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About
Proud SAG/AFTRA member & Graduate of The Actors Studio Drama School's Master of Fine Arts program in New York City, Contessa has studied under the moderation of Ellen Burstyn, Estelle Parsons, Martin Landau, James Lipton and Jacqueline Knapp - with sessions guided by Alec Baldwin and Melissa Leo. Contessa spent years studying in NYC & LA with mentor Elizabeth Kemp who was coach/mentor to Hugh Jackman, Harvey Keitel and other countless Actors/Artists including fellow MFA program alumnus Bradley Cooper. Somewhere in the Bravo vault, is footage of Contessa as a student, asking questions to fellow Texan, Matthew McConaughey and Brad Pitt when they were guests on the famed series, "Inside The Actors Studio".
Specialties
Experience level
No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Acting venue(s)
Theater, Improv theater, Musical theater, Film, TV episode, TV commercial, Radio, Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest
People in group
1 person, 2-4 people, 5 or more people
Acting focus area(s)
No specific focus, Hone diction and enunciation, Expand vocal range, Strengthen vocal projection, Refine vocal expression, Develop specific accent(s), Develop specific dialect(s)
Students goals
To prepare for an audition, To build confidence, To explore as a hobby, To continue professional development
Acting type(s)
I can make recommendations, Scene study, Cold reading, Method acting, Classical acting, Voice-over, Improv, Physical theater and movement
Student's age
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
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Services offered
Acting
Public Speaking