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Good Words From Casting Directors

"Reel PROs is the best workshop in town."
Paul Weber, Casting Director, CSA, Owner of Paul Weber Casting

"I love coming to Reel PROs, it is such a welcoming and comfortable environment. The staff is always on top of everything and equally respectful of the actors and guests. I continue to be impressed by the level of talent that I am treated to, and always look forward to returning."
Eric Stephen Souliere, Casting Director, CSA

"Reel PROs has what it takes to help actors make it in this business. I love working with them! Polished, prepared, passionate and professional – every time. They are working (and soon-to-be working) artists, and I always leave our training workshops feeling inspired by their talent.”
Lisa Beach, Casting Director, CSA, Co-Owner of Beach/Katzman Casting, Casting office for Oscar-Winning Walk the Line

“The few workshops I do, I prefer to teach cold-reading between paired actors. For me, I recognize an actor who is above par because I see how they relate and respond to another actor and to my instruction. A talented actor should not feel jeopardized by their partner's performance, whether the partner is a reader or scene partner, because a good actor can hold their own even in unexpected circumstances. I really enjoy teaching workshops at Reel PROs, because my philosophy is also their philosophy.”
Fern Champion, Casting Director, CSA, Owner of Fern Champion Casting

“I’ve been coming to Reel PROs for a very long time and I always know I can expect a positive experience with professional people.”
Tracy Lilienfield, Casting Director, CSA, Owner of Tracy Lilienfield Casting, Three Time Artios Winner

"I do like the paired cold-reading format in workshops because I get to watch the actors and am quick to see their strengths and weaknesses - which means I can offer accurate feedback and training. I’ve never been disappointed at Reel PROs with the high caliber of talent, and I’ve noticed that the new members are solid, too."
Peter Pappas, Casting Director

“I’m all about wanting to see an actor’s type and essence. I find in my experiences at Reel PROs that they have a high caliber of actor that reveals those essential qualities. It’s just a delight to be there.”
Scott David, Casting Director, CSA

“Actors ask me all the time what it is that I’m looking for. All I want to see is an actor who is talented and smart, so I can feel confident in their abilities to learn from me. I don’t need a lot of time to figure that out, or to see the scenes presented in any special way. A good pair of actors reading together, making a scene come alive, is all I need. I love coming to Reel PROs where I teach talented and smart actors in the workshops!”
Sara Isaacson, Casting Director, CSA

“I find Reel PROs extremely professional and organized. The actors are experienced working actors as well as new ones that I was glad to have met. I really enjoy my time there.”
Robin Lippin, Casting Director, CSA, Co-Owner of Lippin/Meshel Casting

"RP is such a good group of actors. It's a pleasure to come here and always have fun."
Carrie Audino, Casting Director, CSA, Co-Owner of Schiff/Audino Casting

“I am a big fan of Reel PROs. There is lots of great talent there. When teaching a paired cold-reading workshop, I give out very short scenes, so as to let the actors really have fun and explore without getting caught up in the dialogue. I love when an actor, or pair of actors, gets so into the scene that I forget to take notes on them because I'm so engrossed.”
Erica Silverman, Casting Director, CSA

"I have loved my time at Reel PROs. I feel like the actors really want to be there and are genuinely interested in what I can teach them about the business and audition process. And I am always entertained - which is an added bonus!"
Kendra Castleberry, Casting Director

"When I walk through the doors of Reel PROs, I honestly have an overall great experience. Everyone is caring and the actors are absolutely passionate about their work." 
DeeDee Bradley, Casting Director, CSA, Owner of DeeDee Bradley Casting

“I’ve been doing training workshops with Reel PROs for a long time, and it’s a well-oiled machine with quality actors coming out of there.”
Kari Kurto, Casting Director, Owner of Kari Kurto Casting

“I always have a great time at Reel PROs. Everyone is professional, warm, and the actors are happy. I’ve never had a bad experience. I really like to take time to work with the actors in my workshops, and I believe we all learn so much watching good actors work together in scenes.”
Erica Berger, Casting, CD Associate

"Reel PROs is a wonderful, professional experience for both actors and casting directors/associates. Actors are always ready and eager to learn, monitors are always helpful and cheerful. It's been a pleasure to continue to teach at Reel PROs.”
Elizabeth Campbell, Casting, CD Associate

"Whenever I come to Reel PROs, and it’s been many years now, I know I'm going to see amazing, talented, hardworking actors, intent on learning everything they can about the business."
Cathy Henderson Martin, Casting Director, CSA/Producer, Owner of Cathy Henderson Casting

"I find Reel PROs to be very professional and have a strong talent pool. At RP I see actors make their choices and bring life to the material, and that's inspiring in this educational environment."
Lisa Soltau, Casting Director 

"I am always impressed with the actors at Reel PROs. RP quality is excellent!"
Alison Mize, Casting, CD Associate

"You guys are all so awesome!"
Sherry Thomas, Casting Director, CSA, Co-Owner of Bialy/Thomas Casting

"Reel PROs is sooo good! You are serious actors. I see the energy and the effort, and you use your ears and listen. When actors ask me, I always recommend RP."
Shaunda Grace Jones, Casting, CD Associate

“Thanks for providing training workshops at Reel PROs. I can always depend on RP for prepared, professional, well-trained actors who seem to find the joy in what they do.”
Todd Sherry, Casting, CD Associate

"I look for a natural and organic energy from the actors, and it’s difficult for me to see that energy and work with it in a one-on-one read. In a paired cold-reading, like at Reel PROs, the scene is more believable and it comes alive for me and the audience. ”
Ani Avetyan, Casting, CD Associate

“Reel PROs is a very comfortable environment for everyone to work in. I especially love the pliability and playfulness of the actors.”
Chadwick Struck, Casting Director, CSA, Producer, Owner of Chadwick Struck Casting

“I am treated like royalty when I come to Reel PROs. I have to admit, I feel pampered. And the actors have such great energy. I absolutely love teaching there.”
Andy Henry, Casting, CSA, CD Associate

“I love working with Reel PROs. You’re all incredibly professional. The level of talent is unmatched in town!”
Mike Page, Casting, CD Assistant/Associate

“When I walk into a Reel PROs workshop, it’s very warm and inviting. The caliber of talent is excellent. The actors are open to my feedback and are willing to do the work of applying my notes to their scenes right there on the spot.”
Kimberly Foster-McCollum, Casting, CD Associate

"It's always fun at Reel PROs because the actors are so enthusiastic! Love the coffee mugs!"
Cara Chute, Casting, CD/CD Associate

"Reel PROs is the best-kept secret in Los Angeles! Hannah, you've always gone the extra mile for your actors. A great place, and the talent is conscientious of their craft and understands teamwork."
Ricki Maslar, Casting Director, CSA, Co-Owner of Unconditional Entertainment

“Reel PROs always treats me with style and class and I always get a warm welcome...which makes me want to come back!”
Manny Fernandez, Casting, CD Associate

“Reel PROs is very professional, and the actors are well prepared and know just what they’re doing.”
Helen Geier, Casting, CSA, CD Associate

“Reel PROs is one of the best workshop experiences in town. Their staff is organized, helpful and respectful, and the actors are always impressive. I have enjoyed all of my experiences with the RP family.”
Gohar Gazazyan, Casting, CD Associate

“When I come to Reel PROs it’s an absolutely lovely experience. The actors are wonderful and the staff is never anything but helpful and sweet.”
Rich Delia, Casting, CD Associate

"I love you guys! I find Reel PROs to be very on top of things, professional and courteous. The actors are always eager to learn and the cold-reading scenes are just great."
Tara Treacy, Casting, CD Associate 

"I always enjoy my workshops at Reel PROs. The staff is friendly, courteous and helpful, and I've had many talented actors read for me there. It's now come to be what I anticipate and expect from RP."
Toby Guidry, Casting, CD Associate

"Of the many workshops in town, I always know I'm going to see strong actors when I go to Reel PROs. Everything is always so well organized, and I have a great time with the kind staff. From top to bottom, everyone is very professional and fun, including the actors."
Kevin Mockrin, Casting, CD Associate

“I had a wonderful experience at Reel PROs! Everyone made me feel so welcome. The group was VERY talented and asked great questions. The monitor was by my side the whole time, making everything run smoothly and giving me support. Can't wait to come back!”
Aimee Rene, Casting, CD Associate

"I had a great time at Reel PROs. It's so organized and efficiently run! Great job by all the actors!"
Emily "Annie" Bates, Casting, CD Associate

"I always love coming to Reel PROs. Your actors and staff are always so good!!
Jessie Disla, Casting, CD Associate

"Reel PROs is consistently a place I discover and rediscover actors I love. It is always a pleasure."
Amy Reece, Casting Director, CSA, Co-Owner of Perry/Reece Casting

“I always enjoy my workshops at Reel Pros and find the talent to be the strongest of any other workshop.”
Stacy Taylor-Singerman, Casting, CD Associate


Good Words From Producers and Directors

"It is always a pleasure to be at RP. I've gone to several of these types of workshops and this is by far and away the highest quality of actors I've ever seen. You are all exceptional!"
Sam Irvin, Producer/Director

"Every actor I see at RP is a pro. Every one of you should be working all the time!"
Bradford May, Producer/Director

"You absolutely continue to have the best group of actors in town! Thanks for continuing to invite me to be a part of it."
Bethany Rooney, Director

"I have such admiration for what you do. Everyone was terrific."
Jonathan Shapiro, Producer

"This was great! I saw such good work tonight. It's always a pleasure to come here. Thank you."
Bob Doherty, Executive Producer

"This is the best workshop I've ever done. There isn't one actor I wouldn't like to be on a set with."
Sandy Smolan, Director

"Once again the work was extraordinary. Everyone was great. I always enjoy coming here."
John Heath, Producer

"This was so entertaining. The selection of the scenes was terrific, and the work was extraordinary. It was a delight to watch and a pleasure to be at Reel PROs."
Jerry Zucker, Producer/Director

"This was wonderful. I know I'll be seeing you all again."
Christine Zander, Producer

"I am so impressed with the quality at Reel PROs."
Randall Caldwell, Producer

"It was really great work from everybody! I find you all wonderfully crafted. Everyone I've seen today I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone!"
Valerie Landsburg, Director

Good Words From Actors

“I’ve been a Reel PROs member since I moved here in 1997. I can honestly say there is no better company in town, nowhere I feel more respected as an artist, or supported as a member. The staff is first-rate, the workshops professionally run and valuable on so many levels, and the community of friends I’ve made has become my lifeline.”
Scott Rinker – lead/guest actor on 30 TV shows, 13 films, and over 15 national commercials

"When I moved here, I had a sitcom director tell me that if I were going to do one thing in this town for my career, to go to Reel PROs' training workshops."
Willam Belli

"Whenever I mention Reel PROs to potential agents or managers, they always have a positive response. Reel PROs has a great reputation in the industry and it feels like I'm in the right place to help my career along."
Lindsey Grubbs

"Reel PROs is a MUST for any professional actor. Having actual training with working industry professionals, and learning how their office/projects are run is an invaluable tool for any actor's arsenal."
Don Tiffany

"Taking workshops at Reel PROs is better than taking an acting class, because you are working with some of the best actors in town and in front of people who really know what it takes to get the job."
Lou Saliba

"I have met actors at Reel PROs whom I absolutely respect and support and they do the same for me. I recommend RP to any TALENTED AND COMMITTED ACTOR."
Bontia Friedericy

"It's great to be in an environment where GUEST STARS, SERIES REGULARS, and FILM LEADS are participating."
Benton Jennings

"Reel PROs is fantastic!!!!!"
Ken Strunk

"The workshops that I have taken at Reel PROs have given me an insight into the casting process that is priceless. It has given me a confidence that allows me to be comfortable and perform at my best in auditions. And RP has a simple and stress free system of getting the calendar of classes and registering for them."
Sarah Atwood

"Inspiring and illuminating. You get to see incredibly talented people learning to produce amazing cold-reads with 15 minutes prep. It's like the Olympics of workshops. This pool of talent never ceases to astound me."
Myra Turley

"The actors and guests that attend the Reel PROs workshops are top-notch."
Tom Schmid

“I have found RP to a wonderful place to hone my cold reading skills, network with other industry professionals, and to make long-lasting, treasured friendships with other actors. Impressively, Reel PROs continues to be thought of as the best workshop in town by many casting directors because of the level of talent and professionalism they find there.”
Julie Sanford

"Reel PROs is a friendly, supportive and talented community of actors and staff."
Buffy Charlet

"We live in a strange town and work in a harsh business, but Reel PROs gives you a home to practice and hone your craft in, somewhere to grow and learn, and, yes, actually a place to make some lifelong friends. It's not just amazing talent that thrives there."
Marc Goldsmith

"With well-run classes featuring top industry casting directors and agents, as well as a safe and supportive community of fellow actors, Reel PROs has afforded me a place to workout and keep my audition skills sharp between auditions."
Tacey Adams

"I have been in the industry for years and have found the experience at Reel PROs to be totally positive, supportive and professional. I've found that doing cold readings on a regular basis at RP is a great way to 'stay in shape'."
Eileen Barnett

"I chose Reel PROs because I am privileged to work with professional, talented actors. The talent level is bar none!"
Donna Casey

"I have been attending various Casting Director workshops around town for many years, and I think Reel PROs is the best by far of all I have ever seen. I find the caliber of actors I work with to be higher than other CD workshops, and I especially find the environment and physical plant to be professional, clean and enjoyable, which makes all the difference in the world."
Gil Christner

"I have been doing CD workshops for 12 years. Reel PROs is top of the pile. Their Main Arena actors are first rate, and I have never had a problem with a below standard actor as a scene partner when I signed up for a workshop open to all levels. Owners and staff are good folks and they care about actors. It is a very professional operation."
Joe Howard

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