PJV STUDIO

We begin with a free 45 minute introductory session.

Then we agree on a course of lesson, eother a one off, a series of 5 or a series of ten: to be extended as you wish.

I find out what you are hoping to achieve. Where is your focus? Stage? Screen? Both? Perhaps you are a corporate client who wishes to improve their oratory skills?

My voice tutor also also Margaret Thatcher! 

I've worked with serveral business professionals on presentation skills.

Here's a You Tube video of my approach to speaking a Shakesepare Sonnet:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBlbwawBSHsse50hvAg5OkGtSYq4D6Uy-

I trianed as an actor at The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art, London. The Three Year, full time course for professional actors.

(I was there at the same time as Sally Hawkins, Andrew Lincoln, Matthew Rhys).

I was also invited into bot hte BBC and the Royal National Theatre to train as a writer. I do also offer screenwriting classes.

I offer 75 min classes.

$50 for single classes (= $40 p/h)

$225 for a course of 5 x 75 min classes (= $36 p/h)

$400 for a course of 10 x 75 min classes (= $32 p/h)

If you pay in advance for a course of 5 classes, this is valid for 8 weeks; if you pay in advance for a course of 10 classes, this is valid for 15 weeks: so should you need to skip a week of two, you wont miss out on a class.

I can offer shorter/longer classes upon request.

I've been teaching all my adult life in one form or another.

But teaching became my number one focus ten years ago when I moved to Paris and set up an acting Meet Up. You can see details of pass classe here.

https://www.meetup.com/PJV-Acting/

Though I've taught group classes in Shakespeare, modern monologues and scenes, and Acting On Camera; my main passion is working with individuals on their specific goals.

Each year I've helpd students gain places at the top drama schools, RADA, LAMDA, The Royal Scottish Academy and others.

I've also worked mainly with French acotrs preparing them for casting in US feature films and UK TV.

You may know your goal, you may not. Acting can be soemthign you have a strong clear idea about, or it may be simply an itch you wish to scratch, just to see... Either way, I'm happy to help.

The joke at RADA was that on the last day the Principal would invite you into his office and tell you "the secret of acting." Of course it doesn't work liek that, and each performer tries a variety of approaches, moving towards what works for you. If it works, use it, if not... lose it. 

Acting technique is not some religious mantra, it's not holy. Think of it more like a sport. We train to do something physical. It's about body, breath and doing.

What are your goals?

What are weakness?

What are you key interests?