WELP....COVID-19 was responsible for putting MANY dreams, aspirations, desires and goals on hold. NOT so true when it came down to CCC Acting Studios, Mrs. Tameka Cruel (owner) and her team!!! This is the most AMAZING, FABULOUS and AWESOME establishment for young actors to get ALL of what they need; if they are passionate and willing to do the work. My 11 yr old daughter was certain that she wants to be a "Disney" actor. We were referred to Ms Tameka by a fellow classmate and student at CCC. Initially, due to my daughter meeting Ms Tameka virtually, she was a little reserved. Ms Tameka gave her instructions/directions over and over. It took a while but Ms. Tameka didn't give up on her, she pushed her more because she believed in my daughter. Ms Tameka, in her loving but no nonsense fashion, continued to work with my daughter AND then it happened!!! It all came together and Ms Tameka saw and was pleased with my daughter's progress. Moving forward, my daughter is now an actor WITH representation! THANK YOU CCC Acting Studios. We are forever grateful and proud to be a product of your environment . read more

We love CCC and are all very grateful for Mrs. Tameka's love and support over the years. Mrs. Tameka challenges our son, speaks the truth in love, and is very patient. She plays a huge role in his auditions and we appreciate how she always goes above and beyond. Thank you CCC and Mrs. Tameka. read more

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We love CCC for our kids acting. We would recommend to other parents if they want to take acting on film seriously.

This is where you want to come to for acting classes.! Love this place when my daughter was acting. She's decided to go into dance so that's our focus now. if you are looking for a great studio to learn and grow at... this is the place!!! read more

This is an extraordinary experience for any young child that has the passion for acting. Tamika is truly a gem and teaches the fundamentals needed while also being a caring and kind coach. The classes are broken up by age and talent with a curriculum that allows each child to learn and grow. They learn to work hard and meet expectations needed to be an actor. Tamika is a coach, mentor, working actor and a parent of a child actor. She is committed and it shows in her classes and coaching. read more

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5 stars is not even enough to review and talk about this studio and it's studio owner Ms. Tameka! My 8 year old son has been taking classes with her for about a year now, and has shown so much improvement in his work. Tameka takes her job very seriously and works day and night to ensure her students are getting the best! COVID couldn't keep her and her assistant Jackie down as they broke down all barriers to still be available for their students, offering zoom classes. Her passion and tenacity towards her students is a rare find, and am glad we found ours! read more

My daughter takes classes here and we love it. Miss Tameka, her teacher is really good, she knows how to bring out the best in these kids. As a parent, I love her because I can see that she's doing this because she wants to make a difference in the kids' lives, she cares ! I highly recommend this place read more

Words can't really describe the gratitude I have for Ms. Tameka and CCC acting studio. I'll try. My daughter decided 3 years ago she wanted to be an actress. Immediately we went to work and found and agent. Modeling jobs were happening and were easy but we really didn't know how to get the acting jobs. I personally don't have the experience to help my daughter. So one night on a whim I looked up acting class in the midst of the pandemic. I found ccc acting and emailed Tameka at like 3am. She called me the next day and we chatted for about 30/45 minutes. She is as so informative and supportive and honest! We started the following month! What an amazing journey it has been! I have learned so much- Tameka is ALWAYS willing to help me as a parent to a child actor. My daughter had become more confident in her skills and I can see a difference in how she approaches auditions. Being new Tameka has helped with private lessons and helped us tape when needed. This class has really been a godsend! Tameka is a wealth of knowledge! And my daughter has fun learning!! Definitely for kids that are serious actors/actresses. Ms. Tameka does not play! She will tell you herself! And I love that about her!! read more

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Tameka is awesome!!! My son loves going to class every week! My son is learning to become more comfortable in auditions and his confidence has improved remarkably due to Tameka's coaching. With Tameka's experience and her ability to connect with my son is a win! The location is phenomenal for the OC area! So happy and extremely satisfied to have found this place! read more

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When it comes to Creating Confident Characters, CCC Acting Studio is incomparable to none. So, when deciding on the right acting school for my son, it was a no brainer. Mrs. Tameka, the Studio Coach not only teaches from a place of experience but she truly gets to the core of what REAL ACTING is. She challenges my son like no other acting coach has ever done before, encouraging him to take risks, while trusting his choices in the process. This studio continues to equip my child with the necessary skills to succeed. And, that's exactly what she wants from all of her students: to succeed! Mrs. Tameka is not only an acting coach, but a champion for her "kids" as well. Not to mention, the communication with the staff at CCC is awesome, which is to be commended, especially during this crazy time of COVID where everything and everyone is a bit scattered, to say the least. Never any confusion with the assignments. Always an answer. In fact, each week my son looks forward to what he will be assigned next. Aside from the technical aspect and teaching skills, the joy Mrs. Tameka brings to my son is priceless. After each class, he leaves more confident, sure of himself, his choices, and inspired to tackle the next role/audition. No matter how many roles my son receives, or how high his star climbs, we will always be part of the CCC Acting Studio family. read more

Not only has my son booked more projects but since attending CCC Acting Studio he has built more confidence. Mrs. Tameka makes my son feel like he is apart of her family and not just a student. We love this studio read more

Where do I even begin? Miss Tamika is amazing and you can tell, she really want all of her students to succeed. My kids have been going to CCC for 2 months and I already see such a huge growth in my kids acting and passion for what they want to do. Tamika brings out the best in each of her students.We are beyond happy we have found CCC Studios. read more

My son has been taking acting classes here for a few months and His teachers have been wonderful. It's hard to find a kids acting school in the OC that compares to those in LA, but we found it! Tameka cruel, the owner is the sweetest and we've had private coaching sessions with her and my son has since booked a tv show. Some people will tell you don't take acting classes as kids, it makes them too rehearsed. But Tameka knows exactly how to help your kid shine w his or her own personality without being overly rehearsed or fake. She's an actress herself and has coached her own son to be a successful young actor. My son enjoys acting, works hard in class, has fun and I really think these classes have honed his skill. If you're looking for legit acting classes for your child in the oc, this is the place to go. read more

Tameka is the absolute best! My daughter has learned so much from the classes she has been taking at CCC. Tameka is very accommodating especially when it comes to private coaching. Her prices are reasonable and I really like that she is closer than the schools my daughter has gone to in the past. We are relatively new at CCC, but It feels like home. I've heard nothing but great things about CCC from other parents. I'm confident my daughter will continue to grow as an actress with Tameka who is knowledgeable and experienced in the business! read more

My daughter has been going to this acting studio since 2018 and I have nothing bad to report; all positive feedback. The waiting area is nice, clean bathrooms, ample parking and phenomenal classes. Ms. Tameka is the acting coach that every child actor deserves. She is patient, caring, tough but in a good way and as a parent, I value her honest feedback (wish I could underline "honest feedback"). My daughter went from being soft spoken to knowing how to break down and develop characters. She is confident in her choices and always learning, whether in person or on zoom. read more

An amazing place for children to dream, learn, grow, create, achieve!!! The CCC stands for Create Confident Characters and that's exactly what Tameka and this studio does. My daughter (and I) have learned and grown so much since starting here. Because of the training and confidence my daughter has gained while being here, she has gone on to perform in front of large audiences solo and with other groups, including singing at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. For a parent (like me) that had no idea/understanding about the industry, Tameka really lets us know how it is, so that we can prepare and better prepare our children for the, sometimes harsh, realities of what it takes to make it and be successful in the business. Whether your child is looking to break into the industry or is looking for a creative outlet or is looking to gain social skills and confidence...look no further...CCC is the perfect place for one to find it! read more

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Thank you for bringing such a great opportunity to our kids in the OC! My kids take classes at CCC and have learned a lot! Mrs. Cruel is caring and authentic which you don't always see in this biz. She gives helpful information to her clients and is still able to teach acting techniques and do's & don'ts without price gouging her clients. Great studio and safe environment! read more

Amazing, amazing and even more amazing! Tameka is a rare gem in this industry! My son has been working as a model for the past 4 years with print jobs working top brands from LA to NYC! He showed passion for acting and I started to look for the best coaches in the industry .I was overwhelmed with looking for the "one" and my friends recommendation I went with Tameka and we did a zoom call before we even got enrolled and after that let me tell you we been going strong since October 2020! Tameka cares so much for each one of her students, she wants nothing but success for her students. The growth that I've seen come from 3 months of classes is insane, my son has really started to develop amazing acting skills, not to mention his reading skills have sky rocketed he's is the top reader in his class. I can't tell enough people how amazing she is! If you are looking for a acting coach for your your child I promise you can't go wrong with Tameka! She is someone who your child can grow with and she's a great mentor on top of that! We love her and my son looks forward to her class every Saturday! Also have to shout out Jackie, Tameka's assistant who has been just great energy to add to these classes! Thank you so glad we are apart of the CCC Acting studio fam! read more

CCC definitely exemplifies its name Create Confident Characters. Me and my daughter met Mrs. Tameka mid July 2020 and she was completely honest with us and gave me a complete layout of what the industry is like and what work would be needed to succeed. After my talk we both knew from the time that we hung up that this would be a long term emotional and financial investment that me and my daughter was excited to make. Due to the pandemic we've only been able to attend online acting courses and all I can say is that I'm in complete awe to see before my eyes my daughter transform in front of me. Since being with the CCC family my daughter has literally gotten callbacks after every audition and 1 Avail so far and I owe that to what Mrs. Tameka and Jackie have instilled in my child. Mind you these classes are ZOOM so I can only imagine how amazing in person is. CCC is truly family and what I appreciate most is how genuine, loving, and sincere Jackie and Tameka both are, they hold nothing back and the kids receive it. My daughter has matured and even takes their advice from class and applies to her everyday life. This isn't just an acting class to me they're molding these children teaching them lifeskills and how to be completely successful. They genuinely love all of the kids they work with and I've never seen kids so excited to be involved and show up and perform at their best in any class. I can go on and on LOL. CCC is one of the best choices I've made for my daughter's career and character. read more

The BEST acting/coaching place for your children to grow & learn. My daughters have been with Tameka/CCC Acting Studio from the beginning. When my daughters came to CCC Acting Studio they had no experience what so ever. Tameka began mentoring them which improved their acting and dramatic performances & prepared them for auditions . Fast forward to today, my daughters have gained valuable direction from Tameka. They have developed their acting skills, figuring out their style of acting and they have started trusting their decisions in the scenes they deliver thanks to Tameka's coaching style and confidence building! My daughter Nya is in the 13+ class, she has gained invaluable acting skills in Tameka's class; she has learned not to just focus on learning the script but to become the character. My daughter Dakota is in the 10/12 Confidence class and in that time she has booked a couple of national commercials filmed a couple of movies and had a guest appearance on This Is Us. Tameka is very invested in seeing her students develop and succeed with their acting careers. read more

Love Tameka! My son started coaching with her and he really loves her. She is insightful, supportive, positive and honest. She has experience in the industry having studied it, worked in it, and raising a successful working young actor. Highly recommend but have mixed feelings writing this review as we don't want her to get too busy for us - lol. read more

I've been taking my daughter Allisa to Tameka, and CCC Acting Studio, for almost a year now, and I can say that it is one of the best decisions we've ever made. We came to Tameka having no experience in the industry, and within just a couple of months my daughter learned an insurmountable amount of information and developed out talent that she didn't even realize she had. Her dream is to be an actress, and Tameka has connected with her, guided her, and introduced her to every element needed to be successful not only with a career in film and television, but in life. I am a personal development coach myself, and have been a business consultant for many years, and it is rare to find an establishment and coach/owner that leaves its clients with something far greater than the service the business provides. Tameka does this. My daughter has a coach that, even while having a studio full of highly successful young actors that are currently in films, television/Netflix series, and commercials, gives her the same level of coaching even as a beginner, and an infinite amount of support. That's normally unheard of. Within the studio you'll find a priceless network, a sense of family, and a positivity I honestly don't encounter much in businesses anymore. Would give CCC and Tameka 10 stars if I could I highly, highly recommend reaching out to CCC if your child is a beginner, or has been in the industry for years and just needs spot coaching. I've seen her do it all. Thank you Tameka! We have been so very blessed and so thankful we found you! read more

CCC acting studio is the real deal! The techniques and teaching learned from owner and teacher Tameka are absolutely the best! Hands down the best and truly so glad to be a part of CCC Acting Studio! read more