Great studio for people pursuing acting professionally or as recreation. It's a comfortable,…read moreexploration environment. There are many different workshops to further develop your skills and talents. The instructors really push you out of your shell in a good way.

Representative form ATC came to our performing arts class and spoke about the industry. Led…read morestudents in some acting exercise and provided excellent guidance and feedback. Highly recommend them for improving theatrical skills.

I was a student at the Actors Workshop and had a good experience. The teacher Chris was friendly,…read morerealistic, and , and from my perspective he is running a great studio for actors. The workspace and facility was clean. It has a nice comfortable black box theater, which are awesome to work in. I made some friends in the few months I was there and enjoyed working with all of them. I also gained contacts and good references. Great place to learn and meet like minded artists if your willing to work

I took the Acting 101 class in April of 2023, and since then have taken dozens more classes and…read moreworkshops. Josh works well with all levels of students: he makes beginners feel totally at ease and more experienced actors feel like they can hone their skills and expand their areas of comfort. He tackles all areas of the industry--from the business end to the technical aspects of filming, and infuses his humor into classes to make them fun! But wait....there's more! He also offers many, many opportunities to work on your craft outside of the classroom, as he writes and films short films, webisodes, feature films, as well as writing and producing dramatic and comedic plays for the stage--all cast with his students! Additionally, the camaraderie among the students makes for an atmosphere that is both welcoming and nurturing. The insights I have gained have been invaluable....and I always look forward to the classes so much that I am often signed up for 2-3 classes a week! I have also brought many friends to the classes as well! Highly recommend!

I took the Acting 101 class to do something fun, creative, and social during the week. A reason to…read morestep away from work and home life for a few hours to try something uncomfortable with a bunch of strangers. After just one class, it became the highlight of my week. And mid-way through the course, I couldn't sign up for the next class faster. Josh wasted no time in throwing us out of our comfort zones, which quickly created a camaraderie and bond within the class. Josh made each week a lot of fun, and there was always a performance. Leave your notebooks at home - this class is all about gaining experience and getting comfortable performing. 10/10 would recommend!!

Wow!! Thank you Samantha for giving Quincy that confidence boost she needed! We are so thankful to…read morefind someone of your caliber, professionalism, and amazing attitude right here in Scotch Plains. We are happy that we found Theatrical Artist Prep to help with on-camera coaching, self-taping services as well as local classes to keep Quincy's skills sharp. If you are in need of audition prep, or simply love acting, musical theatre/dance look no further than Theatrical Artist Prep!

From the owner: Where actors train! Theatrical Artist's Prep is a full service performing arts studio, providing…read moreclasses to children and adults in Acting (Theater & On-Camera Technique), Dance and Voice. Other services include self-tape auditions, private coaching/audition prep and speciality workshops with top NY industry professionals.

I had the HONOR of being a part of the show- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on…read moreThursday. There are only two performances left now at Centerstage in Shelton! Don't miss it! I haven't done something like this since I was in the 8th grade and it was So Much Fun to be on the stage again! Director/Music Director Liz Muller has done such an amazing job and it was so awesome to meet her! Keep your eyes on her! She is a total rising star. As are the talented cast and crew! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, with a book written by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss. The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. The theater was awesome setup with tables, cabaret style. You can bring in outside food and drink and it was so fun and entertaining all while having dinner. Can't wait for the next show there!

Excellent community theater. I have seen many shows here for a number of years and am always…read moreimpressed by the production values. I'm surprised there are not more reviews for this place. They have recently undergone a change of management but they still seem to be getting better. Strongly recommended.

This is an amazing acting school! My daughter has been going here for 8 years! This is her second…read morehome! The staff is the most caring and motivating group of people that can relate to our kids. Whether your child wants to act or just learn tools to better communicate this is the place to be! Summer camps are a great way to start!! Thank you Actor's Playground for all that you do for our kids!! Life long friends are made here!!

Words cannot begin to describe how amazing the Actors Playground is, but I will do my best to try…read more First and foremost I wish that there were more places like this one to help build our children's confidence and make them realize their true potential in a nurturing no pressure environment. My daughter had expressed an interest in acting for some time, but kept changing her mind every time we got to the point of going to check it out. Then early this year, the urge was so strong that she agreed to let me make an appointment for her to go and see what was what. We got to the place early on a Saturday and the butterflies were starting to get the better of her, but we were able to successfully overcome them with a gentle nudge, and a guaranty that if she was not thrilled that I would be back to pick her up in an instant. Well let me tell you. That introductory class ignited a flame in her, and a confidence in herself that I had not seen before. I have never seen her strive and work as hard at anything like this ever before. Ralph, the Artistic Director; Megan, and Dan and the rest of the people at the school are the nicest, warmest and most wonderful people I have ever met. They make the kids feel safe and accepted and nurture them as if they were their own. They truly make the kids and us parents feel like family. If your child has any interest at all in the magical world of entertainment, or if you think they could use a dose of confidence building, then check out the Actors Playground and see for yourself how amazing this little place is.

Loved their classes, staff and campus. No complaints…read moreNo problems No stress Just beautiful instructors that care and teach flawless theater and emotion. Can't beat it.

attended today's free Piano Music at 1p.m. While the playing was superb and selections diverse, the…read morestudents were short-changed by the pathetic program. it offered no biographical info at all about the players (plus not 1 sentence about each composer). afterward, I happen to see one of the students and told him the program cheated them from becoming known. he replied: "yes, i was surprised that we weren't asked for our biographies to be used for the program." Shame on the responsible Juilliard person--irresponsible, unprofessional!

Great acting classes by the great teacher. I'm a model…read moregoing into acting. Took 6 months of classes with Theo and now booked my first web series role. Theo gave us a knowledge of reading a script, working with a script, playing and living a character. We did many professional exercises what helped to warm up the body, the voices. I love his approach that every actor is unique and should embrace their uniqueness. Theo is an absolutely fantastic person, he makes everyone feel good, confident and bring their best. Highly recommend his program.

From the owner: Theo Devaney is a professional TV, Film & Stage Actor, and expert Acting Coach, specialising in…read morehelping newcomers as well as established Actors deepen their craft, strategise and direct their careers, and find balance between their personal and creative lives.

I must say that AVS is so awesome and not only because you get real feedback from casting directors…read moreor learn the ins and outs from professionals but because Sarah (booker and coordinator) is extremely professional, communicative and returns my emails within hours if not sooner. I've done several showcases and none compare to the showcase I completed in Oct 2019 in Manhattan, I received, good and honest feedback from SIX casting directors that knew what they were talking about and were totally honest. Not feeding you "yes man" feedback to string you along. AVS has a variety of training classes that are not only well put together but also given when it's convenient and the price is reasonable. I live in DC and I haven't found the equivalent training here. I've found most classes/courses are way more expensive, not as efficient and they want you to sign a contract for a long term. I hate that and if I'm not 100% satisfied, I don't want to be unhappy and locked into a contract with someone that sucks. Loving AAVS! I take the early bus to Manhattan from Union Station and knock out work or an audition during the day and go to training in the evening. I've gotten a lot of work in NYC since I first found AVS and prior to the COVID pandemic, I was working in Manhattan it-least once a week.

Words cannot describe how helpful it was to speak to Abigail about classes and packages. She was so…read moreempathetic about both the emotional struggles it is to get seen in this industry and how costly financially as well. She patiently explained all of the classes and packages, answered questions by phone and email, and gave thoughtful guidance on a path that made sense. We booked a package with headshots, reels and an agent finder and can't wait to get started.

Wonderful and insightful experience! As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I spend a lot of time…read moreteaching people how to shop for and prepare healthy foods. Yes, a lot of what I do entails teaching people foods to eat for optimal health, but the actual preparation of the food is a big part of that too. I came to the Zwilling Cooking Studio on behalf of my job, to enhance my cutting skills by taking their "Basic Knife Skills" class. Firstly, the Zwilling Cooking studio is modern and beautiful! There is also plenty of parking. I did not know what I was getting into when I signed up for the course. I didn't even know who Zwilling was before this, so it was a great experience. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by the instructor (unfortunately, I forget his name) and assigned to a "station". It was a small class, probably 12-13 people. We worked in groups of 3 on kitchen islands that were set up with a cutting board, a variety of knives, and some food to practice with. The kitchen itself is bright, modern, and spacious. In addition, the placement of the stations allowed for easy viewing of the instructor. Spacing between the kitchen islands and group members felt a little tight at times, but nothing extremely uncomfortable. During the course, we discussed the companies history, the different types of knives on the market, appropriate uses for different types of knives, and how to maintain your knives. We also received some hands-on experience with knife techniques. Among my most favorite, I learned how to properly hold a knife, how to skin a tomato as well as an orange, and how to prepare parsley. At the end, we prepped a small bag of veggies that we were able to take home and use. In terms of service, the instructor was amazing! Very patient and communicative. Throughout the class, he walked around and observed our techniques, then provided feedback accordingly. He also provided a lot of professional insight from his time as a chef, that really put things into perspective. After the class, we had a chance to shop in their store and were offered a discount on regular priced merchandise. They have a great selection of items including an impressive clearance section. I ended up purchasing a steak knife and paring knife at a steal. The only thing I would change about this experience is the communication regarding registration. You can easily sign up using their online portal however, once you sign up, you don't hear anything back. It would be nice to know who the instructor is and perhaps some information on what to wear or rules in the kitchen, in advance. A reminder or confirmation a few days prior would be courteous as well. Perhaps they do this and I did not see anything (?). Not a big deal but a helpful suggestion indeed. Overall, it was a good experience. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking to build their culinary skills, whether professionally or personally. Zwilling offers actual cooking classes, which I think would be more ideal for couples, friends, or families wanting an authentic culinary experience. I will return for one of those, but in the interim I highly recommend visiting.

Hidden gem! Found this place was nearby after looking into the brand after purchasing some items of…read moretheirs at Container Store. Open 11a-5p, adjacent to their warehouse and associates are super helpful & personable. Great place to find very high quality cookware esp Staub dutch oven pots & pans & sets, cast iron pans, glassware, cutlery & chef's knives and kitchen appliances & accessories.