Donna Grossman and all who are there at Donna Grossman Casting are amazing human beings…read more I submitted for a spot and was chosen because of my story. My "story" is not an easy one to tell and because of that I was fairly nervous about the entire process. I made to feel safe, welcome and valued. I cannot thank everyone enough AND the spot was brilliant.

My experience with this company is as candidates for a Pampers casting gig. My baby and i were…read morecalled in for a casting after I submitted our pictures. Of course I was super excited. The casting experience was not as pleasant as I thought it would be. The studio was not baby friendly. They had metal benches as seats for the casters. The benches were definitely not baby proof! They had sharp corners. We're at a studio for a BABY casting right? So unfortunately, one baby was walking around and fell right on one of the corners. Poor baby bled. They asked mothers not to allow their babies to walk around, is that even possible? Obviously these people do not have kids. Part 2. We were told we made it as finalists and to hold a certain date open. 2 days before that date, I decided to call since I was not told what time to arrive for casting. Unfortunately, we were told that we have been released. No email or phone call were made to inform us. It would only be fair for us to be informed via the many available forms of communications. They asked their casters to hold a certain date for the final casting, but when we are not "hired" they simply waited for us to call to follow up. Their work might be keeping them busy from making a simple phone call or email, but our lives are busy too; especially working mothers. Even if we are the ones who have to call, at least employ people who are friendly and professional. I have definitely experience once of the sourest customer service from Paul. Blessing in disguise. Who wants to work with an unempathetic company.

Former Equity "Monitor" here. i always felt treated professionally by Telsey folks. The CDs know…read morethe Equity regulations better than most members. I always felt supported there - when monitoring or auditioning.

I almost feel like I should hold off on reviewing this place until I get my first Broadway role,…read morebut god knows that could be years....and it would be unfair to withhold this information from the public due to my own insufficient singing voice.... ANYWAY.. Telsey and Co cast for everything from musicals and plays to commercials and feature films. They moved to 43d street actually and their new offices are very welcoming. The waiting room is HUGE and has lots of posters, and is painted green which I learned is supposed to be a 'calming' color....right... because the hyperventilation before I auditioned for Spider man today was simply a figment of my imagination.. The bathrooms deserve a shout out. Huge stalls, plenty of light from giant windows, and enough mirrrors to accommodate approximately 15 worried musical theater divas, or 20 regular ladies.(they tend to not travel with curling irons therefore take up less space) Anyway, thumbs up on the new location, auditioning here makes me feel important and a teeny weeny big more calm than other places.

A number of my friends have been talking about Act First Studios as a one-stop shop for exciting…read moreclasses, audition taping, and coaching, for budding actors, so I had to check it out. I recently got my headshots done there, and I had a blast of an afternoon and got great affordable shots to boot! Not only were Angela and Christopher a joy to hang out with and talk shop about the business, but they encouraged me to relax and try some different looks so I could get a variety of options. Their future is bright, and I will continue to recommend them.

I've been a student at Act First Studios for over a year and I couldn't be happier! I was…read morecompletely new to acting after a career change, but after just my first program I started getting up to 10 auditions a week. From learning script analysis, on camera technique, getting my headshots and reel, and having help getting my casting account set up in class, I found myself getting cast super often immediately after graduation from the beginner program. I now take the on going advanced classes, and all the students and coaches truly feel like a family to me. The school's coaches are all working actors themselves who have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry so they are the best to learn from. They are people that you can go to with any questions you may have as a new actor and they are always so helpful. This isn't the type of school where you eventually take all the classes and have no more to gain; the advanced classes are always growing and the coaches give us scenes and work that they know will help our individual careers. The coaches take the most amazing tapes in class for us so I have a great reel from that to use for castings. We also always have endless support, a place to film our self tapes, and help with our auditions at this school. The classes that are offered are also the most affordable acting classes I have found in the city. I am grateful everyday that I have Act First!

Skylar Model Weekend was most excited experience what I had ever! I just enjoy all classes about…read moremodeling,photoshoots and information about modeling industry. Staff was so friendly and kind. Thank you so much Oksana,Dennis and Eric , you ar awesome! I can't wait to get my first modeling job I can definitely recommend this modeling school

The Agency is dishonest. They stole $1,800. Lied, They stole the photos from the photoshoot - They…read moreare being sued. A fraud complaint filed with police.

Everyone is really professional and polite, but the office is super small. Being at Chelsea Piers…read moremakes it pretty far from subways as well.

Failed to negotiate three National contract renewals for their actors. Lied to mediators despite…read morecontractual obligation.. Bully their former clients with expensive lawyers. The Los Angeles commercial branch of this agency is incompetent, not trustworthy and disingenuous at best. Beware.

Best agency everrrr. They are so fun and kind and work hard at sending their clients out…read more Especially Bonnie.

Nothing but amazing things to say about Kelli and her team. I'm not sure what these other reviews…read moreare talking about, I was at the most recent audition call and everything was transparent and Jon was really funny! All the models were so talented and kind. I felt welcomed and excited to be there. Ive been modeling since the age 11, and every agency is different, it just depends on what companies are looking for when they book.

Worst experience I have had with any agency. Go to better business bureau or help or even Google…read morewhere they have body shamed people. I wish I had. Also they say they don't do upfront fees in the audition then they turn around send an marketing agreement that is pretty pricy.

The women they have are beautiful more often than not. It's the management that gives them the 3…read morestars only. On two occasions I've hired their women and they informed the model of the wrong day and time... Thus making me scramble to fill the now empty spot mid photo-shoot due to their screw-up! Really too bad for their gals who really are great!