I couldn't be happier! I was…read morecompletely new to acting after a career change, but after just my first program I started getting up to 10 auditions a week. From learning script analysis, on camera technique, getting my headshots and reel, and having help getting my casting account set up in class, I found myself getting cast super often immediately after graduation from the beginner program. I now take the on going advanced classes, and all the students and coaches truly feel like a family to me. The school's coaches are all working actors themselves who have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry so they are the best to learn from. They are people that you can go to with any questions you may have as a new actor and they are always so helpful. This isn't the type of school where you eventually take all the classes and have no more to gain; the advanced classes are always growing and the coaches give us scenes and work that they know will help our individual careers. The coaches take the most amazing tapes in class for us so I have a great reel from that to use for castings. We also always have endless support, a place to film our self tapes, and help with our auditions at this school. The classes that are offered are also the most affordable acting classes I have found in the city. I am grateful everyday that I have Act First!

Erika did a great. I needed a self tape in a pinch and she was very responsive and ready to go once…read moreI arrived. Her set up is very clean and the quality of the tape was really good. She sent my scenes right away so I could put them together and send them off so if you need a self tape I can get to Midtown Self Tape will get it done.

Erika at Midtown Self Tapes is wonderful! Her set up is super professional and she is incredibly…read morekind, generous, and wonderful to work with. I will definitely use this service again & recommend her!

the best taping service with the most lovely talented Jane and Roy !…read more Both New York and LA have such care and skill and results !!!!

An actor's favorite place. There is nothing more dreadful than knowing you have a Self-Tape due and…read morefeeling unprepared or nervous. With Jane and Skytown Entertainment, you have a built-in coach and best friend to help you get the most professional set up possible. Not only are you able to fully relax in such a comfortable and warm space but you also get an incredible final product that you are proud of. I cannot recommend this higher to everyone and as a 22-year-old aspiring actor, finding an affordable option is really really important. At Skytown, you really have it all.

Ted Bardy Acting School is one of the most Intense training and concise courses I've been through…read more Ted is hands on and will take you through your scene tirelessly. I have also hired Ted for private coaching for Film and Television projects. He is the Best in the Industry!

I was in classes with Laura, the other reviewer, and we worked on a scene and did many exercises,…read moreand agree 100% with everything she said. I have graduated into the Advanced workshop and find it wonderful. The focus is on applying the work of the exercises to audition situations of today. If you stick with it, you will be working on readings and scenes with working actors with representation, and on the path to doing that yourself. The Advanced Workshop is more individualized. We are working on cold readings at the moment, and I am free to choose my own material. I am choosing to work on things that ask me to portray actions and emotions that I don't feel very comfortable with, and I feel that I have a safe space in which to work on them. When someone (including me) misses the mark, he calls them out, but not in a way that is shaming or humiliating as is the case with so many programs. There are always examples, suggestions, constructive criticism, etc., and he does not pit students against each other. Also some acting programs are very discouraging about auditioning. Ted doesn't have any problem with students auditioning and getting work at any point, and in the advanced workshop, there's an expectation that you start to put yourself out there and try to get some work and/or representation, if you don't already have it. Right now there are two students, of whom I am aware, that have representation in the regular classes.

Cameron is EXCELLENT! Helped me book a co-star recently! He always has great ideas and is ready no…read morematter what for a great tape!

first you notice as told,with Cameron is professional service he provides and what you can expect…read moreand helpful no matter your level of you need to understand, it's a courtesy, be attentive for valuable advice and feedback. The value for his services given, seems , to be more to the actor than himself. Cameron knows Im not shy to call it the way I feel it. He also shares direct with/from experience. I'm nicknamed BAM and not afraid to sign off. Any Question Mark

The Barrow Group's Intermediate Scene Study class was the most exciting and inviting acting class I…read morehad ever been to. Kate Neuman was an angel, and someone who really got into the details of each scene. She used props and scene settings very astutely, making sure that all of our scenes were in context, rather than just dictated to the audience in a forced manner. My only caveat has to do with the introduction and physical coordination exercises in the beginning. They were so attention-grabbing and helpful that I wished that the rest of the class had more of the physical education commitment (rather than just scene study).

So far, I have taken 3 classes at the Barrow Group, and all of them have been fantastic! I took…read moreProfessional Scene Study with Level I with Brian and the 1-Year Professional Program with Seth and Lee, and I am currently in Lee's Master Class. The Barrow Group is stellar and unlike any other acting training I've experienced. In terms of techniques, we are taught tools that help us let go of our pre-conceived ideas about a character's thoughts, feelings, and personality traits so that we can be fully present and responsive in the moment. In terms of the school's culture, it is unlike so many other learning environments. The teachers model an entirely judgment-free zone, and students are invited to share their observations about what was "different" (not better or worse) between the first "go" and second "go". The Barrow Group truly loves and respects artists, enabling them to learn and grow in safety, connection, and collaboration. I cannot recommend it enough!

Words cannot describe how helpful it was to speak to Abigail about classes and packages. She was so…read moreempathetic about both the emotional struggles it is to get seen in this industry and how costly financially as well. She patiently explained all of the classes and packages, answered questions by phone and email, and gave thoughtful guidance on a path that made sense. We booked a package with headshots, reels and an agent finder and can't wait to get started.

Great working with the team at the Acting & Voice Studios! Made a great addition to my reel.read more

Yes, Matheus was helpful. Thanks again!…read moreDavid Aaron Chicago

Backstage was a very helpful Casting venue for Many Years, then after it was sold to a new owner…read moreBackstage destroyed itself. Backstage should go back to it's previous format, because now Backstage is a confusing unpleasant experience. Customer Service at Backstage is a total joke!