I enrolled my daughter at Performers Academy when she was 10 to help her overcome her shyness and…read morebuild confidence. From the very first day, she felt welcomed, and the positive, supportive environment quickly became a safe place for her to grow. Over time, I watched her truly come out of her shell. She became more confident, expressive, and comfortable speaking in front of others. What started as a way to help her socially turned into a genuine passion--she even took on lead roles in her school play and amazed us with her talent. The instructors are incredibly encouraging and knowledgeable, and Brianne has created something really special--an organized, professional program that still feels warm and like a family. This experience has meant so much to our family. Acting class is now the highlight of her week, and I'm so grateful to Performers Academy for helping her find her confidence and passion. I highly recommend it to any parent looking to support their child's growth and self-confidence.

I started taking acting classes here for the first time this past summer and it's been very…read moreenjoyable! I've grown more confident as a performer and have received many helpful tips from the coaches here. Additionally, there's always someone available to answer questions - Samantha has been very helpful in particular.

South Coast Repertory is an intimate, mid-sized theater. We've enjoyed plays and a musical there…read more Since it's small, the view has always been good from any section we've sat in. I enjoy when the actors or musicians are interviewed and we can hear their story. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There are snacks, drinks and photo ops available.

Nice theater- not too big where you get lost in it or where the stage is so far away-not a bad seat…read morein the house- staff were so welcoming and helpful - purchased tickets at the box office and that was a smooth transaction. Large clean restroom with plenty of stalls. Seats were comfortable. Covered drinks allowed in theater- no snacking in theater but ok in lobby. Paid Parking structure - theater is across from south coast plaza. Had a really nice experience.

Wonderful place if you want to build confidence and let your kids perform well. We are clients for…read moremore than 2 years already and our daughter loves it. Thank you for your existence and hard work

My son has been attending classes / camps here on and off for years. Their productions are…read morephenomenal. More importantly, the owners, Darcie and Troy are such wonderful, caring people. They've gone above and beyond to be accommodating and they continuously demonstrate their genuine care and concern for all of their students.

Started with a summer camp, my daughter fell in love and we keep coming back for more! The…read moreteachers are all very kind and do a great job training the students in acting, singing and dancing. So impressed by each and every show we've done!

My daughter has been attending AA4K programs for the past three years and has loved every minute of…read moreit! Not only have the shows been fun, she has also developed her confidence by being on stage as well as learning many technical skills that will translate into other performing art interests she is pursuing. She has participated in the regular shows, summer camps and the JTF competition team (which has been an experience of a lifetime and one that she will always remember). The staff is kind and supportive and has always made my daughter feel so comfortable and have given her opportunities to grow. We love AA4K!

Whether you are just getting your feet wet or are advanced, The Actors Workshop offers the best of…read moreboth worlds. Rob Adams applies industry standard techniques along with a little tough love to push you further than you think you are capable of. There is endless support and Rob really goes above and beyond to help his students be successful in every way while encouraging you to never give up on your dreams, continue to grow, push your boundaries, and challenge yourself in every aspect. You will without a doubt leave every class feeling inspired and ready to conquer the industry. Along with learning techniques and doing partner work, you will also learn the business side of acting, how to get yourself in front of the people who matter, land an audition, prepare all the necessary materials you need to get noticed, and get the inside scoop on what Casting Directors and Directors are looking for. It's an all-encompassing class that does more than let you flex your acting muscles-- it sets you up for success for when you are out of the room and in front of Hollywood's elite. Another perk? He also holds showcases where Casting Directors, Directors, and more come in and watch you work. If you want to be a working actor, look no further than The Actor's Workshop.

I'm a professional film and tv actress and was looking for the best acting school in OC. I checked…read moreit out on Google before I went and it was voted the third best acting school in California and I can see why. This school is the best out there, and the best thing is that they are honest and very well priced. I went to my first class and was amazed how much I learned about film and television acting. i feel really lucky its so close to my house. They not only teach you great acting techniques, but they went above and beyond in giving me great tips on resumes, pictures, getting an agent, etc...everything you need to get ahead in the industry.

TLDR: If you're an aspiring actor and you live in the area, you want to try this school. They…read moreknow Hollywood and can advise you how to get roles. Yes, they will improve your acting, but they go into the business of Hollywood and sounds like they'll save you a lot of time, money, and headaches by giving you sound advice. If you're just doing it for fun (like me), they'll absolutely increase your acting range. I got a lot of good tips from my acting teacher, Jonathan Tysor (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7240096/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1). I'm a middle-aged man who wanted to take acting lessons for fun. On a whim, I reached out to Orange County Acting Academy (OCAA) because I was listening to a few audio books and really left impressed with the voice actors. I took a complimentary adult class on Tuesday. The class lasted an hour and I left thinking this would be fun to do. I spoke with Ron (one of the owners) and told him I'd like to take voice acting lessons rather than adult acting lessons and he said if they have the classes again, he'd accommodate. I decided to take the adult classes. I had taken acting classes before at Segerstrom around 2013 - it was very structured and formal to almost prepare you for plays as they also tackled blocking, improv, and foundational acting skills. The classes at OCAA - based on conversations I've had, are more akin to what you'll find in Los Angeles acting classes with another benefit, they really try to tell you how Hollywood works. I do not think any other types of classes like this exists in South Orange County. For example, Ron tells you when you may need an agent or when you can do without one. He'll tell you roles that are happening and how to prepare for it. He has firsthand experience since his son is a working actor. Further, they'll have workshops with casting directors and actors. I almost feel that if you are going into the industry and need a consultant to help you navigate that world, this school will help you - it'll save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. The classes at OCAA are less structured and you don't cover blocking on a nightly basis, but you do acting lessons, scene reads with other students, and the teachers try to get you out of your comfort zone. They are trying to increase your range first and foremost. I took about two adult acting classes before Ron told me they have enough students for voice acting lessons. The voice acting lessons were taught by Jonathan Tysor. I switched over since that was my main reason for joining the academy and I loved every minute of it. The class doesn't tell you how to mimic voices or do funny voices, it teaches you how to act. If you incorporrate mimicry or different voices, he'll help you make it natural to fit within a scene. Jonathan really increased my acting range because he encouraged me to make bold choices. Yes it's a voice acting class, but we went over acting skills. When the choices didn't work, he'd gently nudge me the right way - you can tell he was being nice as to not discourage me. He had different scenes I could select from, which included voice over for commercials, audio book monologues, and voice acting scripts. If you have roles you are working on because you booked a gig (some people did that), they'd help you work on it. For example, I did a monologue of Vas from Far Cry 3 (a villain), a scene (with a partner) from the Incredibles, and then some random small roles. The random small roles were cartoony characters, but it was probably my favorite exercise. The reason is because every student had to tackle the same character, but we all put our unique spin to it. For example, one of my classmates tackled one scene with intense anger, another with disgust, and I was trying arrogance. You're able to compare your acting and get new ideas from other students. Jonathan would also give you directions on the scenes so you'd do it multiple times. This was important because what he was doing was being a director and he wanted to see if you could follow instructions. He went over what both actors on set and actors in the voice over booth would be going over and gave tips on how to navigate the business. Hands down amazing experience. Only reason why I couldn't continue is because I'm working full time. Ron worked with me on when I could take classes or not - at times I'd be missing for weeks. Now that my schedule has intensified, I couldn't continue, but I hope to in the future especially with Jonathan - I found him to be really good at his craft.

Our child had a fantastic time at camp at OC Acting Academy. The coaches were engaging, supportive,…read moreunderstanding, and made the experience fun! We also liked that it built their confidence. We'll be back for sure.

The owner of this studio really cares deeply and is welcoming and inclusive to different types of…read morekids. She and the other teachers are so sweet and my daughter really loves her teacher. The parent community is also great, and I enjoyed my interactions with other parents at the studio. If you're looking for a dance studio for the reasons I was, which is as an enriching activity that teaches kids great skills and gives great exercise, this is definitely the only one I'd recommend. I'll let any other reviewers who are hardcore dance moms comment on the competitive aspects, because my daughter is 5 and we're not trying to go to nationals or something, so I don't know about that aspect!

Nice & clean facility! Parking can be tricky if there is a…read morelot of overlap happening at the studio!