Since 1982, Carolyne Barry’s classes and workshops have been one of the most successful full-training acting programs in Los Angeles. Agents, casting directors, managers and actors recommend her basic, intermediate and professional level training in: Acting, Commercial Audition Technique, Improv, Hosting and Auditioning.

Ms. Barry has done casting for directors and advertising agencies since 1990. Carolyne has cast more than 600 national and regional commercials, industrials and infomercials.

Most "how to" books are written by one or two writers, yet there are many ways actors become successful. Carolyne Barry has written a book that incorporates the opinions and suggestions from an array of successful, knowledgeable and highly respected industry professionals. Hit the Ground Running offers the most information, insights, warnings and techniques to empower and guide the new actor.

Carolyne Barry created two unique products to serve actors. Getting the Job is a CD program offering valuable information to empower actors to book acting work. Lights, Camera, Kids! is her DVD designed to assist kids and teens get started in the Film, Television and Commercial industry.