The Alan Feinstein Acting Studio features classes and one-on-one sessions intended to help hone the craft of acting. Alan Feinstein has appeared on such shows as Nip/Tuck, NYPD Blue and Crossing Jordan, has also done several films and now helps actors who want to improve their abilities throughout the Los Angeles area. The studio is multi-roomed with a large seating area. It's clean and well maintained, with a large wall for casting updates and notices.
Marnie Cooper Acting is an acting school for children that has been in business since 1989.
Marnie is a former child actor who has won much acclaim for her work with children and has been featured on national television and in popular print media. She has developed her own unique and a phenomenally effective way of teaching acting to children and teenagers.
Students have worked in practically every major motion picture and television series over the past two decades and have received many nominations for Emmy, Cable Ace and Tony awards. Marnie also offers beginners and master classes, private coaching and on-set coaching. She specializes in audition preparation.
National Holistic Institute is a massage therapy school. This center offers a Core 720 Massage Program, which teaches such massage types as shiatsu, Swedish and deep tissue, as well as myofascial therapy. The Advanced 400 Massage Program will allow graduates to work as massage therapists in doctors' offices, hospitals, physical therapy offices and rehabilitation facilities.
Studio LOL teaches improv and sketch comedy to kids and teens of all ages and levels, believing that all kids can have fun working together to make people laugh. Classes encourage creativity, teamwork, courage and concentration. The studio welcomes every student, whether shy, outgoing, scared or an old pro.
Formed in 1989 with the merger of the Harvard School for boys and the Westlake School for girls, Harvard-Westlake's upper campus is located on a 22-acre campus in North Hollywood. It currently features newly enrolled students from 88 different zip codes. This private school rests behind a large black gate and all visitors must check in. No rollerskates, rollerblades, bicycles or dogs are permitted. Tours for families applying to the school can be arranged through the admissions office. Though a private school, students are not required to wear uniforms. Alumni include Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Cook LA is a cooking school and caterer located in Studio City. Cook LA offers a variety of services to culinary lovers and aficionados in Studio City and the surrounding communities. Cooking classes offered include Brunch 'n Munch Sundays, Havana Nights, Simply Healthy Cooking and Holiday Bites! In addition to cooking classes for children and adults, Cook LA offers private chef service, catering, demos, private classes and corporate team building programming. For further inquiries, phone Cook LA.
The Studio City Theatre, featuring Cynthia Bain's Young Actor Studio, is a small theater space (50 seats) that features classes and workshops for children through adults. The black box theater offers onstage experience and allows for showcases, even though the theater doesn't officially produce any shows. The staff is friendly and parking validation for two hours is available.
The Art Experience - Susan Manders Gallery Studio is located on Ventura Boulevard (between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Colfax Avenue) in Studio City. Here you can learn to paint from Susan Manders, who has taught and mentored thousands of students in her studio, The Art Experience. There are classes in drawing, painting and sculpting. Morning and after-school classes are offered to kids, teens and adults. Ongoing weekly group classes and private classes are available. Free parking is available next to the studio.