20 Best Acting Programs In Riverside, CA (2022 Updated)

I think financial aid is run by Dr.Seuss. It’s a literal circus. They barely answer the phone and Stacy is brutal. I think she wrestled in the WWE. I simply and politely asked about my financial aid app and she punch me in throat so hard I started singing Ave Maria. I didn’t even know I knew the song. Oh and Brenda in records punched me in my chest so hard my shoulders clapped. She was pretty adamant about me not transferring. Do not step on campus without your PPO being updated.Donovan Bradshawe

This is a great university with students from all around the world, very beautiful buildings, gardens and sport facilities. It was a fantastic experience to study there for an year and enjoy such a nice atmosphere. Just be aware that you need a car to travel in weekends, for Riverside itself does not have many attractions, though it's a cozy city.Michael Rachid

Beautiful campus. So green. I love the Eucalyptus trees. It’s quiet in certain areas and social in others when students are around. A little something for everyone. Nice pathways for both walking and cycling. There are benches all around the campus to provide ample sitting areas to either just rest or to study with solar powered charging stations.Sajleen

If you are a Veteran and want to attend this school I recommend you don't. I personally have had multiple issues with communication with the school as well as obtaining an appointment with their one VA counselor. My appointment was made a month and a half out mainly because that specific date was the only day that would work for me. I was suppose to walk in at 4 pm to see the counselor. Mind you I called earlier that day to confirm my appointment, even received an email notification confirming my appointment. They told me they accidentally double booked, but to come in anyways and they will just squeeze me in. Came in at 350 PM checked in the front desk looked confused, I explained the situation and I didn't get seen until 5:45 PM I had a final for speech class at 6 PM. If you decide to take online classes be careful you could end up like me log in and check the course the first day of the semester in this case July 19th 2017 at 8:55 AM and see that there are no notifications or assignments post yet. Log in that Friday still having issues to find out you got dropped that Wednesday for not being active in the course. I logged in that Monday to do the Class work knowing that my other class kept me busy tues, wed, thurs. All just to find out that your email was jacked because of the conversion they did in spring, therefore getting locked from your account. I do not recommend this school or the school district it has only been a constant uphill battle for me and to many stressful occurrences. Attend a Cal State or Cal University.Cody

I have been trying to see a counselor, and so far I have come to the counseling department more than five times. Anytime I went there, they said that there are a lot of students so go come back tomorrow at 8:00 am. When I went there at 8:00 am the next day, they said oh we don't do walk ins, you can go today, but for tomorrow give us a call to confirm if there is any counselor available. I did call them the day before coming they said yes come around 8:00 am you will for sure see a counselor, I got there at 8:00 am, but unfortunately again they said that there are a lot of students and they only have one counselor. I don't know what game do they play with students, I missed going to work for 3 days, and it seems that I might not be able to take any classes this summer just because of not being able to see a counselor. I request the authorities of this nice college to pay attention to this problem, and find some possible ways of solution since the students need to have updated Educationan Plans.Tawfiq Sediqi

This college is a freaking mess and very unorganized!!!! Fist visit, they told me counseling was open until 4:30pm. Got there at 3:34pm and said they stop at 3pm. They told me to come back tomorrow and they will do counseling till 4pm. I got early from work the nex day, and when I get to the counseling office, they said they are not doing counseling today! They tell me to come back tomorrow. They couldn't take appointments because they were too busy that week. I come back the next day, my job let me get off early again, when I get to the counseling they tell me their system is down! They tell me to come back on Saturday for the event. They tell me counseling and student services will be open. I'm here at the counseling at 10am, they freaking tell me no counselors today, they are only taking picture for IDS !!!! This is the worse experience I had. Very unprofessional, not organized!!!! I'm very upset!!!!!Miriam Gal

CBU is pretty rad, and I want to respond to what I've seen in a couple reviews here. The first of which is people saying the location in Riverside sucks. I'll admit Riverside is not super tight, but there is the mission inn and a drive in movie theater and a few other things which are pretty cool within a few minutes of campus. The best part of Riverside is it's less than an hour from the beach, an hour from the mountains, and hour from LA and 45 minutes from a few theme parks. So if you have a car and aren't super lazy, your weekends should be fun. And there's always fun stuff going on campus too, (dive in movie nights at the pool, intramural and NCAA sports games, concerts, carnivals etc.) so if you have a good attitude you can have fun hanging out on campus. People are saying CBU wants your money. Of course they do, so does every other university that is in business. However CBU will really work with you to help you afford the school. Get good grades, maybe go out for a sports team or the music department and you'll get even more money. You have to work for it though, they don't give out serious amounts of money to anyone. If your parents are in ministry (pastor/missionary/work full time at a church) you're in luck too cuz they have scholarships for that too. It's a Christian school… Yep. I wouldn't say intolerant though. You will be taught what they believe to be Christian values and you can only expect that. There's like 7,000 students too so I'm sure there are rude intolerant ones there too. I think you will find rude/intolerant people no matter where you go but it most definitely is not the essence of the student body. CBU has a uniquely welcoming and loving community, and that's something I've heard from Christians and non-Christians alike at the school. Both are welcome to come but both also are required to go to chapel and follow the rules. I don't agree with all the rules but most of them are a pretty reasonable balance of trying to give freedom to students and adhere to Christian principles (coming from a non-conservative Christian background). That's part of making the decision to go to a Christian university, and realistically it's probably what's best for you anyways. If anyone has anything bad to say about the food I don't know what world famous chef you had cooking for you your entire life before here. The caf has killer variety, Chik-fil-a is freaking Chik-fil-a, Wandas has great breakfast and the best steak quesadillas, and El-Monte is as good as Chipotle. CBU does give real world experience. I know as a business major there are some awesome professors that are all about real world experience. Dr. Weniger and Alderson are a couple that come to mind. You get out what you put into your classes and almost every single professor at the school is very open to spending time with you helping you out with homework or just life. Academics are pretty top tier, but professors do come and go and though most are great, some are much better than others, so do a little time looking round rate my professor if you want the best ones. CBU is great. Sure there are other universities that are great too (not to many that compare that are in Southern California though) but CBU is a well rounded school academically, socially and spiritually. No school/student body is perfect, that's just life, but CBU is a solid choice to spend 4 years growing academically and spiritually into who you are going to be the rest of your life.Jake Roque

Okay, so I went to this school originally considering a nursing degree. It's hard to have many nice things to say about this school.. The school looks nice, but the neighborhood area is crap. You have to drive kinda far to see or do anything nice. It's hardly in Riverside, CA. Feel more like Norco, armpit of California. They put most of their students in cheap housing. Much of it was temporary when I was there. Other housing was old folks homes. Weird cheap, and kinda gross. The major feature of this school is this: They want your money. That's all. It's nothing spectacular in any way, and based on the price, it's a really bad deal. They "award" small scholarships to practically any student for any reason. They try to bring in a bunch of students through their music school. A music degree is NOT WORTH 100k- 150k of debt. And please remember folks, if everybody gets a scholarship, it's not actually a scholarship. THINK about it.. They just want your attention and your money. ALSO, Please be aware they will be raising the tuition on you every year, by lots of money! If you start at 30-35k, You will probably end at 40-45k annually. It's probably costing something around or over 40 or more thousand per year now. And YOU WILL pay more than you think by the end of the year. It's a Christian school, which is fine if you're a Christian. They are relatively intolerant conservatives though. Very serious/ oppressive Christian all over the place. Many of the students are sheltered, and having moved on to a regular university, I can tell you it doesn't represent the real world experience, or normal people, for the most part. Regarding this: Don't bother going here unless you're a rich serious sheltered Christian. If that's what you value, then maybe you'll like this place. Some of the people are fairly friendly, and the food in the cafeteria was good WHEN I was there. That more than a year ago. Some of the teachers were alright as well. I mostly took science classes, for reference. In summary, if you're not a young Christian who has no desire for real-world experience,then don't go here. The price is so not worth it! It's an institution for profit! Go to your local community college and earn entrance to a great University! Even Ivy league schools are looking to replace young dropouts with students that did well in their community colleges! It's just not worth it. If you're a thinking person, you'll start hating this school not long after you get there. NOT WORTH ITMichael D. Bear

I loved all 4 years at this school! As a freshman, I lived in the dorms and met my group of closest friends that I still hang out with to this day. I loved the food and had to be careful with dessert in the cafeteria otherwise I would have packed on the calories. The school does a great job of setting up events that target every student and gives great deals for other off-campus events like cheap Lakers tickets, cheap tickets to theme parks, and other giveaways. I am Mexican and I have never once felt like I was discriminated against at this school, if anything there are plenty of people at this school who make an effort to talk about racial injustices among students. As far as the incident in Ontario, I just want to say that you can find that level of ingorance at any university and even more so outside of that setting. Two girls made a stupid decision to throw a drink on a guy and they happened to be CBU students. If I’m being real here, CBU does not turn many people away when it comes to the application process, so any person who has higher than a 2.5 GPA will most likely get in. CBU does not necessarily focus on whether you are a Christian or not because they’d rather have you here at this school than at a school where the chance of hearing the gospel is much lower. Now back to the point, CBU is honestly such a great school and if you’ve ever visited, you notice right away that the atmosphere is one that you can’t find in many other places. People treat you with love, respect, understanding, and kindness. CBU is a school that truly looks to serve the students in any way possible and that’s the truth. Don’t let others who are are upset about what happened in Ontario tear down the idea of coming to this school because you will definitely see that the number of students who will treat you with love and respect far outweighs the ones who would pour a drink on you for sitting during the national anthem. Christian or not, CBU will welcome you with open arms regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, etc..Gabriel Lara

If you're going to a show here, be warned that your show might actually start 60 to 90 minutes later than the time it says on your ticket so you might end up waiting for a long time or missing your after-concert plans. Once you actually get inside, this is a nice venue, with lots of places to buy drinks and snacks, and plenty of bathrooms (go downstairs to find the extra bathrooms). More details about my experience at the Fox PAC: 1. My ticket on the LiveNation / Ticketmaster app said 6:30pm and that was the only indication of the time, so I assumed the concert started at that time. I later learned that the actual plan was to open the doors at 6:30pm and start the concert at 7:30pm, but due to an inadequate number of metal detectors (two), it actually took about 90 minutes to get everyone into the theater and to their seats. When show finally started at about 7:56pm there were still maybe 20 people walking around in the theater trying to find their seats when the first song started. 2. Because of the premature start, I had the unpleasant experience of people standing up and walking in front of me lots of times during the first few songs. Also, they turned the house lights off when the show started, which made it very hard to read tickets or seat numbers.David Grayson

Went to baby shark live It was the most digusting place I’ve ever been to in my life from the moment you walk in you feel like your depressed the staff gives away free food if you tell them you lost food but never even got it in the first place So there stupid and it is 100% haunted and I just went to baby shark a kids show And it was digusting everyone who works there hates their life and wants to die terrible place do not ever take your kids there or never go yourself it’s full of depression and darkness and demonsFrankie Murray

What a fantastic venue this is. Admission and adherence to covid protocols was smooth and well done. There truly isn't a bad seat in the house the only difficulty we had is the seats are really small and very close together. Much like flying on an airplane. Other than that we have nothing but praise for our experience. The sound, the lighting and performers were beyond our expectations. We look forward to our next experience at the Fox.Todd

This is our go to acting school for our kid actor. He's going into his third year with John, Shane, Emily and Japeth serving as home base. Of all of the schools we've been a part of John's is the most flexible and offers a wide variety of approaches to acting. The growth we've seen with our son has been satisfying on multiple levels. The class offerings are always what we need and the individual sessions for self-tapes and audition prep are second to none. If you and your family are new to L.A. start here. Heck, if you've been in the game and you're looking for a sense of community and coaches who love their craft and students just the same come on by.Craig Mitchell

My daughter loves going to John D’Aquino acting school because she says “it is such a fun place I get to learn and do what I love which is acting of course they teach me so much their coaches are amazing. They are professionals that teach you how to be in front of camera and they teach you how to be yourself they are just amazing people kind a like family to me now and they have help me so much to get out of my shell they are just the best”❤️❤️Mary Alvarado

We were introduced to John & Young Actor's Workshop through my son's manager and they are THE BEST. Everyone who works there is incredibly talented and accomplished – and they pour all that energy into the students. Since working with the team, my son has gotten more callbacks and bookings, and is consistently complimented on his skills by casting directors. For kids that are serious about acting , this is the only place to train.Leah Prehn

I graduated from the Dental Hygiene department at the San Bernardino campus. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. The staff truly has your best interest at heart. They will spend countless hours to ensure the students feel confident and prepared for state exams and our future career. The classes are challenging as they should be. If you put the work in, you’ll succeed in this program. I passed all three state exams first try. On the clinic floor there are multiple instructors and different doctors on staff so you are able to learn from multiple clinicians. Beyond the educational portion, Concorde was like a second family to me. From walking through the doors being greeted by security guard LT, down the hall seeing Mrs. Ludwig’s infectious smile, to the staff lounge filled with inspiring teachers; I know I always have a home at Concorde and have mentors I can connect with for years to come.Dani Alcantar

As a student here I advise not to go to this school for the Respiratory Therapist class. You pay book fees for the ACLS and NRP and they don't let you keep the books. Then they don't tell you that you have to pay for the course because it's not covered. This school rips off there students and you pay unknown fee's. I don't advise this school and you are better off going to a different school. Plus for the last term which is the most important they don't even teach you and you don't go to a seminar for Kettering. They tell you good luck. This school is unprofessional and the RT director doesn't care about the students they just care about money. GO TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS ONE. It's too late for me but I could help out future RT students.Hailey Salvatore

Concorde has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my healthcare career! I got my LVN from a different school and wasn't too happy about the experience, so walking into Concorde to inquire about the Neurodiagnostic I was really leery. Let's just say when meeting with Melody Villa was amazing addressing any and all questions I had, I couldn't be more thankful for her and making me feel at ease in taking this step! After finishing the program I was able to find my forever career and it was all thanks to Concorde and their amazing staff. Thank you Melody for helping me and my future!jeriko carbonell

Please just go to a community college. These people just want your money. I went in to talk to Yolanda about any existing debt i had with them and she gave me the run around for over an hour and a half saying she was at the bank. Instead of speaking with me directly she just had the secretary tell me she’d be back soon. It wasn’t until someone higher up noticed me waiting and he reffeded me to the financing office. Yet on the other hand all the new potential student were seen immediately and the first thing they had them do was go see if the qualify for financing. That alone shows that they’re only in it for the money and once you get the loan they’re couldn’t care less for you. When i went here they promised to have tutors and great teachers. I ended up with a teach who after 3 months stop showing up. And during his time there he would just have us read our books alone and he would give us the test answers before we took the test. When i would ask for a tutor the people in the office would always tell me they didnt have anyone available. I wasted over 10 grand with this school for nothing.Joel Pine

I oroginally started college in antelope valley area. Where i spent time at avc and lancaster beauty college but I did not graduate And then I started attending Southwest college Where I stopped college again. Then in 2004 I got pregnant and restarted college at Bryman college in West Los angeles ca. But now there closed down and then I started looking to further my education even more so I went to american career colleges. and I started criminal justice at uei twice once in south gate and once in riverside ca but when I checked in this last time I was willing and ready to graduate from uei college I made the time for school even when I was on my busiest days even at while working on the job now im I have three weeks left for college when Im thinking im going to finish college and go to my extern site. It wasnt even happening because all the kids I have. And Im going to another school after this college. Im moving to hollywood after this. And when obstacles comes in my way I avoid them.takieda posey

I just completed my 1st class day. I was impressed with the staff. My instructor seems to be very knowledgeable, and patient. I am an older student with some special mobility needs. They have been very accommodating thus far. I'm looking forward to getting into the course, it seems challenging. They do offer a variety of class schedules to accommodate most anyone's needs. I chose evenings because I'm a night person, but most choose evenings because of work hours. This is the third vocational college I've attended. So far UEI has exhibited more caring and professionalism than the others. The previous Vocational College I attended I was taken back by how the Admissions Director treated students, including myself. I did have a sit down with her eventually. Reminding her that I wasn't a 19 student fresh from high school. I was, and am, a 17 yr. Disabled Veteran. So far UEI has been respectful of my age and special needs. I would recommend UEI to anyone serious about thier education.Paul Patterson

I have never taken an acting class before enrolling in Julian F. Henning's acting course. After roughly four months of training with him, I feel like a whole new person. As a newbie to the acting world, I went in shy and anxious, knowing absolutely nothing. Julian has helped me tremendously since I first started back in October. He incorporates a variety of techniques into his teaching style to help find a process that works for each individual student. The teachers here have truly cracked the code to the perfect method for teaching students the art of acting. All students are given individual one-on-one time with Julian to perform and receive feedback from him. Since everyone gets individual time, they certainly work with people from beginner to advanced level, so don't be intimidated if this is your first time. If you are looking for your first ever acting class, this class will make you feel not just comfortable, but inspired. However, this is not only for beginners. In my time in his class, I have seen very advanced actors take his course as well, who also grow and thrive in the course. I recommend this course for actors of all experience levels. These teachers really know what they are talking about. Not only have I gained so much confidence, but I feel like I have learned the fundamental skills that all successful actors also have that have gotten them to where they are today. I am extremely grateful to be learning from such a dedicated and passionate teacher. I cannot stress enough how much this course has helped me, and I plan to continue training with the Michelle Danner Acting Studio. If you seem to stumble across this review on your search for a great acting class, you can stop now. You have found it here. You won't regret it!Kyra Zabretsky

My goal when I moved to Los Angeles was to get a great acting foundation based on Meisner, Stella Adler, stanislaski so that I could prepare myself to work in the industry. What I got from this school was so much more. This is by far one of the top acting schools in los angeles. All the teachers are well trained but are also working in the business so what they teach you is not outdated but rather current and necessary to be a working actor. They give great auditioning advice and really prepare you to work on set. One of the things that makes Michelle Danner such a great teacher is that she’s always working herself. She is a film director and producer so when she give you acting notes they are spot on!! The administration encourages you to go to castings and refer you to auditions when they get them in including any film projects Michelle Danner direct. they don’t give you a hard time about missing a class since they have a make up policy and they don't charge you like other schools do when you miss a class.Valentin Neuilly

I have had the opportunity to study with Michelle Danner as well as nearly all of the other acting coaches for over 2 years… and there’s a reason I still train with them. The staff here is exceptional, the teachers provide a safe but challenging training environment and the education is well rounded. Derek’s improv class is AMAZING! It’s the only class I’ve been in that truly prepares you for all the kids improv disciplines (character, game etc.). He’s also a brilliant actor and comedian so you get to observe a professional at work while learning. Michelle’s class offers the rare chance to train with an actual working director who still cares to give back with coaching when she’s not on set. This school is also incredible in that you have two theaters to train and rehearse in. If you know LA and Hollywood, you know this is a rare gift to an actor. I HIGHLY recommend this school.Carley Harper

I have been with the studio about 2 1/2 years. Since I've been with the studio I have gone from a novice student who could barely cold read to now being in the advanced class. The opportunities to develop and succeed are available in the studio. Students learn on-camera acting, cold reading, script analysis, and character development. In addition the studio provides the opportunities to do creative scenes in front of the class or on video which can be critiqued by Coach Banks. I have developed two characters through the creatives. I have also developed another character through a showcase the studio puts on. Showcases are at least once a year and allow students to present a performance to all the students in the studio itself. The studio also has a yearly One-Minute Monologue contest. There is also audition training in the studio. And the studio has an online acting course the A.C.T (Art, Craft, and Technicalities) course. Additional resources are available to students through the studio website. One very important lesson I have learned in this studio is that acting is more than memorizing lines and repeating them. The actor needs to bring something to the character. I have learned that something comes from inside the actor themselves. Because of the guidance and instruction I have recieved from Coach Banks I have become a much better actor and I continue to develop as an actor.Javier Padilla

Wow, where do I start? CBSI studio has absolutely changed my life and my craft for the best. I finally found a studio and coach that tailors to my specific, individualized needs not only as an actress, but as a person. This studio and coach Clay Banks was exactly what I was needing for my career, my craft, and my life. Not only have I got the proper tools, techniques, discipline, and guidance for acting, but I have also learned to open up, to express, to get out of my head, and to create, TRUE, RAW characters. I have learned to live the life of the character, and put myself in the story, not just "act" it. I could go on and on about this studio, and coach Clay Banks. Career development, the full study of the craft on an individualized level, and personal empowerment. This is an all-in-one, over delivering studio. I am SO grateful that I have found this studio, it has changed my work, and how I approach my art for the better. I seriously recommend this studio to anyone who really wants to learn this craft on a deeper, more fulfilling level. I have been to many studios, and none have come close to what is being taught in this studio. Oh AND in-person and zoom classes are offered, in the same class, its a hybrid! -Danielle Chambers (Actress)Danielle Chambers

As a beginner actor, I wanted to invest my hard earned money in an Acting Class – into something that will really benefit my growth, and not just to boost my ego, or perhaps crush it. I love this class, because it gives me honest feedbacks in real-time. I signed up to it mainly to learn “acting”, but it opened me up to more than just the technicalities of the craft. It teaches me the business aspect of it, the harsh reality of the industry, also teaches me health/fitness/well being, and how to be my authentic self. Coach Banks is a teacher, mentor, motivational speaker, guidance counselor, career advisor, and father/brother/friend rolled into one. He challenges me to my full capacity, yet compliments my ability just in the right amount. I’ve once admitted in class that he is my secret weapon, that I only share to other actors out there who are not direct competition of me. But I have now changed that way of thinking, because I’ve also learned in class to become genuinely confident of my talent and own “uniqueness” as an individual.Gil Ang Elo - ACTOR

My daughter Addison started her Journey with Society Performers last November and I’m very pleased with the results. It is now May , roughly 6 months later my daughter was signed by a great Agency and has auditioned for about 7 roles since getting the contracts signed a month and half ago. The team was great nice , helpful, resourceful and down to earth. I have to a special a Big shout out to Joe not only for believing in my daughter but helping us through the process. Late nights or Early morning he was willing to help. I must say this is a great place for child to start if you are looking to dive into the business with the right resources. Thank you to the scouting agents and team and coaches at Society Performers. You were the bread and butter to this process and me and Addison appreciate you all from the bottom of our hearts.shaunice cook

We’ve been a part of the Society Performers family for nearly 5 years now – and we couldn’t imagine ourselves anywhere else. Our daughter has been perfecting her craft under Joe and his lovely staff since 4 years old. We’ve been able to have access to various opportunities along the years, and one of the biggest highlights has been securing a major agent in Hollywood for our daughter; in which she was discovered at Society Performers Academy – Joe really has a vast network in the industry. Since then we’ve booked national commercials, and many others audition opportunities, along with meeting so many other great families. Joe has a kind spirit, and positive energy everyday and creates a great environment around his company. Highly recommended to anyone looking to grow their child’s craft, have fun and secure opportunities!AnterluzTV

Where to begin with this review… there’s so much I could say! From start to finish (which I don’t think we are done just yet), it has been such a wonderful experience! Joe and Jay are complete professionals. Our son is only 3 years old, so naturally he has a bit of a tough time staying focused but that was no issue for Joe or Jay. Their patience with our son was awesome and they knew just how to work with him. They never gave up on him or got frustrated with him. They have worked with us just as much as they have our son. If you ever get the idea to put your child in to acting/dancing/modeling classes, this is the place to do it! Highly recommend!Christopher Macias-Zapata

The tools, the advice, the teachings, the instructors, and the overall general environment. Collectively this school checks all the boxes needed by an aspiring bartender. I just graduated and finalized the schooling with a job placement assistance appointment with the owner of the school, NATE. Not only did he help me with job placement. But he set out an hour and a half of his busy time to get to know me and give advice that will better my understanding and career in the industry. I highly recommend this school for anyone that wants to learn from a place that cares about their students and graduates.Alexis Pinon

If you guys are looking for a great bartending school, look no further! This is the best school there is! Nate the owner is an amazing guy! He’s always ready to help you in anything you need as well as the rest of the staff. I myself have started my own mobile bartending business and this school & Nate have given me all the knowledge and tools I need to succeed. If you’re thinking about joining this school, you definitely should, what you pay for the course you get back in a heart beat, just take advantage of all the gigs Nate offers and you’ll be solid, plus those gigs are super fun to do!NANCYGFITNESS_

I signed up for Riverside Bartending School in November. Right from the start they offered me gig work. I almost made the cost of the school back before I became certified about 8 weeks later. This school really cares about all the students. I am very impressed with Nate, Alyssa an Alma. Nate is the owner. He forms a relationship with every student and helps every student get a job when they graduate. If you are searching for a good bartending school googlers, this school slays it!Matthew Ashworth

West Coast Talent Studios was such an amazing experience and was a start to amazing opportunities for my daughter. The director TJ and all of her stuff were not just my daughters teachers, but they were like family through every single experience. The school takes kids and expands what they are already good at and help them to flourish in so many ways. I was so pleased with the whole experience and my daughter has so much confidence in herself now, that she believes that she can do anything that she puts her mind to, and this has actually not failed her yet. Through the whole experience, my daughter was placed with a manager and an agent and she has been on plenty of auditions already. If you are looking to get your child into the business and you want an excellent avenue, I really do suggest that West Coast is the way to go.Becki Smulson

This is a great studio for anyone looking to gain experience with modeling and acting. Ms. TJ and her staff are very professional. My daughter Athena started with the 5 workshops. Over the course of these five workshops I seen my daughter become more confident in her craft and her personality blossom, so we continued to the Career Level Workshops. If I ever had any questions Ms. Heather is quick to respond with an answer. If you are new to this studio, I advise you to take notes and listen to every piece of information given to you because it is GOLD! If Mrs. Monique says your child needs to practice on CAMERA , you do that. All of these tips are helpful in growing your child into the actor/model they want to be. This is a great studio! Thank you WCMT for everything! Sincerely Ashley and Athena! xoxoPaprika

We are enrolled in World Class Studios Career level program and absolutely love it. My daughter is now on her last round of workshops and already wanting more. Every set of her workshops, she continues to improve her acting skills.Emily really liked Mr Jeff as her instructor. He seems to make learning fun and exciting. We knew this was Emily's passion for many years and we are so glad we choose World Class Modeling. Ms TJ is extremely detailed and does exactly what she promises from start to finish. I would say Ms TJ over gives to each student and family 100%. I like that we have direct contact with her and you see the passion in all her staff. The Stanford family wants to thank you all. Keep it up!Kristen Stanford

The learning experience has truly been the best experience for my son. We started our son at the school in 2020, shortly before the pandemic. When you are already nervous about leaving your child and then have the threat of a pandemic….one can only imagine the anxiety we felt as parents. This school eased our fears and took care of our son. He has thrived while attending TLE. He loves school and it is all because of the positive experience TLE provided him. The program is more than curriculum, it is about raising good humans. Our son has walked away ready for Kindergarten. He has been given the tools and skills to focus in class, keep a routine and respect all. The staff is OUTSTANDING! I cannot emphasize enough how much we love this school. If you are looking for a place to start your child's fundamental development years, TLE is the place. Thank you for all you do!Swati Woods

I looked for a long time and finally found the Learning Experience Riverside. The staff here is AMAZING. They are so intentional and are always warm and friendly with the kids. I stayed at home with both kiddos for a long time so transitioning them to school was a big deal. From our first tour both kids were excited and didn't want to go. We had toured several other places before and the both of them were crying to leave. But not here. My (then) 2.5 year old and 3 year old LOVE this place and all the friends they've made. My son is already learning how to read! It's so cool to see them come home and tell me about Presidents, and Mt. Rushmore, and the solar system, and numbers… wow. There's a really good leadership team here, both owners are sincere and very intentional. Great academic place, great staff, so happy I found them!Rhodel Kabah

I have been working at this school to close to 3 years now as a 2 year old teacher and can say that The admin and owners are a great support system for the teachers at TLE- Riverside. The owners and admin demand nothing but the best for the children in our care. They go above and beyond for the children and have always followed both licensing standards and also their own corporate standards which are very high standard! I have always been supported as a teacher here & none of my students parents have ever complained about our program… in fact I have only gotten praise from parents about our program, here at TLE!alejandra demoss

Working with Chelsea and Abbie might just be the best thing you do for your career! I have done private coaching/ career coaching with them and every session I have is a wonderful experience. I coached with Chelsea for a short film, and she was so thorough I felt fully prepared and confident when it was time to shoot. Chelsea also helped me pick out the scenes to film for my reel, and she was right on the money. Abbie coached me and helped me shoot the scenes, and every time I've worked with her she goes out of her way to make sure you get the best takes. From my new footage I directly booked a play and short film. I can't thank either of these ladies enough for their guidance, coaching, and encouragement. They are such a joy to work with, and I highly recommend to anyone that is looking for coaching whether it be for the craft or business.Brittany

I had taken acting classes in other studios and had really been struggling to find a studio that worked for me. Until I stumbled across afa, abbie and Chelsea are amazing and maken you feel comfortable. I immediately saw my audition technique improving and started booking more things! The best thing about this classes are that every week is different material that is so useful in this industry! Ontop of that I got my reel footage from this studio which my manager loved!Lucey Blanco Cisneros

AFA is awesome! Abbie & Chelsea are by far among the best and most fun self-tape and audition coaches for actors in Los Angeles. I've gotten callbacks and "booked the room" as an actress who within the last year began auditioning for networks and studios. Definitely encourage new or veteran actors to attend both their classes and/or use private coaching services. Plus they're affordable.Sunday James

The only thing here I would give five stars too is our server Mark he was on top of it the whole night very courteous bending down when he's in front of people so they can see the show while taking orders thank you Mark!!!! as for everything else was very disappointed this is the second time we've been there.The first time we were sat in some chairs in the aisle in the back of us was a table that another couple that we didn't even know.We kept having to turn our legs just so the servers can get through the whole show….. couldn't even concentrate on the show because we were faced the other way there was no table for us to use so we couldn't even order food this second time we went it was a little better we were sitting in a booth-like seating with a table in front of us and the other two people that were with us were faced away from the table so they can see the show they were constantly moving their legs trying to move out of the way for the servers will not be coming back had nothing to say about the show due to the uncomfortableness of the seatingvan cooper

I surprised my husband with a night on the town. Being a mom of many and not enough time it seems in the day, we seem to always try to find new ways to enjoy each other and others. As a gift to my loving husband for early Father’s Day, I surprised him with tickets to the Improv to see our favorite comedian, Preacher Lawson! We had a fabulous time and it wasn’t just because we got to listen to a bunch of great comedian like , Dave, Justin and Preacher Lawson. It was also because of the staff there attending to our needs. The staff was very kind and nice and attentive. The place was clean and the atmosphere was cozy and fresh. We had such a great time! It was definitely one of those things we won’t forget. Thank you all for that great night to remember for this extremely busy momma and daddy of 8 kiddos!!!! Hugs and kisses!!!Christina Elliott

I paid VIP because the description said you get front row seats . Upon arrival all of us where cramped into a small section and had to share a Tiny table with another couple . The table was so small we couldn’t fit all of our food so we ended up eating out of our laps . Eventually even more people showed up late to the show and they where placed in front of us . At this point we had no leg room and no good view of the stage . When we ordered food it came out quickly but it was all cold and soggy. I ordered the “street chicken tacos” only to be served bland defrosted chicken . I asked the server to return it along with the rest of the food . The grand total for the night VIP and food included was $200 . The seats sucked , food was cold/ frozen and everyone was crammed together. Save your money and go somewhere else .Judith ramirez

If you have a genuine passion to help your community, develop a meaningful career in real estate (without being an "ambulance chaser") and have a natural ability to blend grit with grace… than you are in the right place! Laurel, The Ilumni Faculty, and staff don't simply meet expectations, they blow them out of the water! Just when I think "Wow! This is so much more than I could've hoped for" (and I am a harsh critic) Laurel and her team add more and more value. She/they are in a constant state of improvement and implementation to not only deliver what is expected, but to improve upon what is already the absolute best Divorce Niche education in the Real Estate industry. Personally, I have paid for and completed other courses prior to Ilumni… and if you're considering doing the same (for any reason at all) …don't. At Ilumni you aren't taught a cookie cutter program and sent on your way after they collect your check. Not here…At Ilumni, you get a community. You get access to tools, resources, faculty, Ilumni Alumni (say that 3 times fast lol), your fellow CDRE's – and even Laurel herself! Your success, is their success. It's really an amazing program and if you can't tell by my gushing review, I'm completely smitten and so so soooo proud to be a part of this revolution. Do yourself a favor and apply to Ilumni. If you pass the rigorous application process – pat yourself on the back and dig in. Give this program as much time and focus as it deserves… if you do that, it will surely provide to you value 10x over. My experience with Ilumni thus far has been transcending. The development is far deeper than professional. To become a CDRE, you must BECOME a CDRE… (you'll fully understand that statement if you are gifted the opportunity to join) I could not be more proud to wear these 4 little letters behind my name. I wear it loud and proud. If your heart is in the right place and you want to make a difference with your life through your career path, apply to the course. This is the most comprehensive divorce niche education you can receive, but beyond that, you can feel and experience the passion poured into every aspect of the course.Selina St. Clair, CDRE | RCS-D

I have over 37 years of professional sales and many certifications and credentials in my career. This CDRE™ certification is by far my best certification experience and decision in my entire real estate career as an Owner/Broker of Semanko Realty Group LLC. The Ilumni Institute is very transparent in its selection of candidates for the CDRE™ Certification. They have developed a concise plan outlining the expectations and activity required to utilize all the methodology, curriculum, faculty and collaboration with fellow CDRE's to be recognized as experts in a very unique niche within the Family Law Community. I was happy to attend the Certification Courses and even happier with the continued education and support. This organization has brought credibility to each of its CDRE's backed with content rich continued education for both the CDRE™ and Family Law Attorney's. I enjoy working with their entire team. I believe they deliver more than I expect every time I attend any of their events and know all of the Family Law Professionals I work with appreciate the CDRE's commitment to Ilumni's Code of Ethics and standards of practice. I highly recommend the Ilumni Institute for any real estate professional looking for a unique credential requiring a long term commitment to continued professional development. The association with the nations top CDRE's, Ilumni's staff, Faculty Advisors, Code of Ethics, foster a valid, valued presence as an expert in the divorce and Family Law Community.Joel Semanko

My enrollment in the CDRE (Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert) program was one of my best professional career decisions! After working in the Family Law courts and then obtaining my Real Estate license, I knew there was a disconnect between the Family Law and Real Estate communities. After exploring numerous divorce courses, I did not enroll in any of them because I felt something was missing. The first marketing email I read from the Divorce Real Estate Institute (now Ilumni Institute) was in 2018 and I immediately felt they understood the disconnect and would be instrumental in helping make the connection. The faculty at the Ilumni Institute are immersed in the Family Law community so their insight and training comes from first hand knowledge. Their commitment to enhancing the Family Law community is apparent from their vetting process, throughout the continued education mastermind opportunities provided to CDREs along with the Raising the Bar (RTB) CLE classes offered to the Family Law community. Thank you Ilumni Institute for all you have done and will continue to do for the Family Law community through your CDRE program! #ProudToBeACDRECarlene Johnson

I have been going to Valverde School of Performing Arts since 2010. I am now a senior in high school WOOO and I have absolutely loved being apart of and growing up with such an amazing studio. Throughout the years, I have been apart of E3, Evolution, and I have been in multiple musicals and dance dramas as well. VSPA has such an amazing staff. Mrs. Yesenia and Mr. Frank have given me so many amazing, once in a lifetime opportunities to travel around the country and perform in Hawaii at the Pearl Harbor Memorial on the 4th of July and in Florida at Walt Disney World and Universal. They have taken the time to take their students to dance studios in LA to learn from other professionals. They have also taken us to Broadway Workshops and exposed us to famous dance groups like Alvin Ailey. VSPA has a variety of dance and music classes that I have had the privilege to attend and learn from. At VSPA I have been able to learn and grow as a performer and build myself up to the person I am today.Julia Gonzalez

Great class and options. But this place is more business oriented than customer oriented. I took my daughter for a trial class and then paid for the registration and the class for July. After the second class I went I let them know that she was not interested in the class and she was not coming back at list to that class. I just got a bill for the month of and it says that I am late. They do not send statements for the month until the bill comes late? That is not right at all and even worse when my daughter has not show up to August classes and let them know she was not coming back to that class.Frank & Macky Valdivia

The owner has horrible customer service skills. Very disrespectful man. I’m very disappointed because my children are homeschooled and I planned on utilizing the services at this location for at least four different programs per child. I am also a school teacher and business woman, little did he know, so being talked down to is something I’m not going to tolerate. I will definitely not be doing business here. I would’ve gave them a zero if I could. “Ryan” works at the front desk and is friendly.Ms. Ardys Duncantell

I’ve gone to school since kindergarten and now I’m in 6th grade from kindergarten to 5th I loved it then in 5th grade I realized that I lot of the daycare teachers and supervisors played but the teachers are great the supervisors and daycare workers would see someone and immediately not like them for no reason and then give them detention instead of the people who are actually talking. Pastor Forest the principal is fair until it comes to kids who he doesn’t like he hears their side but doesn’t really does not take it in he’s fair to me but to some students who always get in trouble one or twice he just doesn’t really care about them. They only way I could see this school being money hungry is daycare because if you don’t get picked up they charge you to go to daycare and most of the students hate including my self and others first off they make you do your homework even if you don’t know and even if they do know they’re are to lazy to help the student out so they have a another student last but not least they daycare workers will act really rude around children but once the parents walk in they act like they are the kindest people on the planet so over all harvest is not a bad school but had some errors here and there. Written by:Christian WilliamsChristian Williams

A wonderful school with great opportunities for the students (community service projects, first responder fundraisers, classroom parties, music, art, technology, a wonderful library the students can access any day of the week, book-fairs, dance, cheer, soccer, and so much more!) The school holds chapel which gives the students time to worship and glorify God; on national day of prayer, the whole school comes together hand-in-hand to pray for our school, our city and our nation – its truly a sight to behold. The teachers and staff are wonderful to say the least! They treat the students like family, they love each student and want them to succeed and grow in all areas of school. The reading program is great, we use ARP, which my daughter loves because she can see her progress as she is reading and moving up levels. The librarian is wonderful too, she works so hard caring for the books in our library and the students, encouraging them to keep reading. All in all its a wonderful school and we are blessed to be able to attend here; with like minded families and staff who love the Lord and love our children.Kapree Wiekamp

Find another private school. This school is to political and money hungry. They promised things that the school never provided, such as music or a second language. Everything you sign up for at this school cost more money. They also denied my son lunch for two days because the schools accountant did not post the money on the kids lunch account. Their error not mine. When I brought this to they’re attention, they were careless. They got their money right. Find a private school that will value tour children over money and give you what you pay for. My son went to Harvest for 1 year and it was a complete waste of time and money. We left the school and the church.Jessica Dawkins

This is my daughter’s third season at N-PAC and the year over year growth has been incredible! The vibe is “We Are Family” with world-class instruction! The N-PAC team is encouraging while still pushing their students to reach their full potential. We are part of their Competition Dance team, but this past fall my daughter joined the dance ensemble cast of Mary Poppins the musical performing for sold-out audiences two weekends in a row at the Old Town Temecula Community Theatre. This is not something she had ever done before, but because of the wonderful encouraging environment at N-PAC she fell in love with a whole new side of dancing!!Michelle Reeder

We’ve been part of the N-PAC family for a 3 years and I can’t say enough good things about them and their staff of amazing teacher/coaches. I come from a performing arts family, myself included, and find so much joy in knowing my girls found their love of arts at an early age and have improved and flourished even more so since being here. Plus, it’s not just a “dance school” limiting your choices. Art, theater, acting, tv/film classes, etc. A one stop studio for all lovers of art. We love you N-PAC. Thank you for taking such good care of my babies!❤️Maria G

We love this studio! Top notch dance, vocal and acting curriculum provided and my personal favorite are the professional workshops that they rotate in. My son has taken YouTube and Commercial Acting workshops here and has learned so much! Something that isn't readily available in this area with many other studios. Highly recommend!Donya Roschlau

My daughter has been in acting from the age of 7. She has been in every type of theatre and performing arts groups. MTOC is beyond our hopes and dreams. The professionalism, the kindness, the over all experience working with a group of people like this IS EVERYTHING!!! I wish we had found MTOC when she was little. It has been such an unexpected blessing…and it just keeps getting better and better⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️monique pinocchio

I saw the production of the little mermaid. It was amazing. I really like this venue. The lighting and sound was really good. The voices of the cast are just incredible. I can't say enough about this show. I really enjoyed myself.Mike Pacholik

MTOC's team is excellent! I've watched their productions, and they are spot on. Additionally, I have siblings that sincerely enjoy MTOC'S private lessons. If you are a theater kind of person, give MTOC a shot!Ethan Wood