Reel PROs

Worst experience two guys who don’t even tell you who they are «audition you» give you sides you can’t even read and «match you up with someone to cold read with» there was only one other girl there and so of course we did the cold read and gave me sides that I could not even read … so unprofessional. I would like to be auditioned by my peers, actual Casting Directors, acting coaches who have credentials thank you

I love this place. It is my home away from home! Not only are they great classes, taught by professionals that actually care about giving back to actors, rather than running workshops like cattle calls, but the community is incredibly strong and some of the most talented people around. They are not just my co-​actors they are my friends, my collaborators and other artists.

Almost ALL of my theatrical auditions I have had and jobs I have booked are because of Reel Pros. In a town where it’s difficult to be seen without an amazing agent or resume, Reel Pros give you the chance to show your stuff to some of the best CD’s in town. I am constantly turning on the television and seeing actors from Reel Pros and not in just co-​star roles, but big recurring roles. Bottom line-​if you want to be seen and cast-​Reel Pros works.

Reel Pros is the ONLY place to go for casting director workshops. Not only do they bring in some of the best, the caliber of talent who attends is incredible so you learn both from the CD and from watching your fellow actors.
They have great prices, free coffee, and I’ve made great connections there.
Go to Reel Pros!

This is the best casting director workshop studio. No question about it. I’ve been to many other places and the mix of casting director and actual acting talent is second to none. The people that run the facility are amazing and incredibly accessible. The other actors in the room are the most supportive of any bunch I have been around. This is a place where you work with the best and with all the other scams and crap out there, it’s the only studio I would recommend.

This is the best casting directors workshop in the city hands down. While some of the reviewers here seem to have an issue with workshops in general, if you don’t than this is the place to be. Also RP has a reputation for being restrictive which is true. This is not the place to go if you suck, you will get buried. But if your confident in your work and want to be acting with like minded actors you will have a blast.

I have been in the business for over 30 years and, like many of my peers, have had to turn to casting director workshops to maintain visibility and keep active. I have tried quite a few workshops and found some to be better than others — but after going to Reel Pros, I didn’t need to go anywhere else. Reel Pros is BY FAR the best.
I like the fact that they have an exclusive «Main Arena» for performers who have more experience and training. It is frustrating to spend money and be paired up with someone who doesn’t have cold reading experience. If you are an experienced, working actor and need a place to workout and remind casting directors that you are still around — this is the place for you. Your peers are here and they are 100% supportive.
If you are new and looking for some exposure and experience — this is also the place for you. Work on cold reading skills. get to know the casting process, stay pro-​active and take advantage of all of the other inexpensive options available to members (acting classes, video auditions, etc.). If you don’t get invited into Main Arena just yet — it isn’t personal and no, they don’t feel threatened –they’re just telling you to get more experience. Good actors make us all look good, so no one would want to reject you for competition reasons — that’s ridiculous. Good actors are one of the reasons that RP is so well respected.
Re: the comment about doing scenes in front of the class: Reel Pros has an excellent reputation in the industry and they also follow labor board guidelines. If you are reading a scene with the casting director behind closed doors, you are in effect paying the casting person for an audition and that is against the law. If the class is present during your scene — then it is a class — and not a violation. Reel Pros knows this and protects all of its members by following the rules.
Reel Pros is top notch. If I could give them 10 stars, I’d give them 11!

I absolutely love this place for CD workshops — I’ve been to lots of places all over town and this one seems to have the most down to earth people. It has far less of that competitive energy and the other actors are very supportive. It’s sort of self-​run by a community of talented, working actors (clearly the workshops are helping!) and the prices are some of the best in town (average price is $ 33 and they have some $ 19 deals and one free workshop a month!). They always have some sort of current promotion running, so check in with them and see what you can get for signing up.
They do have an auditing process in which their veteran actors will check in to be sure the acting is up to the Reel Pros caliber (this is to ensure that you have decent scene partners!) but this is true for any workshop if they don’t make you audition to get in first. I highly recommend it!

The best.
I’ve tried Act Now, AIA Studios, Actors Key, Actors Syndicate, and some sketchy underground ones… and I’ll tell you this: Reel Pros is my favorite. It’s always packed with great talent, they don’t charge you for workshops until 2 days before (so you can easily cancel with enough notice, never having paid anything to be refunded), the prices range from reasonable-​ish to great $ 19 deals, and the room has a great energy.
In closing, is how a German person might pronounce «in clothing.»

Obnoxiously pretentious facility where you pay a fee to meet a casting director or agent. They have a «strict evaluation and monitoring process» which rivals any velvet rope on Cahuenga or Sunset… all pomp, circumstance, and EGO. And they get off on «rejecting broadway stars» (they have said this) and other people with major credits to make them sound more esteemed. Think of the club you wait an hour to get into only to find 15 people inside. They also get off on giving you their personal opinion of your performances (even after you make it past their velvet rope) which always VASTLY differ from that of the professional casting director you are there to see. I cant tell you how many ties I got called in to casting offices/​agencies from the industry guests I paid to see, yet got «dinged» by Reel Pros for performances for which they didnt care.
In the end, you are paying to audition for casting directors who would otherwise never meet you. Avoid this place if you can, but hey, if you don’t have a decent agent, you can pay to meet some good people here. HOWEVER, Id suggest The Casting Network or literally ANY — again, ANY — other of the workshop facilities around town. They all essentially get the same casting people jumping from facility to facility. Reel Pros is just the most «LA» about it… and more expensive. They need to majorly relax.