THIS IS THE CLASS I RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE!!…read more Porter's class is the best commercial class I have ever taken. She gives great advice. Her techniques for auditions can be used for commercials and .theatrical auditions. I have gotten call makes and booked several commercials and theatrical auditions, since I have taken her class. I FEEL SO LUCKY I FOUND HER CLASS!!

This was a really good experience for me. Each class was jam-packed with anecdotes and how-tos for…read morecallbacks and auditions. We "auditioned" first without a camera, then with a camera. She even critiqued our clothes to inform us about what colors would look best on camera. It was amazing how she immediately knew when we would start speaking without being mentally prepared. Correcting this caused us to develop good audition habits and confidence. The price was very reasonable. Do it!

I have audited quite a few different workshops over the past few months and this one stuck out the…read moremost. The class environment was very professional, hard working students, and an honest "be in the moment" coaching approach by RJ . Very on point for film and television

I've been meaning to write a review for The Actor's Workshop for quite some time now. I trained…read morewith RJ and Rob Adams for a little over 3 years up until my recent move to the Bay Area. I can honestly say I grew more as an actor during my years with them than I ever did with any of the "high profile" acting schools that I studied with in LA. They truly care about each and every one of their students, which is a big deal in a business that is built on stroking the ego of naive young actors. They are particular of who they take on as students and they don't sugar coat which may be difficult for some to handle but is essential for growth in the cutthroat business of entertainment. If you really want to break down everything you've ever been taught in your high school and college acting classes and learn how to hold your own with other professional actors, then this is the place to come. Not for the thin skinned- you will get real, hands on, professional training from people who have been in the acting (not just teaching) business for over 30 years. Unlike all the others, they also help guide you through the business side of the business in which they are well versed. If you seek honest, true growth as an actor, try them out.

Practical-based approach to teaching Meisner technique and scene study…read more Challenging yet supportive environment where Chris sees where a student is in terms of what they need to work on, then he gives them just enough work to prepare for class that is slightly beyond their comfort-level, and addresses key issues and growth areas as they come up in the process of working on material. From my experiences working with Chris, I have left his classes personalizing and feeling good about my work and progress on multiple monologues, as well as developing a progressive sense of confidence in my scene work. Typically, Chris will pair you up for scenes which will go through a table-read and then 2-3 run-throughs as needed. The class is also great because you get many opportunities to work on as much as you want. At one point, I was working on one monologue a week, and two scenes at various stages in the process at the same time. Chris is also flexible if you talk to him about your specific goals and how much work you can commit to. I can't recommend Chris enough. He will push you, but he cares deeply in seeing you grow in areas of your craft, so as to not waste your time. I highly recommend his studio if you want to seriously work on developing your confidence and craft through practice, practice, practice.

My first scene in Chris' class. Chris taught me to do an emotional preparation for the scene. I had…read morenever done that before. I didn't really get it, or see how that would affect my work. I'm pretty resistant and skeptical, but I figured I'd be open. I did the scene, and I'll always remember it. It was one of those moments when you feel and know and think, "This is why I act. This is how it's supposed to feel. I can bring life and reality to these words." So gratitude to the sky to Chris! He has made me a better, more present, more generous, more fun actor and every time I work in that class, I grow. Chris is an incredible teacher and director. He loves the work. He knows every play out there, and I'm not being hyperbolic. He is for actors, and creates a space for us to play and develop as artists. He pushes us hard, each of us specifically so it overflows into all aspects of our life. If you're ready to work and get deep in the work, because that's how you book work in this town, you must train with Chris! He also has a lot of stories. Most of them funny...I can't recommend him enough.

Mitch Clem's "Thrive in Five" workshop is one of the most informative and interactive workshops…read morethat I've taken since I landed here in LA three years ago. Being new to the acting industry here in LA left me with many questions as to how to get started, how to get an agent or manager; what the difference is, what type of headshot works best, how to self-submit to local agents/agencies and a host of other pertinent questions. Well, I can tell you this, after attending this workshop and meeting Casting Directors, Actors and Talents Agents as well as Mitch; all of those questions were answered...and then some. This class is so worth the minor investment and it will benefit you tremendously in the long run. Mitch has a heart for actors and he shows it and has proven it to us...his Thrivers (smile).

I came in with little to no experience in the Industry. The…read moreacting classes in person and on-set acting class is one of the best combination to take for new actors to step in the field! Super professional! Ask any questions, they deliver with answers! This helped me get my foot in the door as industry, started out as background and everything they said in class, is all real on-set! I came prepared! Highly suggest!! 100/10!!

I took these classes for 2 months and I have learned so much! I had very little experience with…read moreacting but now I feel very educated and more confident with my knowledge. This class is very interactive, meaning you get to practice lines and feel what it's like to be on a real set and film behind the camera! Definitely recommend!

One of the best on camera and self tape audition classes I have taken from David Rountree. I…read moreliterally learned things I have never seen or heard in other well known classes in Los Angeles. David genuinely cares about the craft and his students. Highly recommend taking your career to the next level! Even if you are already working actor that books...watch your game level up so much more!! David Banks commercial class is super informative and had also improved my confidence and improv skills! Super safe and clean studio..get ready to worrrrkk!

Do NOT go here! The worst acting studio I've attended. They give every person in each class paired…read moreup with someone and give you a character to study for the whole 4 week class. Regardless of your cast type, the cheapest type of way to go about teaching people. My partner in the class had told me his friend did the class last year and it was the same script used for that class as well. Everyone in the class is playing either character A or B. It's the laziest type of class I have ever been to. Had I known it was the same scene being used for the entirety of the class, I wouldn't have paid the $300 for this class! I was signed up to play a male firefighter , even though I'm a 26 year old female.(outdated and terrible script btw). I asked the guy at the beginning of the class where the script was from and he didn't even know? Had I would if gone through with this class, I can't use this "reel" for any work I would submit myself to in the first place. I messaged and emailed them , along with their assistant "Mandy" , and she stoped responding to me:) I filed a dispute with my bank and they have denied issuing me a refund. I attended the first class , being the introduction of the class and emailed them right afterwards. This place is a scam, do NOT recommend! Coming from someone who only does positive reviews , I had to come in here. Not good people, save your money and your time ! Them not getting back to me/ declining me a refund shows these are not good people

Jona and her team are just the BEST. I've taken several workshops with them (by the way - they do…read morethis for free to help fellow actors and artists?! Who does that?! - she even creates a workbook for everyone!!!) and I just LOVE my experience every single time. Jona is so smart and brights up the screen + with her energy and preparation she guides you through her methods and explains all the current industry tips. It's so helpful to know how it works, but what I love most about her workshops is that every time I sign off the session, I have this feeling that I can make all of my dreams come true. That everything is possible. That I do have all the tools that I need, I just need to be smart about how I'm using them until finding my own method. I will recommend Jona and her company forever and ever. Someone that teaches you and INSPIRES you? That's not common

I've gotten so much value out of working with Jona through Career Activate. The quality of the…read morematerial is excellent, but what really sets it apart is the access--to real industry professionals, thoughtful masterminds every quarter, and a smart, supportive community of actors who are actually working and thinking strategically about their careers. The masterminds alone are worth it. Being able to hear directly from industry pros and then process that information alongside other actors has helped me sharpen my perspective and make better decisions, instead of just reacting out of anxiety or guesswork. I especially highly recommend Jona's "Getting Rich in Your Niche" module. Once I went through that work, I got headshots that genuinely worked for me and clearly told the industry how to cast me. It brought focus and alignment to how I present myself, and the results were tangible. Career Activate is practical, clear-eyed, and rooted in how the business actually works. I highly recommend Jona to any actor who wants smart guidance, strong community, and tools that lead to real momentum--not just inspiration.

I understand that starting a new theater company can be a process. However APA claims to have been…read morearound the Los Angeles area for over 1 year and even boost about another branch in Las Vegas. So I would think they would have already figured out there schedule. which seems to be the biggest problem they have. I stuck it out for 4 weeks hoping to find some truth to this magical theater company that also films there own web series and movies and promises paid rehearsal, film projects and theater performances . Sounds like a dream come true right? Oh and guess what even comes with free head shots and free classes and blah, blah blah lie,lies lies. (never happened and if you ask about it get ready to be yelled at about your sense of self entitlement and selfishness.) Sean also claimed to have a team of writes that get to know the actors and write scripts for the individual actor. Turns out Sean, is the writing team... And if you lose an actor in the company he "kills" the project you are in the middle of working on. With no regard or respect for the actors who had been in rehearsal for over a month. When I started the company there was over 123 members. A mix of professional working actors and actors who are just getting started on there artistic journey. Lets start with Sean's "free classes" Now it's hard to get upset when someone is give you a free service, and I'd like to think at Sean's is coming from good intentions, but that being said, NOTHING GOOD CAN COME FROM THESE FREE CLASSES. I am lucky enough to have lots training so I caught the jist of it all, but for someone who is starting out, this can be very confusing and leave you worse off then when you started. Class was set up in 2 hour time slots. (this changed day to day, so don't even try to understand or move your schedule) 1 1/2 hours of this time would be used by having Sean scream his religious, political views or anything on his mind at company members. ( Nothing at all to do with the lesson or acting) Unless your in the mood to watch this play out I would just keep your belief structure to yourself.....Seems like he just likes to argue. (After all he is a lawyer, who started many high profile theaters companies and has studied with some of our great acting teachers of all time etc...And still retiring very young and wealthy., he reminds you this as often as he can.) The other 30 minutes of class were used to give very confusing acting warm ups which were never explained properly...( Even his own assistant seemed lost.) I realized this because I have done many of these warm ups before. Each one should take about 10 minutes tops, but apparently that is the whole class. In 4 weeks I attend 8 classes and never once work on any scene work, monologues, technique, auditioning....Nothing. Aside from the classes and the verbal abuse the schedule began to change on a daily base. With no regard for those who had already adjusted there lives the 4 last time he changed everything. Why is the schedule changing so much you ask? Turned out other actors in the company started dropping like files. Perhaps the lack of work and Sean's pride in being politically incorrect that may have helped. ( Side note he called me a bitch in just regular conversation for no reason and used other derogatory terms for other members.?! Apparently that is his thing so don't expect to be respected either.) Sean called an emergency meeting for the remaining company members. The optimist in me thought ooooo! Maybe we finally have all the real, dedicated actors left and now we can get to work. Like it had all been some survival of the fittest test or something. The emergency meeting was used to bash all the actors who had remained faith and hopeful to the company. Somehow the loss of the the other members was our fault. And again adjusted the schedule which made it impossible to keep attending the mandatory free classes. When people expressed concern stating they had change job, school, families everything in their lives to keep accommodating the ever changing schedule, Sean stated that they would never be successful as actors because everything else was too important. ( My acting is very important to me, but so is keeping a roof over my head.) Instead of moving forward with the 23 talent members left he went on an excessively long rant belittling everyones professionalism and integrity. And also stating that no one was worthy of being in his Hidden Springs Project.(That is the web series.) And now everyone has to prove themselves to be considered for film projects. I guess the past 4 weeks weren't proof enough of our dedication? and yes you read that right 100 members down in 4weeks.) Yes, there was some amazing talent just dying to work their butts off here. Somehow Sean missed that.

I had signed up to be a part of their 'SHOCK-case' but I wasn't able to go…read more At one point, I had emailed the director, who by the way said doesn't even have any contact information with their signatures, how many people tend to show up and he says a little more than half that actually sign up. So I ended up not going for personal reasons, and I get this hate mail, might've well have been, stating how unprofessional it was for me to not have gone and how i stripped many others from the wait list from their chance to go (even he said so himself that only like 15/39 would most likely go) and how he will get in contact with all the directors that he knows that to never hire me and basically saying he's going to blackball me, if and only I beg them with an apology so that they'll consider me to join. I think the lesson learned here was: Dear APA, please include contact information so if someone were to drop out from an event they can at least CONTACT you to inform you, rather than you being upset over us not being able to reach you.