Testimonials

It takes a special person to be a teacher.  Not only does Chick have vast experience in the business and a tremendous knowledge of the craft of acting, but he also sees every student’s dreams as a huge responsibility. He is tireless and has a passion that only comes from truly loving what you do.  We all have different obstacles and fears to face.  I was able to trust Chick, and he taught me how to trust myself.  My success in this business is because of Chick and what I have learned in his classroom. - Billy Malone (Murder In The First, Better Call Saul, Stalker, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Agent Carter)

 

I began studying with Chick back in 2001 and he has been a constant teacher and mentor since. With his supportive, yet direct and straight to the point approach, Chick was able to get my work to be more subtle and grounded without sacrificing my over the top choices and artistic freedom. It was in his class where I truly grew as an actor and began working, resulting in many accolades and awards, including a Screen Actor's Guild Award nomination. Having worked on films of all budgets, starred on Broadway with the late Robin Williams, done Guest Star and Series Regular roles on a slew of TV shows including Showtime's hit series "Homeland", I owe so much of my career to Chick's ongoing tutelage. Thank you, Chick! - Hrach Titizian

 

​I can't speak highly enough of The Renegade Theatre and Film Group. I have been studying with Chick for almost 7 years and having studied at many other places before here, I can safely say that Chick Vennera really knows how to get the best out of his students. I know my work has grown a lot while studying here. I have a new found confidence in the audition room and I can now tackle a wider range of roles thanks to class. Not to mention, it is the best price for classes you will find in LA. - Emily O'Meara

As Chick so often reminds us, in this town "you can put on a blindfold, throw a rock and hit an acting school." with so many instructors, methods, and techniques, to choose from, the decision where to study can seem duanting. That is why Chick and The Renegade Theatre are such a breath of fresh air. His practical, no-nosense approach simplifies the acting process and fast-tracks results.  The opportunity to work as much and as often as you'd like speeds up the learning curve and prepares the actor to be self sufficient once he or she is ready for the stage or screen. Chick believes in his students until they are ready to believe in themselves and that, above all else in my opinion, is why you would be hard-pressed to find a better instructor in town. - Henderson Wade

Chick Vennera is direct and to the point when peeling away the preconception myths and doubts that can plague an actor mind and stifle creativity at work.  His class is a revelation, unblocking long standing obstacles in minutes.  With a challenging and yet succinct approach that is both motivating and in good humor.  Chick has a keen eye for identifying truth in both in actors work and approach. He is dedicated to truthful storytelling and to finding real people in real places. - Naomi Steele

Before entering Chick's class, I was going through a destructive phase where I was questioning my talent and asking myself "Can I really do this?" Chick's class is so positive and inspirational, (as well as being challenging), it left me with a renewed faith in myself and a positive outlook toward the future. - Clare Chihambakwe

Chick manages to pack years of experience and knowledge into a simple language and process that can be applied over and over again. He has given me the tools to take my work to another level. - Paul Hopper


Chick's classes are a revelation to me. He cuts through all the extraneous fluff and gets straight to what is important. In less that 5 minutes he can give me all the direction I need to completely change my performance.  He has such an eye for detail and can pick up the slightest nuances in a performance.  Chick is one of those rare teachers who is right there with you the whole time. He gets so excited for you when you "Get It!" I feel completely safe and supported in these classes. Everyone is there for one another. - Anne-Marie Mezza