Sarafina Vecchio is a passionate instructor who takes time to help her students get a real sense and importance of all training material. Her Shakesplay curriculum has ignited a fire in me.
— Daniel Ochoa
Kurt (Naebig) has a beautiful knack for understanding how to challenge everyone’s blind spots in their scene work. He does this while creating a space that feels truly safe and fun. (Advanced Scene Study)
— Frankie Ferrari
Brian (Plocharczyk) was approachable and knowledgeable. He made class a fun and safe space to learn and explore. The time in the recording studio is invaluable! I really loved everything about this class from the instructor, to the hybrid approach, the materials we got to use, and the classmates! (Voiceover for the Professional Actor: Combo)
— Nicole Borowski
Brad Grusnick's Beginning Voiceover Combo was my first class. My children have also taken a few classes and we have all enjoyed them. I love that they are taught by working professionals so we can get insight into the industry.
— Jenna Stinson
Charles (Andrew Gardner) did an excellent job of creating a safe environment. I never felt embarrassed when making a bold choice, and he always lifted us up and encouraged us in our learning process! (On Camera II: In Person)
— Taylor Moran
Janelle Snow was amazing. Generous, passionate, precise, didactic and fun! I would gladly take a second course of hers! (Advanced on Camera)
— Angela Brandao
This class was truly my first exposure to acting besides just watching TV. [I was] super nervous and already feeling like I wouldn’t fit in. Sarafina Vecchio was very kind and friendly and really helped me break out of my shell, I can’t express how grateful I am to have had her as an instructor. (Grades 9-12: Acting for Teens)
— Brooke Reynolds
Bob Mason gave thoughtful, helpful, knowledgeable and in-depth guidance to each student that was designed to enable us to grow and improve our craft. (Shakespeare Audition Workshop)
— William C. Thompson
Bob Mason is very good at meeting students where they are when sharing his knowledge of Shakespeare. He teaches what he knows in a way that is engaging, thoughtful, and easy to understand. (Shakespeare Audition Workshop)
— Amanda DePinto
I would say Brad Grusnick was inclusive and had a relaxed demeanor which helped all of us settle in and bring our A game to classes. He encouraged everyone and gave each person constructive feedback that improved our reads. (Beginning Voiceover: Online)
— Natalie Walsher