Bruce Coen/ Gris Gris Productions

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I have over 60 years experience as an actor, director, producer and teacher in both stage and screen. I'm currently working as a professional actor, mainly in film, and have taught theater in the public schools.

I completely enjoy being a performer and am always excited to be either on set filming or on stage allowing myself to create and bring life into whatever character I have the pleasure of being. I also totally love teaching, coaching and helping individuals with auditions and self taping for film, TV and commercials.

Highlights

Hired 7 times

2 employees

15 years in business

Serves MARIETTA , GA

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Specialties

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Acting venue(s)

Theater, Improv theater, Musical theater, Film, TV episode, TV commercial, Radio

People in group

1 person, 2-4 people

Acting focus area(s)

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

14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

First lesson/meeting is to establish the student's skills and abilities to determine what level of performance they're at so I can design a lesson plan in order to advance their performing arts skills.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I started out in college as a theater major. I had many stage experiences prior to college. I was in a very established children's theater called the Boston Children's Theater. I have over 55 years experience in both stage and screen and currently teach in the Vermilion Parish school district as the Talented Theater teacher.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

$35-$40 per hour.

How did you get started teaching?

i started teaching many years ago through the ULL Potpourri Continuing Ed. department both acting and improc classes.

What types of students have you worked with?

All ages from pre-school to adults.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I recently co-taught a film performance workshop with a local actor where we had a full class of adult students and introduced them to all aspects of film performance ending with taping each student's scene work and then crtiquing each performance. We also invited a talent agent for a Q and A.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

To determine if the teacher is qualified and has the experience to allow you the ability to advance your performance skills.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Does this subject matter really interest me and am I serious about being open to learning what this particular teacher has to offer.

Services offered

Acting