Who We Are
An unparalleled team of master teachers and coaches focused on honing your craft and unearthing your inherent star quality in the best acting classes in Los Angeles. Let us discover together your booking power!
What We Do
Personalized curriculum through ongoing classes, intensives, and private coaching for professional actors ages 7-adult, supplemented by community, industry events, and mentoring. In addition, we offer membership option to both local and out-of-town students.
ZBS Membership
A Whole Self Conservatory for the working actor.
ZBS Membership allows flexibility for bookings, as well as provides:
*The highest level instruction and mentorship | *Audition coachingÂ
*Huge intensive discounts | *Access to exclusive events and panels
*Role Prep for when you book that breakout role and much more!
Click here to watch our ZBS Membership Video.
ZBS Screen Actor Certificate Program
An accelerated transition into Film & Television. Akin to an accelerated 1-year MFA, but designed with flexibility for the working actor, this program prepares actors for the real world.
Individualized Study & Personalized Feedback
$5000 in Coaching reserved for Private Classes or Auditions by the faculty member of your choice
Regular Mentorship Meetings with your Program Advisor
Year-long Access to ZBS’ Personal Development Course – The Art of the Breakout
Acting Career and Life
SEA Talk with
Madelaine Petsch
