Actor’s Theatre Los Angeles

I highly recommend that every actor be honing their skills on a regular basis, and you’d be hard pressed to find a class as comprehensive and supportive as Bryan’s.
I got connected to Bryan Chesters and the Actor’s Theatre Los Angeles through a mutual friend who was currently studying with him, (Laura Long from AMC’s Turn), and I am very grateful for the introduction! He is an encouraging and motivating coach, and definitely has helped me immensely in my creative process.
Here’s what to expect: Every month Bryan personally assigns theatre scenes for his students to work on in-​depth. These are presented bi-​weekly, and he’ll push you to only bring your best work to class; that way you expand on your best and become better. Then you’ll practice cold read audition techniques every other week, to stay sharp and flex the muscles that ultimately get you the jobs. All of this is balanced with actor warm ups, and in depth discussions about career goals, and the planning required to achieve those goals.
Bryan Chesters is an amazing coach, teacher, motivator and cheerleader. He gives a lot and expects a lot, and he knows how an actor should be training in order to be working. Also, for the quality you’re getting, he’s pretty affordable!!! Go audit the Tuesday night class and see for yourself.

If you’re looking for an acting class, look no further! I’ve grown so much as an actor from studying with Bryan. You get the best of both worlds in this class, theatre as well as film and television. Bryan will bring out the best in every actor. He is beyond skilled and passionate. I can’t say enough about his class.

I would highly recommend Actor’s Theater Los Angeles! I have been coaching with Bryan privately for over ten years and was very excited to learn he was starting a class. One of the things I have always loved about Bryan is that he goes above and beyond to find an approach that works for you and ensures you feel comfortable with your material. He has helped me to grow and focus my craft in more ways that I can describe. His class is unique in the sense that it blends cold reading and tv/​film technique with the stage and play/​scene study. You are able to learn a variety of techniques and work with a broad scope of material. Bryan is also fantastic in a motivational sense and will push you to achieve your goals.

Bryan is an awesome teacher and a working actor so he not only knows how to teach acting, he provides valuable insight into the business of acting. I highly recommend him!