The Young Performers Studio provides a professional development curriculum for a select group of young actors in Los Angeles. Participation in the L.A. programs generally requires a referral from an agent, director or other professionals in the industry. We also conduct regional workshops throughout the U.S.
Classes are taught by a variety of working professionals in the entertainment industry ~ Instructors include casting directors, Disney studio coaches, members of the Directors Guild of America and working actors from televison and film.
Classes are generally designed for groups of 8 to 12 students and sessions run 1 hour to 3 hours depending on the age group, subject matter and instructor. Fees are generally $10 - $20 per hour and discounts are provided to those who participate in more than one program or have a sibling enrolled.
YPS students in L.A. and our regional workshops over the past 10 years have included:
Nathan Kress ~ Freddy on "iCarly"
Hayley Alcroft~ Velma in the new "Scooby-Doo" films
Joy Lauren ~ Desperate Housewives
Daveigh Chase ~ BIG LOVE * Lilo & Stitch * The Ring
Carter Jenkins ~ Viva Laughlin * Surface * Life is Ruff
Devon Werkheiser ~ Ned's Declassified *
Hunter Parrish ~ Weeds * Freedom Writers, * RV * Down in the Valley
Amy Bruckner ~ Phil of the Future
Kay Panabaker ~ Phil of the Future * Summerland * Nancy Drew
Danielle Panabaker ~ Shark * Empire Falls * Sky High
Lexi Ainsworth ~ Gilmore Girls * The Gray Man * Wild Child
Scout Taylor Compton ~ Gilmore Girls * Sleepover
Alyson & AJ Michalka ~ Phil of the Future, Disney
Mark L. Young ~ Dexter * Cold Case * E R * The O.C.
Taylor McKinney ~ Disney's Truth Squad
Alicia Sixtos ~ Quincenera
Hector Escalante ~ American Family
David Henrie ~ Wizards of Waverly Place * The Pitts * Dadnapped
Slade Pearce ~ October Road * Air Buddies * Yours, Mine & Ours
Sarah Ramos ~ American Dreams
Q'Orianka Kilcher ~ The New World
Conchita Campbell ~ The 4400