Actor services
Audition Reader
One to One | Online
In the era of self-tapes, we are more disconnected from other artists as we practice our process at home. Overcoming this is easy; simply sign up for one of the following:
15 Minute Session - $15 CDN
For last-minute auditions or quick scenes, 15 minutes is all you need.
30 Minute Session - $30 CDN
Need more time? Book 30 minutes for 2 pages or more, and add time to rehearse, incorporate notes, and do some scene or character study.
60 Minute Session - $75 CDN
Extra space that can include rehearsal, a short break if required, and then recording or rehearsing lines for theatre or script read-throughs.
Sessions include script Upload, character and scene context and up to 4 takes.
All coaching notes and feedback in these sessions are optional.
IMPORTANT AUDITION SESSION
IMPORTANT AUDITION SESSION
One-to-one | Online
In this 60 min session, we review essential requirements as related to your scene: Grounding Techniques, Mental Acuity, Physical Presence, Memorization, Silence, Humour, Play, Blocking, Costume, Use or non-use of Props, Specificity, Truth and the Hook.
We will look at each in turn, rehearse and complete three varied takes for your own reflection and submission.
60-minute session - $85 CDN
Actor coaching
One to One | Online
Actor Coaching offers a variety of services that can be adapted to the needs of the artist. The following list of services provides an overview to start our conversation about how best to support you at this stage of your career. Which one(s) are you most interested in now?
Script Analysis: Breaking down text, finding hidden meanings, and making strong creative choices.
Character Development: Building a multi-dimensional, believable character that fits the story.
Technique Refinement: Improving voice projection, emotional release, physical movement, and active listening.
Cold Reading: Training actors to quickly assess and perform unfamiliar material.
Self-Tape Production: Working through technical and set-up for professional self-tapes.
Acting as a Reader: Reading off-camera lines during scene run-throughs and auditions.
Mock Auditions: Simulating pressure environments to build confidence and reduce anxiety.
Being On Set: Understanding the actor’s place on set and preparing for on-set realities.
Business of Acting: Advising on industry branding, headshots, agent submissions, how to approach callbacks, and overall career strategy.
Memorization Techniques: Review various devices for memorization and offer tips and tricks for real-life situations.
Personal Development: Offer perspective and guidance on overall health and wellness. Working out any personal or professional obstacles to your best work.
Understanding Character through Archetypes: Using Jungian concepts, we look at the various archetypes and apply them to character. This will give you more direct access to roles as you discover patterns between various characters.
Understanding Character through Internal Family Systems Theory (IFS): Using this famous psychological framework of parts work, this process enhances the actor's ability to be present and act from within.
Spirituality and the Actor: Finding peace and developing strong inner sanctuaries in the unpredictable and externally focused industry is crucial to booking roles, not losing oneself and ensuring longevity.
Developing Your Process: Each session involves understanding pain points in personal process and offering solutions to move towards natural rhythms at the actor’s particular stage of growth.
Imagination and the Actor: Strengthening imagination exercises that will increase confidence, prepare for real-world situations, and increase believability in your roles.
Object Use and their Symbolism: Understanding the symbolic nature of everyday objects as metaphors opens up character and scene work for depth and understanding.
Pricing
1 x 1-Hour Online Session - $100 CDN
2 x 1-Hour Online Sessions - $175 CDN
3 x 1-hour Online Sessions - $250 CDN
“Let (us) remember that there is a meaning beyond absurdity. Let (us) be sure that every little deed counts, that every word has power, and that we can do, everyone, our share to redeem the world, in spite of all absurdities, and all the frustrations, and all the disappointment. And above all, remember that the meaning of life is to live life as if it were a work of art.”
- Rabbi Abraham Heschel’s final interview with NBC-TV journalist Carl Stern, Feb 4, 1972.