Backstage Readers' Choice Award
Doug's work credentials speak for themselves. Casting Directors he has recently worked with as a Session Director include: Paul Ventura, Mick Dowd, Sheila Manning, Beverly Long, Danny Goldman, Jeff Gerrard, Frannie Selkirk, MC Sweeters, Mary Jo Slater, Rick Pagano, Debbie Manwiller, Sharon Bialy, Tina Treadwell, Deborah Kurtz, Kate Enggren, Stuart Stone, Ellen Blake, Yumi Takada, Annissa Williams, M Casting, Sobo Casting, Petite Casting, Ava Shevitt, Jeff Hightower, Jeff Hardwick, Michael Donovan, Arlene Shuster-Goss, Danielle Eskinazi, Julia Kim, Ross Lacy, Joe Blake, Kathy Knowles, Tony Sepulveda, Britt Enggren, Beth Holmes, Bengston-Cohen, Annelise Collins, Annie Egian, Barbara Bersell, Terry Berland, Craig Colvin, Gabrielle Schary, James Levine, Jeff Rosenman, Judy Belshe, Judy Landau, Kris Nicolau, Lisa Fields, Lisa Pantone, Liz Paulson, Megan Foley, Melissa Martin, Jon Beauregard, Michael Sanford, Balyndah Bumpus, Mark Randall, Pam Gilles, Ross Levine, Tiffany Company, Renita Casting, Fringe Casting, Outcast International, Rise Barish, Plaster Casting, Rosanna Crash, Pamela Kaplan, Shane Liem, Susan Tyler, Alice Ellis, Vicki Goggin, Carolyne Barry, Davis-Baddeley Casting, Lindsay Chag, UBER Content, Victoria Burrows, Lynn Stalmaster, Robert Martin Jr., Steven Erdek, Mike Humphries, Gayle Pillsbury, Robin Lippin, Fern Champion, Bad Girls Casting, Judy Elkins, and Kari Peyton.
Wednesday Workouts
"KIRA's Wednesday Workout is the perfect audition prep class. I went into my audition with little to no information but nailed my personality slate and improvised a scene that engaged the whole room. I booked the job. Thanks KIRA!" -Beau B.
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"I don't care how long you are in the "business," you need to take a refresher course every now and then so you can be aware of the latest trends. You also have the opportunity of seeing and correcting any bad habits you have fallen into. I feel that my On-Camera Workshop at Keep It Real is one of my best investments this year." - Fumi
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Going to the Wed night class helped me to stay fresh and work out auditions that I had but didn't get callbacks for. Thanks to everyone at Keepin it Reel Acting! - Ashlyn B
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"I booked a National, Union commercial for Purina! Thanks for all your help. Your class made the difference." - Glen M.
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After I started this Class, I booked a National Target Commercial! - Virginia T.
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I just wanted to thank you for all you've done for me in this past year. You've really helped me by guiding me in the right directions- with Commercial auditioning and career decisions. I have been doing diligence for the last year and am now beginning to see results. The opportunities your school has given me are priceless. - Christine E.
"I took his workshop a couple of weeks ago and he showed us his "super slate". I used his technique that following week, when I had a straight to callback session and it worked! I'm supposed to work this weekend on a commercial spot as a hand model. When I interviewed, they just had us slate and go through some actions briefly, including having us showcase hands like Doug had instructed, so working with Doug just prior really made my part easy!" - Diana L.
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"Doug runs class just like how he runs casting sessions so the on camera experience is unparalleled. It makes auditioning for him feel like a walk in the park." - Beau B.
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"I have learned so much from your sessions and I was able to apply some of what I learned during two auditions this past week. I will definitely have more to bring to the table when I audition on my own turf in San Francisco." - Gail G.
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"Your workouts are worth their weight in gold. Thank you so much for sharing and working with all of us." - Carleen F.
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"Thank you for everything that you and KIRA has done for me. I feel ready with knowledge loaded for my next audition." - Travis G.
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"Thank you for all of the wonderful work you do with all my talent!" -Stephen DeCayette, Prestige Talent Agent
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"Thank you for your insights into the world of commercial acting. I certainly appreciate it. In particular, walking into each casting office with the perspective that 'I am there to solve their problem' has helped tremendously. Anyway, thank you for giving your time to the class. I've been keeping what you said in mind in the auditions I've had since." - Josh C.
ʺI attended 4 of your awesome wednesday commercial workouts while I was in LA this summer. Now that I am back in Europe, I used the skills I learned and just booked an international ad campaign (tv/print/internet) for a cell phone provider! The way you taught me how to slate and the button trick really has helped me a lot! I will be back In LA for pilot season next year and will definitely try to get into your intense 6 week commercial class!ʺ -Patrick T.
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"I am a working actress but felt like my work could be inconsistent at times. I really wanted to work out the kinks. This class is so specific to each individual's needs that I finally know now what works best for ME. Since taking the workout class, my callbacks, avails and bookings are all up. I booked a Best Buy and a Quaker spot in the two months since I've been in this commercial Clinic. - Julie
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"I attended the Commercial Workout last night for the first time, and it was great. Julie ran everything so well and kept it moving along, making use of the time as best as possible. Thank you!!" - Dan B.
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"The Wednesday Workouts are making me a more confident auditioner. I come home from class feeling worked out and loving the craft of acting."
- Dana, Actress
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"They have a weekly Wednesday workout that is currently only $35, with no ongoing requirement, an amazing deal.The Wednesday workout class is run by the teachers, but sometimes by managers or other people in the business which is like gold level value to meet them in a relaxed collaborative artistic environment." - Andrew B.
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Your workouts are worth their weight in gold. Thank you so much for sharing and working with all of us." - Carleen F.
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"I LOVE the Wednesday Workout. It is the perfect space to train your muscle and be ready for every audition." -Eljae B.
"Last night with Doug was excellent, we had adults and kids, he is able to give instruction that immediately makes sense. Would love to get an audition with him as the session director. He promotes confidence, I think my audition yesterday would have been better if I had worked with him before." - Jerry D.
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"Hey Doug - just a quick follow-up. The morning after I had the Wednesday workout with you, I got a commercial audition for Ford. Last night I got a call and I booked it! So happy on so many levels. Thanks for the Wednesday night workout, your terrific support and advice." -Tony A.
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"No matter what the medium I trust any of my clients with the Group of Instructors at KIRA. Everyone from beginners to veterans will find a class to help improve their game.” -Mike O'Dell, BBA Talent Agent
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"Just wanted to say THANK YOU to Judy Kain, Doug Traer and Keep It Real Acting Studios! The on camera techniques that I learned were invaluable in preparing me for my commercial auditions! I look forward to continuing my training at this studio! Doug Traer...you're top notch!" -Caleb B.
Kids Commercial Classes
"My son had a GREAT time with Doug (in his words - 'He's so Awesome')!!! Thank you so much for the feedback. It's REALLY nice that you include this, as well as the flash drive with the kids class work each lesson. This is so beneficial and valuable. My son's manger was able to go over all his class work with him and that was really amazing! " -Aimee E.
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"I love sending my clients to you and recognize so much growth in them." -Karla W., Talent Manager
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"Sam feels like she learned a lot from Doug and she really liked him. He has a very easy going style." -Sharon S.
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"My son (Lucas 8 years old) just finished his first commercial classes and had a great time. I did see a difference in his audition tapes from the start to finish. I will continue in sending him to other classes as well. Great job!!" -Anita S.
"Both my daughters enjoyed the class with Doug. They learned more techniques in six weeks then they had learned in comparable classes lasting several months. Irelynd just went on an audition for the TV show Fresh Off the Boat and received a call back the very next day! We are keeping our fingers crossed that she books the job. Thank you." - Melissa M.
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"We love Doug's coaching. He is the best coach we've met so far." - Alice L.
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"Scout thoroughly enjoyed her classes; she gained much from them. She has gotten call backs on all but 1 commercial auditions she did these last few weeks. Thanks so much for all your knowledge on acting and getting booked!!" Cyndi H.
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"Love this place! Acting classes were phenomenal. Booked our first agent after one session and both my kids booked their first commercial shortly following. Look forward to attending more classes." -Kate K.
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