Actors have the opportunity to audition for roles or work/intern on our latest films produced and directed by Michelle Danner, audition for the various theater productions, and participate in our yearly film festival. These opportunities give students the chance to build their resumes and IMDB credits, through practical training and to network with directors and film makers in Hollywood.

These opportunities give students the ability to build their resumes and IMDB credits, through practical training and to network with directors and film makers in Hollywood.  In addition, casting notices received from casting directors and directors outside of the acting studio are referred to our actors in our Los Angeles acting school who fit the requested roles.  Below are links to the websites you should check out for more information: All In Films is an independent film production company. At the helm are Michelle Danner, Alexandra Guarnieri. The mission of All In Films is to produce high-quality, independent movies geared to entertain & spark social commentary. www.allinfilms.com.

**Through the improvisational classes students have the opportunity to be part of the latest Web Series

“Uncensored Hollywood” & gain IMDB credit as well as add professional reel footage. Here is the IMDB link to the web series. 

The Michelle Danner Acting Studio at Edgemar Center for the Arts, one of the top drama schools in Los Angeles, offers sponsorship to international students who aspire to begin, improve, or polish their acting skill set, and expand their acting resumes. Through the M1 Visa Program international actors are able to study & work in beautiful, world famous, Santa Monica CA!.

Acting Coach Michelle Danner has worked with A List talent privately and on set including James Franco, Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock, Gerard Butler, Seth MacFarlane, Kate Del Castillo, Michael Pena, Isla Fisher, Common, Christian Slater, Catherine Bell, Zooey Deschanel and Michelle Rodriguez among many others.

This acting school offers individual acting classes and students may select from our list and create a customized program for actors interested in learning the craft at a more accelerated pace. The techniques are diverse and encompass the following schools of acting: Meisner, Hagen, Strasberg, Chekhov, Adler, and the Stanislavsky Technique. It also provides M1 visa sponsorship for international actors.

Many current working actors attend classes which make for great networking. Our unique varied level classes can be customized to your specific needs and goals. Wherever you are in your acting journey, we provide the tools to move to the next level.

Uncensored Hollywood – Web Series

Uncensored Hollywood the series follows the escapades of a big-shot Hollywood Acting coach, and the students who will do whatever it takes to become a star. Directed by Derek Reid, our improv coach, the series draws on all the diverse skills our students have learned in class. New episodes are released each Friday. Interested in learning more about the web series, the acting school, or our other projects? Email us at info@michelledanner.com

Theater Shows – A Night at the Black Cat Cabaret

Students have the opportunity to audition for shows produced through the Edgemar Center for the Arts.  Take a look below to see some of our students performing in our latest production, A Night at the Black Cat Cabaret.

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