About
I am a life-long performer with 20+ years of personal performance experience. I have been the director for a national immersion theater company for 5 years and travelled the country performing. I am currently still performing ZOOM shows for people from home! I also work for a film festival circuit as a judging coordinator, so I have insight into the theater world and the film industry. I will focus on goal setting for each student so that they can accomplish whatever they set their mind to, while learning valueable acting skills!
I love everything performance related. It's my favorite art form. We can express so much through acting! I love seeing actors transform through hard work and realize that what they need to be great is already inside them!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
New students:
1. Goal assessment and level assesment
2. Goal setting/ customized lesson plan
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A 20+ year performance veteran
5 years directing experience
2 years regional director (managing other directors)
Taken classes in: Costuming, auditioning, character makeup, Meisner, set construction, aerial silks, scene work, voice lessons, script writing etc...
Improv classes at The Second City
Voice lessons with Brenda Kaye
Becoming a Certified Film Judge with Cinema Life Film Festivals
leadership development courses
BA in Leadership (Summer 2021)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
In general $25 per student per half hour, $50 per hour.
I will give class scholarships for students under 18 when there is family need because I believe classes should be accessible for everyone.
How did you get started teaching?
I got started by first being a student!
I was inspired by some of the teachers I had and knew it's something I would love.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all sorts of students! From my own son since he was 5 to performers across the country! I can work with any age or experience level!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, my husband and I travelled to Chattanooga to celebrate our anniversary. We went into a beautiful chapel and my friend and I sang songs while my husband recorded them. It was so magical and the videos turned out so pretty.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
My advice would be to go with someone who will listen to you and what your goals are. We have to understand where we are going to chose our path!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Ask:
Why do you love acting?
What do you hope to accomplish with lessons?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Who are your biggest inspirations?
If you could do one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?