In September 2016 I began work as a professor at the Pace School of Performing Arts instructing on-camera classes entitled “Acting for Film/ TV” in the BFA program. I’ve also guest lectured at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Scott Powers Studios, The Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, Tulane University, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Adelphi University, NYU Tisch, The Boston Conservatory, The Maggie Flanigan Studio, The Actor’s Green Room, The Actor’s Connection, William Esper Studio, Weist-Barron, One on One and Paul Michael’s The Network NYC. I’m also a frequent contributor to Backstage’s “Commercial Break” Advice column.

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Here are some of my classes currently offered:

 

4 WEEK ON-CAMERA COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE

 

This class is comprehensive, challenging and motivational. It covers all aspects of the commercial audition process including:

▪ Slates/profiles

▪ Personality interviews

▪ Non-verbal reaction moments and the use of imagery

▪ Monologues and multi-person copy

▪ How to best use cue cards

▪ Improvisation

▪ Preparation and scene study

▪ Making choices

▪ Taking advantage of multiple takes

▪ Handling product

▪ An overview of the casting and production process

▪ Recent changes in the market

 

BILINGUAL 4 WEEK ON CAMERA COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE

 

This is an exciting opportunity for Latino/Hispanic actors who want to take advantage of the exploding market in Spanish language commercials. The class includes all the same elements as the above intensive but in this case all scripts used will be performed in Spanish and English.

 

4 WEEK SCENE STUDY

Actors will bring in prepared scenes and monologues of their choice for performance, evaluation, and direction in an environment that is energetic, exacting, and exciting. Together we will focus on breaking down the scene, discovering the truth, and making inspired choices. The adjustments and exercises are designed to challenge and free the actor and give him or her the essential tools needed to dig deep, explore and execute the scene to its fullest potential. 

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