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Jake Carpenter Acting Studio:
The Jake Carpenter Acting Studio on Santa Monica Boulevard in Westwood in West Los Angeles is an actor training studio offering classes for adults and children from beginner level to working professionals. The studio is headed by renowned-acting coach Jake Carpenter. The Jake Carpenter Acting Studio provides a safe, positive and encouraging space for actors to grow. At our acting studio, we believe that when actors grow into strong artists, their performances are powerful. These kinds of performances are what the great directors, producers and actors are looking for and they are rare.

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Our Goal:

The goal of the Jake Carpenter Acting Studio is to help you become strong actors and contenders for major roles in film and television projects.

About Jake Carpenter - Acting Coach:
Jake Carpenter grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. When it came time to go to high school, Jake moved to New Orleans, Louisiana to attend the drama program at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, also known as NOCCA. Jake then moved to Los Angeles and graduated with a degree in psychology from UCLA.

Jake Carpenter began his professional acting career while at UCLA. Jake is one of the stars of the famous movie, ALIVE, which also stars Ethan Hawke and John Malkovich. Jake has acted in projects with Renee Zellweger, Dean Cain and Tim Roth. He has performed for a season on the L.A. Law television series and guest-starred in several other popular television shows. Jake loves teaching acting and has a passion for guiding his fellow actors to grow artistically and professionally.

Acting Training Classes:

We offer acting training classes for both adults and children at all levels from beginner to working professionals:

- Classes focus on doing scenes and monologues from plays and movies.
- Students do their work and then receive constructive and encouraging feedback from Jake.
- Students are encouraged to work at least once, and preferably twice, in each class.
- Classes work on a monthly system.
- Classes take place on Saturdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Student Testimonials
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"Jake is a highly inspirational individual. I met him while I was initially pursuing my television / film acting career. He is not only an acting coach, but a mentor as well. Jake gives helpful career advice. He even referred me to a top talent management company. I am so thankful to be blessed with his positive energy in class." - Harmony.

"It is such a pleasure working with Jake Carpenter. His classes have been invaluable in helping me develop as an actor. Each class provides me with the inspiration and support I need to advance my career. It is also so important that Jake takes an interest not only in my acting, but in advancing my career as well." - Bob.

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