If your looking for an Acting coach to push you and help you grow as an Actor, this is it. Every…read moreclass I gain confidence in my abilities!

I've been a working actor for a number of years, and there-by have attended many cold-reading…read moreclasses. For this I was initially skeptical as to whether or not this class could offer me any guidance I had not already heard. I was extremely pleased to find that not only did the class offer me new insight regarding my technique, but the instructor was quite familiar with the previous techniques I had made part of my approach; so I was not faced with having to unlearn any facet of what I believed was already working for me. Instead, I was shown how to incorporate the concepts taught in the class to revitalize my current technique. I have seen a better response to my performances. I wish I had started the class before pilot season began.

Dont waste your money or time…read more I dont normally write reviews but I wanted to warn people that this class is lame. Jonathan is not a teacher and doesn't do a good job pretending that he is. you wont get to work much at all and will spend most of the time listening to him talk (he goes on and on without saying much, except the rare times you get to work, then feedback is non-exsistent,). He cannot control a classroom and many of my classmates were upset about the quality of the class, the fact that we rarely got to work, and that he lets people in the class who clearly just want attention ask questions and take a huge portion of the class. I could have learned more by reading on the internet, filming myself acting as a host, and watching it back. If you are serious about your career, save yourself the hassle and go somewhere else.

In 2012 I took the 'Break Into TV' classes for 5 months, I found them to be extremely helpful for…read moremy TV ambitions and also so much fun! Jonathan is a knowledgeable TV veteran and a natural teacher. From the newbies that are shy in front of the camera to the polished students that are working in the industry, he offers pointed feedback to each person as to what they can improve, with lots of positive feedback as well. These classes definitely helped me improve my on-camera performance, ad lib skills, and confidence. The other students were friendly and fun, we cheered each other on and laughed continuously through each class. Just for the entertainment value alone it was worth the time and money!

Fabiana Medici is the BEST acting coach/teacher/instructor mentor anyone in LA could possibly ask…read morefor! She made me fall back in love with acting after leaving it for years! I don't think I would have made it out here in Los Angeles without her! If you're on the fence or even debating on if you should hire her for ANY job the answer should and needs to be YES! A million times yes. She's the bright light this industry needs in these rough times. And yeah I just can't recommend her enough.

Fabiana Medici has been my Method Acting teacher at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in…read moreLos Angeles for the past 12 weeks, and she has truly made me fall in love with Method Acting. The way she guides the class is incredibly intuitive and grounded. There's something very spiritual about her approach, she sees people deeply and clearly. Fabiana knows exactly when to push you and when to hold back, which creates a safe but challenging space to do real work. she sees right through me, in the best way possible, and knows how to guide me to get better each week. What I appreciate most is how she teaches truth. She's shown me the difference between feeling the truth and forcing the truth, and that distinction alone has completely changed the way I approach acting. Nothing feels performative or fake, it's about honesty, presence, and listening to your instincts. Everything about her teaching feels intentional, generous, and deeply knowledgeable. She's an incredible teacher, and I'm so grateful to have learned from her. I couldn't recommend her more.

I cannot say enough great things about LA Actors Institute. This place has wonderful instructors…read morewho take the time to help you develop and improve your craft as an actor. LA Actors Institute sets themself apart from the rest by providing genuine instruction that shows how important they view developing the actors that take their courses. They take the time to get to know the students here to better identify areas for improvement and to pinpoint strengths that can be nurtured to be even stronger. Whether you are just starting out or if you are an avid actor, this is a great place to start or to refresh & improve your skillsets. Please take the time and check this place out! A big shout-out to Holli & Amelia, you ladies are phenomenal!

The commercials class was great- I gained a lot of insight on the whole process from receiving the…read morebreakdown, to researching the brand, to character work, to recording a slate/self-tape, to what the casting directors/brand might think & want, & more... the class gave a lot of depth! It definitely challenged me as we worked with various types of commercials, some solo and some with partners. I feel better equipped now with the tools that the class gave me! Shoutout to Doug Bailey for the referral!

WELP....COVID-19 was responsible for putting MANY dreams, aspirations, desires and goals on hold…read more 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 .

We love CCC and are all very grateful for Mrs. Tameka's love and support over the years. Mrs…read more 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.

I can only speak for one class, Brian O'Connell's Form's Workshop, and I can only say amazing…read morethings about it. I've taken a lot of improv classes in my day and nothing snapped me in shape like this class. You'll learn a lot of great new forms to add to your game but aside from that O'Connell expects and crafts great scenes - which translate no matter the form. Based on this class alone I'm looking forward to taking workshops as soon as I can. Seriously worth it. If you don't, you're basically wrong. Your country needs you! O'Connell is an amazing director and improvisor, he'll get your game where it needs to be...and quickly.

oh wow, my level I class with Emily was so, so great. This was my first foray into improv ever and…read moreI did a LOT of research about into which LA-improv scene I should dump my moolah. My boyfriend and several other friends have gone thru UCB and the general review is always that it doesn't really start to pay off until level 4, so why the hell am I spending over $1000 to wait nearly a year to get results?? I chose Miles Workshops because the pay scheme seemed fair and the instructors seem to actually care about every person in the class from day one. I went with Emily because of her rep of not letting students be scared babies, which I am/was. She brings the improv player out of you immediately and calls you on your shit, which is great because if you want to get better bad habits need to get worked out asap. She doesn't follow some formula or dogma, she goes with what's inherently true about improv: it should be fun, easy, and natural. She doesn't try to cultivate some new set of ideals/games/rules for you to have in your mind about the process, she just finds and brings out the talent that is innately within you. For those who have gone thru other schools it must seem different because it is not a class built around structure. And it seems obvious that improv shouldn't be built around structure at all. For me as a beginner (and for non-beginners!), this was the perfect intro because it didn't get me "in my head" about the whole thing. In fact, Emily doesn't allow that. Think about it: anytime you try to learn something new (sports, language, whatever), if you focus on all the rules you tend to fuck up. You have to just go for it. So in Emily's class you just go up and start playing from your gut, and she calls you out if you're not (which I love!). While it's ridiculously hard, it gets one in an honest place from which to go forward with improv. I could go on, but I'll just close by saying *everybody* (especially if you're that player who stands up on stage stressin' and racking your brains about what to do next and blah blah) should take this class!! Emily will rock your world. P.S. You also get to see a built-in comedy show whenever she talks.

As a fan of both CASA 0101 and Little Casa, I think this is a great new addition to the Theatre Row…read moredeveloping in Boyle Heights on First Street. I attended their first event, "Naked" Stage Nights, to support my friends on Jan. 22nd and really enjoyed seeing young artists presenting their new and raw work. Playwrights, actors, singer/ songwriters, poets. Another monthly show offered there on the fourth Thursday of every month is Ah...Awkward! It's intimate night of just anyone getting on stage and sharing and embarrassing and or awkward experience. This show is kind of like stand-up because most of the stories are pretty fun. I've also attended the playwriting classes taught by Josefina Lopez and have really enjoyed them.

Instruction is good, students are absolutely wonderful, but business policies are terrible to…read morenonexistent. The website is unusual. It tells potential students to reach out to the instructor before taking a class. The purpose of a website / marketing is to make it easier for the consumer to do business with you. No other studios do this. I just showed up for the first class and luckily saw another student who showed me where the entrance is. I've seen others do the same. Coco is warm and welcoming. Mark is off-putting and rude to most newcomers. It also lacks all basic information and policies you expect to see on a dance studio website - there is no bathroom, dressing rooms etc. There are no class policies, payment information, prices, anti-harassment policies, processes for how to report incidents. Customers are treated differently - I've seen some told to use the owner's bathroom in her home while others told to go across the street to the park. Communications are poor and myself and other students have driven a long way to attend class only to find out class was cancelled. Be prepared for mixed messages. I had been going there 4-5 times a week for a year and received nothing but positive feedback. I always felt welcome there. Out of the blue I received the nastiest, rudest, most threatening email from the owner I've ever received. For months she wouldn't give me a reason and refused to have a conversation about it like any reasonable person / business owner would have done in her position. It was insulting, rude and unnecessary. Not to mention completely passive aggressive. If there were a problem, wouldn't you pull them aside after class to chat or set-up time for a discussion? No, straight to threats. Please note: Coco is one of the best teachers I've ever studied with and this review/rating no way reflects on her. She is professional, communicates well, is patient and creates a true no judgement environment to learn in. She is also one of the best sources of information on tap. She truly wants to see her students grow. And she offers a true intro to tap class for adults which is difficult to find in any style of dance. I have not had the opportunity to study with Joseph or Lynn but have heard only good things.

I got my friend a gift certificate to take tap dance classes here and she LOVED IT! I went to go…read morecheck out the studio and the class and I was really impressed. The studio is small but personal and the teacher, Jane Napier, gives a lot of individual attention. I called all of the big dance studios in Hollywood and they just seemed so impersonal and so indifferent to have my potential business. They were expensive and I got the feeling that the whole experience they were offering was really manufactured and hollow. I'm so happy that I found this place because The Upstairs Studio is the exact opposite of those places. My friend loved the series of classes I got her and signed up for more classes on her own. I think if you're looking for a studio that's more personal but that doesn't sacrifice the variety and quality of the routines you learn, the Upstairs Studio is a great pick. Also, even though I didn't sit in on a beginners class, I think this would be the best place to learn if you've finally decided to live out your tap dancing dream.