Riverside, CA Improv Acting Lessons

I've been teaching improv acting for students for over two years in freelance and with TakeLessons. I teach some basic tenants of improv such as Status, Emotion, Object Work, The Art of Yes And..., and Specificity along with other basic theatrical terms and concepts.

I am a director, teaching artist, producer, and sometimes actor who has lived and worked in Philadelphia for the past 15 years. I'm the Co-Artistic Director and founding member of ReVamp Collective, a Philadelphia based feminist-centric theatre company. I've taught with Walnut Street Theatre, Lantern Theater Company, Theatre Horizon, Delaware Theatre Company, and Philadelphia Theatre Company. I received her BA in Theatre from Temple University with a minor in Art History.

I've not only been an actor, but a director/producer, as someone who has been on both sides of the table I know what directors, casting directors and producers are looking for as well as knowing what it is like to audition as an actor.

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.

Now Offering Individual Acting & Voice Lessons For All Ages! Over 25 years of experience in the industry! Taught by Former Performing Arts School Director!

Method Acting!
Improv!
Audition Techniques!
Script Reading!
Gain Self Confidence, Focus & Fun!
Acting For Theatre/Film!

Students will also have the opportunity to receive personal representation and placement in Theatre and Film "Gigs."

This is a great opportunity in this area! Whether you, or your child are seeking more confidence and fun through Acting/Voice or you have a serious interest in the Performing Arts Industry these classes are PERFECT.

Progressive, Individualized Program. Private Setting!

Combining a lifetime of experience with the dramatic and years of auditioning, directing, and performing dramatic plays, musicals, and interactive theater, I have a unique approach to teaching beginners the skills needed to step onto a stage and have fun while stretching you out of your comfort zone. Learn a wide range of topics, including preparing for an audition, cold reading, developing a character, and working in an ensemble. Theater skills ARE life skills, so take a step toward becoming the person you want to be.

Each student will have different goals and my methods vary defending on the individual. Are you working towards an audition? Do you want to feel better speaking in front of a crowd? Depending on your specific needs, we will build tools to help navigate the great wide world of performance and find methods of working that best suit you.

I have a Bachelor of Fine art Degree from Loyola Marymount College in Theater from Los Angeles, Ca. I also attended Tisch School of The arts in Manhattan at New York University. I have studied with many private coaches on "How to Audition" in Los Angeles including The Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Ketselas. I do character analysis as well as breaking down a script or scene for a specific auditions, as well as scene study. Also studied with many now successful actors on television today, "The Walking Dead", Seth Gilliam and casting director Sherri Thomas. I'm also trained in old school Viola Spolin, Improve with Paul Sills at The Neighborhood in Manhattan.