“The Showcase package provided by The Growing Studio was fun and enlightening, and it provided me with invaluable knowledge that I will be utilizing when I move to New York City for work!”

-Student, Bowling Green State University

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything. Moving to the city in pursuit of a career in acting is daunting to say the least! Meeting and speaking with you and all of the Talent Agents has been incredibly beneficial. I and the rest of my class really feel like we now have a foot to stand on!”

-Student, West Virginia University

“Showcase in NYC has changed my career. Since I graduated and moved to New York, I have auditioned multiple times for people I made connections with through showcase. During my showcase I had a workshop with a major Casting Director. Six months later, I auditioned at an open call, got a callback, and the Casting Director remembered me and took the time to have a personal conversation outside of the audition room in addition to the callback! I cannot recommend NYC Showcase enough to any college program looking for success for their students.”

-Student, Oakland University

“I can’t thank you enough for all you did to expose us Detroiters to the New York scene. The Growing Studio left such an amazing impression with me of the industry in New York City. The workshops broke down the business side of acting so clearly to me. I have made adjustments to my resume based off of that information. The workshop with the casting director further excited me to be an actor, and Shorey and Danny made me feel so comfortable performing in your studio for the Showcase. I can’t thank you enough for this unforgettable experience. My brief time in New York made me absolutely fall in love, and I am planning to move there by the fall. Thanks again for all your help. I can’t tell you how much this experience affected me.”

-Student, Wayne State University

“As a result of the College Content Showcase, I got called back by 11 Agents. Through this process, I have been gradually prepared for this moment in my career. Shorey Walker contributed immensely to this preparation by sharing insight and knowledge that I would not have attained without her guidance and direction. When I first met Shorey, it was like a breath of fresh air. Since she is currently working in the industry, she provided information that was very relevant. In addition to coordinating the Showcase, Shorey also gave us information that is vital to where we see ourselves in the next few year.”

-Student, Long Island University POST

“The College Content Program & NYC Showcase provided me with the opportunity to engage with industry professionals, learn industry standards and current trends, see how I am currently marketing myself and the changes I need to make. I was provided with numerous resources and databases of information that I have learned that I alone must pursue and research in order to be a successful, working actor. I am now a business owner (selling myself!), and the importance of work ethic and smart business practices were heavy emphasized and fostered. I learned a lot from Shorey and the agents present- an invaluable experience right out of college!”

-Student, State University of New York at Fredonia

“Thank you for the amazing experience you provided for our students this week. The entire process was so organized, so professional, and so useful. The students were so happy with the workshops and the tons of feedback and work that they got to experience over those 48 hours. Thank you for all of the time you spent with them – they were absolutely glowing last night and feel so excited to start this next part of their career/education.”

-Professor, FSC

“The success of the WVU NYC Senior Showcase 2019 was due in no small part to your guidance, your tenacity and your generosity of time, effort, knowledge and spirit. From all of us, thank you!”

-Professor, West Virginia University

“Thank you. Seriously. You’ve given me the greatest gift to take with me for the rest of my career. I will highly recommend ANY class you teach to anyone who’s looking."
-Student, Ebony Marshall-Oliver

"Thanks for an awesome experience in your commercial technique class - I’m truly thrilled with the amount that I learned in just three sessions. I think you’re freaking amazing and you create an environment that encourages everyone do great work (not something I’ve seen much this first year living in the city)! I had a blast. I’ll be on the lookout for future classes you’re teaching in TV/film/on-camera. Hope to work with you again the near future!"
-Student, Michelle Pauker