Our students have booked Co-Star, Guest Star, Supporting, and Lead Roles in
In Time, Grey’s Anatomy, Contagion, Mad Men, Modern Family, Parenthood, Sons of Anarchy, Private Practice, Law & Order: LA, Outsourced, Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives, Still Waiting, How I Met Your Mother, Southland, The Young & The Restless, Friends With Benefits, Bottle Shock, Torchwood, Inhale, Trauma, Zodiac and many more!

Tamera Mowry-Housley
To fall, get back up, learn and enjoy the process. You learn to not only grow as an actor but also as a person.
The Tiny Chef Show | |
Side Hustles | |
Scouting for Christmas | |
Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major |

Cameron Britton
First Take got me back on track, and then some. It’s a safe place to do dangerous things
Mickey 17 | |
It's Florida, Man | |
The Umbrella Academy | |
A Man Called Otto |

Siua Ikale’o
First Take is a gracious gym for your acting and creative muscles.
NCIS: Hawai'i | |
Normal Ain't Normal | |
They Don't Cast Shadows | |
Pick A Side |

Rex Wheeler
Without the things I’ve learned from class and from other actors’ stories, I wouldn’t have gotten that letter!
Max and Sadie | |
Tongue Thai'd with Pangina Heals | |
Punk Kids | |
Alex is a Queen |

Robert Wu
Her industry connections in LA are invaluable for those who intend to make the move down here!>
The Monkey King | |
A Christmas Mystery | |
Death Stranding Director's Cut | |
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha |

Eduardo Decolosio
And here I am two years later with a recurring guest star role, on a major network television show
Knawbone Creek | |
Makeshift Society | |
FBI | |
Promised Land |

Michael Rhys Kan
Within the first (6) months of studying at FirstTake with Nancy, I saw my commercial booking rates increase dramatically.
Blindspotting | |
Half of Me | |
Desolate | |
Sorry to Bother You |

James Carraway
Nancy has a gift for understanding a scene, how to translate that into action, and into the realities that will deepen it for the actor to live within the life of the character.
A Summer in Winterbury | |
Guitar Man | |
Dredg: The Thought of Losing You | |
Chance |

Chad Davis
Nancy and the First take team have given me the ability to produce better acting/being–I notice that during every audition I have.
The Rookie | |
General Hospital | |
The Orville | |
Stumptown |

Carolyn Power
Nancy works hard to create an acting program that not only teaches us how to make in LA, but she insists that we always exercise our courtesy, poise and integrity at every moment.
Last Chance Charlene | |
Strange Angel | |
Bartlett | |
Chance |

Allen Theosky Rowe
Anybody thats wants to be an actor should definitely take a dose of Nancy’s (First Take) acting class and stick to it!
God's Absence | |
The Last Nora | |
FBI: Most Wanted | |
MYSTERY & MISCHIEF Case of nomaj scramble |

Shonte Akognon
First take has played a huge part in my development as an actor.
Churchy | |
Final Heist | |
A Christmas Mystery | |
Solve |

Trevor Nagle
First Take Acting stands at the pinnacle of actor’s training! In the past few years, my career has absolutely exploded…
Gone with the Dead | |
Where's Manny? | |
Snack Shack | |
Junction |

Wynton Odd
I’ve had the pleasure of attending First Take Acting for several years now – both in person and online – and it has been nothing short of a groundbreaking journey
Punk Kids | |
Blindspotting | |
Senior Year: Love Never Fails | |
Sum of Your Luv |

Molly Brady
I know that I would not be where I am today if it was not for joining First Take.
Miss Represent | |
Collisions | |
Sorry to Bother You | |
The Internship |

Jay Liu
…what makes First Take unimitatable, undeniable and irreplaceable. The people that stand with you
Freaky Tales | |
The Audience | |
For All Mankind | |
Paying Mr. McGetty |

Hector Bustamante
In less that two years I have booked roles in eight TV shows and two major films
Starfield | |
Paki | |
Overleaper | |
Garrison7 |

Fontana Butterfield
Nancy Berwid is an incredible teacher. Period.
Concerto for Abigail | |
Women Is Losers | |
In Freefall | |
Mr. Invincible |

Susan Chung
With Nancy at First Take you can become that authentic actor…
The Bright Side of Being Barren | |
J is for Jackson | |
What's Your Thing? | |
They Don't Cast Shadows |

Heather Young
It was through the First Take method and her wonderful teaching that I was able to grow tremendously as an actor and develop my craft.
Chinatown | |
Pride Jewel | |
Nash Bridges | |
Miss Represent |

Nandini Minocha
Nancy has an uncanny ability to spot what’s unreal in the scene.
Class Acts | |
You Broke the News | |
Night Court | |
Bryce |

Alby Ungashe
Words can not express how happy I am to have found such an amazing place that never fails to teach, push, and inspire me each and every day.
Kroll Show |

Ahti Karali
First Take is more than an acting school, it’s an entire introduction and launchpad into the film and TV industry.
One and the Same |

Seema Lazar
My main regret is not finding Nancy sooner!
Superstore | |
General Hospital | |
My Greatest Teacher | |
Tales of Everyday Magic |

Kristin Burke
The audition technique and scene study tools I have learned here not only helped me to get an L.A. agent, they also helped me book a great role on NBC’s Sunday Night Drama, American Dreams.
Bones | |
Troubles | |
90210 | |
Touch |

Erik Sundquist
Pure genius! That’s how I describe Nancy Berwid and First Take!
No Address | |
Notorious Nick | |
Ty | |
Carrion |

Alex Alessandro Garcia
Nancy is an awesome teacher! In her class you prepare for the real audition and you learn to book the job.
The Gorge | |
Criminal Minds | |
Star Trek: Picard | |
Tulsa King |

Ronan Arthur
…in the last couple of years, working on my craft at First Take with Nancy, Susan, and Danny, I’ve begun to confidently bring myself into my work without second-guessing it.
On the Way | |
The Spider | |
Zero Sum | |
The Court Jester |

Pat Tom
…just by showing up in class I am inspired by my classmates.
Another Watcher |

Jaime Gray
I look back to day one and think about the immense growth I have taken since then, not only as an actor, but personally as well.
The Perfect Hand | |
Illumeably | |
The Rise, Fall, and Rerise of Lithium Phoenix | |
Gatham |

Mason Walker
First Take has totally and completely changed my life!

Michael Zapesotsky
First Take is such an amazing acting school with amazing resources. With every class that I go to, I learn so much and get new ideas for how to look at scenes and acting in general.
Dismissed | |
Unspoken | |
Emily | |
Infinity |

Christian Aguilera
I’ve been with First Take for over 3 years now and it’s humbling to see how much I’ve learned and grown through time.
Dismissed | |
Unspoken | |
Emily | |
Infinity |

Hector Osorio
I’ve had several solid and successful auditions with top L.A. casting directors. I highly recommend Nancy’s class.
L.A.'s Finest | |
The Legend of Master Legend | |
Castle | |
Black-ish |

Miranda Lilley
Nancy’s classes in San Francisco and L.A. are the only way to go if you want to be a working actor in film and television.
In Between | |
L.A. Noire | |
How I Met Your Mother | |
The Young and the Restless |
Bill Beckwith
Nancy’s has taught me to be myself, to trust that “I am enough” and to enjoy the process of acting.
Man Alive | |
The Dish Pig | |
Disk 44 | |
Normal Life, A |

Kathy McGraw
I am now busy auditioning booking roles in LA and doing it all while still living in the Bay Area!
The Righteous Gemstones | |
Scrunchie | |
Mara | |
TwoGether |

Jeff Francisco
Because of the discipline and knowledge given to me by Nancy, I am where I am in my life and my career.
Central Valley | |
Plane | |
The Lincoln Lawyer | |
Best Served Gold |

David Zahedian
I am now busy auditioning booking roles in LA and doing it all while still living in the Bay Area!
Bird | |
In Transition | |
The Republic of Two | |
Southland |

Yvonne Truong
My bookings are due in part to Nancy’s support and amazing acting technique.
Townmouse | |
Dog Park | |
Can't Buy My Love | |
Boiling Point: An Open Letter to Police |

Nadia Wheaton
Little did I know that I would soon have a brilliant manager, and on top of that, an agent!

Steven J. Young
Steven J. Young "Never in my wildest imaginations did I expect to ever book a role on network television; I did just that thanks to Nancy's guidance and tutelage." Through my training...

Jenifer Maclean
If you truly want professional level training, while also in a supportive and positive environment, you need to come be a part of First Take.
You've Got Male | |
The Bright Place | |
Pride Jewel |

Daniel K. Lai
It’s a lot of work, but it’s extremely rewarding because I am continuously growing as an actor and person & always stimulated.
What's Your Thing? | |
Caos & Consequences | |
Kilo | |
Baby Amy |

Ryan Calavano
Nancy ‘s ability to recognize and diagnose the areas of your game that you need to improve upon is a unique gift that she is very generous with.
Sleep Debt | |
The Birthday | |
Chain Letter | |
Fifth Form |

Matthew Mongillo
Nancy Berwid’s, “First Take” classes are for the actors who want to ready themselves for the LA market
Half of Me | |
The Wait Room | |
4 Pounds of Flowers | |
Browncoats: Independence War |

Stephanie Basco
Nancy is the real deal! This class is for the actor who is serious about becoming competitive with those who are already booking in L.A
Dorothy and the Witches of Oz | |
Nominated | |
Getting Through Security | |
Pocahauntus |

Eleese Longino
In every class with First Take, I am inspired by the talented and dedicated actors surrounding me.
To Say Goodbye | |
Welcome to Dopeland | |
Trauma | |
See You Later |

Jason Wilburn
The best decision I’ve made with my acting career was to join Nancy in the First Take classes…
Big Sky | |
The Paradise Motel | |
Running in 3rd Place | |
Erased |

Jon Carlo Alvarez
Nancy showed me how to get the tools I needed to make it in this crazy business.
Hot Dates | |
The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition | |
Christina in the Country | |
Siesta Key |

Chantelle-Paige Soutas
Nancy is a phenomenal instructor!
Flipsyde: When It Was Good | |
Flipsyde: A Change | |
Flipsyde: Champion | |
How to Be Popular |

Mackenzie Firgens
Nancy’s class teaches a nice set of tools to use in preparing for film and TV auditions
NCIS | |
Devotee | |
Hullabaloo | |
Give Me an A |

Jan Haley-Soule
I realized that this was the class I had been looking for my entire career…
Hunger | |
Left Hook | |
Sir/Real | |
Changes |

Joe Sheehan
As a result of Nancy’s teaching and encouragement, I booked the very first SAG film audition I went on!
Her Best Move |

Jeff Bell
Nancy is unique in offering a combination of superb teaching and mentoring.
The Hunchback of Bel Air | |
The Aliens | |
The Hunchback | |
Heloise |

Don Williams
Nancy, your audition class has been an amazing journey for me.
9-1-1: Lone Star | |
Outer Range | |
Ten-Cent Daisy | |
Notorious Nick |

Lynda Berg
For me Nancy Berwid’s class is a must have. She’s teaching me to find the magic in the script.
You Got This! | |
The Boyfriend | |
Away from the Ranch | |
Population Suicide |

Lysa Apostle
I have learned more about acting from you than any other school, conservatory, etc. from NYC to LA.
Haunted | |
Mergers & Acquisitions | |
Beneath Loch Ness | |
Treading Water |

Haley Johnson
Because of her persistence and teaching, I booked my first job at 13.
Indigo Valley | |
You Can Run | |
The Mayor & King Switch Places | |
Gypsy Dog |

Dwana White
I was called in for a role on ER! And, I booked it!
In Brotherhood | |
Squad 85 | |
...or Die | |
The Middle |

Nina Josephs
Nancy ‘s class is the best tv/film audition class you can get.
Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic | |
I Love You | |
Conviction | |
Childrens Hospital |

Chrissy Mazeo
In Nancy’s class, if you put the work in, you absolutely will improve
Rainbow Bridge | |
Bartlett | |
That Is How Motherhood Works | |
Somewhere |

Cym Sanguinet
She shows us how to access the magic and dynamic beauty of each individual’s experience expressed…
City Council: Parrhesia in the Commons | |
Hush the Series |

Kelly Lou Dennis
Nancy helps students breaks bad habits, teaches social etiquette in auditions and coaches students through scene work.

Matthew Jain
Nancy has shared her wealth of knowledge week after week on the how-to’s of Hollywood.
General Hospital | |
Nobody's Business | |
The Shutdown | |
Stalls |

Michael Olvera
I joined FirstTake, and this year I auditioned for a lead role in a pilot. Need I say more?
Spawn | |
Waffles | |
80 for Brady | |
Discover Indie Film |

Cathy Fithian
I am booking more work now than in the past 2 years!
Saltwater | |
Sense8 | |
Wonder Woman | |
The Forgotten |

Rosie Cruz
Nancy Berwid has given me a solid and yet simple methodology that helped me to create a foundation to the ‘work’ as an actor.
Man Alive | |
The Dish Pig | |
Disk 44 | |
Normal Life, A |
Bennet Alford
Danny makes every student feel accepted and supported, and, that “you are enough”
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