Coach Darius

Coach Darius

5.0Exceptional(8 reviews)
Top Pro
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Top Pro
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About

Originally from Detroit but currently based in Chicago, I have been dedicated to the art, craft, and business of Acting for over two decades! After studying acting at California Institute of the Arts, then Marymount Manhattan College and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, I went on to train with some of the best acting and speech coaches.

I am a well-trained actor and coach who has had the privilege of performing in various regions across the U.S. and even in Athens, Greece! Throughout my career, I've worked on films, plays, commercials, audio series, and music videos. One of my most significant accomplishments was working with Tony Award-winning Broadway Director Kenny Leon at The Public Theater's Joe's Pub on HOW BLACK MOTHERS SAY I LOVE YOU. In 2022, I directed a virtual acting showcase featuring some of my Acting students and in February 2023, I performed the lead role in a play called "The Realness" in honor of Black History Month. Most recently, I appeared as a supporting role in the feature film "McKenzie McCoy," now available on Amazon Prime. I am not just a well-trained actor and coach; I am a working actor who is passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with others.

Who's YOUR Acting Coach?


Highlights

Current Top Pro
Hired 9 times
1 employee
9 years in business
Serves Rockford , IL
Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Stripe

Social media


Details

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Acting venue(s)

Theater, Improv theater, Musical theater, Film, TV episode, TV commercial, Radio, Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest

People in group

1 person, 2-4 people, 5 or more people

Acting focus area(s)

No specific focus, 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, Improv, Physical theater and movement

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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    bailen E.

    Imagine the acting coach that you want to help you achieve things you never believed could be done. Well that who Darius is and more! He is the coach that will help you turn your dreams into reality. Not once did I feel uncomfortable around him and he is everything I wanted when I first looked for a coach!
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    April 30, 2023

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    Keith M.

    Working with Darius Journigan was a completely worthwhile experience In the short time we spent on my piece, I was able to turn an inspirational speech that felt powerful but repetitive into a passionate monologue that feels exciting and important. His ability to work with the text and my interpretation of it and then help me connect to it personally was incredible. Wonderful session. Thank you.
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    January 31, 2020

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    Raven

    Highly highly recommended! I had an amazing experience with Darius. I love that he doesn’t sugar coat things and goes straight to the point with what your working on. Excellent teaching skills and he’s able to break things down for even a baby to understand! Thank you so much Darius!
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    October 07, 2019

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    aj M.

    Darius is an amazing instructor. Very open makes you feel comfortable. He’s very flexible with time and a really nice guy.
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    September 10, 2019
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    Kieran D.

    Darius was very knowledgeable in how to make my monologue work specifically for ME.
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    March 01, 2019

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    Dawson M.

    Working with Darius was one of the best experiences of my career. He went in depth with everything, and overall was the best acting coach Ive had in my 12 years of acting. If you wanna learn what its like to be an actor just meet Darius. If you need any other details about what hes like as a teacher heres my Instagram @dawson_markham I promise you hes not a waste of time!
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    February 20, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    I begin by having the student read the text aloud to me. We then have a discussion about the world of the play/film/show to get on the same page. I have the actor explore vocal and physical qualities that may or may not work for the role, but that may help to bring forth discoveries that they may not have thought of. Depending on the needs of the actor, we will then do a line by line analysis and dive into character with substitutions, fighting for an objective, overcoming obstacles, and relationship work. I also like to explore physical images and gestures. 

    Marymount Manhattan College - BFA Acting

    American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Acting

    California State Summer School for the Arts (CalArts)

    Scene Study with Dennis Hilton-Reid

    $45/hr 

    Discounts for recurring students

    I actually kind of fell into teaching. It started in acting school when a friend asked me to help her with an audition piece. She loved working with me and spread the word and next thing you knew people from all over campus were asking me to coach them! 

    I have worked with children as young as 9, seniors, college students, first time actors, and people exploring acting as a means of expanding their professional skill in an area unrelated to acting. 

    I recently got the chance to work with esteemed Broadway director Kenny Leon. What a life altering moment!

    Read reviews, look up the coach online, and go with your gut. After a first session, if you aren't pleased and dont feel a connection, keep looking! 

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    Services offered

    Acting