Jude's Acting Class

We begin with an assessment of the student's skill level. This means gauging how believable a character is, what micro mannerisms and gestures interfere with believability, and overall confidence level. 

Then, we get to work. I like to focus on improvisational skills first, because I believe this is fundamental for an actor, even one that relies heavily on the script. Let me tell you, in my experiences on film sets, I was always grateful to have the ability to improvise. And directors love it! 

Lastly, we do some work on script analysis. How are we to interpret a character? What choices can we make to make our audition pop? By the end of our lessons, you will feel confident that you will be able to book an audition. 

I have an associates degree in Theater from Louisiana College, where I studied Acting, Directing, voice for the actor, and screenplay analysis. 

I have taken several acting courses with an acting coach that appeared on shows like House and Curb Your Enthusiasm. 

Lastly, and most importantly, I have experienced the high stress and demand of the film industry. The nervousness one feels before an audition, and how to handle that pressure is something I have learned from experience. 

My price is $25 per hour. I wanted to keep my price low because I believe that actors should not be charged ridiculous amounts to improve their artform. It's my joy to share this information with others.

I began, actually, while I was a theater major. By then I was already booking auditions and growing as an actor. I began unofficially giving lessons to friends, but eventually, I realized, "Hey, other people could benefit from what I learned too." 

I have worked with anyone from theater majors, actors looking to break into the film industry, or professional actors wanting to improve their craft. 

Watch out for money grabbers. Sadly, many acting teachers have never had any real experience of their own. They teach, having never done. Look for acting professors that have experience in the film industry or in theater productions at the least.  

It's important to ask, what kind of actor do I want to be? There are actors that "present" and actors that "represent." The "presenters" feel from deep within, which affects their every move, tone, and mannerism; these are the best actors for film. The actors that "represent" are those that are, to some degree, pretending to be sad, happy, etc. These may be "larger than life" with intention on "representing" the character. These are often some of the best actors for theater productions since the actors are so far away.