Seven Pillars Acting Studio

It’s been over a year since I started at this studio (no previous training at all) and I wrote my first review back in December.
I’m just amazed at how much I’ve grown, even in the last 7 months! Even when I think I’m at a good place, Sonya helps me to go even further into my character that I am constantly surprising myself with how much more I can do.
Sonya also brings in great and experienced people to work with us and they all have different perspectives and ideas which are really helpful. Through the studio, I’ve worked on and shot a demo reel with Brett that I love and have been sending out.
Sonya is super committed to our success, in whatever way you want to define it, and she’s just an amazing person overall.
I could probably talk for hours of all the things that I’ve learned and how joining this studio has changed my life but then you wouldn’t read this review because it would be too long…

It is such an honor to work under Ms. Sonya Cooke,
Ive had an amazing experience at her acting school and I have learned so much, her guidance has helped me so much further my career in the acting field, I encourage anyone who is looking to further their career or even start a career to try her classes, they are amazing!!!

Sonya is a great motivator. A great teacher of the Meisner technique. She will support your study and encourage your acting.
She continues to work as an actress and is always involved in the business of acting.

If you’re new to acting, or an experienced veteran to the craft and art you should consider using this studio. There are several reasons you should consider this place over others.
1. Affordability
2. Quality Instruction
3. Techniques taught
4. Passion
This place is affordable because you can essentially «pick» which classes you want to begin, and you have varied options which the instructors will work with you on. The payment options are flexible and for the price of instruction in the LA /​Orange County areas you won’t find more quality instruction on time honored techniques. Coupled with passion for the craft and genuine ability to direct and guide you won’t be displeased after your first audit!
I do classes with adults so I cannot speculate on the classes with children. I imagine there are very similar approaches to kids’ classes.

I have been working with Sonya, in her OC location, for almost a year now. I found her school online. I left her a message that day regarding my interest. She got back in touch with me the same day. It was actually within an hour, but I don’t want anyone clock watching if you don’t hear back that quickly. She left a message that instantly told me this was the place for me. I haven’t looked back yet.
She has helped me grow, not only in my acting, but in myself. I have learned to use her classes to bring out the best in my acting but at the same, the classes have helped me to discover things about my own life past and present. She challenges me to push my limits and I feel I have started to hit my stride as a believable actor.
I would recommend her and her team to any and all people that are looking for a school, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned actor. She caters to your needs, without you having to ask. If you need to work out the process yourself, she allows you to do that. If you need a more focused and direct type of teaching, she will give you that as well. We are all different, and Sonya has found a way to reach each of us in our own way.
I am already doing background work in films and I am ready for the auditions to start piling up. I am forever grateful for that click onto her site when i decided to pursue this life. She’ll be thanked in my speeches ;-)
Good luck in your pursuit and I hope this information proves helpful.
Cheers,
Erick

Sonya is amazing !! I have been studying with her for almost a year, which has been an immense joy and tremendous learning experience. I have never seen a teacher so giving and passionate about her work. She is brilliant intellectually and creatively. She presents her Seven Pillars and guides you through them –so you learn them, practice them, understand them and use them to «live authentically under imaginary circumstances» .
She cares deeply for each of her students and will personally help each one to find their path to success. She also surrounds herself with other consummate professional who frequently enrich our classes with special workshops and presentations. She will challenge you, make you laugh, cry and everything in between. A magical experience !

Sonya is a force of nature with a warm spirit. She has spent years developing an acting technique that draws from the great methods and enhances her predecessors rather than trying to change the wheel. Her insights on acting are rich and yet she leaves room for discovery as she too continues to grow. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and plan on joining her class again when I return to L.A.