About
As a teacher, my job is not to teach you the “right way” to act. My job is to show you if how you are acting doesn’t feel right to you - then, that’s not how you are supposed to be acting.
When actors think their job is “to act,” acting itself becomes work. But nobody (not agents, not casting directors, and not audiences) want to see an actor acting. The actor’s job is to “not act.”
When you Quit Acting, the actor quits the ‘job’ of acting. And acting becomes as effortless as you are being right now.
Quit Acting provides a true one-stop-shop for actors and performers when it comes to navigating the creative, business, and mental challenges of this industry. With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry (as a talent agent, musical theater director, acting coach and Certified Hypnotherapist) Laura's innovative approach, unique insight, and individualized techniques have helped not only actors, but also singers, musicians, dancers and artists. She works with creatives to release blocks and negative thought patterns, allowing them to reach new levels of creativity and confidence.
When you love what you do - there is no work to it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Because I teach all actors to work from their natural instincts, the first session for all new clients is a GENERAL session. For this session clients prepare a short scene "audition ready' whatever that means for them. We put it on tape like a normal audition and go through a full critique and coaching session. By the end of this session any actor will know where they are and exactly what they need to do to get to their next level.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been working with actors (both in the creative and business aspects of the industry) for over 30 years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
GENERAL SESSION $125 flat
Discounted Block Lessons $485 (5 hours- $625 value)
Additoinal classes $125 hr.
Audition coaching
$125 hr/*$65 1/2 hour
Discounted blocks also available for audition coaching.
Hypnosis Sessions
Preliminary Session $190
Sub-sessions $125
*restrictions apply
Ask about sibling discounts and payment plans.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Advice, tools, and techniques are all created to make what you are doing (or wanting to do) easier- so if what a teacher wants you to do isn't making it easier - you are either doing it wrong -and it is the teachers responsibility to find another way to teach you- or that tool or advice isn't meant for you.
As teachers we work for you- make us prove what we are teaching works rather than you sitting in class hoping you can prove to the teacher that you can follow their instructions.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Whatever questions they want answers to. There is no such thing as a dumb question. We ask for help because we honestly don't know. We are here to help not to judge you for not knowing. If you don't ask your questions -a teacher will asume what they have to teach- and then you are wasting a lot of time learning stuff you already know or don't need. Also sometimes that 'dumb question" is genius or it is the one thing that allows everything else to fall into place like dominos. So don't question what questions you should or shouldn't ask.