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Joey Luthman - 1%, The Father, Forget Me Not, Private Practice, An American Carol, WEEDS, October Road, High School Musical 2 : Part 6.
Kate Melton – Scooby Doo: In the beginning, Lucy, Friday Night Lights, Inspector Mom, Timmy, Freaky Faron.
Field Cate – Space Buddies, Pushing Daisies, Struck, Cold Case, Without a Trace, Untold Stories of the E.R., Passions, Chloe’s Prayer.
Danielle Chuchran – Minor Details, Saving Sarah Cain, The Bold & The Beautiful, The Wild Stallion, Without a Trace, Little House on the Prairie, Crossing Jordan, Girlfriends, The Cat in the Hat, The District, Big Momma’s House 2, Last of the Mustangs.
Jason Dolley - Hatching Pete, Cory in the House, The Replacements, Minutemen, The Air I Breathe, Saving Shiloh, Enemies, Read it and Weep, Complete Savages, Casing Daylight.
Chelsea Makela – Dance Flick, Stitches, Zoey 101.
Joy Lauren – Desperate Housewives, Still Standing, Rogues, Lizzie McGuire, The Division, The Assignment, Private Practice, Shark, The Closer.
Malcolm David Kelley – Lost, Knights of So. Bronx, My Name is Earl, EVE, Girlfriends, Judgiing Amy, Malcolm in the Middle, Jimmy Kimmel Live,You Got Served, Antwone Fisher. Law & Order, The Kings of Appletown, Mississippi Damned.
Amy Bruckner- Phil of the Future,Oliver Beene, Judging Amy, Amercian Dreams, West Wing, Ally McBeal, Nacy Drew , E.R., American Dragon, Nancy Drew.
Kay Panabacher – Phil of the Future, Summerland, CSI, The Division, Monsters,Inc., FAME, The Disembodied, Monster, Inc., Grey’s Anatomy, CSI, Happy Campers, Ghost, WEEDS. Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Nancy Drew.
Noah Crawford – My Name is Earl, Abe & Bruno
Drew Matthews - Everybody Hates Chris, Bernie Mac Show, The Bold & The Beautiful, Strong Medicine
MaryAnn Springer - Cleats of Immenent Doom, Improv High, Maniacal, Malcolm in the Middle, The Metro Challenge, iCarly, I-Nasty.
David Henrie – Method & Red, The Pitts, That’s So Raven, The Amazing O’Malley’s, How I met your Mother, Jack & Bobby, House, Dadnapped, Wizard’s of Waverly Place, Cold Case, Judging Amy.
Danielle Panabacher – Sky High, Law & Order, Summerland, CSI, The Division, Monsters,Inc.Bernnie Mac, LAPD BLUE, Yours, Mine & Ours, Renaissance Girl, Weakness, Prodigy, Friday the 13th, Eli Stone, Mr. Brooks, Shark, Charlie Wilson’s War.
Spencer Daniels – Star Trek, Au Pair Kansas, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Witchwise, The Office, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Cold Case.
Kyle Chavarria – Little House on the Prairie,Ghost Whisperer,Gilmore Girls, According to Jim
Evan Lee Dahl - Criminal Minds, Zoey 101, 7th Heaven, Malcolm in the Middle,Dickie Roberts, Former Child Star, Arrested Development
Matthew Richards - Arrested Development, Judging Amy, E.R.
Jillian Clare – Days of Our Lives, SpiderMan, The Winner, Chasing Daylight, Catch Me if You can, Against Type
Matthew Underwood – Zoey 101, Method & Red, All That, Teen Nick
Daniel Samonas - Avatar, The Last Airbender, My Struggle,Zoey 101, Everybody Hates Chris, Enemies, Hannah Montana, Downstream, Entourage, The Least of These, Wizard’s of Waverly Place, iCarly, CSI:NY, Without a Trace, E.R.
Vincent McCurdy - Good Fences, Who Killled Atlantas Children?
Kelly Nish - Fleetwood, I stand here Ironing, Entourage, Daredevil, The KID
Alyssa Hernandez - Ned’s DeClassified, E.R., Grounded for Life, Zoey 101
Rachel Sibner – Ned’s DeClassified School Survival Guide
Darryl Reed Jr. – South Of Nowhere, The Morning After, That’s So raven, The Bernie Mac Show, Brothers Garcia
Anthony Tavera - Without a Trace, The Jennifer Love Hewitt Show, E.R, Injustice
Giselle Castellanos - WB Pillowheads, Alias, NYPD Blue
Testimonials
I really enjoyed your set up. You do have wonderful kids in that class at The Secret Rose Theatre. They are enjoying themselves so much that I really enjoyed them thoroughly!
–Deborah Dion,
CSA
My son is in Diane’s weekly “Screen Teens” class at Secret Rose and Diane is his persoanl coach and our friend. Her insights are so enlightening, we consider her the “Best of the Best”!
–Kathy Custino,
Mother of Angelo
“Diane is so spiritually in tune with her own instrument and her gift of teaching that she ignites and nurtures the passion for acting within each soul.”
–Jonathan George,
Pop Sensation/Next Big Star
“Diane Christiansen is a resource, a teacher, and a friend to everyone with whom she works. Her holistic techniques leave the student not only a better actor, but a better person as well. I have seen students enter her class scattered and leave focused, poised, and enthusiastic about the industry.”
–Rachel Galvin,
Talent Manager/The ESI Network
“Diane possesses expertise in front of and behind the camera. She directed my audition reel and coached me privately for a TV pilot. I have been selected as a talk show host finalist for Network TV.”
–Irma Breakfield,
The Breakfield Report
“Diane Christiansen is a wonderful coach. She has a masterful way of communicating with actors that makes the difference in getting both callbacks and increasing our bookings!!”
–Nelson Parks,
The ESI Network
“When it occurred to me that I would be teaching a class in front of hundreds of people, talking , I went into a panic. After the anxiety attack settled, I called my sons’ acting coach, Diane Christiansen and asked if perhaps taking a class or two would help me get over my phobia of getting up in front of people. Not only did her adult class help, I went on to teach many more classes and even went so far as to being cast in my first ever theatrical acting role. Because of Diane and her class, I just might take up acting the second half of my life. Move over Meryl Streep!”
Stacey Powells
Radio Show Personality
Since starting Diane’s classes a year ago, I have booked several National commercials and have gotten called back for at least 90% of my theatrical auditions. Being new to the industry, I didn’t really understand a lot of things about acting. But, Diane’s classes have me excited every week to see what the new adventure will be . . . and the on camera experience is way . . . cool.
–Chaz James (13)
“drink Sunny D”
In Diane’s Classes I have learned a lot and have had a lot of fun, plus I have really progressed in my craft. I remember writing for the Screen Teens class … I wrote a lot of scenes. Two actors did my scene. I didn’t know they were doing it til I heard the first line. It was absolutely amazing seeing my scene performed on stage for a showcase. it was just like, WOAH… THATS AWESOME. I really enjoyed watching my work played out for agents and mgrs and casting directors. It was a little scary because I didn’t know how the audience would react and how the actors would feel, but they played it out exactly as I wrote it and envisioned it. It was just so cool! Diane is amazing and she is really passionate in what she does… which is GREAT!
–Mary Ann Springer(15)
My name is Morgan Mrohs and I’m 13 years old. I am enrolled in Diane’s” Screen Teen” class and have been for over two months. I came into the class knowing practically nothing about acting and how much preparation and work goes into acting. Diane has taught me so much about the process of finding your character, the difference of on-camera acting and stage acting, and how important an actor’s objective is. Without this class I would be so inexperienced and clueless about everything it takes. I didn’t even understand there was an acting process! Now I can proudly say that I understand the “tricks” of acting, the process of finding your character, the importance of method acting, and the art of cold reading. Diane’s class is amazing and I couldn’t have learned what I have in any other class, or from any other teacher. In short, Diane as a person is simply amazing.
–Morgan Mrohs (13)
Just thought I would get back to you on my audition you coached me for. It went very well. Again, I just wanted to thank you. Your notes are right on and I feel confident when I go in to read. You’re very good at what you do. I can see why you are so in demand.
– Lou Richards (actor)
Diane Christiansen has been my daughter’s acting coach for many years now. I trust in Diane’s abilities and her honesty toward performers. I am frequently recommending her to people who are interested in the business from beginners to seasoned veterans. She has won many awards and has the life experiences that she brings together with her integrity and character to provide a wonderful service to actors of all ages! Whether you have Diane on your team as a permanent coach or you stop in for the occasional coaching tidbits, she will prepare you for anything you may face in your acting career!
-Sherri Hill (mother of Jillian Hill, 9 yr old actress)
Well, again I must sing your praises. Danielle performed in the school Talent show on Wed and Thurs. She was one of the M.C.’s . She received so many compliments on how well she performed . “She’s so comfortable.” “She so natural”. “She looked as if she was really enjoying herself”. “Does she act professionally?” “You should put her in commercials.” “Her personality really jumps out.” “She should try out for plays, She is way better than what I’ve seen at the local Community Theater ” These are just a few things. All night people kept coming up to me giving me wonderful sincere compliments!
It brought tears to my eyes to see her having so much fun and being so comfortable in front of people, especially her friends; which you know tend to be the hardest critics. I will never be able to repay for you bringing out such wonderful qualities in Danielle. All her performing success will always be contributed to your wonderful teaching skills, enthusiasm, respect, care, patience and personal interest in your students. You are and angel from heaven for performers.
With sincere gratitude….
Kathleen Connolly (Mom of 10 yr old)
Biography
DIANE CHRISTIANSEN began coaching actors in 1992. This year, CHILDREN IN FILM lists her as the “#1 Top Rated Acting Coach in Hollywood” for kids and teens. She was also named “One of the Top 3 Acting Coaches in Hollywood” by the YOUNG PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION in NYC. The last three years, Diane was voted “One of the Top 10 most effective Coaches in Hollywood” by Actors Access . Recently selected to appear as Acting Coach on Hit Reality TV shows, “FAKING IT” and Danny Bonaduce’s “MY KID’S A STAR” ON VH1.
Her career spans three decades as actress, coach, director and dancer. Most recently Diane was Guest Director at CALARTS and directed the acclaimed ‘PRIVATE WARS” there.
Diane is an instructor with her finger on the pulse of the Entertainment Industry, working very closely with many of LA.’s most acclaimed agents and managers. A graduate of the Strasberg Institute, she was mentored by Academy Award Nominee, Sally Kirkland and the late Joseph Bernard. She has appeared with the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in NYC; danced with Siegfried & Roy in Las Vegas and on NBC TV specials, she has been featured on the Merv Griffin Show and hit series “Vegas”. As a TV & Film actress she has worked with Angelina Jolie, Corey Feldman, Adam West, Orson Welles, Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Ann Margaret, Jon Voight, Dom DeLouise, Joan Rivers, Robert Urich, Billy Zane & Fred Durst. Actively coaching “working ” actors of all ages, 90% of her student roster booking repeatedly and consistantly. Among them are series regulars on shows such as PUSHING DAISIES, OCTOBER ROAD, WEEDS, PRIVATE PRACTICE, LOST, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BONES, NIP – TUCK , MY NAME IS EARL, WITHOUT A TRACE, 2 WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, CORY IN THE HOUSE, ZOEY 101, NED’S DECLASSIFIED, UNFABULOUS, COMPLETE SAVAGES, CHARMED, HOUSE, ALIAS, AMER. FAMILY, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE ,PHIL OF THE FUTURE, SIX FEET UNDER , LAW & ORDER , COLD CASE ,NYPD BLUE, E.R., CSI , JUDGING AMY, SCRUBS, GEN. HOSPITAL, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, YOUNG & THE RESTLESS & Disney’s LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, DANCE FLICK, THE HEARTBREAK KID,STAR TREK, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, CAT IN THE HAT, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, 13 GOING ON 30, STARSKY & HUTCH, YOU GOT SERVED, & ANTWONE FISHER. Her students are featured on 100′s of Nat’l . Commercials and have recently received “Kids Choice”, “OMNI” “SATELITTE”, “Young Artist” & “C.A.R.E.” Awards. Diane is committed to “making a difference” with every actor she coaches and says that passing on this rich tradition has brought even more joy to her life than performing. Diane’s greatest creations are her two children, both are working professionals in the Art & Acting fields.
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