“Thank you so much for helping me get involved with ACTeen’s summer program. It was a fabulous experience. I learned a great deal. The last acting class I took at the University undermined my confidence in my acting abilities, but the ACTeen program re-instilled my faith in myself. You were so patient and willing to take the time to answer questions and find ways to explain things so all could understand. I especially found the Commercial class invaluable — I used to dread auditions but am now eager to go on as many as possible! My time in NYC was all I hoped it would be — and more. I can honestly say you were the best teacher I’ve had the opportunity to work with. It’ll be tough to find classes that will live up to ACTeen’s example!”

— Caroline Collins, St.Paul, MN

“I wanted to thank you for everything. You were so kind and helpful to me from the minute I talked to you from Indonesia, to the minute I arrived in NYC. This has been the most amazing summer for me. I’ve been able to do what I love so much and also learn so much at the same time. I really think I’ve learnt more this summer about acting and the business than I could have learnt anywhere else. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity!”

— Lamya Jezek, Jakarta, Indonesia

(P.S. Lamya attended NYU’s Tisch School of Arts, and has played “Sheryl Holt” on Fox-TV’s “Boston Public,” and guest starred on CBS-TV’s “The Guardian” and WB’s “Felicity”)

What I liked best about my summer experience at ACTeen? — the amount of knowledge made available to us! Rita Litton is constantly thinking, watching, creating. She is great at making teenagers feel confident, a gargantuan task!”

— Jenna Lamia, Boston, MA

(Jenna played “Mildred” on Broadway at Lincoln Center in ”Ah! Wilderness” with Craig T. Nelson, and has guest-starred on “Without a Trace”, “NYPD Blue”, “Law & Order: SVU”, and HBO’s “OZ”, and is an active and prosperous commercial & voiceover performer.)

“Rita really taught me a lot about film acting, things I can use at all my auditions. I liked doing exercises about finding out who our characters are, the improvisations, working with the cameras, and seeing myself on tape.”

— Sara Zelle, NY, NY

(Sara appeared on Broadway as “Liesl” in “The Sound of Music”, and then attended Harvard University.)

“I loved living in NYC on my own. The whole ACTeen experience was incredibly fulfilling. I liked the audition confidence I gained. You’re getting intense 8 hr. per day acting training steadily for a month. You leave ACTeen feeling ready and confident to audition. You learn new things every class!”

— Paige Carter, Baltimore, MD

“I learned so much about acting and I honestly think that ACTeen is a wonderful program. In fact, a director that I’ve worked with before has told me that my acting has become more honest and I know that it’s from the work I’ve done in my film class. I’ve already recommended the class to a friend. If anyone would like to hear about the school I’d be happy to tell them how wonderful it is!”

— Jim Tortora, East Brunswick, NJ

“Ever since I was little I have had a love of theater. This past summer I enrolled in ACTeen, one of New York’s finest acting schools. I took 64 hours of intensive on-camera training, with additional homework. I learned so much about who I am when I walk in front of a camera. It was a wonderful experience. The teachers and other students were wonderful. I enrolled again this fall taking more advanced courses. Theater is an area of my life that I plan on pursuing as a career and I know that the training I received at ACTeen will carry me a long way in the professional world.”

— Carly Borenkind, Chappaqua, NY

(P.S. Carly was accepted as an undergraduate at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.)

We appreciate the many techniques ACTeen has employed to improve Tyrone’s acting and auditioning skills. Working in a realistic setting has given him self-confidence and poise.”

— Mrs. Nancy Taylor, Montclair, NJ

“I had a memorable summer participating in ACTeen and it confirmed my goals of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. I am grateful to you for your insight, experience, and encouragement.”

— Joey Hernandez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico

“Thank you so much for everything you did for me. Your encouragement and support has been inspirational. I find myself accomplishing goals faster and easier than before. In a city where conceit can flourish, I found someone who truly cares about the art of acting and the impressionable souls it calls out to.”

— Stephanie Sealy, New York, NY

“This is an excellent place to learn. I enjoyed myself very much. There has never, ever, been a place like ACTeen. I know much more and released all the trust and confidence I have in myself. We had excellent teachers, guests, and classes. You truly surpassed any other place I have ever been to!”

— Luana Gerardis, Missoula, MT

“This school is a true school for acting. The director really knows her stuff and has a well-designed program for beginners to advanced students. It more than lived up to my expectation. — I was overwhelmed!!”

— Ivey Rice, Mt. Vernon, GA

“ACTeen was actually better than my expectations. You really challenged me in many ways, and my acting desperately needed that. It was such a fulfilling experience and essential for one’s acting.”

— Sarah Winkelman, Springfield, IL

The video footage of ourselves was very helpful to watch. I learned everything I know about television from the Academy. It’s a great place to begin and, thanks to the great staff, I had the experience of a lifetime.”

— Jeff Statile, Yorktown Heights, NY

“Hello from the Deep South! This summer was so wonderful! ACTeen is a terrific program and you are not only a wonderful person but also a fabulous teacher. Thank you very much for making my NYC summer very memorable. Since I’ve been home the phone hasn’t stopped ringing! My agents have me auditioning like crazy! I love it!”

— Johanna Spector, Atlanta, GA

“I just wanted to add a special thank you to ACTeen. Before attending ACTeen I had little knowledge of TV or film work. Now I feel competent enough to audition anywhere. ACTeen taught me more than just acting & TV/film “smarts.” It really prepared me for the business, from agents to headshots. By the way, on my first audition (Oreo cookie) I got my first callback!”

— Kristin Warfield, High Bridge, NJ

I learned so much from your classes, thanks to your constant, caring reassurance.”

— Donna Hooper, Philadelphia, PA

“I would recommend ACTeen because I feel that they provide you with an environment in which you will come away knowing whether this is what you want to do with your life or not!”

— Kristina Sutton, Mobile, AL