Dev Luthra
About
I coach, not teach. I challenge students and client to take agency, set goals, both artistic and technical.
Sharing my passion for the craft of acting. I am very experienced in both modern and classical scene and text work. I use improvization as a tool to explore character. I trained at East 15 Acting School and at Shakespear & Company in Lenox MA. You can check out my Linkedin page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/devluthra/
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I start by helping the student clarify short, medium and long term goals. Then suggest approaches to achieve those goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Shakespeare and Company: Actors Intensive; Keith Johnstone: Improvizaton; Linklater voice training; Augusto & Julian Boal: Theatre of the Oppressed; Ruth Zaporah: Action Theatre
Shakesperae and Company: National Inst. for Teaching Shakespeare (NEH award)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$75 .per hour is my current rate.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching in my work in children's theatre (Grumbling Gryphons, Loon & Heron) and expanded from there. I also coach Team Leadership and Presentation skills in the corporate sector
What types of students have you worked with?
I have taught students of all ages. Currently I focus on adults of all ages from middle school age on up.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Come in with a specific idea of what you want to do. alternatively give some thought to why you want to learn this skill. Are you aiming to become a professional actor, or to enhance your presence before a group, refine your public speaking skills? Of course I am happy to help you clarify your goals in session.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What kind of performing do I want to do?
What actors do I admire?
How intentional am I when addressing a group?