Warner Loughlin Studios

I have been attending since August and so far I’ve loved my experience. I really enjoy the freedom of Warners technique, and it has helped me so much with my confidence in my craft! I feel so much more courageous in auditions and it’s really nice to feel like I am growing and stretching! I really feel in class I have a safe place to take risks and fall on my face, without feeling I’m being judged. I love the positive energy of this studio. Wendy is amazing, as well as my class mates. They provide so much support and I do feel I’ve made friends for life at this studio.

Warner is an incredible teacher and person.
I’ve been very lucky and have worked with her privately on and off for years.
She has taught me an incredible technique for breaking down scripts and deepening my work.
She is a kind, warm and positive person. I always leave my sessions with her uplifted and excited about the discoveries we find in the script together.
Her office staff and staff coaches are also up notch. Her studio provides a safe environment to practice acting.

I had an utterly AWESOME experience here! Such a fun, positive space. I have only come here for private coaching (though hopefully that will change soon — this girl needs some more free time), and I have to say, the staff is just awesome! Such a beautiful and well kept studio, easy to find, highly communicative staff, and very flexible scheduling. And, most importantly, intelligent and supportive teaching. I’ve got to echo most everyone else here — this is a pretty incredible studio. I can’t wait to do an intensive!

After being in this town for 13 years, having acted in 19 films, I have seen my share of basically everything out there, from NY To LA. Warner Loughlin and her staff are simply the best. Ever film I do, I go straight to Warner for coaching. She is brilliant and a great human being.

I used to say «I hate acting classes» far too much. Since I started taking classes at Warner Loughlin Studios I have not repeated those words. Positivity, support, warmth, and encouragement engulf the studio and take each student on creative and inspiring journeys in and out of class. Each class has a different energy and a different dynamic, but the teachers do an amazing job at placing you in the class that is best fit for you. I am in Keith’s class on Wednesday night and it is a highlight of my week. Every student listens and responds with encouragement and love. Our class specifically is fun and relaxing but come time to work, every one steps up and gives their best. It is a great dynamic because it makes everyone feel safe but also loved for who he or she is as a person. I finally feel like I have a supportive community of actors.
Warner’s technique is smart, effective, creative, specific and awakening. My imagination surprises me constantly so I never feel like I am «stuck» as an actress. The discoveries I make every week prove to me that I am always growing because the work you do in an out of class requires focus and passion and pure love for the craft. I feel so grounded in the technique so whether I have had a horrible week or the best day, I can count on performing with a base that never lets me down. I am reassured while boldly moving forward. Since I have started using this technique, I have found much more faith in myself as an artist. Even when I am hard on myself, I know that my homework and preparation will always break through the self criticism. I feel a sense of freedom as an actress that I never experienced before. The technique is refreshing because it requires you to put in good solid work so when you perform, the character’s life and story comes alive. The characters are the real inspirations. Finally, I feel like I create truthful energy in the midst of another’s story. Every week, class gives me something to strive for and gives an artistic purpose while trying to survive in a cutthroat and superficial business.
I have not had class with Warner, but I have coached with her and she is so wonderful. She has created a beautiful community and I am honored to be part of this community. Keith is absolutely incredible as my teacher. I coach with him regularly. Sometimes I think he knows me better than I know myself. haha. Each person is on their own level of work and gets specific feedback and direction from the intuition and knowledge from Keith. This is the kind of attention and focus and care that goes into the studio from Warner and the teachers to the students and then back into the world!
Class at Warner Loughlin Studios is something that I value and I want to work hard so I can continue to grow in this safe and supportive environment.

Love WLS! I had searched around town for a scene study class after graduating from USC’s Theatre program. Warner and her studio both really stood out. I have been there for almost three years and can’t imagine leaving. It’s rare to find such a supportive environment AND such talented people. My instructor, Keith, is great and has always gone above and beyond to help with career advice and audition help. Warner is inspiring and amazing, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the instructors here.
–blake

Finally, a place I can call home!!! I can’t begin to express how much I love Warner and her ROCKSTAR technique. I’ve been a student for almost 2 years and I can tell you that I would never leave. Warner has created a safe place for me to explore, make mistakes and leave my ego at the door where it belongs. I love that the studio in perfectly placed in Hollywood, amazingly spacious with several private rooms to get work done AND a giant sized library… wait did I mention the prop room, holla!!! All of the teachers are beyond talented and knowledgable but I do have a very special place in my heart for Erin Cardillo who just recently directed me in my first feature. #TheBigDay
In response to RE’s post, the building if literally bursting with positivity. I walk in with a huge smile and leave with an even bigger one. Sorry to hear about your bad experience, you sure your not talking about another studio?
Anyway, to leave on a positive note… if your appetite is seeking imagination and creativity then you’ve come to the right place. I thank my lucky stars for finding the studio and my new family. *sigh*
Sincerely,
Rosanna

I have been aspiring to be an actor since as long as I can remember and I now am starting to become serious about making it my career. I was referred to Warner from my Uncle who is mutual friends with her husband. I can say working with her and being allowed to work around such amazing and successful actors in the business has really changed my whole view on acting. I always felt like I never had something tangible, some kind of technique I could use to prepare myself for auditions and scenes. Classes I took would always be taught by a teacher who had a big ego and thought putting you down would make you a better actor. Not with Warner. She nurtures, respects your craft no matter where you are at and is all about developing you to your fullest potential. This business is hard enough as it is and she gives you a safe space to create, develop and explore your potential as an actor. I studied there for about 4 months and I can say I learned so much more from the teachers there then I have my whole life. I had to leave due to finances but I’m planning on coming back to enroll ASAP. That might be one down side is that it is expensive to be a part of the studio. But they do give you the bang for your buck. Plus you feel like your part of a family. Everyone there is so welcoming and the teachers are people I can look up to and can come for whatever, personal and professional. I feel for a fact that if I were able to have a career as an actor, it’s because of Warner Loughlin.

I have been studying with Warner for ten years now and there is no person I would rather spend a decade with than this wonderful, inspirational woman. She has created a safe place for actors to learn and grow and support one another. I have taken other classes that I have enjoyed, but with this studio, I truly feel I have a family. In my class, I have made life long friends. We root for each other on a level that I have never witnessed in any other class. Acting as a business can be competitive and cruel, so it’s nice to have a place to go where your peers are genuinely happy for you when you are doing well. This studio IS warm and inviting and it’s all a reflection of the tremendous heart of a woman… Warner Loughlin.
And in response to RE’s review… there are no discounts given for reviews and the master class has 20 people in it — three of which are teachers at the studio. They were in the master class before becoming a teacher. They become teachers because they have been practicing the technique for many years and have the ability to share it with others. And I have done makeups in ALL the classes and am beyond impressed with the level of talent in each and every class. So, yes, it may take time to be placed in the master class (seems you gave it all of a whole month) but being in ANY of the classes is a place for you to learn and grow in the technique at your own pace. Enjoy the journey… it’s not always just about the end result. This studio is a place filled with positive energy and it seems maybe it’s not the right fit for you. Hope you find a better suited class.

FINALLY, I have a clear understanding of how to act thanks to Warner Loughlin Studios! In the past, I had taken many scene study classes and workshops all over LA, but I never quite understood how to analyze a scene or how to create a character until I was referred by a friend in the industry to check out Warmer Loughlin Studios. I now have the confidence that I had lacked as an actor and my goals as an actor have increased. The environment is very positive and supportive and a place I look forward to attending weekly!

I can not say enough good things about the studio. Prior to coming to Warner Loughlin Studios, I didn’t know anything about acting, for example I didn’t know what sides or headshots were. The studio took me in and gave me a very nurturing environment to explore and grow my craft. A little over 2 years later, I have gained the confidence to find a great agent and manager, have successful auditions, and work on multiple sets. I truly believe that the combination of expert teachers and the close family studio space, has done wonders for me as a person and as an actor.