Angela Tweed

Angela Tweed

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I bring experience from every side of the theater. Over the past 30 years I have worked as an actor, writer, stage manager, props assistant, sound board operator, light board operator, and producer. This experience helps me work with new actors to help them understand not only how to develop their role, but how to professionally bring their best to the working theater environment. I have worked for stage, radio, voiceover and film. In addition to graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, I have had additional specialized training with high profile instructors including: Stella Adler, Dave Clemmons, Jean Shelton, in addition to advanced workshops with American Conservatory Theater. Some of the theaters I have worked with include: Flea Theater, Public Theater, La Mama, Theater for the New City, Club Tatou, the Duplex Cabaret and Rose's Turn. I also worked at the Central Park Zoo in New York doing characters for the various exhibits, and puppet theater shows as part of public education through theater programs.

I enjoy uncovering the life, and character details in each story within a script. I enjoy the process of helping actors find their authentic connection with the character they are playing. Each actor has their own process to get to the truth of the lines they are saying, so that they can bring their authentic performance of a character to life. It's imperative that an actor be successful with making that connection, not only so that they can find the ultimate satisfaction in their work, but also so that in that process of lifting that character they are playing off of the page, they can take the audience with them on a journey, and give them a unique experience.


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Serves Atlanta , GA

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Frequently asked questions

I do an interview with the student to find out why they are seeking instruction. Is it for a particular project, or to assist with their ongoing development. I find out what past training and experience they have, and what they want to learn to do better that they feel they are currently not doing well. And, then I have them do a monologue to get an idea of where they are.

I have had private class instruction with Stella Adler, Jean Shelton, and participated in workshops with the American Conservatory Theater. Additionally, I received a scholarship to attend the acting program at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York where I received a professional certification in acting. I have also worked as an actor and singer in over 100 productions with theater and music companies in San Francisco, CA, Knoxville, TN and in New York City.  

$40/hr  

Services include:

1) Audition preparation - helping you determine set marks to hit to maximize the effectiveness of your auditions. Finding the right audition for each project. Building a repertoire of audition pieces that showcase your skills well.

2) Script dissecting - learn to break a scene down in to beats to help determine the arc of the scene, and make sure you are hitting all the necessary moments to bring the scene to life.

3) Directing - rates can be negotiated per project.

I've just started teaching. But, I have experience helping colleagues and new actors prepare for auditions, and work on understanding the beats of a scene. 

Colleagues. People in my age group. This was in the 90s when I was in my late 20s/30s.  Everyone needs an outside eye. I've also written 3 short projects that have been performed in New York, and assisted with auditions and casting for those projects. People auditioning were for the most part mid 20s - early 30s.

I worked with actors that were acting in a sketch I wrote for Highwire Comedy. They were very successful in the final showcase. It's very rewarding to introduce an actor to a project, see how the material affects them when they first digest it, and help them make small changes that prove to be very rewarding in the final performance. The storytelling process between actor, director and writer, is a complex exciting process, and we all grow in our understanding of the story from each other's input.

Work with someone you can trust. You need to feel comfortable being completely bad and failing, and putting yourself out there. That's part of the process to developing your authentic style of connecting to a story. And, what's the point of acting, or singing, or writing, if you aren't getting to the authentic story that you have to tell. Why are YOU telling the story, and not someone else? The right teacher for you is someone that you feel connects with your unique artistic abilities, and has the experience to help you reach your potential. You should feel challenged, but you should also feel inspired to work toward the goals that your teacher sets out for you.

What experience have they had? What is their style of teaching? Who have they worked with? What type of work do they most enjoy? For example, if they are really in to Shakespeare, and you're only interested in doing modern pieces, they probably aren't a good match for you. Are they more skilled with training people for the stage, TV or Film? That should also be compatible with what you want to learn. 


Services offered

Acting