Scales Of Success
About
Get an intensive on improve acting for commercial and theatrical film, how to stand out at an audition, how to rebook a gig, commercial energy boosts, and from page to reality character creation both. For theatrical and commercial spots.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1. Meet
2. Listen
3. Assess (If ready move to four, if not, suggest an alternative learning method before full coaching)
4. Co-Compile a goal, schedule, and plan of attack.
5. Breathe, stretch, shake and get to work! 🙂
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Studied film studies as a minor with a major in business at, the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.
Theater Studies at columbia College
A list of my work can be seen on IMDB as well as on my resumes on hand
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My prices are not standard because no student is standard, however my starting rates are as follows:
5 and under $65/hr
6-10 $45/hr
11-19 $55/hr
20+ (Novice) $60/hr
20+ (Intermediate) $50/hr
20+ (Advanced) $40/hr
20+ (Advanced +sag) $30/hr
***ALL RATES for up to Two (2) students can be split in half/ per student, per hour if scene partners.***
All rates are negotiable and subject to change without prior notice at instructor's discretion.
How did you get started teaching?
Through networking and working in the industry here in, Chicago, I began just giving advice and sharing stories on how I began, which slowly developed into, line reading coaching, audition coaching, meditation coaching for the role, resume enhancement, and so forth.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, shapes, and creeds. Typically in the commercial and independent theatrical film roles.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
This years WIF event was truly inspiring and eye opening to the continued success of, Chicagoland Native Women Filmmakers!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look not for a person to hire but find the person who inspires you, lights a fire of passion, and fuels it with knowledge and work in the business
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. Who they are and honestly where they are in life right now? (Personally and Professionally)
2. What are they most passionate about? What pumps their blood?
3. What did they wake up humming to that morning?
4. What are their top five Musts before they die?
5. What is the goal in the next 5 years? (This goes for kids 6+ too!)