TVI Actors Studio is a resource for actors to accelerate their careers, by learning how to act, meet people and break into Hollywood circles. There is a membership fee for seminars, classes and putting on an evening of scenes. One of the Desparate Housewives started here.
Apple Eye is a full-service video production company located in the Valley Economic Development building in Sherman Oaks. Whatever your videography needs are, Apple Eye can help. Some of the company's projects include documentaries, features, events and weddings. From storyboard to final editing services, Apple Eye can help you realize your project, with video services available as well. Apple Eye is ideal for producing trailers and sizzle reels. The staff is creative and helpful. Parking is available in the lot and there is metered, on-street parking as well.
Girls Guitar School is a music instruction and lesson company serving Sherman Oaks and the surrounding areas. The company offers a range of lessons and programs, including for beginner and experienced students. Some options include work on power chords, simple scales, acoustic and electric guitar as well as semi-private lessons and mother/daughter programs. It also offers private lessons, including 30, 45 and 60-minute sessions. Check the main website for details on programs or for information on pricing.
The Whitefire Theatre is a medium-sized theater located on Ventura Boulevard off of Sunnyslope Avenue. Its has provided classes, workshops, and entertainment of its own for nearly 30 years. Bryan Rasmussen, who worked on many well known shows, offers classes in acting, comedy, and musical theatre. The theatre serves as a place to enhance abilities, see performances, and to create original material. Rental time is also available to screen movies. It is equipped with 84 seats, three dressing rooms, surround sound, and many other amenities. Visit the website for tickets.
Hollander Talent Group is a talent agency that specializes in representing young performers. It works with film, television, commercials, print media, voice-overs, and legitimate theater companies. Visit the website for more information.
Record One Studios might look unassuming from its location on Ventura Boulevard and Stern Avenue, but the understated facade actually houses a world-class recording studio. To enter, clients should drive down the alley that runs behind the studio and look for the gate with the call box at the lefthand side. From there, visitors are buzzed in to a first-class audio mixing and recording facility. It's part of the Ocean Way Recording operation. There are two studios here. Studio A is a large film mix room. Studio B is classified as a "medium tracking/overdub" room that can hold groups of up to 25 musicians. Call for details and availability.
Helping creative types in finding artistic employment opportunities, The Stevens Group Talent Agency utilizes its production and casting connections throughout California. Actors and directors, as well as voice-over talent are equally represented.
Open Stage West is a theater that puts on improv and comedy performances, full-length plays, musicals, one-acts and one-night showcases of various short plays. The theater seats forty-six people, has handicapped seating and is air conditioned. Past productions include You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Fabulous Divas of Broadway, Nunsense and Moist!
East End Management is a talent agency and casting service provider. It serves the town of Sherman Oaks and the surrounding communities.
Gage Group is a talent agency and casting service. It serves the town of Sherman Oaks and the surrounding communities.