And the OSCAR goes to…

Congratulations to Tahmina Jabrayil, the winner of our OSCAR PIX Contest! With a nearly perfect score, TAhmina predicted the most winners of the 2012 OSCARS to win a free Actors Platform workshop. Way to go Tahmina!

Skyler Sandak on Funny or Die

Skyler Sandak featured in “The Scarf”

Check out Diane Christiansen Coaching student Skyler Sandak’s latest performance for Funny of Die in “The Scarf” featuring Max Minghella and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

Skyler Sandak is Funny or Die’s go to kid

Skyler has also been featured in other Funny or Die videos including this one with wrestling superstar Rowdy Roddy Piper.

EXCLUSIVE Preview of Diane Christiansen’s upcoming video

Adjusting your Acting Style to Different Scripts

Here’s a sneak peak of Diane Christiansen’s upcoming video for Master Talent Teachers, “Adjusting your Acting Style to Different Scripts,” featuring Diane Christiansen Coaching Students: Mason Alexander, Zach Callison, Miranda May, Dani Jacoby, and Marcus O’Dell.  This incredible FREE training video will give you insights and techniques that will help you shine in every audition situation – don’t miss it!

Adjusting your Acting Style to Different Scripts premiers Dec. 24th!

You can see the entire video when it premiers on Saturday December 24th on www.MasterTalentTeachers.com.  You can also see more FREE training videos from Diane Christiansen and all of the Master Talent Teachers – New videos every 3 days!

Zach Callison in MTLA Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat In Concert!

Zach Callison featured soloist in MTLA Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat In Concert

Diane Christiansen Coaching student  Zach Callison will be performing as a member of the Youth Chorus in the critically acclaimed Musical Theatre of Los Angeles’ presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat In Concert. Zach will not only be performing as a part of the Youth Chorus, he will also be a featured soloist. This is a One Night Only – Star Studded Event looking to feature the talents of: Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Eva Mendes (Film actress) and Steve Carell (The Office). The performance will take place on Saturday December 10th, 2012. Click here for tickets.

Zach is not only a talented actor, he is also a gifted musician and songwriter, and a hilarious comedian. Is there anything this kid can’t do? We don’t think so! You can even see more of Zach here.

Biz Kids moves to Saturday in 2012!

Best Acting Class for Kids now on Saturdays

The award winning Biz Kids Class, voted ‘Best Acting Class for Kids in Teens’ by the 2011 Backstage West Readers’ Choice Awards, will now be on Saturdays from 12:30-1:30pm beginning Saturday January 7th, 2012. You’ve asked for it, and we’ve delivered! Plus, there is even more exciting news…

Diane Christiansen teaching Best Acting Class for Kids in 2012

Diane Christiansen will be joining instructor Joe Jeffrey in 2012! Diane will be teaching the last class of each 8-week session, where she will evaluate each student’s work. TWO outstanding teachers, ONE incredible class.

REGISTER NOW for THE BEST ACTING CLASS FOR KIDS!

Early registration discounts available for January 2012 classes through December! Call 818.523.8283  Sign up for our Newsletter to receive coupons!

Biz Kids is the best acting class for kids ages 6-9 looking to build a solid technical foundation. This beginning acting class will teach students the fundamental skills every actor needs to be successful. Students will learn basic “on-camera,” cold-reading, scene study, and improvisational techniques in an environment that encourages FUN and creativity, while maintaining a level of professionalism standard on any working set.

Class held at:

The Secret Rose Theatre
11246 Magnolia Blvd. NOHO
91601