"LA101 was really cool. I loved going to the Chinese Theater to see the stars' hands and feet. Mine will be there, thanks to Kristy's training. The agents were hugging and kissing me!"
"LA101 has taught me what kind of momentum has to happen to succeed as a working
"LA101 was an eye-opening experience. It is the perfect stepping stone to furthering one's career. If you are serious about LA, then you must attend LA101. It is the essential ingredient for the recipe of
"LA101 has brought me to new and higher levels." -- Arky Cadena"; tests[4]="
"LA101 was the best thing I ever did. Acting makes me very happy. I thank Kristy for teaching me about acting."
"The experience Anthony gained from LA101 is invaluable. I'm so glad we have Kristy to guide us through the whole experience. My son and I learned so much about what it's going to take to be an actor. He is now more motivated that ever to make his dream come true."
"If you attend LA101, you will read for more agents and casting directors in ten days than you could arrange for yourself in two years. The workshops are invaluable."
"LA101 is a truly invaluable experience for anyone relocating or adjusting to the LA market. You will learn an amazing amount about pursuing acting in the big leagues. You will gain insight from many industry professionals and have the opportunity to get in front of
"LA101 was a tremendous experience. I couldn't believe I was afforded the opportunity to meet the quality and quantity of agents that stood before us. Our exposure was unequaled and the agents reminded us of the uniqueness of LA101. I'm grateful I had the chance to attend and the choice to make a decision. I recommend this trip without hesitation for anyone wanting to try the LA market."
"LA101 was the best experience of my life! I learned so much from everyone. I feel as if we are all family." -- Colby Crain"; tests[10]="
"I can't put into words the invaluable time spent for a week in Los Angeles with LA101 and Calliope. The training was superb and Colby learned so much more in one week than with years of individual lessons. I'd recommend it for anyone's acting career!"
"LA101 has helped me to become a better actor and reach the next level. I am no longer nervous when I audition. It was an incredible experience. I grew really close to other talent that attended."
"With Kristy's guidance and training, LA101 is the perfect opportunity for an actor to raise the bar and move to the next level. If you are serious about pursuing the LA market, then LA101 is a must."
"LA101 is a wake up call. Before the big move, you must do LA101. It gave us a feel for life in LA. It challenged our emotional and spiritual readiness. Each day, Kristy shares her gifts: her LA contacts, insights, training, and support."
"LA101 helped me not to be shy and nervous in front of agents. I like all the agents. I want to move to LA."
"I'm thankful that LA101 has made me more open. I made friends and had a lot of fun. I enjoyed going on tours."
"LA101 was an intense crash course in how to turn dreams into reality and then define reality Hollywood style. I can't see how anyone going to LA to be in the entertainment industry could make it without this training."
"I was ready and prepared for LA. Miss Kristy got me there."
"Training for LA101 gave Teal valuable experience before auditioning for the real thing. Because Teal was so prepared, she wasn't phased when standing before LA agents and casting directors."
"Growing experience, best way to LA."
"LA101 gave me the chance to get great feedback from agents and casting directors, and to showcase for the agents that currently represent me."
"LA101 was a great experience. I got in front of lots of agents and casting directors, and got a real feel for show business in LA. I have yet to see a better opportunity for actors to learn about and be exposed to the realities of living and working in LA."
"I am so glad Kristy gave me the opportunity to learn so much with LA101. It gave me the chance to see what LA is all about and realize that this business is what I love and will do."
"I never imagined I would be able to pursue my dream of acting in LA this early in my career. Here I am in LA actually doing what I love to do. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for LA101"
"LA101 was one of the most enlightening things we have done for my daughter's acting career. I am so glad we decided to make the commitment and go. I would recommend anyone seriously considering a career in acting to go."
"With LA101, I got instant feedback from the various speakers concerning our performances and headshots. I learned so much from what they had to say."
"LA101 is a week of face to face work, individual attention, and critiques from well-known casting directors and agents in LA. It is one of the most valuable, eye-opening experiences you'll ever have. It humbles you, reassures you, and gives you the open door. But it's up to you to walk through that door."
"Only do things that make you happy. If acting is it, LA101 will prove that."
"Wasn't is Thomas Edison that once said 'Success is one part inspiration and two parts perspiration?' Kristy is the inspiration that gets it all going. THANK YOU!!!"
"With LA101, prepare to be set free. You will soar."
"LA101 was the most intensive learning experience I have ever had."
"LA101 is real swift kick in the pants for anyone interested in pursuing the LA market."
"LA101 is a necessary foundation for building a solid career if one plans to go to LA."
"LA101 is an incredible training experience. It shows you what it takes to make it in this exciting business."
"LA101 is one of the purest forms of practicing your art if you don't hold back. It is business and pleasure."
"With the Lord's guidance, this was the week I figured out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. LA101 is the ultimate session to make in acting. I'll never forget it."
"LA101 is a great chance to get familiar with LA and a wonderful way to grow as an actor."
"LA101 is a very good experience."
"LA101 is an intensive, wonderful learning experience that we were blessed to be given the opportunity to be a part of."
"I like LA101 because of all the help and training provided."
"LA101 is great fun. It is so perfect and I'm very thankful. I love Kristy very much. She is like my mother."
"LA101 has shown my girls and I how to get started in the business the right way - keeping grounded and on the right
"Calliope has opened doors to avenues that I had before now only fantasized about. I felt very fortunate and discovered. Thanks Calliope!!"-- Gin Clark"; function writeAllTests() { document.write("
"I brought a piece of LA home with me in my heart. LA101 blew open the doors of my imagination about what Hollywood is really like. Yes, the glitz and glam are there, but beyond even that, I saw that LA is a real city, where real people live and work, where actors work hard at training, and enjoying an enviable lifestyle....
" + ""It's like being whisked to the front of the line—from SA to LA, and right into presence of Hollywood agents. This just does not happen. It's next to impossible to land a contract with an LA agent straight from the street. Kristy has carefully cultivated key relationships in Los Angeles, allowing her talent the privilege and benefit of their guidance and individual consideration.
" + ""The LA 101 training sessions in Los Angeles brought me down to earth. I was challenged to consider things like...
" + ""You walk away from LA101 with everything you need to make an informed decision about whether pursuing your acting career in the LA market is the right move."
"Kristy has a way of calling you on your stuff. During training for LA101, if there was any hesitation about or blockage to your performance she'd catch it and would call you out. If it took all night, she would help you get to the bottom of the issue—whether it was fear about the magnitude of what we were expected to accomplish; perhaps insecurity about our ability to do our best in front of the agents; or even a personal struggle. With precision, it was like Kristy was stripping away anything that would hinder our best performance in front of these top LA agents. Kristy said, 'if we don't deal with it now, it will take us down in LA.'
" + ""Preparation for LA101 was the most intense training I've experienced to date. It was like taking a university level course in just one month, with the final exam being a live performance in front of a make or break your career audience.
" + ""LA101 training pulled together proven strategies on the art and craft of acting, then allowed the group the chance to experiment and incorporate the new skills. We took the knowledge, made it our own, and we were able deliver our best in LA.
" + ""During LA101 training, Kristy insisted that giving careful attention to character development would determine how well we carried out our monologues in LA. As we took time to consider the background and motivation of our characters, you could see in the other actors' performances how their characters took on new life. This is an essential skill I plan to use every time I approach a role in the future.
" + ""LA101 training took the fear and intimidation out of our big trip to LA. Every logistical detail was worked out in advance, such as accommodations, modes of local travel, meeting times, on-site training opportunities, field trips and entertainment, and of course the do's and don'ts—making the LA experience seamless and a pleasure.
" + ""There was dramatic intensity in LA during LA 101, but it was cool how Kristy had arranged for us to take in the city sites for lots of fun and memories."