About
Hello, welcome to Daniel DeWeldon's Acting Studios. I have been teaching theatrical studies and acting career consultation for 15 years both privately and scene study workshops in Los Angeles and New York. I am a professional working actor and writer (SAG-AFTRA, AEA unions) in film, tv, and stage with 20 years experience. Please see my bio below and website: www.DanielDeWeldon.com and Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_DeWeldon
After completing a six-year masters program in Theatrical Arts under Uta Hagen, Howard Fine, and Michael Arabian, I presented myself to the Actors Studio and garnered the title of Lifetime Member under Al Pacino, Lou Antonio, Barbara Bain, Martin Landau, Mark Rydell, Ellen Burstyn, and Harvey Keitel.
I have won over 40 top Critics' Choice and featured on NPR for outstanding acting performance. Notable published reviews have likened my performances to Marlon Brando, James Dean, and Daniel Craig.
In addition, I have completed an apprenticeship with renowned Sam Christensen, where the focus was on the power of branding for the actor. The curriculum is based on the works of Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth".
I am a past 20-year member of The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Los Angeles mentoring program for children.
Presently I am represented by Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa, Inc. - AEFH Pinnacle Talent and Barry Krost at BKM Management as a professional actor and writer. http://www.barrykrostmanagement.com/daniel-de-weldon.html
I find being able to help students reach their goals and aspirations within the craft of acting is a wonderful feeling. A student that gains perspective and builds a foundation of skills and tools to have at their disposal is paramount. Recounting my own successes and achievements through my professional experience excites me to be able to pass on that knowledge.
You are as a good an actor as you are a person in life. It takes courage and vulnerability to open your heart (I recommend starting in a safe, creative environment). Discover your mythos: are you a superhero, are you a villain, are you a victim? Once you determine your mythos, market your entire artistic being around it starting with your headshots and demo reel. Then use your mythos to seek those roles, as they will keep you working. For example, ask how your friends and family perceive you. How do strangers view you when you walk into a room? Be specific – are you a snobby or humble superhero, are you a smart or thug villain, are you a strong or a weak victim?
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
An interview by phone, skype or in person.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a lifetime member of The Actors Studio. I have completed a 6-year masters program in theatrical studies from HB Studios with Uta Hagan, Howard Fine and Michael Arabian. In addition, I have 20 years working experience as a professional actor in film, tv, and theater. I completed course study with Sam Christensen on the works of Carl Jung and Joesph's Campbell's, "The Power of Myth" that was used to develop George Lucas's "Star Wars".
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
To be determined at interview.
How did you get started teaching?
Upon competion of interview, either student choose private coaching or scene study workshop. I also offer skype classes.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with beginning actors up to working professional actors. I have coached one on one for major feature films, tv, and theatrical auditions.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
An event that I am most fond of is the auditioning process in mainstream Hollywood. Seeing that auditioning is a craft in of itself, a feat to be mastered on its own. Preparation makes for an opportunity to be met with great repetition and eventually spontaneous creativity.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
My first words of advice to a student is to make their priority to be sure the teacher and the student have a compatable chemistry, and that the teacher has their best interest at heart to give the student a safe place to explore themselves and the craft of acting.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are the teacher's credentials?
What are the theatrical study goals of the student?
What are the career goals of the student?
What are the student's experiences and expectations from their teacher?