Nearly 50 years of coaching, in her own words.
Diana Horner has spent decades in this industry — as a model, actress, agent, manager, and coach. This series covers what she wishes every performer and parent knew before getting started: what's actually legitimate to pay for, how agents really evaluate talent, and what training and preparation genuinely require.
(Video series originally recorded in 2019 — specific stats, timelines, and career updates referenced in these videos and posts reflect that point in time; see individual posts for details.)
What's Legitimate to Pay for in the Entertainment Industry (and What Isn't)
The core distinction every family should know before spending a dollar: what agents, managers, and casting directors should never charge for — and what's a fair, real investment in training and materials.
Why Actors Need Ongoing Training (Not Just a Class or Two)
Why acting is a skill you never fully master, how often working performers actually train, and the specific abilities — cold reading, improv, memorization — that come from consistent practice.
Real Student Success Stories - Where Training Can Lead
Three real performers Diana discovered and coached — Blake Woodruff, Taylor Dooley, and Dallas Young — from their first class to national film and television work.
How to Actually Get an Acting Agent
A 35-year industry veteran's take on what agents are really looking for, and why training comes before everything else on a performer's resume.
The Parent's Role in a Young Performer's Career
The difference between a supportive parent and a stage parent, plus the practical basics — set etiquette, audition protocol, Coogan Accounts, and school performance requirements — every family needs to know.