Marc Verzatt Coach
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I am a working professional film, television, and stage actor as well as a director for music theater with over 400 productions presented world-wide.
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Introducing student to the basic principals of acting technique. Encouraging the student to explore their own experiences as they relate to their character’s emotions. Creating a safe environment where the entire focus is on the student and enhancing their abilities and talents. Positive reinforcement, eliminating self-judgement and self-consciousness.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Have staged over 400 music theater works; started professional career as a dancer at Lincoln Center in NY, have worked for 40 years as an acting trainer and coach at Yale University, Bard College, and Mannes School of Music. I continually work as a stage, television and film actor.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
When not paying for studio rental or pianist fees, I charge $1 per minute.
How did you get started teaching?
A natural attraction and inclination to help people open their imaginations .
What types of students have you worked with?
Professional singers to high school/middle school aspiring actors.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Filming a nightmare movie in German!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Forget what you were taught in school: that there is ‘right’ answer to everything. Only you can determine what is ‘right’ for you.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
On what are you basing your trust in this teacher? There has to be confidence that the teacher is there for the student, and not the other way around.