Gerri Garrick Acting Lessons - Find Your Confidence!
About
As an actor I have a strong background in improv comedy, having studied at "The Groundlings," and "The Second City." I then performed professionally with an improv ensemble in NYC called "The Grownups Playground" and can teach a myriad of improv comedy games, selected from my vast experience and cater the games to the students abilities. I believe developing your gifts should be fun!
My musical theater career has taken me around the globe from Japan, to the Caribbean as well as numerous cities in the U.S. and Europe! A New York City native, favorite roles were Z.’s Favorite in The national tour of “The Will Roger’s Follies, Sandy in “Grease,” and Velma Von Tussle in “Hairspray” regionally, to name a few.
I believe strongly in positivity and creating a comfortable environment for lessons. Sometimes life wears us down, so c'mon in for an uplifting inspiring, encouraging lesson. If this sounds like the type of lesson you are looking for, I would love to meet you, and help you reach for your acting or singing dreams!
My favorite thing about teaching is seeing a student take positive reinforcement and soar farther than she imagined she could go. I also find it incredibly exciting and fun to help students discover new gifts and talents they never knew they possesed! So cool.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We usually warm up with fun improv games to loosen up. Next I focus on scenes the student has selected or I can bring my own, breaking down character first. Finally, I usually wrap up with an improvised scene!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I worked professionally as an actor in national tours around the country as well as regional work. Additionally, I studied at the Groundlings and Second City in NY as well as on camera classes at studios throughout NYC.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50/hr. With 10 dollars off each additional hour in a week.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with students of all ages off and on in between acting gigs for 15 years! Everything from musical theatre camps to private coaching.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
We have enough negativity in the world if your teacher isn't encouraging you in any way, look for someone more positive! Additionally, find someone fun!!