About
I do not claim to be a traditional teacher/coach.
I have no formal training. I am an actor, that wants to help other actor's grow and get better. I am looking for actor's that are just beginning, or that need help in rifining their skills to book work. I want to film & document my students work to show our progression.
I am for the actor that has no boundries and doesn't want to be in a closed environment, with a ridgid teacher or an uncomfortable classroom.
I can do Skype for running lines for an audition or to work on a monlogue, but prefer one on one meetings. I can come to you, you can come to me, or we can meet somwhere.
If you are under the age of 18, a parent of guardian must be present.
I am doing this to supplement my income as an actor & musician.
I will be happy to give my firstlesson for 1/2 off,
and will work with people if their budget is limited.
I charge $40 per one hr session, and $25 per 1/2 hr.
https://vimeo.com/coleblackwell
https://www.youtube.com/coleblackwellnyc
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3636831/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
***I also give guitar lessons
http://www.reverbnation.com/milesofmetal
Its nice to actually make a difference and make an actor better than they were., before I started coaching them.
Highlights
Reviews
Tristan S.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
It depends on if the student has something specific to work on, or if they are starting from scratch.
I will give material in addition to what ever they want to work on, if they are a complete beginner, I will pick out an appropriate scene and we will work on that.
I usually do not give a monologue to a beginner, unless they can handle it or have something that they really want to work on.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I dont have any formal training. I have seen over 10,000 films/tv shows and am a student of the game.
I can show you immeadiate results, period.
I wish I had taped the dozens of times I was out on a work shop running lines with novice actors. In 5 mins running scenes, I transformed a lot of bad actors into decent ones.
So as far as reviews, I have none, but what do you have to lose on a free lesson. We can tape it, and I'll show you difference between what you can do before any coaching, and what you can do after.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30 per hr
$20 for 1/2 hr
First lesson free (you pay trainfare)
My prices are dirt cheap. I want to help actor's and in return, I'll be helping myself.
How did you get started teaching?
In casting director's work-shops in tNYC.
What types of students have you worked with?
Mainly actors that are going out on auditions.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently had a an audtition for Saturday Night Live!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Have at least 2 teachers.
One for structure and one for improvisation.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why do I want to act?
For fun?
To be a star/money?
Something to do?
Their parents want it?
They think they can be good at it, and help change the world?