Ever since I migrated to the US, I'm so lucky to choose Burbank as my permanent residence. I truly…read morelove it here. Known as the Media Capital of the World, Burbank is where all the studios are located, Disney, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, NBC, ABC, etc. It's no surprise if you bump into movie personalities in the mall, movies, bank and other business establishments. My neighbors are pretty much in the entertainment industry. You would think considering my location and business connections, you would think I'd been to all the tapings available. On the contrary, I don't. Yes, I've been to Jay Leno once as a VIP guest so I didn't have to line up and I even had a souvenir photo with him. But that was it. Until I got an invite to see Big Bang Theory on 8/21/18. Although my ticket stated to show up at 5pm, I was actually in line at 3:30 although show starts at 6:30. I didn't want to miss my spot because I had a guest who lives out of town. Too late for me to find out that I actually had priority tickets which is basically a guaranteed spot. Oh well! My guest and I had seats 5 and 6 so which were in the second row just behind the staff guests. Our seats were right in front of the famous staircase, on its left is Penny's apartment and in the right is Sheldon's. We were so near that we see the stars up close. On the day of our visit, the entire cast was there along with Kathy Bates and Tyler. It's a pretty cool experience and I'm glad to have attended especially when they announced the next day that BBT is finally ending. The taping we saw is actually going to be the first episode for their final season.

I love the Big Bang Theory; I think it's the greatest show on earth!!…read more However the process though of getting a ticket to the Big Bang Theory is the biggest pain; it's not worth it unless you really really like the show. Tickets are obtained at Audiences Unlimited which does most sitcoms in Hollywood. Their site is easy and quick until you want to get tickets for this show which usually come out Mondays. The problem is that their website sucks on this day. It constantly times out and has web errors assuming from so many people overloading it with requests for this show. It reminds me of trying to call a radio station when they are doing a giveaway or a casting director at Central Casting when they've put a job on their recorded line. You would think Audiences Unlimited would invest in more bandwidth but I assume since it's the only show that does this they don't see the need. So if you want a ticket to this show you really have to be very patient and have nothing to do for a few hours Monday morning. I've been lucky enough to get through twice and both times I've literally spent 2 hours trying to get tickets and these weren't even real tickets but standby tickets. I've never ever seen a regular ticket, I don't know if they even exist. Also you can only request 1 ticket at a time. They say this has something to do with the studio so if you want to go with your friend it's best that both of you do it separately. It's possible to request 1 ticket then go back to do another but you also run the risk of space being gone by the time you are finally able to get through again If you are lucky enough to have snagged a standby ticket pat yourself on the back. It doesn't end here though because there is still a very likely chance you won't get in. It really just depends on how many family and friends VIP tickets they have given out who don't show up. That is what the standby audience is for. The first time I went with a standby ticket I didn't get in and I got there early. The next time I got there really, really early and I was still like the 10th person in line. Though this is all annoying to do this for a ticket you can see really it reflected in the audiences that shows up. The audience at the Big Bang Theory are true, true, loyal, loving fans who are willing to come early and wait a whole day to see the show just like the old days where people would camp out somewhere to get tickets to a rock concert. Most of them are wearing Big Bang Theory shirts, hats, sweatshirts, etc and it's like a little community when you are waiting, kind of like the parking lot at a Grateful Dead concert without all the tie dye and drugs. I'm naturally a little shy in big groups of people but I felt very comfortable and outgoing here. It was easy to mingle with people I guess since everyone shared a common interest. I met 2 girls that said they went every week, I met some foreign tourists that just adored the show and were giddy that they got to go to a 'real Hollywood TV taping', I met a pilot from back East who was attending the taping during a layover between flights. For the taping I would prepare to make it a day production. Bring a book, magazines, snacks,-lots of them, a lawn chair or somewhere to sit comfortably because bench space is limited, bring cards or other games to play with the new friends you'll make. Bring sunscreen, a hat, better yet a small umbrella because part of the parking lot (yes, you are actually in a parking lot waiting) doesn't have shade. It's actually pretty fun as long as you treat it as a day- long event and come prepared. As for the show I was lucky enough to get a seat in the front row which made the experience so much better, I think it would be different if I was in the back rows because you can't see as much. You can tell that this cast and crew of this show were very special. At the end of the taping Kaley and Kunal gave out autographs. They thanked everyone and said that they were happy to be there and were happy to be able to be working in something that they loved. I wish Jim Parsons would have come out but he probably would have gotten mobbed due to Sheldon's popularity. I love this show and felt it was a great experience; I would definitely go again however the whole process would have been the biggest pain in the ass had I not absolutely adored the show.

It was great to work on a production at CBS this week. This was my first time at this particular…read morestudio. Such an easy studio to get to right off the 101, and very large easy parking garage. Such nice folks work here at the gate, and they fed us well on the production. But if you don't have breakfast or lunch just outside the gate on Ventura Blvd is Trader Joe's and a TON of other great restaurants--I can't imagine you not finding something you like within a few blocks. There are streets at this studio named for the classic shows filmed here like: Gilligan's Island, Mary Tyler Moore, and Gunsmoke. Very historic lot.

Worst studio lot staff in Los Angeles. ALWAYS condescending and if you're there for audience work,…read moreyou get stopped in the garage 3 TIMES after you are through the gate, before you've parked. Someone also backed into me once and for 6 whole months, the lot made me jump through absolutely every hoop in the world to get the security footage (after pretending they'd help me at the time of the incident). I hope Netflix buys this place and fires everyone there!

5.6.26 I was both…read moresurprised and thrilled to score tickets through 1iota for a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live! The guests that night were Steve Carell and Mike Tyson--such a fun lineup. After securing tickets, we received detailed instructions via the 1iota website. We were told to check in two hours prior to the taping, along with guidelines on attire, bag size restrictions, and the strict no-recording policy. They also made it clear that once filming begins, there are no bathroom breaks. If you tend to get cold (like I do), definitely bring a jacket. Attending the taping was a really fun experience. The stage was much smaller than we expected, and we were surprised to learn that the desk and chairs are actually rolled out each night. Overall, it was a memorable highlight of our LA trip, and I'd absolutely recommend it.

We absolutely love attending the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show! I've already seen him a whole bunch of…read moretimes and each time it gets better. I love the security they have now, even if we have to wait a while to go in.

This place rocks! Great vibe, tapes look and sound awesome…read more And MOST IMPORTANTLY, he brings the absolute best out of me. So thankful for his knowledge, energy and experience. I honestly have a higher success rate than usual when i can tape here.

Best self-tape studio in LA! Brick is an amazing acting coach as well as camera man. His eye is…read moreimpeccable and I have booked countless roles with him at the help of my self-tapes. Including national commercial and a lead in a new television series. The atmosphere he is warm, welcoming, and conducive to the artistic process. Highly recommend Brick and his studio, especially if you want to book.

My husband and I had a great time! There was a lot of really positive, uplifting energy. I'm going…read moreback! =D

I went in to be game show contestant/participant in May. The experience was one to remember. The…read morepeople who showed up, were up for anything and excited to be present. It was interesting to see how the show is actually filmed and how long it takes. Wayne Brady was cordial host, sincere and personable. I would recommend someone to experience this, at least once.

This was hands down the best self tape experience I've ever had. Matt went above and BEYOND to help…read moreme get the best performance possible. Visually, I was so pleased as well, with the takes turning out well lit, flattering and with a clean back drop. We ran my scenes many times as he was incredibly generous with coaching. I did my first session in the evening and he even went as far as to allow me to come back the morning afterward when I wanted to make a few minor tweaks to my work. By the time I sent in my tapes, I felt so peacefully proud of the work I did and the quality of the shots. I will most definitely be calling Self Tape Studio again and am recommending to all my fellow actors.

Matt is THE BEST, super warm friendly. I had a specific prop I wanted for the audition and he went…read moreout of his way to get it for me. He edited my tape and submitted it for me in studio so I didn't have to worry about it. Great coaching, great notes, and overall just a comfortable environment. WILL be using him consistently in the new year!

If you're there to visit The Office building, they blocked off the gate with black tarp. There's no…read moreparking and it's a culdesac. The security will chase you out if you stand there for too long. The employees from the surrounding businesses will stare at you. If you park down the street and walk, the sidewalks are dirty, the trees are overgrown, but if you're the worlds biggest The Office fan, IT'S ALL WORTH IT!!!

I like the atmosphere! One time I saw a guy who works in the building run over his employee. They…read moredo fun activities, like memorial celebrity rabies awareness fun runs or one time they had a fire in the building so they played who would you do and what movies you would bring to a deserted island. One time at night there was a bunch of snowmen built across the parking lot and one guy came and hit them all with his umbrella. Probably had some weird fear of snowmen. My favorite experience would be when I saw an employee crash into the pole on the gate and barf on his car. Pretty sure he got a concussion from that but he went right back into his car and drove off... weird. Would recommend to a friend. Beautiful place!

Had a horrible billing experience and decided to leave WeWork once and for all. Telephone support…read moreis all overseas, but there's not even someone in billing you can call and talk to. They force you to communicate via email and take 2-3 days to respond. After two weeks of trying to resolve a simple issue, I said goodbye. I also know for a fact that they have left building obligations that were still under lease and stopped paying the mortgage on the building they own in SF. WeWork will not last the next 12 months. The actual staff that work at this location are nice and I love them. I just wish the company they worked for actually cared about their clients.

I used to work at the Fine Arts Wework in DTLA and this one is pretty similar!…read more I came during Covid when I needed a break from my normal office environment. A day pass is $29 - which I say is worth it every once and a while. Parking isn't free so I recommend walking if you're close enough. Amazon is right underneath the building and there's plenty of places nearby to go grab lunch. The day pass includes free coffee (including cold brew & espresso), sparkling water and tea. They have seating that ranges from booths, private meeting phone booths, and couches. They also have meeting rooms you can pay for by the hour. Overall a great location with nice staff. I'd come back!