I can be quite picky when it comes to self tape studios, but my experience with On The Mark was…read moreperfect! Blaise is a phenomenal reader and put me at ease right away. My audition was a bit tricky and required some screaming / tricky physicality, but Blaise made me feel very comfortable and I was very happy with the final product. Could not recommend enough!

I love that I discovered this place! Takes all the stress out of my self tapes and I work so…read moreefficiently with Jesse. Seriously amazing and I feel confident with what i send to casting. If you come in prepared you will get more than your money's worth.

I've been in Andrew's class twice now, so I feel qualified to give this lengthy review. I hope it…read morehelps anyone considering taking his class. I love love love Andrew, his teaching style, everything. After taking tons of acting classes from all kinds of teachers, I would bucket Andrew's class into the category of "Foundational". This doesn't mean his class is for beginners -- far from it. I'd actually say his classes are for those who are serious about the craft of acting and want to grow and deepen their relationship with themselves as an actor. There are a lot of classes that are geared toward specific acting niches. Meisner, comedy, commercials, auditioning, etc. Personally, I don't find classes that focus on one methodology (like Meisner) to be helpful, because they make you take a specific avenue to get an end result. I don't think you ever get in tune with who YOU are as an actor when you're going this route. It's always about the methodology, which can be kind of culty. Specific classes for things like comedy or auditioning for tv/film are great, but they aren't foundational. They're skillsets you need if you want to be a working actor in LA, but those classes won't make you a great actor, and they won't get you more in touch with who you are as a human, which is so needed for this craft! Andrew's class focuses on the core principles of becoming a fine actor. If you are a beginner, you are in the right place. If, like me, you've been in 20 different classes with different teachers, and you don't even know what to do with a script anymore because your technique styles are all jumbled up in your brain, you'll leave this class with clarity AND inspiration. Andrew's class is going to get you really comfortable with a script and a scene partner and YOURSELF. In my opinion, we are our own biggest obstacles in becoming great actors, and Andrew's style of teaching will bring you home to YOU while simplifying your becoming and unfolding of finding the actor within.

I learned some valuable lessons from Andrew. But an adjustment that needs to be made in his…read morecommitment to his students careers. Acting class is expensive, many of us invest in it to grow as an artist to help our careers and hopefully make a living doing it. Many of us are struggling and work several jobs to make ends meet. I received a huge opportunity to go and read for a series regular role, it happened to land on Andrew's first day of class. Instead of being supportive and accommodating to move my start date to the next session, he threatened to keep my full deposit with no possible refund. I had to make a choice. I wish he didn't make choose. I've moved onto other wonderful acting studios and I'm a working actor now. None of these other studios have tried to put their class over my career. It's been years but I wanted to come back and share my experience because it really scarred me back when I was starting out and taking a chance on my first acting class.

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/

"I wish I found LAS sooner" is something I've heard many times from actors, and after joining LAS…read moremyself, I wholeheartedly agree. Desean works to build autonomous artists. There are many acting studios in Los Angeles that create toxic co-dependent relationships, ones in which the student feels dependent on the teacher/coach. Because of LAS, I've rediscovered confidence & playfulness in my auditions. Desean & his faculty build an environment of curiosity, freedom, and exploration all within a safe container. You'll always catch Desean asking the class for feedback after a scene. It feels like it's important to him to expand not just our critical thinking skills as an ensemble but to pay attention to every ounce of behavior. Desean's perception skills are on another level. He picked up on every actor trick I had on my first day of class. It'll feel vulnerable at first, to be seen so deeply but that's the work. Class culture is both individualized & ensemble oriented. He doesn't play favorites and every adjustment/redirect/prompt/exercise is specifically tailored to the individual actor. I LOVE LAS.

Have been taking class here for 3 years now and love it! I've felt myself level up as an actor and…read moreartist. LAS is a great choice for actors that are looking to work on getting more involved (physically, mentally, spiritually) in the process, digging deeper, exploring nonlinear ways of building a scene, & just raising the ceiling on their work. Class here is amazing. Desean is the type of coach who will always treat you with respect, empathy & care while pushing you along the path of discovering your own greatness. Its not the type of class where u can learn something & coast. If you're open, you'll have moments where you crash and burn in a safe space (just real excruciating embarrassment) & also moments of genius & brilliance. Sometimes we have snacks.

I have been in Mr. Coury's ongoing scene study for over a year now, after taking the six-week…read moretechnique course with both Howard and Mr. Coury. Every week, I learn something. Every week, I grow as an actor. Every week, I imagine the alternate world in which I would be lost as an actor without this rigorous gym, and I shudder at the thought. Mr. Coury's critique is straightforward and can feel harsh when you don't know him well, but you quickly find that he does it out of his love for teaching, and it truly is in your best interest. His eye will get you where you want to be if you trust yourself--and trust him.

From the moment I stepped into the Howard Fine Acting Studio, I knew I'd found something…read moreexceptional. The quality of teaching, professionalism, and genuine care for each actor's growth is unmatched. Howard is a master teacher--honest, insightful, and deeply committed to helping actors do their best work. His feedback is always constructive, compassionate, and transformative. Marilyn brings such warmth, enthusiasm, and patience to her classes--she creates a space where you feel safe to explore and inspired to take bold risks. Mr. Coury delivers those incredible, applicable "aha" moments that connect the craft to real, grounded human behavior. What makes HFAS even more special is the variety of ways to learn and grow. Whether in the studio or through the many online courses, actors can continue to hone their craft from different angles, at any stage of their journey. The entire community--faculty, staff, and students--fosters an environment that's both challenging and deeply supportive. HFAS isn't just a studio--it's a true artistic home, and I'm endlessly grateful to continue growing here as both an actor and a human being.

My daughters are autistic and, like a lot of kids, they mask in traditional school settings. What…read moreteachers often see is not who they truly are. They recently completed a school assignment, and I was completely blown away. The creativity, humor, expression, and confidence they showed was them--their real selves. And it was so clear to me where that came from. At The Creative Factory, they don't mask. They are comfortable, expressive, and fully themselves. That space allows them to open up in a way I don't see anywhere else. As a parent, that means everything. It's not just about creativity--it's about being seen, feeling safe, and being allowed to exist as who they truly are. I'm honestly so grateful for this place and what it's given my girls.

Jordana is one of the best I've ever seen with kids. She is incredibly patient and makes every…read moreclass fun. She has such a natural way with children. My son has really come out of his shell since starting--this class has helped so much with his shyness, and he truly looks forward to going every week. Highly recommend!

What I love about this place as they were able to fit me in at the last moment, which was great…read morecause sometimes auditions are last moment and good quality, taping, and good coaching. I will totally be back.

Great setup, super sound ! Steve is a brilliant actor, just…read moreworking with him as a scene partner will elevate your audition. He's a total pro so every minute of your time is productive. It's a really smart investment if you want to up level a self tape!

Cool spot, sessions are pretty affordable. My brother practiced his Dj set he had for a gig…read more Pioneer board and was on point. Smoke-free space, drinks ok as long as you're not too close to the sound systems (which is fair). They only have one stool available in the room. Wish we could control the temperature setting of the room because it was frosty asf in there. The space is small but i wish they had extra seats ppl could bring into the room stored somewhere or provided 2 per room.

I need to start leaving reviews. But let me start off by…read moresaying ignore the bad ones. This is a great spot to go anytime of day to rehearse or rent a producer room. I've been coming for years before they started upping the price. Now it's hard to get a rehearsal spot from all the promotions pirate doing so it's brought in a certain crowd that's tagging up the place. Be ready to just bring your own extra equipment whether it's cables or microphones cause they don't have anyone to help you out. It's basically self check in but IMO it's bad ass still we've never had an issue except for their AC not working at times. Pirate hooks you up with deals and promos if you have an account online with them so it comes in clutch sometimes when you just want your own space to get out the house and focus on your music. I'm serious about the promos, I've gotten 8hr sessions for mad cheap just from discounts or referring people to sign up. Parking is a little hassle but once you know your way around and figure out the busier times of the day you'll know when to book your session. Night or early morning is always the best there ain't many people. Again, don't let those few bad reviews turn you away. Some people act all extra about anything now a days