The Acting Corps

Ok. Honestly. Before this review gets lost beneath the hundreds of positive reviews problay posted by the owners, or kids who work there to help promote the school. I'd just like to say Beware! In no way am I down playing the teachers, or the lessons, and experience they bring to the table, but the business side of it is a problem. Simply put the owners in the office are money hungry. In fact thats the first thing that was brought to my attention upon arrival my first night at the school. Your greeted with a hello, how are you, and by the way cough up the money. Your made to sign a contract stating the school can cut you loose for any reason, and they keep your a thousand bucks. Then you must abide by a lot of silly rules that I'd imagine would apply to a child in a grade school setting. I've witnessed a professional actress with IMDb accrediation walk out of here, and not come back. Of course they tried to sugar coat it over. You pretty much give them all your hard ear... Read more

I was new to town and this guy I met in Hollywood said I should check out the place. I did, it looked cool, so I took some classes. I loved it. Who would have though some random guy in Hollywood would give me such a great referral. Now I recommend it to you.

I have been studying at the Acting Corps for over a year now and I have nothing but amazing things to say about the school! I have learned a great deal about myself and the kind of actor I want to be. The teachers do not coddle your bad habits, but instead, give you the tools to break free of them. Through technique work, scene study, cold reading and on-camera classes I have seen this craft in a different light and one that will be a lifelong journey. the Acting Corps has made me appreciate life and art more intensely, and in return, I have been able to love deeper and enjoy life on an entirely new plane.

I love this school! I am close to finishing BC 2 and my eyes have been opened to a whole new world. So many acting issues I had have been addressed. I tried another popular "factory" school in town and I only got to do scene work once a week. I left because it wasn't enough. Here, I am active and up there working every day. The teachers are working actors, they know a lot about technique and scene work is always mind-blowing. And their career advice has been so invaluable. Better to get it from people who are out there doing it. And even when the teachers have auditions, they still come to class, prepared, alert! How do they do it? I wanna be like that! It's a very professional environment. We had a couple of flakes in the class and they didn't stay around for too long, they were asked to leave. No room for negative people, thank you!

Once I realized that I would not be happy doing anything else with my life other than acting, I enrolled at The Acting Corps, and it changed...

I have been attending the Acting Corps for a while now and I have learned so much that it is hard to summerize it here. I have also gained so many valuable skills and tools to better understanding the world of acting and auditioning and working as an actor. I have learned it all from the Acting Corps. This school claimed to have over 1000+ members that are now on IMDB and after attending this school it is clear why they are so effective, and that You can also be another one of there success stories just like me!

I fell in love with the Acting Corps because of the atmosphere and the style of teaching. It is an intense course that focuses on the technique of the craft. The teachers are professional actors themselves so they give you the knowledge on how to survive in today's industry, while also giving you the tools you need to book jobs. I have fallen in love with acting because of the Acting Corps! The number is different though... it is 818.753.2800.... My favorite quite applys, "Go and try!"

When I finally decided to move to Los Angeles to finally pursue my dream of acting, I did as much research as I could to help me decide wher...

I've been doing this thing called acting for a long time, and I have been to many schools, but I can truly say that The Acting Corps really changed my view of things, and my direction. It was a hard decision for me to make when I first signed up as it was a five-day a week commitment, but I made the right choice. Before I went to them, I'd take a few classes here and there, but lacked a technique. I tried to do the sense memory thing, and a bit of "the method", but it just wasn't getting me anywhere. At the Acting Corps, I learned Meisner... and that changed my life. Not just my acting, my life (Meisner can do that). Then in Boot Camp 2, I learned Michael Chekov’s technique. Amazing. As you might have guessed, I highly recommend them.

I flew in from Germany to go to this school, so I was afraid this would not be what I was hoping it would be. I did some Meisner Technique classes before in Munich but never really got what the whole thing was about. And I’d heard such great things about The Acting Corps from my friends that I decided to check it out for myself. So I talked to Nigel on the phone and he explained it all for me. So far, this is the best experience of my life. Sidney, my scene study teacher, even offered to help me get a manager, she’s super cool and makes you believe in yourself. I would never go anywhere else than The Acting Corps.

I’ve been to The Acting Corps, since Boot Camp I, and II, and now in The Advanced Program. I came in from a four year Bachelor’s degree, not really knowing what I was doing and now I’m like miss career chick. I go out on theatrical stuff two three times a week, still a couple of commercial auditions(which now I book because a. I know what I’m doing and b. I don’t care) but basically it’s a whole different ballgame. All the teachers are working actors who teach the stuff I need when I go out there myself. No other place like the Acting Corps. And PS. Eugene Buica totally rocks. H’s really easy to talk to and will sit down with you and help you with whatever you need.

I loved the Acting Corps and have no complaints at all. They have great teachers and a great program. I would go so far as to say it was a life changing experience. This is not a school that tells you that you’re amazing if you’re not, this is one of those school that MAKES you amazing if you are not. Easily a five star school. Bootcamp rules!

The Acting Corps and Eugene Buica got me to Los Angeles. This school that Eugene created is exactly what they say it is. Amazing training in a couple of months. There’s a lot of stuff I could say about The Acting Corps, other than acting, but truth is that my life has changed for the better. There is no doubt in my mind that I could’ve picked a school that isn’t as committed and strong – there are a lot of scams out there, and I’m glad I picked the real thing.

When I first moved to LA I was looking for a place to stay fresh and work out as an actor between my auditions and acting work. I have tried quite a few schools and felt that they were politely beating me down... to "rebuild" / "keep me in class so they could make money" so i'd be "ready" to work. Anyway... I was referred to The Acting Corps by a well known T.V. actress. I went through BC1 then 2 and am currently in AP. I absolutely feel that this place builds upon the skills I already have and allows me to stretch the muscles that need developing. PLUS they encourage me to go out and get jobs, and sincerely congratulate me when I do! The teachers don't sugar coat the notes given each class, which I like, you can't be 'perfect' and learn at the same time :) (although we actors are perfectionists) I also love that this school combines techniques. I'm of the belief that the more techniques (Meisner, Chekhov..) to draw from = the better. Overall, I'd highly recommend the Acti... Read more

I have been through every program (Bootcamp I &II and The Advanced Program) in The Acting Corps and have loved my experience there. In a short amount of time, I’ve learned so much about real and truthful acting and what it takes to make it in the business. The teachers that I have had, have all been fantastic and really know what they’re talking about (they’re out there themselves constantly auditioning and working). As far as the past reviewer’s comment on the Advanced Program class being “muddled,” they’ve obviously never sat in on one of my classes! (Which requires dedication to even get in to!) I look forward to going to class everyday, and the seriousness and focus that the teachers have to making ALL their students better is admirable, and one of the reasons I keep on taking classes here!

A little about my background: I have studied acting for about five years. I moved to Los Angeles three years ago to pursue my dream of becoming an actor. I have taken classes all over town (workshops, intensives, on camera classes, etc). I was working sporadically, but nothing like I had hoped. About a year ago I was pretty much done with acting, and was even thinking about moving home. A guy that I had worked with at the time had just finished boot camp 2 at the Acting Corps and told me about it. I looked up their website, called them and asked some questions and was pretty skeptical, honestly. I let a month go by, and I kept thinking about it, and finally decided I was going to give this thing one last shot. I enrolled in boot camp 1 last March. By the end of the first week, I felt like I had been given a creative shot in the arm. I did boot camp 2 right afterwards, and then did the advanced program. I feel like I learned more in 9 months there than I did in the previ... Read more

The guy that is running this school is a Drama Queen and so are the people in the office. They have had a few good teachers come through there, but their goal is one thing ....MONEY.... meaning yours. Their heart is not in the right place when it comes to acting. Don't be fooled by the Veneer. After they shuttle you through the quickly paced Boot Camps, you have no where to go except a muddled Advanced Program. If your still thinking about going, ask them how many teachers have they gone through in the last year and how few stay. Maybe 2 teachers out of 10, that says something.

I agree....the owner is an absolute idiot!!!! He doesn't give the students the time of day. And is always in a bad mood.....he needs to remember it is the students who are paying him!!! The only thing they got going for themselves is the technique teacher, Dariush Kashani.....without him I honestly believe that majority of the students would drop out. If you're able to get him as one of your teachers i say go for it....if not look else where.

I agree with the previous. Don't waste your money here. Some of the other teachers are good but all the best of them leave very quickly because of the owner.

To One And All: Avoid at all costs this place. I was interviewed to be a teacher and the owner questioned me as if they were Yale School Of Drama. And even there, they're not as pretentious. I'm curious what this guy's actual credits are. Also, his teaching philosophy is too spelled out and more about what he has to say i.e. "acting guidelines." Too heady and analytical. His views on Michael Chekhov's "psychological gesture" is completely skewered. I was taught by a leading Chekhov professional in graduate school and their background is completely counter-productive to what he teaches or what he thinks it is. Avoid bloated, know-it-all teaching gurus who think they'll lead you to the promised land of acting, when in fact, they want your money. There's a big difference between someone with an MFA/BFA who should be teaching and running acting/theater schools, with an all-around background in theater/tv/film, and not someone who opens a fly-by-night acting school because they ha... Read more

OK. So I just got finished The Actors' Boot Camp. What a trip...what an awesome, amazing experience. I feel like I'm at the beginning of something really cool and exciting - my acting career. The school is serious, the instructors are ALL great, and I walked away learning tons about acting and about myself as well. I just have to say that I have never had anyone care so much about my progress and my future. These people really cared to the point that they threw out a guy the first week for being a flake. They also got us up on our feet acting like an hour and a half a day, if you count the DAW, which I don't know how long it's been around. So I'm totally stoked - got my first agent interview on Friday. Just make sure if you come here to not be late, they don't like that at all, and also avoid the place next door - half hour for a sandwich?????? Other than that everyone does an awesome job.

Whatever you wind up doing with your life, like it or not, at some point you will look back on that occupation and call it your life’s wor...

I have trained in Chicago, NY and now LA. I was having a lot of difficulty finding a place to study that had working teachers that wanted to...

I went to Bootcamp I. After I paid, they gave me a laundry list of rules that they never mentioned until they already had my payment in full. You aren't allowed to miss class w/ a doctor's note or wear open toed shoes. If you miss a 2nd class you have to pay $50. If you miss more classes you are supposedly kicked out. Some teachers won't even allow you to use the bathroom when you need to. The Director is a POMPOUS JIRK who acts like he is so self-important and treats students with disrespect yet he has virtually zero IMDB credits. I guess it's good he created this school since he's had zero career in Hollywood. There were 2 complete flakes in my class, who missed class & came in late regularly. Neither were ever kicked out. Their flake behavior was just tolerated. Also, the idea of a full-time schedule is a great idea, but I got the feeling that AC didn't have enough material to fill the classes. We had 2 days of technique where we did straight repeition w/ a partner for 10 minutes & ... Read more

I have trained at the Acting Corps and this is the best place to train. If you are serious about acting and want a place to hone your skill...

I stumbled on the www.TheActingCorps com website and the place sounded very cool. I went down to check them out. Everyone working there was so friendly. The place had a great vibe about it, so I decided to try them out for a month. I didn't have a lot of previous acting experience, but I think I learned a lot. I loved it. I can not say too many nice things about them. I'd been wanting to take some classes for a long time, and I'm glad I did, and I'm glad I found such a great place. I feel they really awakened my passion for acting.

I went to the Acting Corps thinking I was already a good actor, but what I didnt know could fill a book. They gave me the training foundation I needed. Now I'm having great auditions and getting acting jobs. I went to other schools before, and all they did was make me think I was good when I wasn't. This is truly a great program for dedicated actors that are serious about it. This is NOT a school for lazy people that want to be discoverd walking down the street.

This is a dedicated bunch of people working to help beginning and professionals hone their craft! Classes meet 5 days a week! Morning and night classes, easy to get to, good facility.