Ridgewood, NY Film Acting Lessons

I coach monologues, scenes, and commercials

How to bring honesty, subtlety, and nuance to performance so it reads well on camera.

Acting is such a broad term! What are your goals? Do you want to be in films? Do you want to do Shakespeare? Do you want to be in a sit com? Depending upon what your interests are and where you want to go, we will build a plan together. My philosophy on acting techniques is that they are tools to help you, not tests you pass if you're a good actor and fail if you're a bad one. Different techniques work for different people and it is our job to find out what inspires you.

I've worked as a professional actor for many years, performed on Broadway, have my MFA in Performing Arts, and my BA in Arts and Education. I was an assistant director to Tony-winner Sharon Ott and have written and produced my own work. I have experience in both stage and camera acting, which have specific technical differences, but are both a lot of fun once you get used to the medium. Audition technique, preparing monologues, and creating promotional materials are also things I can help with. Anyone who wants to ...

Let me help you act truthfully and passionately! I have studied many acting methods, but my specialty is the Meisner technique. Meisner helps actors connect with the reality of the scene, and to live truthfully in the moment. I received my M.F.A. from a Meisner school, and I have coached many students in scene work and monologues using this technique. I combine this with the other techniques I have studied into coaching that is unique and tailor-made for you. I believe acting should be a joyful and enlightening experience.

As a performer with over 20+ years of experience, I have done everything from straight plays, to Shakespeare, to performance art, to musicals. As an instructor for over 15 years, my unique approach fosters your own unique abilities, with an emphasis in finding your OWN story and voice within the work of a playwright or text.

What is acting technique and how can it make me a better performer? How should my technique change for stage versus screen? How do I knock an audition out of the park? How can I improve the strength and quality of my speaking voice?

Whether you have never stepped foot on stage or you are ready to take the basics you know to the next level - let's meet, discuss, and access how to move forward together. I will always provide a warm, encouraging atmosphere for actors at all levels. If we are looking to simply build confidence, have fun and explore - I've got the right attitude and exercises for you. If we are looking to set up a foundation for a working actor career, get ready to do the work.

One unique bonus I offer: I have a camera and production abilities and can provide authentic on-camera training with copies of footage at an additional rate

10+ years of NYC and regional theater and film
NYC comedy experience
5+ Years teaching classes and private lessons to children and ...

My specialty is helping my clients write their own auditions monologues that showcase their unique personalities and points of view. I will also help you master the art of self-taping.

PRIVATE ON-CAMERA COACHING WITH CASTING DIRECTOR ERICA PALGON!
COACHING for COMMERCIALS! — spokesperson copy, natural reactions w/no copy, comedic material.

COACHING for an upcoming audition for FILM, TV/WEB!
Need COACHING for upcoming SELF TAPING?

Let’s work together to bring your auditions to a COMPETITIVE level!
Producers, directors, ad agencies, studios..want that “REAL”, quality from actors. They want a NATURAL performance without seeing the effort behind it.

Through my coaching I help actors build their CONFIDENCE and tap into their own natural, creative mindset, bringing them closer to an AUTHENTIC performance.
Casting, teaching/coaching over 20 years, I have a clear understanding of what actors battle in auditions. I’ve seen actors constantly overthink in their auditions. They try too hard to please or do what they think is expected from them. It’s a habit that sabotages actors over and over, and with no sense of awareness. It’s one of the main things that prevents ...

I am a current working and auditioning in NYC. I train in NYC with the on-set acting coach for Blue Bloods as well as the top Casting Directors for all of the major network shows. I am a repped actor and recently was the lead in "Maternals Secrets" alongside Daytime Emmy winner Kate Mansi and Kelly McGillis from "Top Gun." I can provide teaching and training for acting technique, commercial technique, and audition technique for on-camera acting. I can also be of service for the business side of acting as well and walk students through the ins and outs of the tricky business side of acting.