Professional actors, writers and poets are brought on campus for seminars g to their fields. These programs bring the students in direct contact with people who are a positive influence in their lives. The Playwrights project gives writing workshops and showcases young writers' work with professional actors. The Sequoia String Quartet coaches the Magnet's string quartet. Professional dance groups conduct workshops.
Actors come on campus to conduct acting workshops.
The staff is constantly on the lookout for performance and workshop experience for the students. One of the unique features of this Magnet is it's affiliation, with professionals within the Performing Arts setting. One such affiliation is with the North Hollywood theatrical company, the Actor's Alley. In addition to this, the Magnet parents have committed to this renovation as their main goal for fundraising. They hired an architect who is in the process of writing a master plan which will enable the fundraising committee to solicit from the professional community.