After taking a hiatus from an already successful acting career, I decided to prepare for my return by studying with Charles. I found that Charles' acting school is not only reasonably priced but a great value as well! Charles is very knowledgeable about the business and has a keen eye for talent. He quickly and gently guides you to your full potential. Working with Charles has not only been a joy but a most challenging and rewarding experience. I'm ready to get back to work! -Gunilla O'Connell We finally found a great acting teacher for Dustin. Not only is he learning to act and audition on a professional level but he's having a great time as well. Charles' acting school is the most proficient, least expensive and fun school in the Bay Area. What's more important is that he cares about his students and their success.- Barry, Pat and Dustin Ruttenberg After being involved in several schools I was ready to give up. Then I found Charles' acting school. It made all the difference. He worked with me until I finally found my acting voice and confidence. So much so that after six months with him I moved to LA and I'M WORKING!! - Janette Sullivan "Charles is a wonderful teacher that pushes his students to be the best.  It is his honesty and encouragement that make his actors evolve.  Thanks for everything Charles."- Michelle Haugh "After attending several schools AND acquiring an agent I found that I still was not acting and auditioning on a professional level because I was not getting work. Charles recognized my problems and turned me around immediately. Now I'm working!" - Pavlo Clemente "I am sold on Charles' class for several reasons.  My daughter has a great time and he knows how to get the best from her.  He gives direct, relavent feedback and very constructive coaching.  I appreciate his presentation of how the industry works and how to be effective.  He has given us the confidence and inspiration to pursue my daughter's acting talent.  Lastly, and very importantly for us, Charles is flexible which makes it all possible.  Charles has also helped with the beginning of my 4 year old daughters career, Allyn" - Lori Benintendi (mother of Etta and Allyn) I've been an actor/comedian for years, have studied with the best and owned my own acting school. So I am confident when I say Charles has an extremely innovative and successful teaching style. Small classes allow him to spend a great deal of time with each student and he teaches in six months what others take years to do, preparing you from A to Z to make a living in this business. His classes are assertive but not intimidating, and a lot of fun.     -Dave Samuels We made a BIG mistake!! We thought we were doing something good for our son by getting him involved in acting, so that he could learn how to present himself and have confidence in front of an audience. We were wrong.  Not wrong about acting, but wrong about the school we chose. Unfortunately we got involved with one of those big name schools in San Francisco. Nearly $5,000 and many months later, we and our son both realized that he was getting nothing out of the program. It was a big waste of time and A LOT of money.  Luckily, we met Charles Ascello at Chas School of Film and Television, and everything changed. After one set of classes with Charles, MacKenzie is ready to meet the world. Whether he becomes an actor or scientist or anything in between, he now is much more able to meet people and perform confidently in front of an audience. Learn from our mistake. Do it right the first time. Sign up with Charles and find out what a difference a few weeks at a reasonable cost can make in your child's self confidence. -Kellie McKeown & Jim Hart