Brandeis, CA Film Acting Lessons

Jan has major credits in Film , Television, Commercials, and Theatre. You may have seen Jan in the movie, "My Sister's Keeper" starring Kathy Bates.
Jan holds a Master's Degree in Theatre Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia.

I have a Masters degree in Acting from the acclaimed Actors Studio Drama School in Manhattan, so I am well versed in most every acting technique; including Stanislavski, Strasberg, Meisner, Chekov, Hagen, Stella Adler, and beyond. I've taught acting to children, teens, and adults in the US and abroad since 2005 and my students are working actors! My main goal is to help you to develop your own set of tools for practicing the craft of acting, and to better understand your unique voice as an artist. Make sure to wear clothing you can move in during our sessions, and, most importantly, explore and just have fun!

All levels. Audition technique.

I am an Two-Time Broadway Award Winning Actor that has performed starring roles on Broadway and International stages around the world. I have appeared as a recurring guest star on FX’s hit show “You’re The Worst” as Dan Parnell. Other TV appearances include ABC’s “Switched at Birth”, CBS’s “Criminal Minds”, Nickelodeon and many other Principle leading roles on Film and Television. With over 20 years of Acting and Teaching experience, I will provide you with specific tools and techniques that will give you the confidence you need to OWN your auditions and make a lasting impression to Casting Directors, Producers and Agents. LEARN FROM A TEACHER WHO'S BEEN THERE!

Emmy Award Winner David T. has over 33 years of acting experience in Film, TV and Stage. He is best known World-wide for his role on “The Young and the Restless” where he received 3 Emmy nominations and won his first Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Billy Abbott. He has the experience and training to coach actors who are either beginning their journey with acting or are well experienced actors who are looking to bring more color and light to their work. so they will stand out in front of the casting director & make their tape unique from the rest. Acting is my passion, and I love to share that passion with others so they may reach their dreams of becoming a working actor.

There is a difference between stage acting and film acting. Learn how to act natural on camera, as well the language for when you are on set. Learn your best angles and get rid of any bad habits. I'm a professional award winning actress with over 25 years of training (yep, since I was a kid!), and I'm here to pass along that training to you. We will strengthen your voice with vocal training, use acting exercises to break out of your shell, and eliminate all fears that have held you back from being the best you on camera! Come ready with a goal so we can achieve it together :)

Learn to analyze your audience, use your body, find your voice, project, build character, work with lines, understand beats and rhythm, build confidence, project, and more....

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I have over 10 years of professional experience as an Actress, Director and Content Creator in Los Angeles. When you work in studios and on set you learn quickly the skills you need to create longevity and strong work ethic both on camera and off.

So Welcome! You have fully taken the first step to truly begin the exploration of empathy and the storyteller connection. Here your creative inner child is harnessed through story. Weather you are a beginner or have some skills, I will guide you into developing a deeper understanding of story as well as give you foundational skills to connect your mind and spirit to the character through a healthy balance of mentality and acting homework. Through our time together, it is my goal to get you and your skills up to competing in major markets as a competitive storyteller or with your self in whatever art form, self expression you seek more authenticity in! If you are ready to travel your hero's journey, send me a message! I look ...

I teach Stella Adler's technique exactly as she taught it, a direct translation from Stanislavski. His method is not based on personal experience, that so many get wrong, rather in imagination. With this technique, I believe anyone can act, all it takes is determination and a willingness to be wrong, regularly.
I have coached, Benicio del Toro, Jason Momoa, Salma Hayek, and Finola Hughes, and Mark Ruffalo...just to mention a few of the many that are successful and working.

Please google my name Piya Pinvatana. I have been acting since 17 years of age and have over 30 years of acting as an actress and coach. I have trained method acting with Lewis Smith's Actor's Academy, Beverly Hills Playhouse, Milton Katsellas, where Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, and other actors trained, scene study. I also trained auditioning technique with Judy Bouley (Breaking out of your shyness) and have produced and shot my own commercials and films here and overseas. I did modeling in my earlier years. Am now 50 but look 30 some say. I have worked with Jared Leto, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez doing stunts but not teaching them. I teach confidence and life lessons to apply to your acting. Making it real but making it look good and practicing cold reading on camera techniques. You can look me up also on filmproaddicts.com that's my production company.