About
I'm an award winning actor, solo performer and best selling author that has been teaching acting, storytelling and public speaking for over 15 years. I work consistently as an actor (complete list at imdb.com) and know first hand the best tools to acheive real results and unleash each student's charisma and unique skill set.
Besides my extensive TV and film experience, I've performed to sold-out houses around the world, and my solo shows are currently being performed in Europe, Canada and Latin America.
I love teaching and seeing instant results with my students, and have worked with both actors and non professionals equally.
Winner Lortel Award Best Solo Perofmrance
2 Drama Desk Noms
1 UK Stage Award nomination
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I find out what aspects of performance/scene study/audition prep the student wants to work on and improve. We talk about a game plan (either short term or long term), and if there's a specific piece of material the student is working on we tackle that head on.
I work a lot on physical presence and embodiment of character through various techniques and help the student release obstacles and mental blocks that are holding him/her back.
And most importantly we have fun during the process.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've studied with many master teachers, from Ron Van Lieu (NYU, YALE), Earle Gister (Yale), and Chris Bayes at the Actors Center Conservatory, to Alfred Molina and Theatre De Complicite in London. I also completed the Public Theatre Shakespeare Lab.
More importantly, I learned by doing and working for many years on stage and screen with briliant directors and actors.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Audition coaching -$75 half hour, $130 hour.
Solo Performance/Storytelling/Writing sessions - $150 hour
Acting Lessons - $150 an hour
How did you get started teaching?
A University approached me to conduct a workshop while I was perofrming my solo show there and i loved it so much I began to teach workshops in LA and began to privately coach actors and professionals that were preparing for big talks and the like.