I started training at the Professional Actors Studio in 2003 and when I began, I was clueless about…read morethe industry. In a very short amount of time I became well versed at acting in the entertainment industry. Within my first three years I had booked over 40 independent films and video projects, a full page ad in a national magazine, had three films that were sold for distribution, including one to Netflix, was in commercials, industrials, and many other acting projects including improv shows and community theatre. The community in terms of networking at the studio is incredible, the relationships, and insight is just phenomenal. Nick has created a wonderful platform to really grow! The long form improv shows are so much fun, hilarious, and great to see the craft of this style of improv well executed!

Updating my review in response to the owner's reply…read more I was in fact a confirmed participant at this studio, and I have now added photo evidence to support my experience. I'm writing this review to share my honest experience at this acting agency. I'm giving it one star due to two specific incidents. Incident 1: Payment Confrontation In one class, the instructor publicly confronted me, accusing me of not paying. I had given him cash directly, and his reaction was to claim that, after 20 years of experience, I couldn't fool him. It was humiliating. The only reason he backed down was because another student--who happened to be white--stood up for me and confirmed he had done the same. I felt racially profiled since the instructor didn't believe me until someone else vouched for me. Incident 2: Being Sent Away On another occasion, I arrived about 5-10 minutes late due to construction. I arrived at the same time as the owner, Nick Conti. Despite paying for these classes, he told me to leave in front of everyone, and I had to immediately drive back 40 min in traffic. I've seen other students arrive late, some traveling long distances as well. To single me out made me question if race played a factor again. When I returned to the next class, other students apologized to me for how the situation was handled. I appreciated their kindness, but I would have expected that level of professionalism directly from the instructor or owner. These experiences were unprofessional and made me feel unwelcome. I can't recommend this agency.

My friends and I visited the museum after having lunch in the area. The museum curator was…read moreknowledgeable and his story telling was so interesting. I learned so much about the history of Dr.King, Madam CJ Walker, and the radio station. We even left with a record of choice. Parking was free on the street and there was a paid lot across the street too.

So look. This place is NOT for everyone…read more To some people, they'll tell you that for $7 you'll get cramped in some old town room, but I thought it was magical. The hairstylist/historian will tell you about the history of the place and will give you a special quiz in which you can get some ol 45s (records) and if you win. To me, it was pretty magical and I felt apart of history. To me, it was worth the $7. I definitely would go with a group of musical enthusiasts. Thanks! PS: Got a Johnny Cash record!

Went to the Brio last night for a One Woman Play. It was amazing! It lasted an hour and a half and…read morethere was never a dull moment. Lois goes through her life leading up to her battle against cancer. She plays 9 different characters and entertains you with her God-given voice. The theater is beautiful, bright, and has a comfortable atmosphere for any event! Please check out the show if you can there will be performances next weekend as well. Stay tuned for all The Brio has coming!

Friday night was Amazing at the Brio Theater with Delores Burgess in her one Woman show Fighting…read morefor the title!!It was inspiring with sensational singing and a message of hope for everyone!! This is a Must See Show!!!You will walk away knowing that you too can fight & advocate for your health....thank you Delores!!

I love everything about this place and it's contents...I even started tap classes because it was a…read moresecret adult bucket list item. It's centrally located and it has brought very important things and people to my life outside of learning to dance. Flamenco is deep beyond choreography...it's not clichè when you mention passion when describing it. It's posture alone will embolden you!! It's about feeling and attitude almost more than technique. Check it out!!! Is all I can say and see for yourself!! I almost forgot to mention their monthly shows!! A great night to share a unique experience of high caliber dancers and singers, guitarist..general artistry available right here, plus wine. Great date night too!

I started taking flamenco lessons here with Malita, in 2014. Insanely good teacher who's goal it is…read moreto make you the best flamenca/o there is inside of you, whilst having tons of fun. I've made so many friends through the "flamenco family" that Malita has built up here at Calo Gitano. She's also set up trips to Spain for her students to take flamenco lessons there for a couple of weeks from local teachers who she respects. I was fortunate to join the Call Gitano gang on of these trips where we spent a week in Cadiz and another week in Sevilla flamenco'ing every day! Malita and the Calo Gitano brand she and her equally great flamenca sister, Cara, has built up is the ONLY place in Atlanta you should be at for anything flamenco related, be it lessons or one of their amazing shows! Olé!

Disney imagineer work that tells a beautiful story. Completely blew me away…read more Also everyone I met seemed to genuinely care for the students wellbeing and futures. Well done!

This experience is so unique and inspirational! I loved everything about it and the artistic detail…read morewas chef's kiss. I would bring any young aspiring creatives they'd definitely gain a lot from this!

One of the best things about the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory is that many…read moreperformances are open to the public and completely free, even parking (at certain times). Check out the Emory arts calendar for a schedule of upcoming performances at http://arts.emory.edu/calendar/index.html. You can park for free in the Fishburne parking deck which is conveniently located right next to the Schwartz Center. Parking rates apply, Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm, but the deck is free otherwise. On October 20, 2017, I attended the world premiere of the short film "In Her Image" (2017), written and directed by Emory alumnus Nikoloz Kevkhishvili. What was unique about this premiere was it took place in the Schwartz Center's Emerson Concert Hall (seating capacity: 825) and the Emory Wind Ensemble played the musical soundtrack to the film live as we watched it on a projected screen above the stage. The score for the movie was composed by Emory's director of orchestral studies, Richard Prior. I've been to independent film festivals and independent movie screenings/premieres before and In Her Image (official website: https://www.inherimagefilm.com/ | IMDb link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7483328/) was better than I expected. If you're a fan of high quality, well-made, and well-acted short films, it's worth checking out. The premiere was preceded by three arrangements performed by the Emory Wind Ensemble and an additional arrangement after the premiere. They were: 1. Four Scottish Dances (1957) by Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006) 2. Aria Della Battaglia (1567) by Andrea Gabrieli (1510-1586) 3. Suite from Mass (1971) by Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) - Film Premiere - 4. Zion (1994) by Dan Welcher (b. 1948) I was impressed with the quality of the performances. They were outstanding. They were conducted by Paul Bhasin who is Emory's director of wind studies. My favorite arrangement was the Suite from Mass which was written for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. It sounded magical like a John Williams score from a Steven Spielberg movie. Five brass soloists from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra joined the Emory Wind Ensemble for the suite. They were Stuart Stephenson (trumpet), Michael Tiscione (trumpet), Jaclyn Rainey (horn), Samuel Schlosser (trombone), and Michael Moore (tuba). The entire program, including the movie, lasted only about 1.5 hours. As for the Schwartz Center itself, it is very nice. It opened in February 2003. For comparison, the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech opened in April 1992 with a 1,155-seat auditorium. The concert hall is two stories and features a 45-pipe organ. There were staff members on the first and second level concourses greeting attendees and handing out descriptive programs. Seating was general admission. The seats were comfortable and there was not a bad seat in the house. Every seat seemed to have good to great sight lines and viewing angles. The acoustics were terrific. Along with the concert hall, the Schwartz Center also has a dance studio, theater lab and observatory, rehearsal hall, and classrooms. Outside, there is a courtyard with beautiful tree lights. The Schwartz Center is located on the southern end of Emory's campus. It's just a stone's throw away from Emory Village which has several great dining options like Double Zero, Falafel King, Keba, Rise-n-Dine, and Wagaya.

A beautiful venue that showcases some wonderful music groups throughout the year. Many concerts are…read morefree, so check it out for sure! The seats are comfortable and the acoustics are good. Nice bathrooms and overall a high quality feel to the venue. It is part of Emory University. Parking can be a pain if the deck next door fills up.

I really love and enjoy this place. This is the place where actors can go if they need auditions…read moreshot at a very reasonable price. I will be also starting an actors class there next month as I'm leaving my current studio. Depending on what type of script you have for an audition, sometimes you may not be able to shoot it at home yourself. The audition shoots are $15 for 10 mins, or $25 for 20 minutes, and $50 for 40 minutes. That's something I've never seen happen before as far as an audition being 40 minutes. There's an acting instructor there by the name of Angela Davis who is very GREAT and REALLY KNOWLEDGEABLE as it pertains to acting. She's going to be my new instructor. For any of you who are looking for a place to shoot an audition or maybe attend acting class, check this place out. They also offer Zoom classes for those of you who don't feel comfortable due to the pandemic that's fading away. Next time I go, I'll be able to pick up a few pics.

I have been going to Higher elevation for 4 years now and I will not go anywhere else! The quality…read moreof their tapes and technology is state of the art. I love being able to schedule an audition being able to schedule an audition whether it be in advance or last minute and they're always available 6 days a week even at night. It is cost-effective offering a monthly rate to tape instead of for each audition. Other taping services I've tried had limited days/time or they weren't open late. Not at Higher elevation! They really care about actors and want to see us succeed. When I tape at home it takes me forever to record it, edit, label m and upload it. I've made several mistakes. But being at Higher elevation alleviates all that. They're always prompt, always label my tapes correctly and I've never encountered a mistake. Another thing that I love is Steven's attitude and his employees is always positive and uplifting. I've gone to taping services where they were having a bad day or rushing me and we know as actors we need to be in a comfortable supportive environment. I'm grateful to be part of their monthly membership and I highly recommend it because you won't regret it.

This was such an amazing experience and I'm glad I got a chance to be apart of it. There were so…read moremany good vibes and amazing black hair installations that celebrated black hair. Some of the installations were nostalgic, such as the phone wall, the gold earrings, the stove with hair curlers, and even the hair dryer found in beauty salons. There were also installations that celebrated black hair from "My Hair Is Not Unprofessional" to "My Hair Is A Whole Mood". The staff was very helpful and informative. They also have a shop where you can purchase items from black owned businesses. HIGHLY recommend stopping by and enjoying the experience.

So much nostalgia!!! The Black hair exhibit is truly a gem! Tickets can be purchased online and you…read morereserve your time slot to go. There are a variety of installations that pay tribute to all things to the black hair culture. They also have merchandise for sale from several black women entrepreneurs. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. They also have different events going on throughout the year.