Testimonials

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

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

Janelle Snow was amazing. Generous, passionate, precise, didactic and fun! I would gladly take a second course of hers! (Advanced on Camera)

— Angela Brandao

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

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 Close

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

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

Sarafina (Vecchio) is a great teacher. She made Shakespeare fun and accessible. I appreciated her incredible and infectious enthusiasm for Shakespeare, and the care with which she chose monologues for myself and my classmates. Her suggestions were thoughtful and helpful and led me to make choices and take risks I may not have in the past. Thanks for such a fun class! (Shakesplay! Scene Study)
 

— Liz Vibbert

Sarafina (Vecchio) made Shakespeare make sense! The manner in which Sarafina broke down the language allowed for me to understand at a high level the patterns in Shakespearean speech, clarified iambic pentameter, and the importance of his intonation/inflection notation. I received so much more knowledge and confidence in this class than initially expected. I would take this class again if I could! (Shakesplay! Scene Study)
 

— Lawrence Green

Sarafina (Vecchio) challenged us to really push our creativity and experiment with our choices in Level 3. She created a space where mistakes were opportunities for growth. I grew so much as a performer.
 

— Mike Cahill