This place is simply the best. I studied here for a year, mostly with Berg and improved dramatically in many facets. The most important thing I gained from here was developing my own process. They give you the tools to discover choices and bring to life a character that is based in truth. Berg also focuses on using your imagination and the way he teaches you to do that will unlock a lot of doors to your artistic mind. Berg is by far the best teacher I've had. He demands good work and if you work hard, you will most definitely improve. The other teachers in the studio are just as great, I also studied with Adrian and Cornell. Both are really fun and they both, with their own uniqueness, help guide you to bring your scene to life as well help you with your process. The great thing about this place is that they try to get you to diagnose yourself within your work. Not to judge yourself, but to evaluate your choices in a healthy way and always seek to explore and discover, never plan. Berg also helped me start to learn Shakespeare and after taking other workshops around town, I have to say he is the best so far that I've taken. Especially the use of imagination and allowing yourself to come out of the words. What's also great is he has other teachers from Yale and Julliard come and do workshops, which are very helpful. I took Andrew Wades workshop and I would highly recommend that if you're into Shakespeare. I'm not currently a student because I'm doing an internship, but I will be back. This is a place where there is no specific time limit to be in class, it's just a place of growing and as long as you are willing to work, it's always a great place to come back to. Don't worry if you're not the best, as long as you're willing to work hard, you will find this place to be a great artistic home. read more

As a Black man from poverty I struggled with connecting with coaches and/or teachers. Far too often I was told to not be so aggressive or tone down. Berg granted me the freedom to be myself. He helped me open up about the the trauma in my life and coached me through it bringing my piece along with it. Like he says "two trains running at the same time." I honestly owe Berg more than I can imagine. God Bless you for reading this and I pray you get the opportunity to take a class or session with him. read more

I didn't continue classes here for very long. First off, they pressure you to take the bootcamp which I found a waste of time because it's just a lecture. It had some interesting ideas however all of it can be read in acting books. Class to me, especially a bootcamp for learning the basics, should be more one on one. There were maybe 70 students at bootcamp just sitting in chairs taking notes. Also, it always felt condescending. Like we've been idiots this whole time until we got there. It's never considered that we as actors could bring stuff to the table even as we learn, or that we've actually had decent training before elsewhere and are just furthering our education. We are talked at most of the time in bootcamp, no actor really gets to share their thoughts or opinions. This isn't medical school, it's art. Let the student be a part of their own learning and feel comfortable enough to share their opinion or if they are confused about something. Student seemed mostly scared. When I took an ongoing class, the teaching seemed to contradict what Berg was teaching in bootcamp and it got me really confused. Every scene had the same critique by the teacher and it was wishy washy and always just basically telling us to let go and surrender. Almost ever scene the teacher would tell us to do some sort of random exercise in the scene, for no purpose, just cause we are "just playing around". But we didn't know what that really meant, we needed to be taught in a more pragmatic way. The only time a student would seem to show good work was when they got overly emotional and cried, so for my scene one day I just tried fake crying and only then was I told that the scene was "beautiful". I wish it was, but it really wasn't in my opinion. Everything was over the top, untruthful, and seemed more like an attempt at being an actor's therapy (which is incredibly mentally dangerous), instead of teaching useful methods of breaking down a scene, becoming a character, and staying truthful. We were asked private questions about our lives in order to elicit real feelings from us. I could sense the teacher's frustration when I purposefully wasn't sharing personal details because I didn't want him ripping my life open to re-experience traumatic events just for the sake of the scene. That's not what Berg seems to teach in his bootcamp so why are we doing that in ongoing? It was inconsistent. They weren't necessarily wrong with their critiques all the time but the methods to make us better were not okay, in my opinion. One class I started a new scene with someone and we didn't get even two sentences in when we were told to stop and do it again but this time incorporate an exercise. After we did it, the teacher said "See? Wasn't that so much better!" And I kept asking "compared to what? Because we didn't even get through the scene once before doing this exercise." Was the exercise itself bad, no - I really enjoy that exercise. But I didn't know what I was supposed to be learning when I couldn't even show my work initially. I wasn't sure what the point was of me doing any work on the scene beforehand if it was just going to be messed with by the teacher immediately in class. Let actors show their work and then work with them, in a healthy way, to make the scene better. That was my last class cause I just had enough. I think the studio is introducing this now but it's a shame that the classes don't have anything on-camera. This is a TV & Film town and first we need to learn how to audition well for the camera. If we don't nail that, we will never get the opportunity to really act. I think a camera should really be in every class except for any that might be theater focused. Lastly, if anyone wanted to take the class for free, they honestly could. Just walk into the bootcamp or an ongoing cause they don't really pay attention to attendance. When I first got into the ongoing, there was no introduction or "do we have any new students" so I didn't know what was going on exactly. As I took the class and other new students came in, they had the same confusion. Ongoing should really work month to month the way you pay for it so that at the beginning of the month the teacher can have that first class for new student monologues and just saying "hello, welcome to the class". It's sad how basic that is and how that is missing. I found tidbits useful in this class, but the teachers felt like the kind that could inadvertently be emotionally abusive. While I felt fine after, I could definitely see someone else being very emotionally hurt by this school. The only teacher who seemed to really care about the students understanding and their emotional wellbeing was Adrienne. I'm studying somewhere else now, but I feel this studio, at least right now, could do more harm to it's actors than good. But I hope it eventually gets to a good place and I can consider classes there again someday. read more

I wanted to leave a review in part as a response to the views on Berg expressed anonymously. Some background: I am a person of color, born and raised in another country, and a trained actor; these days I'm primarily a director whose work has appeared at high-profile festivals in the United States and abroad. I've attended classes with Berg to learn more about the craft as a director who works with actors. I've audited the classes of many acting teachers and coaches at other schools; nobody is better at what he does than Berg. I was present on both occasions referenced in the review by Hardworking A. During the classes the review referenced, Berg was discussing industry trends generally; it's vital that actors be given insight into industry cycles, and it's not something that many people with insider knowledge are willing to share for fear of exactly the kind of reactions/misinterpretations below, but Berg genuinely cares about his students and wants them to be informed and prepared. During these classes, Berg acknowledged and lamented that generations of actors of color in film and theater faced insurmountable odds and far greater discrimination than anything white actors are facing now. He consistently emphasizes how great it is that actors, regardless of their race, gender, orientation, or nationality, now have opportunities to tell their stories. I've audited and worked with Berg for months now. I like him and have found him authentic, charming, and unguarded but not in any way offensive. As a director and actor of color, my take for what's it's worth comes down to this: Berg is one of the greats; I recommend him. read more

This is the most incredible acting studio in LA. Berg is super helpful and always helps me deliver my best work! He is the most knowledgeable acting coach I have ever worked with! read more

I've been a student at the studio for 10+ yrs and I promise you, I would not have continued to attend class if I didn't think it was worth the time, money or effort. Berg has been extremely crucial in elevating my technique/skill set from the very beginning, when I had no training at all. He helped me find a way to deeply personalize material and empowered me to make bold choices in my acting where I could have the most fun. He also taught me how to analyze a script in a way that is physical and personal. Ego leaves the door when you walk into class, and I have felt so much genuine support from him and my classmates over the years. I would highly recommend the studio for anyone who wants to expand their imagination and deepen their work. read more

Simply put: Berg is the one. He's unique in his approach and puts care and consideration into his work and connection with actors. He's sharp as hell and known for dropping nuggets of wisdom effortlessly and passionately mid-coaching. Berg also checks any ego at the door real quick--in a way that still honors individuals and their strengths but also make room for their growth. Working with him is kinda like the best of both worlds: to be in conversation with a true class act professional but and a friend--one who pushes you, harmlessly pokes fun, and asks the important questions. Oh, and he's hilarious. To be in the room with Berg is to be reminded that the process is the real gift, and to let go means to be present in the work and open to possibility. read more

I was looking for an acting class like two years ago, when a friend of mine mentioned that a teacher at our English school was attending one. When I asked this person "Is he good?" She said "He has just been selected the best scene study teacher by Backstage." "Wow, must be really good" although I had no idea what Backstage was back then - I was an international student and new in the industry, blame it on that.- I asked for the Studio's contact number and later on called him. My first phone conversation with Berg was really memorable, he was funny and witty, had a sense of humour, the kind that I amused me. When I first visited one of his classes the following day, I was amazed by the professional atmosphere. It was a complete new world waiting to be explored. I saw great actors playing great scenes. Berg was passionate. His knowledge was deep. After months of training, I saw my work change in my body, I wasn't acting consciously anymore. I was just having fun, living my fantasies on stage. I played so many characters and so many scenes from various plays, yet still he kept surprising me with his immense knowledge and experience. I come from a culture where teachers, mentors with knowledge are respected the most by those who knows how to appreciate them. So that is what he got from me; "RESPECT" read more

I found Berg Studios through Backstage.com at a time when I was desperate to find a decent acting teacher who know their stuff. When I saw all of the working actors who chose to work with Berg, despite so many other choices for acting teachers in LA, (you throw a rock and you'll hit one, seriously), I knew I had to sit in for an audit. I was expecting a tough critic right from the off, but what I didn't know was that not just anyone can waltz in there off the street and hope to be taught by Mr. Berg. So when he decided to allow me to join his class after years of not being in an acting class, I was quite flattered. I won't lie to you. It's not easy being in an acting class. Least of all one that's based in theatre. And Mr. Berg is quite the tough critic. But he KNOWS his stuff. And if you want to make it in this business, you have to be willing to have your pride hurt a little. Now, I'm not saying he sits there and verbally abuses you; but he gives you constructive criticism that will be essential in honing your acting technique. And everything he says makes sense, so you can apply it, right then and there, and see exactly the results he's trying to get you to achieve. He finds that creative little piece of you that is essentially You, and he brings it out into the light so it can strut its stuff and show everyone what it's made of. And that's really what acting is all about. Allowing yourself to be free on stage or in front of the camera, and breathing life into the words of the script. And of course, having fun while doing it. read more

Brilliant teaching - the best of the best. This studio is professional, organized, and offers the highest-quality instruction I have ever encountered. I have a drama degree and have experience in the film industry in both London and Los Angeles- I've encountered high-quality acting programs in universities, colleges, and private studios, and Berg is among the absolute best there is. The technique taught at the Berg Studios is the same one taught at the Yale School of Drama. It challenges the intellect and allows one's creativity to grow and flourish. "In structure, there is freedom"; in this approach, the student prepares thoroughly, which allows them to work on a scene with a wealth of possibilities that all do justice to the piece they're rehearsing. If you are interested in the craft of acting, come study here. This studio provides multiple workshops in Clowning, Shakespeare, the Business of Acting, Stage Combat, and more, with guest teachers who are experts in those respective fields. These allow students a broad range of tools to help them grow as actors and build a real career. I have seen talks from industry professionals at Berg's, where I learned valuable things that have helped me in my career. The office here has always been communicative and straightforward with me. If anything changes about the way I will be charged, or if they notice I forgot to update my information, they let me know right away. I have been coming here for years, and I've always felt safe in their hands. Berg himself and the other instructors he carefully chooses are truly top-notch. I, and many of my classmates, have noticed that the instructors here take interest in our personal journeys as artists. I am continuously challenged, encouraged, and excited to come to class. read more

After studying with Greg Berg for nearly 2 months, I can say, without hesitation, that Greg is THE BEST acting coach in Los Angeles. The fact that there is even one review that's less than 5 stars is REALLY surprising. After wasting so much time with so many disingenuous industry people, it's refreshing to share company with someone who is: 1.) A master of his craft and 2.) A truly gifted teacher that actually gives a sh*t about each of his students as it relates to their growth and success. If you've studied at other studios, you know this personal quality is an extremely rare attribute in L.A. Greg takes times to graciously (and patiently - in my case) explain the unexplainable in way that's immediately relatable (Make sense? Clear?). You'll begin class with a loose understanding of a concept BUT you'll walk out with the ability to apply that concept (now a "tool") to your work. You can't ask for more than that! As a student in any of the group classes you'll work EVERY week and are free to audit any other class on the schedule. Don't expect gimmicks or shortcuts with Berg. Greg teaches the fundamentals: script analysis, objectives (super, plot, scene etc.), obstacles, space, physicality, language and a host of other areas that the majority of the so-called "coaches" in this town don't (or won't) teach because they (themselves) don't practice it or worse, it's too complicated or "unnecessary" - I call bullsh*t! Life is complicated and so is ART! The other students are extremely friendly and supportive (once they know you're committed) and the learning environment is extremely comfortable. I have NO idea what the hell the previous reviewer is talking about. His classes are filled with working actors who are there for one reason: To grow. That said, Berg won't put up with excuses - He takes his job extremely seriously and YOU SHOULD TOO! I drive from Orange County every week to study with this guy (2 1/2 hours each way), in rush hour - up hill, both ways! If you live in L.A. you have no excuse. In closing: This school is the real deal, gang - and bonus - Greg is surprisingly inexpensive for the results he delivers. If you're looking to elevate your work to the next level, don't waste your time elsewhere. PS - there is plenty of FREE, unmetered parking in an actual lot! I nearly jumped for joy that I didn't have to navigate my way around some bum, park my car in seedy alleyway or pay $20 bucks for underground parking. read more

I actually found Berg via Yelp, and was very glad I did. I've been working in his class for about 3 months and really loving it. Berg is incredibly sharp, tough, honest, insightful, and one of the most dedicated teachers (of any subject) I've ever met. If you're looking for someone to coddle you and stroke your ego, this ain't the place for you. If you're looking for someone to kick your ass and help you improve, look no further. read more

I'm a producer-director and recently was invited to attend one of the evening classes at Berg Studios by an actor friend. It's held at the wonderful ol' Hayworth Theater near downtown LA. I've been to many LA acting classes and the quality of the teaching has a wide range. This class was great, high quality and professional. The vibe was good in the room. Actors are there not to hang out and socialize, but roll up their sleeves and get down to work. Gregory Berger is a passionate and clear instructor teaching real-world craft and practical methods for actors. He comes from the Yale School of Drama which is a highly-respected institution in drama and the best reputation in the country for a reason. I could see immediate improvement in results from his teachings right in front of me after he worked with actors on scenes. This class is highly recommended for actors wanting to hone their craft. read more

As someone who have recently come to Los Angeles and have not taken a real acting class but have always LOVED acting, this class has changed my life. There are instructors who simply instruct you how to do the job. Berg not only teaches you step by step how to do each part of the acting process, but he enables you and gives you permission to be as creative as possible. This is a class that has redefined for me what it means to be creative as an artist and as a human being. I'd recommend this class to ANY actor living in Los Angeles. You'll find amazing actors in the class who are supportive in what you are trying to do. Just audit 1 class and you will NOT be disappointed. read more

I am so grateful for the Maestro. He is the most passionate teacher I have ever met, and I used to train teachers to coach cheerleading so I've met a few - hundred. He really cares, but does not coddle. He has a sixth sense about what each individual needs and tells you specifically how to achieve it. He never seems to tire of repeating the fundamentals and has the type of patience that you don't notice because it is genuine. He has a passion for teaching and discovering the craft of acting that is so deep and honest that you can not help but feel inspired. I feel honoured to be a participant of his classes. In the past two years in New York and Toronto I have studied at The Second City, UCB, Strasberg, HB Studios and with various private teachers. Los Angeles is a whole other level of talent. It is competitive and filled with 2 million monkeys all dancing to the same drum. Berg's techniques will give you an edge when you audition. Period. I know my work has hit an entirely new level through his teachings, and through my enthusiasm for doing the work. When I first got here - I wasn't booking - and I had been before in NY and Toronto. After 2 months with Berg I am booking. I honestly believe that he will be one of those teachers that we look back upon in 20 years as one of the great masters of the craft. If you are serious about elevating your game - you should be with Berg. read more

Look, coming to LA to follow your dreams is tough enough....but it is easy to see what teachers are extraordinary & which ones are collecting funds off hopeful "actors." Berg is the most influential & passionate teacher I have ever studied with. He is as creative as he is grounded. If you want to be ordinary, go somewhere else. If you want to work to be timeless, come HERE! read more

I have been attending the Berg Studios for a little over a year. When I first moved to LA I started looking for an acting class. There are so many online that it is hard to know which one is worth the money. It took me some time and a lot of audits before I came across Berg Studios. But I am so glad that it did because when I went to audit at The Berg Studios I knew there was something different, I just had to learn more. Since that day I have been hooked. I truly believe that Berg's passion for what he is teaching is felt through out the whole studio. I am not afraid to say that I am a better actor because of Berg or should I say "The Berg". read more

I'm fairly new to The Berg Studios, but in the short time i have been working with "the berg" I've noticed a major shift in my acting work. All i had to do was watch one class and i felt like the way he was teaching was specifically designed for the acting problems i was having. One of the most helpful results of his class that i've found in my work is feeling very comfortable in my body while i work, which i was great at on stage before, but now i've been able to utilize that skill in film/tv now as well. I've seen many classes, and have never been impressed by one since i've moved to LA from NYC. I recommend it to all my friends who take acting seriously. Berg is the best, and i believe my results will prove it. read more

I am incredibly grateful for finding Berg studios during the pandemic. I am a Chicago-based actor who was looking for top-notch training during a less than top-notch year. After auditing several online classes in the spring of 2020, I KNEW Berg Studios was the right place for me. Berg's background, experience, energy and truthfulness make him a gem of an instructor. Since everything went online last year, I had the flexibility to join from the Midwest, and this is truly one of the best classes I've ever taken. Berg continually reminds me of my personal artistry as an individual navigating the world, while also providing concrete tools to experiment with both inside and outside the virtual classroom. Equally as important is the incredibly supportive community I've found in my fellow classmates. Despite the fact that we are separated by two time zones, I feel that I am part of a like-minded group of actors who are committed to growing and evolving as people and artists. I HIGHLY recommend Berg Studios, no matter where you live! It has been a life-changing choice for me. :) read more

Berg's focus on imagination has inspired my work as an actor and filmmaker tremendously. His encouragement to pursue my own personal path in furthering my technique mixed with his extensive knowledge of traditional techniques passed on from the great teachers before are just two of the major reasons why I have been going to the studio for over two years. His ability to fully demonstrate a specific technique and patience with each individual are two more examples worth mentioning. All the scene study classes start with Berg or one the other awesome teachers asking "Anyone have any questions on the craft of acting?" He continues to explore and find inspiration in the craft of acting through teaching. I think this teaching manifests in a confidant, prepared and unique actor making choices that are noticed on set and on auditions. Hope this helps your search for the right studio. A lot of talent comes through which makes scene work a lot of fun as well. PEACE read more

Four classes in and this is the best studio I've studied at. The teachers have studied at Yale or Julliard and you can see it. They are consistent across the board so if a teacher is sick, the teacher replacing him/her will teach you the same thing. Unlike many other places, teachers are not just some actors trying to make ends meet. They actually know how to teach properly with passion and compassion. Yet they know how to push your buttons if need be. Scene work is considered a rehearsal and not a performance. So if you're looking for a class where you can fix your frustration with not getting work, then it's not the class for you. Instead, the teacher interrupts to fix things you're doing wrong and give you the tools to apply immediately. Too many times have I been in classes where you spend your time watching bad work that should be stopped right away. At Berg Studios you stay engaged and learn for 4 hours straight. When I leave class, I have the sense I'm growing and that's the best feeling, read more

Did my research, asked around and audited - very happy with my decision and have been taking classes here for a year now. I will say that you will be challenged, you have to do your homework, and sacrifices (missing my Niner footballs games) will have to be made. But, that's the dream we are chasing, it wouldn't be worth it if it were easy. I will also say that I had to break my ego down and trust the studio's process. I had some doubts during the first few months, but when I realized that I was holding myself back, it was then that I felt some break throughs like never before. With the help from "Berg" and his awesome teachers Pamela and Adrian, it has been an invaluable experience. I'm about to start my third notebook on class notes. Oh! And we recently had an established teacher from Australia sit in on a class, she said this was the best acting instruction she has witnessed. It's legit people.... legit! read more

I was referred to Berg by a fellow student on the set of a high profile film. She raved about him, so when I moved to LA from NY, I knew I had to check out his scene study class. I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to find a strong acting class in LA that wouldn't be gimicky or based on tricks. From the audit, I knew Berg's class was just what I'd been looking for. Berg incorporates a lot of the techniques that are taught at Yale Drama, where he also studied. He emphasizes physicality and imagination, instead of "being subtle" or "doing nothing." As he says, Daniel Day Lewis isn't subtle, is he? I'm using myself more than ever and feeling confident in my auditions. I'm booking work, which I haven't for a while as I've put too much pressure on myself in that audition room. You work every class, and even when he's explaining concepts, I love that he gets you up on your feet to work it out. read more

I am a Director. I am not an actor. However, I was interested taking an acting class to allow me to more fully understand actors, and tailor my directing and methods to their process and worldview. This empathy is essential when working with actors. I have audited a variety of the Name Brand Acting Classes. In my search for the best place for me to study the craft of acting, none impressed me as much, nor provided such rich insight into Technique and Process as Berg's Studio. Berg has pedigree. He studied with Paul Mann, a Member of the Group Theater (Paul Mann studied with Michael Chekhov, and worked extensively with Elia Kazan) Berg also studied and received his degree from Yale School of Drama, which is the second best Theatre School in the world, this year as ranked by The Hollywood Reporter. Berg's professional Broadway resume is equally impressive. In a post-modern world that ridicules authority, let the wise hear: Pedigree matters; unbroken chains of study and mastery matter. Practical Knowledge that cannot be taught through books are passed from teacher to student. Brilliant minds usually choose brilliant pupils as their Legacy. In this way, the industry is able to self-replicate at a high level, much like what the DGA, or IATSE succeeds in doing by making it difficult to join the local unions. It is a self-regulated seal of approval. Berg is a brilliant actor, and a talented teacher. He will occasionally demonstrate his own talents as teaching points. The old adage of "those who can't do, teach" does not apply. He is a very personal, and invested teacher who cares deeply for his students and is very passionate about their individual progress. He shares personal anecdotes from his own life that serve to emphatically underscore the important knowledge that he desires to impart. He teaches the Yale methods and techniques. Every term, exercise, and method are straight out of one of the world's greatest programs. The fellow students are great. Especially the kids in the Tuesday Night "Masters Class". Most of the faces in that room are people you may have seen before on various TV shows, commercials, and Films. You may not know their names, but you will sit their wondering why everyone seems so familiar! They are all incredibly talented, and I would consider it a privilege to work with any of those fine men and women. While I am not an actor, I have gained some basic skills. Basically, I no longer suck horribly. Now, I am merely mediocre. WIth more work, effort, and expert guidance, I shall continue to grow toward my potential. While I may have no future as an Actor, Studying with Berg shall certainly continue to grow my knowledge and understanding of Acting, The Industry, and the fundamental natures of Humanity, for what is acting but a study of Humanity and the Human Condition? As I apply what I have learned about acting in my continuing journey of discovery and exploration, and as I translate the knowledge and empathy I've gained to my directing, I discover my effectiveness and skills have greatly grown. I have gained powerful, new insights into the craft, and my eye has sharpened. Having this Ivy League derived background is allowing me to tweak and nuance my actor's performances with greater dexterity and deftness. I have greatly benefitted from my time at the Berg Studios, and am excited to see what new insights and explorations are in store for me! read more

In my year with Berg I have not only gone from not booking to booking, but I have been reintroduced to the joy of this work. The first time I met Berg my manager sent me to coach with him. Half way through our session he asked me incredulously, "Why are you doing this? Do you enjoy acting? What does this mean to you?" I began to cry because I realized he was right, I had stopped enjoying the thing I most loved and longed for. Through privates and classes with Berg I have found my own soul in the work again. I can not recommend him highly enough. read more

Back in July 1010, I did a search on the internet for acting coaches and found Berg's website. Berg offered an audit class, which we attended, and was completely blown away by his technique. Enrolled in his classes and have not missed a one. Berg expects commitment and dedication from his students. He is not a "fly by night" acting coach, and is the "real McCoy" of acting coaches. If you need an acting coach, Berg is the one to go to! read more

You know that feeling when you are watching a movie you become so engrossed in, that the physical world around just seems to vanish... if you do (and im sure you do), its the same feeling when watching Berg teach. You also feel that same experience watching him coach or direct students to make unique choices they otherwise wouldn't do. This is Berg's craft and gift. He invites you into his world and you suddenly get lost in your imagination which leads to authentic work that catches the full attention of any day dreaming student in class. read more

Great acting studio. They always attract some of the best acting teachers in town. Not to mention Berg himself, who I think everyone should study with. And I cannot wait to take their clown workshop again! read more

Took a class here once. Wasn't for me. But, they seem like a great program if you click with the coaches.

Gregory Berger outclasses every teacher in LA, and it's not even close, IMO. I strongly suggest anyone who takes their craft seriously, to audit one class at The Berg Studios. If you are serious about learning the craft of acting, you will not find a more knowledgeable, passionate or articulate teacher in LA. What separates Berg from other teachers is that he practices what he teaches (he trained at Yale & with Paul Mann). He's also now teaching at Yale. He also takes a sincere interest in every students progress, and from the first time you work with him, he will assess your current state and tailor his teaching to you. Aside from my own, the rapid development of other students is remarkable. read more

Berg is a MASTER teacher and he is not super famous yet SO HURRY BEFORE HE IS NOT AS AVAILABLE!! Its true since working with berg ive been booking and getting a LOT more call backs, just as i was told by another student of his before I started. ITS EFFING TRUE! and its true because of the sound technique that i can FEEL and is becoming a part of me, not just intellectual information im trying to implement. Working with Berg leads you to a CREATIVE APPROACH, which is the only way that will lead you over the FINISHING LINE. free audits, you work every class to find how the technique works for you, or how you can best work, or whats working and not working FOR YOU. ... you know.. finding how to act My confidence in what I DO increased TREMENDOUSLY i am indebted to you Berg read more

When it comes down to it, you can't get much better than a Yale grad as a teacher. Actors such is Frances McDormand and Meryl Streep, along with many others have graduated from the Yale School of Drama as well. I have been in Bergs class for almost two years now and I can say that I have never met anyone as passionate about acting as he is. Anyone who audits his class can see that immediately. His passion inspires and motivates me, as do his strong critiques and guidance. He doesn't guide everyone the same way though. He teaches everyone specifically based on who they are and where they are at in the work. He has the ability to pin point your characteristics of your personality and make them shine in your work, therefore being yourself in the given circumstance which is what acting should be. Not becoming someone's puppet. If you are looking to learn the true art of acting this is the place to be. It will strengthen you as an actor, and also as a person. This class has changed my life. I feel like i've found my home and I am never leaving. read more

I joined this studio to fall back in love with the craft of acting, and found not only the joy again, but an imiaginative play I have not seen taught at any other studio. All the teachers I have taken with are educated, very talented, and invested teachers who invest and care deeply about their students growth. Berg leads a phenomenal, truely life-changing class! He is a great coach for auditions and scenes and has coached several award winning actors. Any student looking to build their imagination, skillsets, and growth, should take at this studio. It is the best professional acting class I have ever taken and has a very reasonable price tag! read more

After completing my theater training at a conservatory in New York, I moved to LA. A few years ago, I was in search of finding a class that could bridge the gap between my theater training and film/TV. Berg allowed me to audit a class where I found him to be spot on and very honest with his critiques. At the same time, he was so devoted to each student that it seemed as though he might have known them personally. Not to mention, a bright bubbly and sometimes zany personality which instantly engages you and makes love him from the very start. One thing that I love about Berg is that he brings his real-life set experience to the classroom. There are many teachers in LA that haven't been on set in years (or ever for that matter) and therefore teach in a bubble. Berg treks back-and-forth from set (often from other states/countries) to teach class on a weekly basis. He makes this sacrifice because he feels it's his duty to bring what he works on or learns with his famous clients on set to his students who need to continue to learn from him. Berg is ever working to use his experience as a Yale acting Professor to find innovative and creative ways to get to the heart of a scene through your imagination. I also love that Berg discusses the business side of the industry in class. He has been able to keep his finger on the pulse of industry trends. Yes!! Just like any other industry, this industry has trends and one needs to be honest with actors about this fact. While Berg is brutally honest about these trends, he lovingly empowers us with the tools to navigate, ride through and surpass any trend that the industry presents. Berg Studios has become a safe place where I am able to learn and discover. As an ethnic actress, finding that sense of security is no easy feat in Los Angeles where your type may be misunderstood, underserved or disregarded in an acting class. It is enlightening to see that Berg continuously embraces inclusion and diversity throughout his classes and staff, as far as color, race, nationality, age, sexual orientation, etc. , throughout the many years that I've known him. I am further impressed by his ability to honestly address the differences that lie in each of us as opposed to other teachers who may avoid them like the plague for fear of retribution. He teaches us to use our differences as tools to deepen our abilities as actors. Imagine that!!! The differences amongst us may be the very factor that allows us to book a job. One of the most beautiful transformations in scene work that I've witnessed in his class was when he instructed students to recite scenes in their native tongue's to find their own personal meaning of the words. I've seen this work seamlessly in separate scenes with students who were Mexican, Ethiopian and Australian. Needless to say, Berg is a gem! He is a great acting teacher with lessons that you will want to soak up like a sponge. read more

The Berg Studios is as good as it gets. I spent a lot of time researching, auditing and just not finding the right fit at different acting classes all around Los Angeles. He throws the gimmicks out the window and gets down to the bare bones of repeatable technique. The best part about the class is that there is no promises of glory, just promises that everyone will get to work in every class, and always get constructive criticism aimed at improving your skills as an actor. The atmosphere of the class is always upbeat, and supportive, everyone there is there to work just as hard as you are and if they aren't they don't last long. Berg is serious about guiding aspiring actors and passing on the techniques from his years of experience. He really brings out the passion of those around him. read more

After studying with a plethora of teachers in LA and across the country I can confidently say Berg is the best. He's a sweet (not to mention hilarious) man who cares so deeply about his students. He might be hard on you, but that's only because he knows what you're capable of and will stop at nothing until you are performing at your very best. Truthfully, after a few months of coaching with him I learned far more than I ever did at my BFA program. I am very fortunate to have someone like Berg in my life. read more

I know people who study here that really enjoy it, so I audited one of Berg's classes. Berg is a sharp guy, he knows his stuff. He tended to focus on personalizing need, which is important, and also emphasized the importance of things like voice, which I think is great. That being said, most of what I saw him teach and heard him say you can get from many other places. And at times the class seemed to be more about him teaching then the students learning. In the end, I just didn't think it was for me. Then...a few days later I get a call from Berg asking if I was interested in signing up. That's fine. Actually, it's wonderful that he personally reaches out to potential students. I tried to politely say no, "it's not what I'm looking for," but he pushed for specifics, and ended up giving them to him. At that point, he became very upset and started talking down to me. Then he hung up. Not cool. A few days later, I hear from my friend who invited me to audit that Berg told him I was arrogant, and that I was acting inappropriately during the audit. The arrogant thing I'll except, but I'm NEVER anything but attentive and professional in a classroom. That was just spite. Just my experience. read more

Berg is an amazing teacher! Before moving to Los Angeles, I took classes at Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler and NYU Tisch, and the classes do NOT compare to Berg's classes. Berg really teaches you everything from the foundation, pretty much the basics you need in order to act. He makes it a requirement for everyone to take boot camp, and although the classes are pricey, I think they are really worth it! read more

I only audited this class but I was turned off by the massive amount of phone calls I received to take the class. The class was fine, the teacher did like to say " Ok? Good? Got it? - ALOT. He did bring out some good stuff in the actors but I could not bear sitting in that class for three hours listening to GOOD? GOOD? GOT IT? a million times. read more

Let me preface this by saying I have been taking acting classes for four years. To some people that is moderate amount to others it's a long time. Either way, I feel it's a enough time to give me a somewhat seasoned BS meter. If that's not enough though, I want you all to know that I take my career very seriously. Before studying with Berg, I researched at least 50 acting schools, colleges, etc. I learned about not only the general process taught but the specific ways the teachers delivered it. I asked friends that I knew, I audited, I talked to the teachers, I read reviews, and the list goes on. For me, training is an integral part of my career because I believe an artist should never stop learning and growing. So, taking my career seriously means researching the person in which I'm willing to invest money. Plus, who wants to waste a bunch of money? I know I don't unless I'm getting a return! :) That being said, Berg is NOT teaching you how to act. He's teaching you how to be an architect. Through his style, he's giving you the knowledge it takes to build a nuanced and compelling version of yourself within the context of the script. That's skill that doesn't come from vanity or fake reviews or "the next big thing" but from hard, detailed work that he has put in to get here. But that's not enough, is it? Someone can have all of the knowledge, work ethic, charisma, etc but that doesn't mean they can connect with you. The difference with Berg is that his personal NEED is to connect with you so he can develop you. That's a truly great coach. After all, teaching is not just head knowledge but the ability to enlighten a student on their level and take them higher. In order to do that, one has to connect with them so they can understand what suits them best. Personally, one of my blocks was being trapped in a certain idea of how a character was supposed to be performed. While I could often let go in that context, I was never fulfilled from my art. I was locked in a what I now call a rigid mindset. Berg opened my eyes. He made acting about discovery by giving me the necessary tools to keep creating. Now, I feel like each character is a never ending journey. It's fun! I feel like my work matters and the idea of personal potential has been shattered because I realize the sky is the limit for me. I don't say that in pride, I say it in gratitude- a gratitude born of artistic freedom. ALL OF THAT TO SAY...I highly recommend Berg. If you haven't tried his classes, give them a shot and stay with it. Most importantly, remember that growing pains are hard sometimes. Don't just walk away from there because you were embarrassed by your performance, stressed out by the challenge of class, your pride was hurt, or whatever it may be. That starts the dangerous cycle of quitting something because it's not always comfortable and self serving. The bottom line is: We're all human and we're all on a journey. If you stay with this class, you'll be a better and harder working actor for it. You'll see growth in time. Nothing feels better than the confidence of saying in the mirror: look where I was and look where I am. Nothing is impossible now. read more