Founded in New York City, TVI opened its Los Angeles office in 1988. Classes in audition technique are taught by some of the most prominent directors, producers, casting directors and talent agents on both coasts. These classes range in fields from commercials, primetime and daytime TV, to film, musical and straight theater. All of these classes offer the actor the benefit of audition insight from the professionals who are in the industry, running the actual auditions. In addition to classes and workshops taught regularly in both New York and Los Angeles, TVI offers actors numerous showcase opportunities.
Extended trips lasting for several days in both New York and LA occur several times a year.
Additionally, single-night workshops are available every evening in Los Angeles and on most evenings at TVI New York , enabling actors in either city to pick and choose those industry personnel whom they would like to meet. These showcases and workshops offer the dual advantage of allowing an actor to be seen by industry professionals, and at the same time get valuable feedback from them. An affordable studio membership provides many services in career consulting and self-marketing for actors. In addition, TVI consultants assist members in using this handbook to its fullest advantage. All services are provided without limit or extra charge to members, along with discounts on all TVI classes, workshops and seminars.