“I have found Zak to be a very strong, focused & intuitive teacher with a style that actors respond to. As an actor/teacher, he understands how to analyze and break down the beats of a comedy script, but more importantly, he’s able to teach these tools to his students. I’ve seen terrific performances in his class, in many cases well beyond what I would expect of talent.”

-Carol Goldwasser, Casting Director
“Hannah Montana”‘
“Austin and Ally
“Dog with a Blog”

“It really makes a difference when you can trust that an actor has had good training and will audition well. I’ve been so impressed by the consistently high quality of the work I’ve seen from students of Zak Barnett’s. To see that an actor has trained with Zak really makes a difference when I’m deciding what actors to schedule.”

-Mark Bennett, Casting Director
Monster’s Ball
The Hurt Locker
Zero Dark Thirty

“Zak’s ability to connect to his students is unlike anything I’ve seen…he gets them, he connects with them. They are his peers and it’s why they elevate their performance in class. I’ve been lucky enough to audition several of his students, and each and every one of them have been prepared, confident and really strong.”

-Sara Isaacson, Casting Director
Scream
Fringe
The Mentalist
Famous in Love

“Zak’s program is incredible. I find the talent well educated on both TV & Film Auditioning. It’s difficult to find a teacher who can relay the difference between the two mediums, but the students have a very strong grasp. Zak Barnett is accessible and a true talent whisperer.”

-Chadwick Struck, Indie Feature Film Casting Director

I cannot more highly recommend Zak Barnett Studios.  Zak’s teaching methods and his infectious enthusiasm for actors and the craft create a wonderful, nurturing environment for actors to learn and grow.

-Paul Ruddy, Casting Director
Scrubs
Tekken
A.I. Assault

“It is so refreshing to find a group of actors who work this hard and still have fun doing it. Zak has created a pretty special environment of learning, creating, structure and support for a group of super smart actors.”

-Corbin Bronson, Casting Director
Revenge
Lucifer
Monk

“I love sending clients to Zak. I know they will be prepared to do what it takes at the audition to book the job!”
-Domina Holbeck, Vice President
Abrams Artists Agency

“We continue to rely on Zak to prepare the next generation of great actors.”
-Phillip Watson, Talent Manager 
(LBI’s Clients include Leonardo DiCaprio, Reese Witherspoon, and Jonah Hill)