The Actors Link

Criminal Minds fired the casting director Scott David. See the April 4, 2016 story in The Hollywood Reprter.

I really wanted to like this place. I really did. I really wanted to think Scott David cared about actors. But it’s just not the case. Time and time again Scott has shown that he’s only in it for the money and exploiting people’s dreams for profit. He comes off as caring, but when it comes down to it, he’s just trying to fatten his pockets and feel important at the same time.
About two years ago I took a workshop with Scott at actors key. I sent him a brief thank you message a few days later. Instead of saying you’re welcome, he told me I needed to look into taking workshops at «his place» (aka actors link). I found that odd, but being new to LA and needing to make connections, I signed up. His workshop was useless and he did nothing but talk about how great he was during the Q&A. Couple this with the fact that he founded actors link, and it’s easy to see that Scott is only in it for the money.
Fast forward to today, and Scott has upped his game by charging actors $ 79.99 a year for sides. That’s right, script clips, along with the CD who claims to love actors, is now charging for scripts that are already publicly available. I’m not sure what Scott’s affiliation with script clips is, but the fact that he does promotional videos for them leads me believe he’s either part owner, or a paid spokesperson. Either way, he might as well just line up all of his actors link subscribers and give them the finger. What a guy. Bottom line, he’s taken the pay to play idea to another level. But if you’re an actor, don’t worry… he cares about you.

This place is across the street from where they filmed Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, where he’s riding his bicycle through the park.

Owners Scott and Brett work hard to make it a fun, safe, and intimate environment for actors to come and learn, play, and work on their craft. The casting directors, managers, and agents are top notch and make an effort to educate as well we bring you in for opportunities. They also offer free workshops for members from other industry professionals to help with image, marketing, headshots, and mindset. It’s a great place to be!

First off, who doesn’t love Scott David? The man has the Midas Touch.
I took a agent workshop here and loved it. No outrageous prices, a great agent/​manager lineup, and it was easy and efficient in ‘n’ out. The receptionist was friendly and calm too!
The main room I entered has mirrored walls, its perfectly-​sized to fit over 20 people and still offer an intimate performance space.
This place has great specials once in a while… Anyways, I can’t wait to check out the other location!

Love Actor’s Link– Brett and Scott are awesome! I booked within a week of taking a workshop here :)
My only complaint would be that the pricing is on the higher end (closer to the rates of Actor’s Key), compared to Casting Network LA.

This is my studio for casting director workshops. Not only because it is close, to my home. I love it, because the staff is very friendly. Most of the readers are very good, and not only do I feel like I cultivate a relationship with casting directors. I also feel that I come out learning about there particular casting office, what to expect, what are there likes or dislikes and what I can do in the room to book the gig. Most people do workshops because they want a job. ok ok ok. I do too, but if I am paying my money I want to learn something to… The one on one format is my favorite, I hate workshops in a classroom setting. So this is a plus for me as well… Lastly, the actors that come to actors link seem to be very savvy, and not idiots like some other studios. The questions asked in Q&A are usually spot on and smart. Loving the link. This is officially my home… :-)

I have been to a few different Casting Director workshops in town and I really like this new one.
This is a great way to get inside the head of a real working casting director and figure out exactly what they are looking for from you. It helps me to know their likes and dislikes with regard to auditions. Being super prepared is key and classes like this make me feel far more confident going in. GREAT NEW PLACE WITH HIGH POWERED CASTING DIRECTORS.

Scott David is not only one of the top casting directors in Hollywood, but he’s also one of the most open! He genuinely cares about each one of his students and really goes out of his way to help them succeed. He gives each actor in his class significant one-​on-​one attention and you can’t put a price on that. He knew how to communicate with me easily in order to get what he wanted to get from me and my character.
Additionally, I’ve heard anecdotally that there are casting directors who hold actor workshops, and never intend to call in actors to read for auditions for any of the shows they’re casting — they’re just holding the workshops to make a quick buck. I have NEVER once heard that said about Scott David. In fact, I was recently called in for an audition for Criminal Minds less than a month after I attended one of his workshops.
Scott deserves a ton of respect and he has all of mine. I have, and will continue to recommend his workshops to all of my actor friends.

Great place to take acting workshops. I have been to just about every place that offers workshops in town and The Actors Link is by far the best (my opinion). They get great guests every month and the prices and deals are very reasonable. The staff is very friendly and personable. Some of these other places feel like a factory with no personal touch. Nothing but positive things to say about The Actors Link. I will keep taking workshops here for sure.