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 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 & Eligibility Requirements
Participation in the Actor’s Forum does not guarantee agency representation, casting opportunities, or employment in the entertainment industry. The Performer’s Academy is an educational institution, not a talent agency. We provide professional training and educational exposure only—never contracts, representation, or guarantees of work.
Participation in the Actor’s Forum is completely optional. Students are never required or pressured to participate, and the forum is offered solely as an educational learning experience.
To be considered, participants must be active students of The Performer’s Academy in good standing. Students on enrollment freeze or with canceled status are not eligible. Additionally, students must have been enrolled in ongoing classes for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months prior to consideration. The Actor’s Forum is a professional-level program and requires full participation, preparation, and 100% commitment.
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.
Edie Youmans
Edie's first booking was on Jimmy Kimmel Live as a panelist in the "Out of Focus Group" in 2015. She continued to work on Jimmy Kimmel and has since filmed with the program 7 additional times. In December 2018, she directly booked a live skit alongside Ben Stein.
Also in 2018, Edie booked a national commercial campaign for Comcast Xfinity. She has since filmed 3 additional commercials, 1 print campaign, and 3 radio ads over the next several months on both coasts.
Edie has also lent her talents on the big screen as 'Young Kelly' in the film "Glass Jaw," in which she portrayed the younger sister of a champion boxer who grew up in a trailer park with an abusive father (played by Jon Gries).
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.
Actor’s Forum Testimonials
We are so incredibly grateful for Performer’s Academy! You gave Nathan his start and opened the door for him to discover his true calling. The Actor's Forum experience - and that near 100% call-back rate - was a game changer for us. It showed us a path we never knew how to navigate, and it has been amazing to watch Nathan's confidence and passion grow because of the foundation you provided.
Thank you for everything you do, not just for Nathan, but for the entire community of kids who come through your doors. Your commitment, encouragement, and belief in these young performers are something truly special. Performer’s Academy doesn't just teach skills - you inspire dreams. We are forever grateful!
Steve R.
Our kids have been going to Performer's Academy for over 3 years now, and we've had such a great experience. One of them even landed an agent through the recent Actor's Forum they hosted -- huge moment for us!
Brianne and her team are amazing. You can really tell they care about the kids and want them to grow, not just as performers but as individuals. They offer so many cool opportunities, from working with professional photographers to connecting with agents. It's also super convenient that you can film auditions right at the studio.
Whether your child wants to get into acting or just build more confidence, we definitely recommend checking them out. It's been such a positive and supportive place for our family.
Pramod K.
My son Ryan attended three different classes and was well prepared for agency representation at their showcase called the Actor's Forum last summer, and had 4 callbacks from agents and talent managers. He ended up signing with DDO Kids LA, the top agent for child actors in Hollywood. Natalie was very helpful in educating us parents on the ins and outs of the entertainment business. She was very straightforward and helped us to be realistic about expectations, commitment, dedication, and hard work, and how to be ahead of the game, especially when it comes to competition with other experienced actors.
Within 2 months of signing and a dozen self-tape submissions, my son landed a lead role in a commercial for a global pharmaceutical company. My son credited his honed skills to the class at the Performers' Academy. Their teachers are top-notch, and if you or your children want to learn about acting, this is it!
Tho T.