Backstage Readers' Choice Award
"My daughter took the Teen Commercial Acting Class with Nancy Linari. She really enjoyed the class and Nancy was awesome. In fact, she enjoyed it so much that she is taking individual classes with Nancy to reinforce what she learned in the class. I recommend the class for anyone that really wants to learn the craft!!" - Michael B.
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“I definitely noticed an enormous improvement in my child’s ability to perform on camera. She seems a lot more prepared for the tough commercial world and it’s competition!”
- Yuliya R., Mom of Child Actor
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“Great experience for Kiana, learned a lot. Love it. Very helpful in everything.”
- Rosemary J., Mom of Child Actor
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"We are novices to the industry, having started just over a month ago, but since taking Keeping it Real's Next Step class, have booked out on 2 jobs, one in live theater and the other a series for the Biography channel! Thank you Keeping it Real, you are a true asset to the acting community!" -Bailey B.
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"You are our first choice for acting class! You are the one who teaches by example. That is more powerful to me than anything. Tommy knew NOTHING about acting. I sent him to you for your class for kids and he booked his first audition. No callback, nothing. It was the Superbowl commercial for NBC. Thank you. I am not sure what your magic is, but it is helping my son and his acting career!" - Carla S., Mother and Talent Agent
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"I just wanted to thank you for your commercial workshop today. You were great with the children and we walked out of the class feeling much more informed. Tanya and Malia talked to us on the why home about the different things they learned and said they had so much fun!" - Supportive, Child Actor Momma
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"Not only was your workshop beneficial for the kids, but also very interesting and educational for the parents. This was also a great forum to ask you all our questions and concerns. There have been so many questions I've wanted to ask their agency, but never did... as I didn't want to bug them over my "silly" questions. It was a fantastic class and I would highly recommend this class as a must for all parents and children starting out in the industry." - Mrs. "All My Questions Answered"
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"Since taking your class Josiah Darden (9 yrs old) has booked a Johnson & Johnson commercial and has a co-starring role on the upcoming Disney Channel movie, The Wizards Return, "Alex vs. Alex." Noah Darden (6 yrs old), guest starred on Criminal Minds. Thank you for giving practical skills they can use for auditioning."
- Momma Darden
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"Thank you for such a great commercial class. Jordan really enjoyed it and learned a ton!" - Rita V.
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"While taking the class, my daughter, Taylor, booked three jobs. I couldn’t be more pleased with ...how prepared my daughter was during auditions after taking this class. Thank you so much!! We look forward to seeing you in class again soon!" - Jamie W.
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"What Miss Storm had not done yet was book a commercial and NO callbacks. That changed IMMEDIATELY once we were referred to Judy Kain's KEEP IT REAL ACTING. She literally started getting callbacks after her third class and now her commercial agent over at Savage calls her a little commercial booking queen. In the last two months she has booked 3 national commercials, ( GM OnStar, Audi and Target). We are giving KeepIt Real Acting ALL the credit!" -Robyn Simpson, Storm Ent.
"Ethan booked his first commercial job after taking classes with you, and he has been doing great since then. He booked a few TV shows such as Nickelodeon, Go On and recently The Mindy Project. Francene even booked him for a commercial job about two weeks ago." - Henry H.
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"Nancy is awesome. She's always structured, to the point, and so focused on running a productive class, which is exactly what kids need to in order to learn. Plus, she makes it a priority to have fun while helping teens find their voice and sense of dedication to their acting. A great class with a phenomenal teacher that will really get your teen's career jump-started!" - Katy B.
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"Kylie got a call back on her first post-class audition. Thank you for offering such effective kids classes!" - A. Shapiro, Proud Mother
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"I loved my commercial class... I've been pinned for several commercials this year and have booked two national commercials! Thank you so much for helping me learn how to stand out at an audition!" - Hazel S., age 9 (2012 Bookings include United Healthcare, Coca Cola, two TV Shows and a Disney Cruise Lines VO)
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"After only 2 weeks in the kids commercial class Rowan got a callback for a national spot for Capital One and booked a Kohl's commercial. He definitely has more confidence at auditions and it is working for him. He is really enjoying the class." - Lena S., Mom of Kid Actor
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"My son, C.J., participated in the On-Camera Acting class. He loved it so much he signed up for additional sessions! ...He learned some hard lessons in there too, due to her personal invested interest in my boy's career and well-being, and for that, Mom's grateful too!" - Rosanna I., Proud Mom
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"This class was helpful, thank you. Caron was able to verbalize the correct way to enter a room, go to mark, look at camera, answer with first and last name, and expand on questions asked. So great! ...to know what to do and how to do it, even just the basics!" - Caron's Momma
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"I just wanted to say Thanks for the great class last weekend. Ryan had a great time! I have tried the new games you suggested and I can honestly see an improvement already!! Ryan loves to watch himself back and then says "I can do better than that!" - Child Actor Mom
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"During the time he was taking your class, he had 2 callbacks and booked a Nickelodeon show as a guest star. Your class is the ONLY class that teaches "the button" which I think is the key to every audition's success." - Kaedon K's Mom
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“Because of this class, my twin brother and I have booked a T-Mobile and Target commercial; as well as several short films (that are going to major film festivals), and a Five Finger Death Punch music video.” - Dakota Bales, Actor
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"We would like to thank you for working with McKenzie last week. She had an amazing time and enjoyed your training. We felt like she learned a lot from your classes. Again, thank you for everything and we hope to see you both again!" -Christine M. (Mother of McKenzie Burke)
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Acting Camp
"My favorite part of kids camp was doing the improv and the theatre scenes. 3 things I learned are what the 4th wall is, how to look on camera, and freeze improv. It was funny when we were all in a circle and everyone made a gesture and sound, then we would continue repeating it and remembering everyone's." -Katarina S.
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"Improv scenes were my favorite part of kids camp. 3 things I learned are buttons, how to be more real in a drama and be creative." -Gabby R.
"Improv was my favorite part of camp. I also love the new friends I made!" -Scout H.
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"My favorite part of camp was the Freeze improv game. I learned what a slate is, what a profile is and how to button." -David S.