Testimonials

"After a twenty-year hiatus, I am so happy I took your ON CAMERA 1 class with Sarah (Charipar).  My first audition for Chicago Fire led to me being booked as a day player for Episode 13 as Officer Westfall. I’m going to take another class. It was so helpful, especially since I had never done TV."

— Courtney Shaughnessy

Mary Franke is a very encouraging and helpful teacher. She made me feel engaged during class and also allows us to email her with any questions we have about acting. I definitely recommended taking a class with her!

— Grace Hu

It was so great working with Mary! (Mary Franke) I enjoyed her On Camera Technique class. She was always very responsive - in and out of the classroom. I feel like I learned a lot and became more confident in front of the camera. I would love to work with her again soon!! Thanks so much for the great classes geared toward youth!! 

— Eliana McCauley

Adria Dawn was the ideal balance of honest and warm. She had full confidence in each of her students, and I still keep the techniques she taught in mind every time I submit a self-tape.

— Simran Bal

Mary Franke (Grades 3-5- On-Camera Technique: Online) is a talented actor and acting coach. She’s taught me so much and is a lot of fun to work with. Mary cheers me on, gives great advice, and is kind. I highly recommend taking a class with her!

— Skylar Gerlach

Adrianne Cury (Scene Study The Fast and Furious Edition: Online) is a badass, even over Zoom! So knowledgeable, so insightful, and hilarious to boot. She picks scenes that both really fit and really challenge you as a performer, and provides specific feedback that was incredibly useful and effective. In class, in rehearsal, and in performance, I felt completely supported by everyone in the (virtual) room!

— Allison Rose Macknick

Jerry (Kernion — Work in Multi-Cam Comedy: Online) was very knowledgeable and answered any questions that were thrown at him. His feedback and teaching were based on a handful of golden nuggets that were easy to understand and definitely gave us enough to work on. We got to act with each other and practice our scenes in front of each other the way many would be doing now for Zoom auditions anyway. It was great practice, and we learned how to be truthful through comedy.

— Harmony Zhang

He (Jerry Kernion — Nail The Guest Star Audition: Online) talked to us like he knew us for a long time. He took the time with each one of us and was very informative with all the different terms that acting requires

— Cathy Plumb

Jerry (Kernion — Nail The Guest Star Audition: Online) provided clear, thoughtful notes and directives and gave each individual performer focused and generous attention. He was excellent at keeping very focused on the topic at hand, and provided so much insight as to what casting expects to see from their guest stars.

— Michelle Jasso

Jennie (Moreau — Level 2 Shurtleff to Scene: Online) was a creative and thoughtful instructor. She improved performances with individualized exercises and notes and fostered a friendly, often fun atmosphere in class.

— Ann E. Nunez