I promised my friend in class I'd write something here, so now I am!…read more Bill is probably one of the most amazing teachers I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. He creates an improvisational environment that is open, carefree, and non competitive. Every week I've taken classes here people are so awesome and excited. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend taking improv with Bill!

This was by far one of the best classes that I have taken in L.A. I have taken numerous classes…read morehere since I was a child since my dream has almost always been to be an actress. I also took Improv classes at the Groundlings which were VERY expensive. When I took classes at the Groundlings, it was very apparent that they basically anyone in the lower classes were just a number. They fill the lower level classes just to keep the money flowing. I found Actors Improv Studio through my agent. No it's not in the fanciest building or the best neighborhood. But that's not what you go to class for, and he usually has some licorice or candy that you can snack on during class. That definitely sweetens the deal. :) I took classes here for about a month. Bill was EXTREMELY helpful and it was very apparent that he cared about each student individually. He takes the time to critique and praise you after each exercise. He even videos during each class, and after some exercises you can watch your work. The best part of his classes was his encouraging nature. All I can really remember from taking classes at the Groundlings is all the rules they give of what you are not supposed to do. Bill presented the rules of Improv, but not in a way that makes an improvisor feel stifled and held back. I left his class feeling much more confident thanks to him. The only reason that I haven't been able to go back is b/c I can't afford the extra expense at this time. But I would recommend him to anyone who really wants to know what it takes to become a great Improvisor. Yes CDs and such are mildly impressed when they see the name of a big name Improv Studio on your resume. But that won't book and keep a job. You have to be able to deliver much more than that. Bill will help you get to a place where you can consistently deliver.

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!

My daughter is so excited to experience PAW's theatre camp this summer! I researched theatre camps…read morein my area, and found PAW. My experience so far has been great! The customer service is nice and professional, and the Ambassador program has been easy to navigate. It's amazing that they offer such a generous scholarship.

My daughter is so excited about the summer musical theater camp at Performing Arts Workshop. We…read morehave heard amazing things about the program. My daughter is 10 years old and loves being on stage, but doesn't have any formal acting or singing lessons. So she is really excited to sharpen her skills this summer. We are part of the ambassador program and it makes it really affordable. We are looking forward to a fun and memorable summer and can't wait to see her first play!

I had a lovely recording session today! The studio is fully equipped with everything you need. June…read morewas extremely professional and very knowledgeable. I was taken care of and offered everything I could ever need. This is a fantastic gem in Van Nuys if you are looking for a recording studio! Easy parking as well behind a gated fence.

Top notch...gear selection is great. Melody is a class act and treats you like family the minute…read moreyou walk in.

A cozy vestibule leads to a pleasant reception lounge complete with beverage and snack bar. That's…read morethe entrance to this wonderful 49 seat Theatre established next to the main altar of St Matthew's Lutheran in NoHo as a co-lo expanded use space. Parking is limited to street. The nearby mall parking spaces and church parking are not allowed for the Theatre. But inside you'll find a well appointed tech set up and lighting perfect for any small to medium Theatre performance up to about 25 characters. There are also classrooms for various call located schools and services.

What an incredible organization. They focus on helping young actors stay in the business so that…read morethe art can continue and flourish. Their "HQ" happens to be in the former location of Loft Ensemble - LA's premier theater for new (and even some classic) works - and it's clear they're carrying on this level of excellence and exploration in performance art. I attended one event and was surrounded by some of the most talented, passionate and dedicated people I've ever met. The future of acting is in good hands. Can't wait to see what they'll do! Good luck to you, LACAE!

The venue is very nice, clean, and great helpful staff everywhere…read more The venue we went to go see was Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan! This location has been an overall favorite place to different artists perform.

I will start by saying, I've attended shows at this venue a number of times and have highly enjoyed…read moremyself. A few weeks ago I went to a show that I was very excited about since last year. I spent money on the good seats up front (in this economy it was definitely a thought out purchase). My excited was out the door a few minutes in. They say explicitly at the start of each show that there are no phones allowed. Like I mentioned earlier, I've been to shows here before and have witness staff be quick to shut down anyone trying to take a picture or video. I really liked that about this venue because it allows for the audience to enjoy the show without any distractions. That was not the case this time around. Not long after the beginning of the show, phones started coming out. I though, "for sure someone will come tell them something soon". Spoiler: No one ever did, not once, the whole show. Other parties caught on that they would not be asked to stop so they joined in. I had 6 different phones going up and down in front of me the whole show. The most upsetting part for me was that staff did come into the area when guiding late comers to their seats. They saw the phones out and did nothing about it. I was so bummed by the end of the show to say the least. Now that I know the phone rule is no longer enforced I don't think I'll be back. I really liked that I could go to the Soraya and collectively experience a show in the moment without a sea of phones ruining the experience. However, that does not seem to be the case anymore.

Love this studio. Teachers are amazing, very professional. It's a very inviting and friendly…read morestudio.

This is an amazing dance studio. They moved down the street and all the other amazing reviews are…read morelisted under their old location at 7932 Haskell Ave. But same dance teachers, just different parking lot. :) Has adults AND children's classes, in all kinds of styles of dance. If you want to learn to dance, or already love to dance, go check them out! You'll love it!

I live in the community, had children that have gone to this camp, both the regular camp and the…read moreDrama Academy. If you are considering having your kids attend, here are some things to think about. Participation of the Jr. Drama camp vs. the regular drama camp is not equal. However the Jr. Drama drama does not attend the camp for the full time period as the older kids. I think the Drama Academy itself is mainly for the older kids, with the younger being able to get a "taste" of being on stage so-to speak. Because the Jr. Drama does not attend the camp as long, it's cheaper for the younger kids. Thus the older kids are the stars of the show and the younger play extras (and let me tell you, are SOOOO cute on stage!) In my experience, the older kids treat the younger as stars in themselves. It's very family friendly! You also must know that this camp is run on the City of Los Angeles tax dollars, so if you are looking for a true drama experience with costumes, props, set design etc., you probably won't find it here. The money just isn't there. I know one year my son was there, we had an excellent parent that took over the sets, but for the most part, it will look a little lackluster. Course again, it's pretty cheap for a camp, and I don't think it's meant to be a professional drama program, rather just give kids interested a taste of putting on a production and how it works. Volunteers help make the production special. Cost: When my kids went, it was $400 for Jr. Drama which ran 3-4 weeks, and around $800 for the older kids which lasted about 8-10 weeks. About $100 per week, which includes, for the older kids, about 4 field trips to places like Disneyland, Hurricane Harbor, Magic Mountain, Knotts Berry Farm, Bowling, Movies etc.. Not very high for a summer camp that runs from 9am-4pm. So I would say it's VERY good pricing. It also includes, other than drama, daily activities for a child to participate in. I don't think you can find a camp or even a day care center for less than that with nearly as much to offer! We also got DVDs of the production which my children both still put on every once in awhile to laugh! To sum up, if you are looking for a professional Actors camp then this is NOT the place to go. They don't claim to be one, rather, just a fun place for your kids to get some more casual stage experience. After looking into a professional acting camp, there is no other camp that would have my child 5 days a week, 7 hours a day, including field trips, for the same low cost. All in all, Encino Drama Camp does give the older children stage experience, entertains the little ones, helps boost self-esteem, and helps to overcome the fear of speaking in public. I did not give this place 5 stars, and I would have if they could come up with better productions to give the kids to do. "High School Musical" two years in a row is... well... yuck. Although I would imagine some of the kids may have liked it, it's time to move on and let the kids experience more of the past greats. So don't hesitate! For those that don't care for drama, they also have a day camp that my daughter has been participating in since she was very young and loves it!

This is NOT a Review of the Children their Talent or their Efforts…read more Please heed my advise. As an Educator of Children in the Arts for more than 20 years; with a personal Resume that circles the globe, from small town, to Broadway Leading Credits. I joyfully went to see a dear friends darling daughter be in a Production. The Creative Director & Choreographer: Joanne Moser Executive Directors & Choreographers:Sandra Saad & Natalie Schetritt Co-Directors & Choreographers: Alex Cohen & Alyssa Scott Assistant Directors & Choreographers: Megan Glendinning & Alana Hollander Musical Arranger & Editor: Paul Moser Camp Directors: Arthur Chu & Bita Masjedi These people should be ashamed of themselves! These are strong words but VERY well deserved! 1. Participation should be as equal as possible. 2. STAR DRESSING ROOMS! 3. Posted Head Shots of the Stars but not the rest of the children? (a fuzzy group picture on another board?) 4. The term Creative Director... You ask an approx; 9 yr old to stand and deliver the Entire Song on an empty stage. 5. 7 choreography credits? No one DANCED! 6. Each child's parents paid USD$ 400.00 minimum for their children to take this 'Drama Camp'. Some of these children were on stage for LESS than 3 minutes! The show had a 7 PM curtain and a 15 minute intermission. Curtain came down at 8:30 PM. The 'Stars' got to be back stage and everyone else got to be in a different part of the building. These children were not given a 'stage experience' they were shown how small some people can be. Every one in the THEATRE is an Integral part of the show! There are no small parts just small minds, when the wrong people are in charge. These children deserved better! It was a good thing I had no child in this 'Drama Camp', they would have felt my wrath! I was sad to see so many parents that wanted the best for their children not getting it, and not knowing they had been duped by such hustler. Shame on the entire Production Staff! If you are looking for a Good & True theatre experience for your beloved Children GO ELSEWHERE. And RUN from this group! Only settle for the BEST for your children!

I've been training at TAC for over a year now, and I can't recommend it highly enough. I've taken…read moreboth the commercial and breakthrough intensives, as well as their ongoing scene study program. Every class I've attended has been completely worth my time and money. The instructors are excellent, and the vibe of the place is flawless. I feel emotionally and physically safe here, and have become a better performer under their tutelage. It's a wonderful community in a nice space, which also offers practical career coaching. You will get to perform in some capacity every class, without draining critiques. All the drama stays on the stage where it belongs.

I've been attending The Acting Center in Sherman Oaks for over a year and a half now, and I've got…read moreto say, it's truly something special. It's located right on Ventura Boulevard with its own parking (which is a big plus in L.A.), and the class sizes are just right--not too big, not too small. Tuesdays and Thursdays Scene Class helped me a lot more efficiently to discove my character in auditions. Plus people in the class are all auper talented working actors. What really makes it stand out is the instructors. They're working actors--people with real experience in the industry--and you feel that in every class. The approach they use? I like to call it "Stanislavski on steroids." They've developed their own method, and as someone who's trained in traditional Stanislavski, I can tell you it's faster, sharper, and incredibly efficient. If you're serious about honing your craft, give this place a shot--you won't be disappointed. Every one from the staff to the fellow class mates are so welcoming. Lastly, this school is always checking on us if we weren't booking anything for sometimes to help and guide us. Every time you will actually book something they like to share it on their special wall as well as Instagram stories. Bcz your success is their success.

This is a review of the California Guard Card educational provider- Valley Guard Training and its…read morecorresponding website to access educational lessons, guardboss.com. The first feature of the course that stood out to me compared to its competition, was that Valley Guard offered a more flexible solution in accomplishing the required in-person training component. The fact that Valley Guard is open 5 Days a Week from 9AM-6PM, Sundays 11AM-6PM is a huge benefit as most of the competition barely offers you a choice and just tells you which day they offer the in-class component. Valley Guard Training I felt also did a fantastic job in how they advertised the course and its requirements as well as their enrollment form. When I was shopping around, other competitors presented their courses and enrollment details rather difficult to understand and it came across to me as very cumbersome. Valley Guard made the process very easy to understand what you needed to sign up for as well as how you can complete the course training. Finally, one of the most important details I would like to acknowledge is the "Learning Management System" that Valley Guard Training uses was outstanding. Considering I have taken other online courses in my past, I can attest that their platform was easy to use and most importantly - engaging when playing the lessons out on the speaker. The person who is transcribing the entire course was fantastic and did not put you to sleep nor make you lose focus. I can tell you this is not always the case with every online course provider. So I give props to Valley Guard for really choosing a winning LMS platform. In closing, the staff at Valley Guard were all very helpful, professional and made the entire process of getting the forms and fingerprints sent out a breeze. I would highly recommend Valley Guard training hands down, you will be happy that you did.

This place is amazing the staff are super friendly and always ready to help the guys that work here…read moreare very knowledgeable and friendly I will definitely do my business here