Vancouver Acting School (VAS)

I recently had the pleasure of taking Beverley Elliot's Fundamentals Acting Class I and II, and I must say it was a truly great experience. From the very first session, Beverley's warmth and enthusiasm for the craft of acting was infectious and inspiring.Throughout the course, she provided us with a wealth of knowledge and practical tools to help us develop our skills as actors. Her approach was both insightful and encouraging, and she always took the time to give individual feedback and guidance to each of her students.One of the things I appreciated most about Beverley's teaching style was her emphasis on authenticity and vulnerability in performance. She taught us how to tap into our own emotions and experiences to create truthful and compelling characters. By pushing us out of our comfort zones, Beverley not only helped us to develop as actors but also as individuals.Overall, I would highly recommend Beverley Elliot's fundamentals acting class to anyone looking to improve their craft and gain a deeper understanding of the art of acting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced actor, Beverley's expertise and passion for the craft will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to take your performances to the next level.

Completed part-time, VO Fundamentals 1 and 2 with Sarah Troyer. She brings a great amount of experience and knowledge. Delivers a fair, constructive and supportive approach. She sees your strengths, challenges and meets you wherever you need to be or willing to go! Highly recommend Sarah and the school.

I'm just completing my first ever acting class - Fundamentals with Jeff Evans-Todd. I didn't know what to expect and was so pleasantly surprised by the quality of this course and the improvement I found in myself and my classmates after just 12 weeks. I learned so much about the craft, how much preparation goes into turning in an engaging and honest performance and even about myself. I don't know whether I will ever grace a real stage as an actor for a paying audience, but I will continue my acting education. Because it's personal development and really a lot of fun. Highly recommended!

I recently had the pleasure of taking a voice acting class with Sarah Troyer and I have to say, it was an incredible experience! Sarah is a skilled and knowledgeable instructor with years of experience in the industry. Not only was she able to provide us with valuable insights into the world of voice acting, but she also gave us practical exercises and techniques to improve our skills.One thing I appreciated most about the class was the supportive environment. Sarah encouraged everyone to take risks and try new things without fear of judgment. She created a safe space where we felt comfortable experimenting with our voices and exploring distinct characters.Throughout the class, we had the opportunity to work on a variety of scripts and projects. We practiced everything from commercials and animated series to video games and sizzle scripts. The diversity of material allowed us to broaden our range and develop new skills.Another highlight of the class was the personalized feedback we received from Sarah. She took the time to listen to each of us individually and provided constructive criticism on how we could improve our performances. Her insights were invaluable and helped us all to become better voice actors.Overall, I would highly recommend Sarah's voice acting classes to anyone interested in pursuing a career in voiceover work or simply looking to improve their skills. The instructor was top-notch, the material was engaging, and the environment was supportive and encouraging. I left the class feeling inspired and confident in my abilities, and I know that I will carry the lessons I learned with me for years to come.

I did the beginning and intermediate voice acting classes with Sarah Troyer and I cannot recommend these classes highly enough. Sarah creates a warm and inviting environment in which budding actors can explore, discover, and develop their skills and talents. She's an excellent instructor, bringing her class through their paces without ever demanding too much. She is responsive and engaged with each student, and we all learned from each other as well as from her. At the end of the last class, no one really wanted to go, we certainly didn't want it to be over. But having completed these courses, I feel confident that I have what I need to take the next steps into a strong voice acting career. Thanks, Sarah, and thanks VAS!

VAS is an amazing school to learn and grow as an actor and as a person! I had the most amazing time and met friends that I’ll have for life at this school. The teachers are incredible and create such a welcoming environment. I didn’t really consider voice over before the FTV program but I had so much fun with it! Thanks to Sarah Troyer who helped us create our voice over demos and be creative with our characters. And Katrina Salisbury was so much fun to work with in voice over! They are both amazing teachers.As well as Dan and Janet for audition! And scene study with Bronwen was great she is so knowledgeable. I’d highly recommend this school and training with these teachers.

VO classes with Sarah Troyer - Sarah was FANTASTIC! I highly recommend taking her classes if you're looking to get into Voice Over. She was extremely supportive and patient. It was lovely to watch not only my personal growth but the confidence build and progress of everyone in the class. 10s across the board!

Really great school, the admin team are very helpful! The part-time voice over classes are amazing! Sarah Troyer is a wonderful teacher! She has so much knowledge to share and is incredibly supportive. She also has a real talent for teaching and is able to really help you improve and get the best results!

The 6 month program is a great choice for anyone wanting to get into the acting industry. I met many great people and the courses were filled with lots of useful info and experience based learning. Instructors were so helpful and gave me the confidence to pursue the craft, like Sarah Troyer who helped me with lots of care to create a Voice over demo I was very proud of. All of my teachers were great. You won’t regret the 6 months.

Sarah Troyer Voice Over Coach Level II is an exceptional teacher who respectfully encouraged the best out of each unique student. The age range of 18 to 65 with vastly different acting and natural voice over abilities.I came into this class with absolutely no voice over or acting experience. I was the oldest student with an entrenched approach. There were many occasions that I was out of my comfort zone which ultimately broke the 'the announcer' though articulate my approach lacked interpretation of words and the intention of the various characters.The other great take away is I have a comprehensive understanding of the various VO work from animation to advertising from actual performance in class and submitting MP3's.Because of Sarah's 30 years of industry experience her feedback and guidance has given me the confidence to consider VO work.