ABOUT US
Our Promise...
"We promise that you will have an extraordinary and inspiring experience in our classes and walk away with new-found confidence and possibilities for your life and for your soul through the practice of this art form and get a chance to practice your humanity in a world that doesn't always allow it."
-Charles Tentindo- 0wner and Founder
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On finding the highest rated acting studio in Long Beach, CA. led by top acting coaches.
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Our cutting edge classes and one-on-one coaching sessions to reach your greatness faster and more efficiently using our proven out-of-the box techniques. We are expert coaches that will help you nail your audition and drastically improve your acting and public speaking skills as well as preparing for a Ted Talk or any presentation. We also offer stunning demo reels, headshots and more.
IF...
Your goal is to become a great actor, Stand Up comic, Improviser or to experience the benefits of the acting for your life, or your business, you've found the right place. We are committed to helping you become the best Actor, Human Being, or Public Speaker you can be!
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Email: MyActingStudio@gmail.com
Call or text: 562-400-1355
Located at: 4412 East Village Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
Areas We Serve:
Long Beach, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County,
San Diego County and Orange County.
Study Improv, Stand Up Comedy, Acting For Camera, Meisner Technique,
Demo Reels and Headshots, Private Coaching, Groundlings, Flappers Training and more
Charles Tentindo
Director, Founder, and Head Instructor
Is an American actor, award winning director and acting coach in Long Beach, CA. He is a musician, and a producer-director-editor. As an acting coach he is best known for his truthful teaching style which is a blend of several methods. He is also the author and the creator of The Deck of 52 Choices For The Actor here.They are a Digital deck of cards with choices he has created to help actors be spontaneous and unpredictable in their available now on this site digitally or in person for an physical deck. He has appeared in numerous films, commercials, television and on stage in the Los Angeles area. IMDB
As a director, Charles received a Telly for producing directing and editing the documentary ' Making A Killing, Inside The International Arms Trade ' for Lion's Gate Pictures as well as numerous other awards for directing. In his spare time he likes to play piano, write music and invent musical instruments like his Zen Riffer Keyboard sold to Maroon 5.
Daniel Robbins
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Lead Improv and Sketch Instructor
Daniel Robbins is a Los Angeles-based improviser, comedian, and actor. At an early age, Daniel found an outlet in comedy and theater. His focus on sketch comedy and improv brought him to The Groundlings Theater where he is now an alumnus and teacher. He regularly performs in comedy shows at The Groundlings Theater, UCB, The Yard Theater, and many more. In 2021 he was flown to New York and tested for SNL.
Daniel teaches sketch writing to various groups and creates/directs shows at The Comedy Central Stage and Lyric Hyperion. He has worked as a freelance copywriter for Day One Agency, writing for Chipotle’s social media platforms, and has ghostwritten for many other sources. You can catch him appearing in Apple TV's For All Mankind as a Recurring character and can be seen in other Recurring and Guest Star roles on such shows as I’m Dying Up Here, Criminal Minds, SEAL TEAM, Timeless, and The Last Tycoon.
Kelsi Roberts
Improv Program Instructor
Kelsi Roberts is a comedian and actor based out of Los Angeles.
She has appeared in over 100 commercial spots and was a spokesperson for Papa Murphy’s Pizza for over two years.
She is a Groundlings Sunday company alumni, characters welcome, UCB alumni, and will be showcasing for GFL new faces in March 2023.
Her girls group, the Pippa Middleton‘s has had lined the New York and processed of all for multiple years in a row and she can’t wait to teach at My Acting Studio.
Genevieve Bergdorf
Acting Instructor Live In Studio
Genevieve Bergdorf
Acting Instructor Live In Studio
Genevieve Bergdorf is a Los Angeles-based actress, acting instructor, singer, songwriter, recording artist, dancer, dance instructor, licensed Cosmetologist & Esthetician.
She has studied acting at Berg Studios and improv at The Groundlings in Los Angeles, California. Later she began her studies at My Acting Studio in Long Beach, California, under the direction of Charles Tentindo, where she is now on faculty.
Some of her credits include: Disney’s Flashback (The Disneyland Resort), Pippin (Robert B Moore Theatre), Scenes from Mae West’s “Sex” (Aurora Theatre), What’s Up Newport:Burlesque (OCC Film), Saint Drunk (Stephen Patrick Film), Stay Connected (Celine Zabout Film), Heliocentric (VO The Ameoba People), UnSung Heros (El Rey Theatre), Tom Kubis Ensemble (Golden West Theatre), Michael Jackson Tribute (Bob & Barbra Ellis Auditorium), Burlesque (The NAMM SHOW)(The Mint).
Christie Campagna
Christie Campagna is a single mother of two originally from Cleveland, OH. She moved to Los Angeles in 2000 to chase her dreams but quickly found herself chasing toddlers. She struggles with OCD, ADD and all acronyms ending in D.
fast talking, awkward pauses and slow burns delivered in a quirky, deadpan style will leave you asking questions later. She performs all over Los Angeles and Orange County and has most recently been seen at The Comedy Store, Headlining Flappers Comedy Club, and touring the Arizona Casino and comedy club circuit.
She is the Creator and Producer of Cabana Comedy, a monthly stand up show in Los Angeles. Christie works for Life Alert so at night she does stand up and during the day...she helps people...stand up.