Kristen Shaw Acting Studio

Have you ever seen those scenes in tv shows or movies that show an exaggerated version of an acting coach who belittles their students? Well, I saw that come to reality when I audited her class a while back. I stuck it out and stayed the entire class but I really wanted to leave early like another auditor did but I just wasn’t as brave as her I guess. Especially if you’re a new actor, you don’t want to take this class because you will get your feelings hurt really quick & you may even quit the business altogether. I really hate to write a review like this but I feel like I have to because all of the other reviews seem to be fake. I’m hoping Kristen or someone on her team sees this so that they can rework teaching methods so that they’re more positive of an experience. You can be a stern instructor without making artists feel bad. When I saw how downtrodden some of the students were, I couldn’t help but think ‘why are you paying your money to feel poorly?’ I definitely wouldn’t go back or become a student because a lot of time was wasted with her talking about her vacation rather than getting down to business — which was learning.

I’ve been coming to KSAS for a couple of months. I visited her open house first and she invited us to audit her class. My friend and I audited the class and learned so much that I knew I needed to join.
I took her On Camera Audition 1^st level class first. You can tell that she really knows what she’s talking about. I won’t go into detail about what she has said or taught us but I know that I feel a lot more comfortable and ready to audition than I ever have been in the past. She’s only the second acting instructor I’ve had so I can’t do too much comparing but I will say I’m learning so much about what the casting directors are looking for and how to trust the process.
I am currently a student in her on camera level 2 class and it’s going great so far. I can already see an improvement and I’m looking forward to attending more classes. Her rates are very reasonable and for the most part, the class times are convenient with my day job. Come audit a class and see what you think!

I had bounced around to different acting classes around town. I heard about Kristen from a friend. The first class I took with her was marketing. It was and eye-​opener. That class taught me so much. It taught me that it’s okay to be me. And in the acting process on the best thing I can bring to the process is me. Not only does Kristen teach the Strasberg Method and a great auditioning technique, she also teaches you how to live in this business and not give up on your dreams in the process.

Great studio, wonderful Acting Coach. She has classes almost everyday of the week and there is a place for everyone regardless of experience or skill. Extremely affordable and convenient location. I took about 5 different classes over the course of a year and need to get my butt back in the routine! Recommended to everyone! Kristen is a truly an inspirational, intelligent, kind hearted motivator that wishes for all of her students to succeed and be their very personal best, but in and outside the studio. I learned so much from KSAS and intend to return!

Very good price, this is the best coach in town. She can really teach! I’ve learn so much with her than any other coach!

Atlanta is fortunate to have an acting studio headed by Kristen Shaw ,
a professional actress from Hollywood who has been in numerous movies and television shows. Kristen has an encyclopedic knowledge of acting and how to break into the business, especially since she has «been there and done that». She has a real gift of presentation as she keeps her students anxious to learn the next. step. She «tells it like it is» and offers so many practical suggestions to help actors acquire confidence in dealing with agents, casting directors and others in the profession. Whether you are a beginner or a professional actor, Kristen Shaw is the one who can take you to the next level of your craft.