About
It was in university that I became very familiar with not only the varied techniques of Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, and Constantin Stanislavski, but also contemporary masters like Susan Batson, Harold Guskin, Larry Moss, and Ivana Chubbuck.
My intention with this service is to help actors get the most out of their performance. Through insightful discussion and a keen dissection of the script they have been given to work with, I will customize my approach to the actor's specific needs, and assist them in taking their character from the page into a three-dimensional living creation.
I love watching actors hit new heights of emotion, specificity, and risk that they might not have believed possible. The lightbulb moment where the actors says, yes, I understand my character better than I thought I could.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
When I am first starting out with a client, my intention is to talk about the play/musical/monologue with them. My first questions will regard their intuitive opinions on the character, so I expect them to have already read the script to get an idea of what specifically we can work on.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, CT. In addition to my formal training, I have 25 years of experience in regional and community theatre.
How did you get started teaching?
I started by coaching friends and fellow students on their various roles. Once I saw that my process actually connected with them and yielded exciting results, it gave me the confidence to move forward.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Have you read the script? What are your immediate thoughts of the character you're playing? What made you decide to pursue this particular role? In the general craft of acting, what are your specific roadblocks?