Film Director Jeff Celentano is The Performers Academy's Number One Reason for Success

Workshops by Film Director Jeff Celentano - Only in Laguna Hills, California.

(PRWEB) August 11, 2005 -- Well over a year ago Jeff answered an ad for an acting coach position. Having just returned from Europe after directing a feature, he was taking a well-deserved break. Being an avid surfer the ad for The Performers Academy, an acting school located in Laguna Hills caught his eye. He thought he would drive down to Orange County, do a little surfing and teach acting workshops. Its been over a year now and he has yet to see the ocean. But hes created quite a wave in Orange Countys acting community.

The students of The Performers Academy are benefiting from Jeff Celentanos experience and knowledge in many ways. As a working actor, he can relate to each and every actors plight from getting representation, auditioning, callbacks, booking work and working in front of the camera. His travels as an actor have taken him around the world many times over and his ability to share these experiences with the students is extraordinary.

You cannot help being compelled when he launches into a story about his experiences on the set, on exotic locations, or with the directors and actors with whom hes worked. His flare for directing students in scenes in class creates an experience that is truly unsurpassed in Orange County.

His experience as a director takes acting classes to a new level. He directs his students in scenes as though hes directing a film. Acting students relate to his style of teaching and because of this, his classes are in demand.

Theres nothing like this in Orange County, says Cynthia Gavin. I drive to Los Angeles twice a week in horrific traffic to take class at Stella Adlers Studio. Its a joy to come to Jeffs class. Hes such a wonderfully gifted teacher."

Workshops at the academy include children, teens and adults. To watch Jeff teach children amazing. Hes so patient and the kids really enjoy his class" says Heather Beadles. My son Tristan loves Jeffs classes because hes so creative, he gets the children to listen, take direction and actually act."

Equally inspiring is watching Jeff direct the teen and adult acting classes. He turning out some wonderful actors and their performances can be astounding" says Leticia Hewko. Laticias daughter just took top honors at WMTCs talent convention bringing home the coveted award for most agency callbacks, 63 in all.

Owner Natalie Costa couldnt be more pleased. Having Jeff walk into these doors over a year ago was a true blessing. I was searching hard for acting teachers that had actual credentials. Everyone Ive come across had impressive resumes but when you check them out on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base) they came up short or not at all. Jeff had the centennials as a working actor (Jeff Weston) and certainly the credentials as film director. To find one person that can act, direct and really teach with a passion and energy that Jeff has is truly a gift.

Its working. Many of Jeff students have gone on to get agency representation. Many of them booked commercials and features. Jeff coached a group of students that attended a talent convention in Woodland Hills. Many of the students received a record number of callbacks from the agents who attended and the students took 5 of the 9 top awards. Everyone at the convention was wondering who this Performers Academy was and what was Jeff Celentanos secret for success."

The Performers Academy is a place for actors of all ages and experience levels. By providing quality instruction at an affordable price, we have married the best of both worlds. To audit one of Jeff Celentanos classes, please email the contact number or call the studio directly.

Check out Jeff's webpage at The Performer's Academy website.

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