Upcoming Events

Actor’s Forum


Each year, The Performer’s Academy proudly hosts the Annual Actor’s Forum, a highly anticipated event designed to equip aspiring young actors with the tools, insight, and training they need to take the next step in their performance journey.

This immersive experience brings together industry professionals. Including agents, managers, casting directors, and coaches, giving participants the opportunity to learn, showcase, and grow in a professional setting. Our Actor’s Forum is not a competition, but rather a career-focused workshop experience designed to elevate our students' understanding of the entertainment business.

Participants in the Actor’s Forum receive:

  • Specialized coaching in audition technique, cold reads, commercial copy, and on-camera work

  • Professional headshots and resume guidance

  • Performance evaluations and constructive feedback from invited industry guests

  • Q&A panel with agents and casting professionals

We focus on preparing our actors to be confident, knowledgeable, and professional, whether they’re walking into an audition room or attending an agent meeting.

While one of the exciting aspects of the Actor’s Forum is the opportunity for students to be seen by industry professionals, it’s important to understand the purpose and nature of this event:

Disclaimer:
Participation in the Actor’s Forum does not guarantee agency representation, casting opportunities, or work in the entertainment industry.
The Performer’s Academy is an educational institution, not a talent agency.
We provide training and exposure, not contracts or guarantees.
Participation in the Actor’s Forum is 100% optional, and students are never required or pressured to take part. It is designed as a learning opportunity, not a requirement of enrollment.

Actor’s Forum Success Stories

Cozi Zuehlsdorff

Cozi Zuehlsdorff is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Hazel Haskett in the movie Dolphin Tale and the sequel, Dolphin Tale 2 alongside Harry Connick Jr, Morgan Freeman, and Ashley Judd.

She is also a singer-songwriter and wrote and performed the song "Brave Souls" for Dolphin Tale 2.

Cozi appears in Disney XD's Mighty Med as Jordan, and in Disney's Liv and Maddie as Ocean. In November 2014, she released her debut EP, Originals.

Cozi collaborated with Monstercat house artist Hellberg with his single "The Girl", on which Zuehlsdorff contributed vocals, which were featured on his EP, "This Is Me" and on "Monstercat 021 – Perspective".


Noah Munck

Noah Munck is an American actor, comedian, YouTube personality, and music producer known for his roles as Gibby in the Nickelodeon series iCarly and "Naked Rob" Smith in the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs.

He also produces electronic music under the alias NoxiK and creates independent comedy videos on YouTube.

In 2007, Munck began a recurring role for three seasons on the Nickelodeon television series iCarly as Gibby, one of Carly, Sam and Freddie's friends. In 2010, Munck was elevated to a regular cast member from the fourth season onwards.

In 2011, he was nominated for the "Favorite TV Sidekick" award at the Kids' Choice Awards.


Armen Nahapetian

Armen Nahapetian is a Huntington Beach native star who is quickly on the rise in the entertainment industry, with a growing list of impressive roles in both film and television at just 16 years old.

Armen broke into the industry in 2017 with his debut role in Seth McFarlane's space comedy-adventure series "The Orville," where he got an up-close look behind the scenes at the cinematic magic that brings stories to life.

Nahapetian's April 2023 role in Ari Aster's "Beau is Afraid," in which he starred as Joaquin Phoenix's titular character's younger self, debuted to great critical acclaim.