About
We're an all female owned and run company with a professional team that has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade, both in front of and behind the camera. We write, direct, produce, and edit all original content and our experienced team has worked on a variety of projects including commercial, theatrical, and documentary. Our indelible experience gives us expertise in training actors of all ages.
Welland Productions strives to impact lives. Through are work, we encourage empowerment and confidence. We believe there is no wrong way to make it in this industry and as long as you're passionate and hardworking you can acheive anything you want. We are here for each other and we believe in one another.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The number one priority with working with a new student is to get to know the student as a person. We want to know what the student loves, is passionate about, and why he/she wants to have a career in the entertainment industry. Our teaching techniques work as a team and the more comfortable we are with each other, the better the learning results! Every indivdual's acting style is different. There is NO wrong way to make it in this industry. We're here to build confidence in who you are and what YOU want to do.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Each of our team members has more than a decade of training and experience in the entertainment industry. Schools of training include The Upright Citizens Brigade (both NYC and LA locations), Second City Conservatory Chicago, The iO West and iO Theater Chicago, The Groundlings, as well as degrees in Theater from Michigan University, The Ohio State University, and Cal State Fullerton. Our staff has worked alongside greats of the industry including Director/Writer Roman Copolla (Moonrise Kingdom, Mozart in the Jungle), Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth, (The Social Network, Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Comedian Marlon Wayans (NBC's Marlon, White Chicks, Scary Movie).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
We offer a variety of services from cold read audition coaching, self tape auditions, VO coaching, headshot preparation and more. Our pricing is subject to your needs and vary from $25-$75 a service.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
The most important thing to ask yourself is do you trust your teacher? Are you comfortable with him/her? Do you feel good about yourself when you leave? Do you feel you're being taught something new?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why do you want a career in this industry? What else makes you happy? Should you pursue that passion instead? Are you hungry and ready to put in the work?