Casting a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in the one-act comedy play “Crazytown,” directed by Jon Taylor and produced by Walid Chaya for Studio For Performing Arts LA.

This production will include a break-out cast of Los Angeles actors. Industry VIPs will be invited to attend the special engagement...

As the Studio for Performing Arts Director, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us on October 24, 2024 for the LA..

"On October 24, 2024, the vibrant Los Angeles arts scene will come alive at the Los Angeles Creatives Mixer, showcasing the talents of...

Both plays by Jonathan Rand follow Guy and Girl, pushed by meddling friends into absurd blind dates—a foot-reading psychic, a polygamist...

"Creatives in Los Angeles are in for a treat at the Los Angeles Creatives Mixer, featuring special performances by the LA Monologue & Song..

Auditions are open for a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in the one-act comedy plays...

Oct. 16, 2024 | LA auditions are NOW OPEN for online submissions for adults of all ages; the top 20 performers will perform at Studio Fo...

The People Improve Theater partnered with "Saturday Night Live" to offer the "SNL Scholarship". This initiative focuses on engaging comedy..

The Groundlings Theatre & School's Diversity Scholarships are offered quarterly to Groundling students at all levels of the program, and are

Wida Karim has SIGNED with DDO Artists Agency after being scouted from our "MENASA Diversity Showcase". (May 2023)

The third annual MENASA Diversity Showcase had a successful premiere with over 60 actors delivering powerful monologues.

"The recent MENASA Diversity Showcase, held last Saturday on YouTube, was a triumphant success!" - BroadwayWorld

Walid Chaya shares his immigration story and how he fell in love with the performing arts in this recent interview with Medium.

"The MENASA Diversity Showcase is not just a response to the ongoing lack of diversity in Hollywood, but a powerful initiative..."

Are you tired of the lack of representation in the entertainment industry? Do you want to showcase your talents and gain industry exposure?

The MENASA Diversity Showcase is a unique and impactful initiative aimed at providing a platform for actors of Middle Eastern...

21 actors and singers took the stage in West Hollywood last Saturday, Feb 11th & went head-to-head in a dynamic and interactive competition.

Actor and Director Walid Chaya attends NewFilmmakers Los Angeles for Film Festival InFocus: Arab Cinema.

"Studio For Performing Arts LA presented a diversity scholarship production of 'Check Please: Take 2,' directed by Walid Chaya.