Acting Coaching & Creative Services
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To every project I bring 20+ years of hands-on experience working with actors of all ages, directors, casting directors, and producers. I provide methods, techniques and insights to support your creative endeavors, unlocking potential and bringing to life the best work in everyone.
Pre-production Acting Workshops for Film & Television
My work is guided by the transformative and connective power of stories. I am always excited to create dynamic and unique workshops grounded in building intimacy, creating a safe space for exploration and a sense of artistic community before production commences. My process always values people over product and places the well being of the artist at the forefront, which consistently results in truthful and authentic performances, and never at the expense of the artist.
I work with directors and actors as collaborators; exploring the characters’ world and story, with each workshop curated to the unique needs and goals of the production. The workshops are based in immersive and exploratory experiences, using a series of scaffolded exercises including games, improvisation, mediations, journaling, techniques and rehearsal of scenes. Participants make discoveries about the world of the story, their characters, and one another as artists. Directors and actors go into production with fully developed relationships, an ease of communication and a shared sense of the story and characters. This vital pre-production work speaks for itself when the camera starts rolling.
At The Director’s Lab Workshop at Sundance, I lead the opening day workshop “Directing the Actor” and share my vast industry knowledge with both emerging and established professionals. At NYU Tisch, I served as an adjunct professor for the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, teaching “Directing the Actor” and also facilitating a master class for the program, “Directing Children and First Time Actors”. I have facilitated pre-production workshops for We The Animals, Hustle, Rezball, TASK, and The Painted Bride; working with actors Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Allen White, Tom Pelphrey, Raúl Castillo, Shelia Vand, Leila Behkti, Silvia Dionicio, Emilia Jones, Ben Doherty, and Kennedy Moyer.
On-Set Intuitive Acting Coach
Working with actors begins well before the cameras even roll. Often times, I first meet actors during the callback process. Collaborating with the director and using the script as a guide, I employ a range of methods and exercises from over 20 years of experience. We explore the world of the story and character on the page and beyond. The exploration is intuitively and carefully constructed for the individual to best suit their style and ensure an authentic performance.
On set, I serve as a trusted resource for both the actor and director. My work is relational and never transactional. Creating an environment of safety for actors and having trusting, open communication are foundational to my work. My process allows actors to remain present and connected to their roles amidst the technical demands and time constraints of the production schedule.
Casting Consulting for Film & Television
I lead and assist in call-backs for feature films and television (We The Animals, Rezball, Origin, Hustle, You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah,Task and The Painted Bride). I work closely with directors to understand their vision for the script and individual roles. I then create and facilitate thoughtfully-curated immersive sessions based on the vision and script to ensure the creative team has an in-depth understanding of the actors and their potential within the role.
Directing
I bring decades of experience directing film, music videos, and devised, multi-media theatre pieces. My first short film, I Was Here, starring Raúl Castillo and Jordana Spiro, premiered at San Francisco Film Festival in 2024, and screened at New York International Film Festival, Lady Filmmakers Festival, Croatian International Film Festival (Breakthrough Award), and CineSol Film Festival. I am completing the feature script based on the short. Recently, I co-directed a debut music video, “Look At us Now” and I am also currently in post-production for a short form documentary.
One-on-One Sessions
One-on-on acting coaching for self-tapes, callbacks and booked roles. I offer a personalized approach to elevate each actor’s craft. Every session is unique, based on the person and the material. Through developing a trusting relationship and creating an environment for liberated exploration, I am able to intuitively curate an experience best suited for the artist, where actors discover truthful and nuanced performances.
