Valley Stream, NY Acting Lessons

Born and raised on New York Theatre, well studied in both Method and Technique. Have acted and directed in multiple medias. Was head director of two drama troupes. Have taught countless workshops to groups and have over thirty years experience as a private drama coach.

Method, Technical, Stanislavsky, Korsinovsky.

Not only will my classes help performers grow their confidence but also focus on the technical aspect of the art we call "ACTING" all the while teaching you how to "LIVE" in roles instead of just pretend.

Whether it's monologues, sides, or general scene work, I'll help you find the spontaneity, play, and braveness to let your work soar. My professional experience as an actor, director, and playwright allows me to approach our work from not only the actor's point of view but also that of the people who will be hiring you. After graduating from NYU Tisch, I joined Actors' Equity Association, have performed around the world (from Shakespeare's Globe in London to the New York Fringe), taught for the Atlantic Theater Company, the Dallas Children's Theater, and Junior Players, and coached actors privately for over a decade employing techniques that run the gamut from Commedia to Practical Aesthetics,

I took 4 years of professional acting training and got my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre. Have an upcoming audition or a monologue that's stumping you? Having trouble working on a scene for class, or simply want to learn some tricks of the trade? I'm your girl! Let's have some fun together as we explore what it means to enter into the dynamic world of someone else.

I work with acting students to find greater depth and specificity in what they can bring to their performances. Working on monologues and scenes, students learn how to make active choices and perform with more spontaneity and fun.

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

I am particularly interested in working with teenagers and young adults as I remember the difficulty of that age of having this dream,

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.

I’ve been an actor/ director for 40 years and have tutored and directed beginners as well as actors attempting to market themselves.
Learning the craft is only half the battle. Marketing yourself and getting up and running are extremely important. The biggest obstacle is the audition prep, the cold reading.
While in LA I studied with two of the best in the business, Stella Adler for scene study and Robert Thompson for cold reading audition scripts.
Some of my credits can be found on IMDB, a site showing actors credits.
I’m from Cleveland Ohio where I began my career in the theater and commercials.
Moved to LA in 1980 where I reoccurred on General Hospital and Days Of Our Lives.
Moved to NY in 1991 and doing theatre TV and film.
I’ll work with you for 1 or as many sessions as you feel comfortable with. And I’ll be sure to advise you depending on how far you want to go. For instance, if your just interested in doing background/ extra work , you’ll just need a lesson or 2.