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Complaint Review: The Playground A Young Actors Conservatory - Los Angeles California
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The Playground A Young Actors Conservatory
1801 Avenue Of The Stars Ste 611 Los Angeles, 90067 California, U.S.A.
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The Playground A Young Actors Conservatory SCAM! The Playground Is A BIG TIME SCAM! Los Angeles California
Fraudulent Practices
My goal is to warn new parents to this awful scam. We went through the whole process with this company including spending thousands and going to classes. I know the SCAM!
Ok, here is the deal with this company.
You are out with your family and are approached by a women, she tells you what a cute kid you have and begs you to come to an audition or tryout. You attend, and the whole process is designed to get your child's hopes up. They line the walls with photos of teen stars and autographs. Your child is excited and on the drive home you can only hope you get a call back. (don't worry, everyone will get a call back if they think you have money) The next day or two you will indeed receive a call. They think your child is great! But, you will need to fork over $3000-$5000 per child for their "wonderful" acting classes to prepare" her or him for the big time". Sound familiar to anyone?
Here is what I have found out about this company and its operators.
This group has been at this for many years in several states. They change company names, leave town and close the doors when there becomes too much heat or the law is on their trail. There is now so much bad press and an investigation by the authorities that it would not surprise me if they were planning an exit strategy for "The Playground" as I write this.
Google Eric Rotman, Gary Spatz and previous company names. O'brien Rottman Studios (shut down in Dallas, Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles) and Artist Promotion and Marketing. The list goes on.
The bottom line is if you have been contacted by this group do not fall for the scam. You do not need to spend thousands of dollars to get started. There are tons of great acting classes out there for a lot less money. And are just as good if not better. (our teacher was nice enough but not that good) Go online and check out "Backstage" a wonderful recourse for teens wanting to get started. Also, check out "BizParentz" a non-profit site run by parents that have kids in the business.
I hope this helpful to some one and will inform people about this compnay. I can put up with a lot in this world but, taking advantage of children is not cool, and this company has to be stopped!
Look Up Gary Spatz and see if this is really a guy you want to give your hard earned money to.
Brad6978
Los Angeles, California
U.S.A.
My goal is to warn new parents to this awful scam. We went through the whole process with this company including spending thousands and going to classes. I know the SCAM!
Ok, here is the deal with this company.
You are out with your family and are approached by a women, she tells you what a cute kid you have and begs you to come to an audition or tryout. You attend, and the whole process is designed to get your child's hopes up. They line the walls with photos of teen stars and autographs. Your child is excited and on the drive home you can only hope you get a call back. (don't worry, everyone will get a call back if they think you have money) The next day or two you will indeed receive a call. They think your child is great! But, you will need to fork over $3000-$5000 per child for their "wonderful" acting classes to prepare" her or him for the big time". Sound familiar to anyone?
Here is what I have found out about this company and its operators.
This group has been at this for many years in several states. They change company names, leave town and close the doors when there becomes too much heat or the law is on their trail. There is now so much bad press and an investigation by the authorities that it would not surprise me if they were planning an exit strategy for "The Playground" as I write this.
Google Eric Rotman, Gary Spatz and previous company names. O'brien Rottman Studios (shut down in Dallas, Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles) and Artist Promotion and Marketing. The list goes on.
The bottom line is if you have been contacted by this group do not fall for the scam. You do not need to spend thousands of dollars to get started. There are tons of great acting classes out there for a lot less money. And are just as good if not better. (our teacher was nice enough but not that good) Go online and check out "Backstage" a wonderful recourse for teens wanting to get started. Also, check out "BizParentz" a non-profit site run by parents that have kids in the business.
I hope this helpful to some one and will inform people about this compnay. I can put up with a lot in this world but, taking advantage of children is not cool, and this company has to be stopped!
Look Up Gary Spatz and see if this is really a guy you want to give your hard earned money to.
Brad6978
Los Angeles, California
U.S.A.
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Joe
Austin,Texas,
U.S.A.
STAGE MOMS ARE VULNERABLE TO SCAMS
#2Consumer Comment
Tue, November 04, 2008
All moms want their kid to be the next Shirley Temple, Brittany Spears, Hannah Montana... Look at Jon-Benet Ramsey what that little girl went through... Why would you want this for your kid? THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO ARE WILLING TO CON YOU OUT OF MONEY FOR THE CHANCE AT A STARDOM WHICH THEY CAN NOT PROVIDE BUT WITH THEIR SMOKE AND MIRRORS AND POLISHED CON ARTIST LINES AND EXPERIENCE, THEY ROOK YOU IN WHETHER YOUR KID HAS ACTUAL TALENT OR NOT! THERE ARE A LOT OF THESE BOTTOM FEEDING PREDATORS WHO WILL CON YOU CAN CLAIM TO BE$ TALENT OR MODELING AGENCIES. IN FACT, MANY OF THEM ARE LISTED IN THE RIP=OFF REPORT. Good luck in finding LEGITIMATE stage/film work for your child.
