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How to Get a Talent Agent in Los Angeles

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Jan 16, 2020
3 min

How to Get a Talent Agent in Los Angeles

For those looking to pursue a career as a professional actor, having a solid team behind you is a must. Most careers don’t really get started without the backing of a knowledgable rep, but how to actually get a talent agent or talent manager isn’t always so obvious (or easy). At Diane Christiansen Coaching we have been committed to introducing actors to reputable agents in a friendly and educational environment. There are many ways actors can ‘get signed’ and below we break d

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What are Casting Directors Looking For?

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Dec 31, 2019
1 min

What are Casting Directors Looking For?

Watch Diane’s exclusive interview with Award-Winning Children’s Network Casting Director, Carol Goldwasser, and find out what casting directors are looking for when an actors comes into their office. #JasonDolley #bestactingcoachforkids #topauditioncoach #actinginlosangeles #bestauditioncoaching #disneychannel #topactingcoachingforteens #Acting #topcastingdirectorworkshophollywod #actingcoachingforchildren #BestActingClassforTeens #howtobeanactoronNickelodeon #childactors #ca

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What is an Appropriate Gift for an Agent or Manager?

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Dec 9, 2019
2 min

What is an Appropriate Gift for an Agent or Manager?

by Diane Christiansen Coaching Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us! It’s time to think about the important people in your life and make your shopping list: there’s Mom, Dad, Sis… and don’t forget your Manager and Agents! December is a great time to say “thank you” to your professional and creative team for everything they’ve done for you all year long. It’s also a nice way to communicate that you’re looking forward to even better things in the year to come! These are

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13 Things To Never Say in A Casting Room

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Sep 12, 2019
3 min

13 Things To Never Say in A Casting Room

An incredibly helpful list of thirteen things for actors to avoid when going in for an audition. This is a must read for ALL actors! From Backstage Expert Acting Coach and Casting Director Risa Bramon Garcia “We’ve all put our foot in our mouth at least a few times but somehow, in the casting room, actors do it more often than they or we would like. Nerves, insecurity, neediness, and self-doubt set in and there’s no stopping you. You say things you’re not aware of, feeding t

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What are Casting Directors looking for? [Part 2]

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Apr 1, 2018
1 min

What are Casting Directors looking for? [Part 2]

What are Casting Directors looking for in the audition room? Find out directly from the source in Part 2 of Diane’s exclusive interview with Award-Winning, Children’s Network Casting Director, Carol Goldwasser! Be the first to get the scoop on insider information from Diane and 10 of the top performance teachers in Hollywood – subscribe to Master Talent Teachers on YouTube and start making your performance dreams a reality! #JasonDolley #Disney #disneychannel #Acting #howtobe

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Coaching for Parents

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Mar 1, 2018
2 min

Coaching for Parents

Parents: Now is the time to Push FORWARD Every weekend your agent is traveling to a different city scouting for new kids for pilot season. The top kid’s agents will look at 100 to 300 kids every weekend from now till January. These kids, the cutest and brightest around the country, have parents who can afford expensive weekend jaunts to talent conventions; costing hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars. With stars in their eyes (the parents and kids alike), they are just wait

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Tips on Relocating to Los Angeles to be an Actor

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Feb 19, 2018
3 min

Tips on Relocating to Los Angeles to be an Actor

Tips on Relocating to Los Angeles to be an Actor From Diane Christiansen Coaching Making the decision to relocate to LA to be an actor is huge. Like any other major life decision, it’s not a commitment you should enter into lightly. In order to make the transition successfully, you need to have a plan. Do your research online. The days of moving out to LA on a whim, hoping to survive on just your dreams and talent are a thing of the past. In fact, it’s questionable whether

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How to Stay Confident

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Oct 20, 2017
2 min

How to Stay Confident

How to Stay Confident from Diane Christiansen Coaching Maybe you didn’t book the gig. Maybe you didn’t even get a callback. Maybe you came out of your audition and felt like you forgot everything you learned in your acting class or your private coaching lesson. Maybe you’re just having a bad day and feeling down about your career aspects. Maybe that’s okay. It’s okay to feel this way sometimes. The important thing is to acknowledge it, learn from it, and move past it. That’s

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Adult Acting Class – Actors Conservatory Program in L.A.

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Sep 13, 2017
1 min

Adult Acting Class – Actors Conservatory Program in L.A.

All new Acting Class for Adult Actors at Diane Christiansen Coaching ACTORS CORE Conservatory Program Actors Core is designed for: Professionals looking to maximize their skills and refine their technique, as well as Beginners with little to no previous experience who want to expand their knowledge! All levels welcome. This 12 Week Conservatory Session consists of two parts: Work on one’s self and work on the character. Part 1 of each class begins with Diane’s unique relaxat

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How to Keep Yourself on Your Reps’ Radar

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Jul 31, 2017
2 min

How to Keep Yourself on Your Reps’ Radar

by Diane Christiansen Coaching Ever feel like you’re missing out on auditions on which your agent or manager could be sending you? Do you watch TV shows, films, or commercials and think, “Hey! Why didn’t I go in for this part?” It may be as simple as not being on your reps’ radar. How to fix that? Whether you’re in Los Angeles, New York, or anywhere in between, read on to find out how! Agencies and management firms always have a few people in each category, including yours. I

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How to Become a Professional Actor in LA [part 1]

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Apr 21, 2017
1 min

How to Become a Professional Actor in LA [part 1]

Diane Christiansen, top rated acting coach for kids and teens in Hollywood, has designed a 3 part video series for families who are seeking a professional acting career in Los Angeles for their children or teenagers! Each segment contains critical steps designed to be taken with patience, dedication and a 100% commitment to producing results. Rushing or skipping these steps could hurt your young actor and their chances of making a solid first impression. In the Entertainment

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Part 2 – How to Get Into Acting

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Apr 19, 2017
1 min

Part 2 – How to Get Into Acting

Wondering how to get your child or teen into acting? Diane Christiansen, top rated acting coach for kids and teens in Hollywood, has designed a 3 part video series for families who are seeking a professional acting career in Los Angeles for their children or teenagers! There are many ways to go about getting an Agent for a child or teen actor, including cold calling and/or submitting online through each Agencies website. This is the least effective way to go about this monume

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What are Casting Directors looking for? – Part 3

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Mar 30, 2017
1 min

What are Casting Directors looking for? – Part 3

What are Casting Directors looking for in the audition room? Find out directly from the source in Part 3 with Diane Christiansen’s exclusive interview with Award-Winning, Children’s network Casting Director, Carol Goldwasser! Be sure to check out parts 1 and 2. Be the first to get the scoop on insider information from Diane and 10 of the top performance teachers in Hollywood – subscribe to Master Talent Teachers on YouTube and start making your performance dreams a reality! #

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Finding, Acknowledging, and Keeping a Mentor

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Jan 2, 2017
2 min

Finding, Acknowledging, and Keeping a Mentor

By Diane Christiansen Having a mentor is vital to your acting career. Why waste years making the same mistakes others have made? With a mentor, you can learn from their experiences and quite possibly move your career forward leaps and bounds in a much shorter amount of time than anticipated! Gleaning what you can from the dos and don’ts that they have learned firsthand, and having another connection to the industry that could prove invaluable, will get you on the fast track t

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DCC SCHOLARSHIP: And the winner is…

The Christiansen Acting Academy

Sep 26, 2016
1 min

DCC SCHOLARSHIP: And the winner is…

Congratulations to our 2014 Diane Christiansen Annual Scholarship Winner: ALEX CALLOWAY! In addition to being our Scholarship winner, Alex recently booked a guest star role on Disney XD’s Kirby Buckets. You can also see Alex in the Award-Winning film Short Term 12 streaming now on Netflix! The Kid Calloway just can’t be stopped! We are so proud of Alex and all of his accomplishments! We can’t wait to see what’s next for this bright, young star!! #bestkidsactingclasses #BrieLa

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Diane Christiansen voted ‘Best Acting Class for Kids and Teens’

The Christiansen Acting Academy

May 22, 2016
1 min

Diane Christiansen voted ‘Best Acting Class for Kids and Teens’

Thank you to all of you who voted! We appreciate your on-going support! Now is the time to join these Award-Winning Classes! Episodic Season is fast approaching and classes fill faster than ever after the Readers’ Choice Awards are announced. Make sure you are at the top of your game and register today! Call 818.523.8283 or email actupdi@gmail.com to register. Be sure to ‘Like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all the latest DCC News! #BestActingClassforTeens #Back

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Miranda May stars in new Disney Series!!!

The Christiansen Acting Academy

May 6, 2016
1 min

Miranda May stars in new Disney Series!!!

Read about it on j-14.com Here. #beginningactingcoaching #bestactingcoachforkids #bestkidsactingclasses #disneychannel #besthollywoodactingcoach #Acting #actingcoachingforchildren #howtobeanactoronNickelodeon #bestactingcoachlosangeles #childactors #childrensactingcoaching #bestactingcoach #hollywoodteenactingclasses #howtobeanactoronthedisneychannel #howtobeanactorinLA #howtogetintoacting #bestactingclasseshollywood #actingclassforteens #actingclasses #teenageactingcoach #ch

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The Christiansen Acting Academy

Apr 24, 2016
1 min

Screen Teen Justin Piterman stars in Katy Perry’s ‘Birthday’!

Check out Screen Teen student Justin Piterman as the Bar Mitzvah boy in Katy Perry’s ‘Birthday’ music video! #Acting #BestActingClassforTeens #newKatyPerry #howtobeanactorinLA #BestActingClassLosAngeles #DianeChristiansen #musicvideo #BestActingClass #DianeChristiansenCoaching #howtobeanactor #howtobeanactorinHollywood #BestActingClassforKidsandTeensLosAngeles #Actor #bestactingclassforchildren #katyperrybirthdaymusicvideo #katyperrymusicvideo #BestActingClassforTeensLosAngel

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