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Industry Quotes
Quotes and Testimonials from Industry Professionals
“Whenever an actor asks me to recommend an acting school, I recommend the Promenade Acting Conservatory. They understand acting and teach their students all they need to know to succeed as performers.”
On Common Ground & True Vengeance
“I have observed classes at Promenade Acting Conservatory on several occasions and find the actors able to work in a challenging and supportive environment. It’s a school I am confident to refer a student to.”
“I have been an agent for over ten years and I have never seen a process as fulfilling as the one they teach. Their ability to get the students to invest in themselves and to let that come out in their work is phenomenal. Their classes go beyond teaching and touch on art."
“The Promenade Acting Conservatory has a drive, energy, and enthusiasm that pushes students to excel. The school has a warm, charm and is psychologically nurturing to those who study there.”
“I found the workshops at the Promenade Acting Conservatory electrifying. I have rarely seen such inventive and imaginative work. I would not hesitate to recommend the Promenade Acting Conservatory to any serious and talented actor.”
“My hat goes off to Natalia Lazarus and The Promenade Playhouse & Conservatory. I love teaching comedy & drama classes there. The students' enthusiasm and willingness to learn is wonderful and infectious”
Academy Award Nominee & Golden Globe Winning Actress
“The Promenade Acting Conservatory’s dedication and professionalism is mirrored by their students’ abilities to interpret scenes and monologues to a level of excellence. I highly recommend this Conservatory to anyone who is serious about an acting career.”
Pretty Woman & Chasing Ghosts
“I am, and continue to be impressed and inspired by the high caliber of talent, commitment and dedication within the Promenade Acting Conservatory.”
The Lazarus Child & Stargate SG-1
“I recommend the Promenade Acting Conservatory to all actors who want to improve their craft.”
Knights of Impossingworth Park & Sabrina The Teenage Witch
“I admire the energy, enthusiasm, care, and hawk-eyed expertise the Promenade Acting Conservatory brings to the teaching of acting on all levels. The Conservatory is one of the few who includes comedy in their program. Their mastery manifests itself with confident, exciting, quality actors.”
Dreamkiller, For Heaven's Sake, Evil Bong, Gingerdead Man, Dante's Cove, Madhouse, Dr. Moreau's House of Pain, Puppet Master II
The Promenade Playhouse & Conservatory is a Santa Monica based Acting, Screenwriting and Directing school that serves artists from Los Angeles, Hollywood, and throughout California. The Conservatory offers acting, screenwriting, directing, and improv comedy classes. It is a well-respected school that serves both local and international students. International students can also take English As A Second Language classes (ESL), and may qualify for a federal F1 Visa. Instructors include Natalia Lazarus, Syd Field, Matt Moore, Sally Kirkland, and several other celebrity teachers and Hollywood Casting Directors. Alumni include Ken Jeong, Teresa Ruiz and Leslie Garza. Acting techniques include Stella Adler, Lee Strasberg, Sanford Meisner, and Michael Chekhov. The Playhouse is home to 3rd Street Comedy and the Promenade Players theatre company. The Promenade Playhouse also offers theatre rental, stage rental, screening rooms, and rehearsal space.