My acting journey took a profound turn at HAL. I’ve grown more in the past 6 months than the past couple years spent at other acting schools. The teaching is amazing and will constantly challenge and help you explore yourself in ways you didn’t know possible. - Curt Sunderberg

I’m so very blessed and grateful to have found the Hollywood Actor Lab. James is extremely passionate about the work and has a ton of inspiring knowledge and experience in the film and television industry. He is so intellectually fast and accurate in understanding dynamics, pace, beats in scene work which is truly aspiring. His commitment to each and every student is 100% unconditional as they stand up in the space, ready to create. He has a distinct way of guiding students into their own unique qualities to help enhance their own inner confidence and truth. He picks scenes most suitable to challenge weaknesses, gives exceptional coaching and knows where the strengths are to shine. He also provides an extremely safe, welcoming space whether it be for beginners or advanced. - Kristine Petkovska

Though my time with Hollywood Actors Lab has only begun, I have learnt so much through James’ teachings. His way of connecting actors with the scene’s context through their own life experience is invaluable. Especially to those whose creative journey began with the study of Stanislavsky and Meisner, it can be difficult to get out of your own head. James has helped me in doing the planning, letting it shape my character and then letting it go to allow for a more authentic performance. - Allie Helsemans

As an actor for the last few years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with dozens of acting coaches and I can honestly say James has been my absolute favourite and someone I will continue to work and grow with for a long time to come. James’ open, kind and playful nature makes it real easy to get comfortable amongst the most uncomfortable and he leads by example, throwing himself into the games and exercises with you. - Emmanuel Plesiotis

I’m still recovering from last class. From the storytelling exercises to the scenes, I felt like you got me to go places I’ve never gone before and it was exhilarating! I haven’t come off the high yet. It’s liberating to be given the freedom and encouraged to be the most YOU version of yourself - not many other places in life that you can get that. - Mayu Purushothaman

I wanted to just say thank you for your scene study. I've contemplated just forgetting all about acting because I did not feel like I could do anything as an actress in this industry. I've always wanted to be a comedic actress, I can remember at age 5 wanting to do this. As a black woman, who is clearly not skinny or white - I ran towards an institution that professed to be geared towards people of color and I paid a lot of money because I thought those classes would lead me somewhere. But the school itself was just horrible and I was wrong and disheartened and sick to my stomach, You have a wealth of knowledge and heart for this work. I am thankful for you, your wife, and your kids because I know all of those people help to make you who you are. So, thank you. thank you. THANK YOU. - Nalonni Madden

I love the way you explain everything to us. I have never been in a class where I so clearly understand what it is the director wants of me. You are an incredible teacher and director. I feel so grateful to be on this journey. - Tiffany Cazolatto

Hollywood Actor Lab has helped me refine and hone my skill set through weekly on camera scene study. I have gained further confidence in my acting abilities whilst being surrounded by supportive and likeminded people. It is always important to maintain training and HAL is perfect in keeping a working actor in practice while in between roles. I always have a great time in class and have seen real improvement within my acting which I attribute to HAL. - Stephanie Mann

“This is an absolutely amazing production directed by James Huang and he has done a marvellous job. James gets absolutely amazing performances out of his cast. Celine Khoury and Emmanuel Eos Machitis are absolutely amazing, just stunning in their roles. Adam Ramzi is brilliant… There are very few productions that you will see this year in theatre that are as powerful as ‘Love With No Remorse.’” - Dave Griffiths, Subculture Media