Keys to Selecting Acting School, Technique, & Mentor

Choosing the right acting school is crucial—it’s like finding the perfect stage for your performance. It sets the scene for your growth, providing the necessary environment, resources, techniques, and mentors to guide you through the ups and downs of the craft. At The Heller Approach, we’ll evaluate our acting school, technique, and mentors. This will give you a clear picture of why our school is among the best in the industry and help you understand how to choose the right school for you. Let’s dive in and discover the keys to your acting journey.

Factors to consider when choosing an acting school

1. Where is the school located?

Generally, attending a school in or near a major entertainment hub can be beneficial. Cities like Los Angeles, New York, or London are known for their thriving entertainment industries and may provide more networking and career opportunities. The Heller Approach acting studio is located in the heart of the entertainment industry in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

2. How long has the school being around?

Usually, a longer-established school may have a more established reputation, experienced faculty, and a track record of producing successful actors, indicating stability and credibility in the industry. The Heller Approach acting studio, founded in 1997, embodies this legacy. You can learn more about our founding story here. 

3. Has the school achieved success and established a strong presence?

The importance of assessing an acting school’s success and presence lies in understanding its reputation, alumni achievements, media coverage, and social media engagement, all of which reflect its credibility and influence in the industry. The Heller Approach has not only been around since 1997 but has also garnered significant success and established a robust presence in the industry. This can be attributed to several factors:

Reviews and Testimonials: The Heller Approach has received positive feedback and testimonials from students, highlighting their satisfaction with the quality of education and training provided.

Students’ Acting Success: Many current and former students of The Heller Approach have gone on to achieve notable success in their acting careers, securing roles in film, television, and theater productions. Some examples of The Heller Approach notable students are: Keith Powers, Ashley Moore, Judge Reinhold, Lauriane Gillieron, Masi Oka, Danielle Moné Truit, Tyler Blackburn, Matthew Sato.

Articles about the School: The school has been featured in various articles and publications, showcasing its achievements, programs, and contributions to the acting community. The Heller Approach appeared in Backstage, Casting Frontier, VoyageLA, and others.

Social Media Presence: The Heller Approach maintains an active presence on social media platforms, engaging with students, alumni, and the wider acting community, thus further enhancing its visibility and influence. Since 2012, our school has been one of the first who started to post acting lessons, tips, scene study, etc. videos on YouTube. Currently there has been over 43.5 thousand subscribers and over 2 million views.

These factors collectively demonstrate the school’s success and strong presence in the industry, making it a reputable choice for aspiring actors seeking quality education and training.

Questions to ask when choosing an acting technique

What acting technique does the school use? Does this technique resonate with me? Does it fit my preferences, goals , and learning style? For example, there is a ‘Method’ acting technique, and many students who come to The Heller Approach acting studio say that this technique is not fun and sometimes even traumatic to learn. Generally, a school that follows popular techniques or is founded by an industry expert is a safer choice. You might need to try different methods, explore what clicks best with you, and what helps you dive deep into a character. 

The Heller Approach acting technique combines top tools and techniques from renowned mentors like the legendary Don Richardson, Seth Winston (an Academy Award winner), Eda Gorbis (the founder of the Institute for Anxiety Disorders), Kirk Woller,(a multifaceted professional) and Brad’s  experience as an actor.

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