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Acting

In 2008, I graduated from Georgetown University with a BA in Psychology and went on to receive my Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Southern California in 2012.  As a graduate student at USC’s School of Dramatic Arts, I participated in the 3-year repertory acting program. While in graduate school and after, I was the producer’s assistant at Frigate Bay Filmworks. There, I worked closely with producers, screenwriters, casting directors, directors, and special effects teams in the development of motion picture properties based on original literary works and life story materials.   At the end of 2016, I moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta. 2017, I completed the Film and Digital Media Certificate Program with a focus on Screenwriting through the Clayton State University Continuing Education. I have written and directed two short films and am the principal director and story-editor for the web-series, SCALES. As an actor, I have performed on film and stage in various classical and contemporary roles in Los Angeles, Berkeley, Washington DC, and Atlanta.

Let's work on the greatest plays of all time! A little Sophocles, a little Shakespeare, a little Chekov, and much more! 

Acting for the Stage 

Film Acting

Voice Acting

Film and TV Acting

Theater Acting

Audition Prep

Child Acting

Shakespearean Acting

Screenwriting

Stage Performance

Creative Writing

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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Film and Digital Media Center Writing Certificate

The main instructor for Beginner Theatre Monologues, Devised Theater and Co-Director for the "Richmond Nutcracker".

Drama Teacher

Story Editor and main director for all seasons of the web series SCALES. 

Director/Story Editor

Assistant and fill in for main the writing instructor and the Film and Digital Media Center's Production program.

Screenwriting Instructor

Personalized lessons to those who are preparing for auditions as well as stage or screen performances.

Acting Coach

Guide screenwriters, novelists, and students in structuring their stories, creating three-dimensional characters, and building vivid worlds that captivate readers and viewers.

Story Consultant

English

My goal is to share my knowledge as a classically trained actor and film director. I will create lesson plans catered to each individual that captures the complex and wonderful world of theatrical and on-camera performance. Students will be exposed to various acting methods created by Uta Hagen, Stanislavsky, Michael Chekhov, and others. Students will participate in multiple exercises and performances that will build and strengthen their bodies, voice, mind, and heart.

Shirley was amazing! I enjoyed how thorough she was about the business especially for a novice actor like myself! 

Shirley was wonderful. Gave wonderful information and resources. Thanks again. 

Absolutely lovely job, very personable and brings an insider perspective to acting as a whole, as well as ensuring you are able to learn about yourself as an actor as well.

Very pleased with my first class! Can't wait for the second lesson!

Shirley is great. I learned a lot from her in a short amount of time. Her insight and understanding of how to deliver a speech using acting techniques were very helpful. I appreciate her professionalism and honesty.

Today was my daughter’s first lesson. Shirley was so Knowledgeable and gave her wonderful guidance on how to develop the character she’s playing in the theatre now.

Very helpful, especially since I knew absolutely nothing about the subject and now I do know how to get started. Shirley is a Very nice person, too.

So far I've had 2 lessons with Shirley and absolutely loved them. Due to family medical emergencies I had to take a 3 year hiatus from film and theater. Shirley has been very knowledgeable and energetic, and all around an incredible teacher. I am so excited to purchase more lessons.

When my 12 year old son says he would like to continue I am happy with that!

Ms. Norman was very professional and very informative. I love that the knowledge she has given me has a beginner has built up my confidence for my 1st audience roll. 
Ms. Norman is a great listener as well as teacher. She also challenged me which I needed and I felt very comfortable with Ms. Norman. 

Very satisfied and we’re just getting started!

Shirley is the greatest instructor! She is patient, creative, insightful, and open minded. Actors of all skill levels would be lucky to take lessons from her!

She is amazing at acting she pushes you if you need to be pushed. I’m glad to say she was my first acting teacher!😁

Classes have been really good she is pushing me so I can get  stronger.

I had such a good time and learned a lot! Looking forward to my other lessons.

Acting for the Stage - Acting Class

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