What parents, kids, and working adult actors say:
Parent Testimonials
"Loren’s coaching is incredible! We leave her sessions as different people. What she does is so important (not just for acting, but for life!) She finds a way to get out of Justin what he doesn't know he has. My kids are no longer afraid to talk to people. Loren makes learning fun and she knows how to pull out of the kids what they need for the scene. My boys are now more confident and well spoken thanks to Loren. She really cares for these kids.”
April Rios, Mother of Justin, age 12
Pepsi, Malcolm in the Middle
"The work Loren does is life changing. She gives children an outlet to express themselves in a world that tells them to be quite. I just wanted to say your coaching was incredible yesterday!!!!!!! Wow we left there different. What you do is so important (not just for acting, but for life. You find a way to get out of son, what he doesn't know he has. I wanted to cry!! Thanks again! You are awesome!!!!!!!! I am amazed how much you have helped my boys. I hope you feel truly proud of how you have touched the lives of so many children. Whether my boys continue in acting or not, you have given them great tools that they need for life."
April Rios, Mother of Justin, age 12
Pepsi, Malcolm in the Middle
"To watch Loren in action with her students is to experience a gifted woman who is capable of reaching souls and hearts. She encourages students to stretch, make mistakes without shame and empower each one to try their hardest and believe in themselves. Loren is a treasure in our son's life, and his self-esteem, ability and awareness of the world around him is greater because of her. "
Patti Linsky and David Rubin, parents of young actors Eli and Cayla
"Your acting classes are a positive influence to Ben. He eagerly looks forward to going to class. The classes have helped his self-confidence and helps him so much when going on interviews. Every audition, Ben has been complimented on his training. Ben did a reading for this new agent and she paid him a great compliment on his reading, so I just wanted to Thank You, for teaching him how to read for an agent or an audition. "
Genevieve Williams, Mother of Benjamin Etheridge
"Loren raises the level of Nick's acting each time she coaches him; he began booking after she started teaching him."
Nancy Fowler, Mother of Nick
"We like seeing our daughter with Loren. She really brings out the best in Aniessa. Our daughter and Loren really connect."
Jessica Arseneault, Mother of Aniessa
"Grace is excited to go to your class each week, and expresses to us joy and a feeling of satisfaction afterwards. We appreciate your guidance and seemingly nice mix of candor with sensitivity. "
Melanie, Mother of Grace
"Loren’s class is great for my kid’s self-confidence. In fact, he just booked his first commercial! "
Shari Uhlenberg, Mother of Danny
Kids Testimonials
"I miss your acting classes and seeing you, you are the best and the coolest! You have helped me out to getting my personality out of my shy shell, and it has made people think of me differently to where I have been making a lot more friends and people liking me for who I am. I just wanted to THANK YOU for that. "
Ashley
"I have learned new techniques that have definitely improved my acting ability! "
Justin Rios, age 11
Malcolm in the Middle, Pepsi
"I love going to Loren’s class on Saturday mornings. "
Danny Uhlenberg, age 10
Little Caesar’s Pizza
"Loren's classes are a once in a lifetime experience that leave you wanting more. She teaches you techniques that other classes don't. Loren is a very wonderful, open, and caring person. She makes you reach goals you never thought you could. "
Jonathan Robinson, age 16
Norbit, Power Rangers, Without a Trace, The Guardian
"This class rocks!! It’s fun and engaging but instructional too."
Patricia Turner, 12 years old
"Loren’s acting class has definitely changed my life in school, and it made everything so much easier! "
Johanna De Guzman, 12 years old
"I know that every time I have a session with Loren I grow not only as an actor but also as a person because she helps me overcome my obstacles. Loren has successfully coached me in booking several jobs. "
Allison Brainerd, age 16
Boost Mobile, Deannie’s Last Birthday
"Loren teaches me new techniques that have definitely improved my acting ability! "
Nick Fowler, age 14
Confessions
"The Brass Tacks of Acting has given me very important and useful strategies. Personally, Loren has given me the extra push to open myself up more. "
Kerris Seward, age 16
Mutual of Omaha, Without a Trace, Suburban Tales
"Loren's classes are a once in a lifetime experience that leaves you wanting more. She teaches you techniques that other classes don't. Loren is a very wonderful, open, and caring person. She makes you reach goals you never thought you could. "
Jonathan Robinson, age 16
Power Rangers, The Guardian, Without a Trace
"I know that every time I have a session with Loren I grow not only as an actor but also as a person. She helps me overcome my obstacles. Loren has successfully coached me in booking several jobs. "
Allison Brainerd, age 16
Boost Mobile, Deannie’s Last Birthday
"I like taking Loren's classes because she is very helpful and she understands me, which helps me out a lot." "
Aniessa Gonzalez, age 10
"Taking Loren’s class will give you professional acting techniques. "
Cole Wheatley, age 13
"Taking Loren’s class is really powerful! And fun. "
Tara Bree Wheatley, age 8
"I’ve opened up since working with Loren. I finally hear what other teachers have been telling me, but I didn’t understand. After I work with Loren, I feel confident in myself and that I’ll get my next audition. "
Grace West, age 9
Providence, Romeo’s Fire, Sears
Adult Testimonials
"Working with Loren is amazing! She breathed new life into my solo show. I don't know how she does it, but she makes acting effortless! Thank you for reminding me to let go of playing it safe and just be in the moment. Instead of trying to control my performance, she encouraged me to trust and find a way to enjoy not knowing what happens next. And I can apply what I learned from Loren to my life! Her direction is so simple, specific, and precise. It felt like she gave my performance wings with which to soar. "
Ruthy Otero
"Dancing with my Demons" Lowe’s, Tidy Bowl, Kay Jewelers
"Knowing myself, I work alone best. Fortunately, Loren proved me wrong. Her ability as an acting coach helped clarify my work."
Darren Frazier
Deaf West’s National Tour of Big River, Law and Order
"Loren Chadima is a rare kind of teacher. She has helped me to grow immensely as an actor, artist, and human being. Her "Brass Tacks" methods are simple and effective, helping us to reach our full potential on stage and screen. She has the ability to gently and effectively tap into that vulnerable part of an actor to bring out the best and most honest performances. Her insight helps to dispel the actor’s tricks and ticks to find raw and real connection to dialogue. Learning from her is a joy and a privilege. "
Justin Hurt
Writer and Actor for Lifeguard
"Loren created an atmosphere with her directing that made me feel comfortable going deep within to find my character's intentions and stakes. After rehearsal I felt like I worked out. It was a great uplifting experience. "
Mary Kennedy
One Woman Show, "Calls From The Purse", and Recurring on ER as Officer Trudy Lange
"Loren helped me overcome the biggest obstacle of all: Myself! This allowed me to focus on the real work of acting."
Max Grodenchik
Bruce Almighty, Apollo13, Sister Act, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
"Getting coached by Loren is both challenging and exhilarating. Loren helps you realize your gifts, opening the door to your most powerful self. "
Deneen Frazier
"Head Over Heels", Hoboken Hollow, Harvest of Redemption
"Loren's coaching and teaching has helped me to expand my skills and abilities, giving me more tools and techniques to pull from my proverbial "tool box" to use when I audition and when I perform; I find I am automatically using the brass tacks which Loren teaches. My acting instincts have sharpened and my acting insights are deeper. Loren's rudimentary fundamentals make a strong foundation to work from. My self-confidence is higher because of it. Loren is an actor’s director. She knows what to say and how to say it to inspire and motivate you to think, to feel, to create. She guides you to discover your performance."
Chelsea Taylor
"Mary Pickford", Passions, General Hospital, Lifetime’s "What Should You Do?"
"I just wanted to say thank you so much for coaching me on the phone last week. It really helped. I felt so much more confident entering the room to audition and it really paid off because I got a callback. "
Raimie Conrad, actress
"I just wanted to thank you for your very informative and useful session at AFI on Sunday. It was an eye-opening to watch those actors' changes after your adjustment in such a short amount of time. "
Chihiro Kawamura