Cole Wheatley

“We joined the Hollywood Group in the Spring of 2003.  My son really wanted to do this.  He was struggling withmiddle school and really didn't have an interest in any of the classes being offered to him at that time.  His grades were just high enough to get a permit. We followed the beginning steps and let him work only during his "off" days of school.  He really enjoyed it.  His grades came up, he gained confidence, and he chose drama as an elective the following year. He's happier at school and his GPA is now a strong 3.5, and we allow him to work more often. This is what we needed for him.”

“We've taken classes through other sources, so we know how much of a savings we are getting with Hollywood Group…We use the feedback from the showcases to guide us in our next steps. When we work a job, it's easy to pick out the kids who started with the Hollywood Group.  They know how to be business-like on the set.”