
Darren D.

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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAlso a director of multiple films, he has a unique perspective from both sides of the camera and stage. Studying multiple disciplines, he has developed tools to help actors of all levels reach their full potential.
"An actor must never stop training, growing and bettering their craft. As a person learns till they're last moments of life, so must the actor, lest he grow sedentary and wither. An actor like a muscle, must stay worked to remain strong and competitive."
Also an international recording artist, Darren also teaches Voice. He's performed with legends such as Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), Al Jardine (the Beach Boys), The Jordanaires and over 15 more well known groups.
About Darren D.
"Dreams aren't realized by wishing. They're realized by doing!" Darren Dowler.
Acting for film, television and stage are very specialized crafts. And the competition for every role is almost a mathematical impossibility. 50,000 actors trying to get 1500 mainstream roles. Can you compete?
I'm a teacher yes, but I am also a full time actor. singer and filmmaker. I've worked around the planet. I've been on Broadway and on 100 million dollar film sets.Since 1990 I've developed an actors tool box to help YOU get cast in roles and work.
I don't have a set curriculum because most are at different levels of experience and need individualized attention. BUT, if you take my class, be ready to work. And HARD. I will bring you to your maximum potential as an actor.
Becoming a producer and director helped me gain even more insight into an actor's need to grow, perform and impress.
To become an actor you need to properly read and breakdown scripts, learn all the best approaches and techniques to the craft, learn how to deliver for the camera and/or stage, learn how to memorize and deliver lines, how to converse with other actors, how to use your inner self to create an outward character, how to shine amongst others. You must create great materials and resources to sell yourself, resume, headshots, reels, online and offline presence, marketing - to be an actor, you must learn it all.
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Darren is a great teacher. I enjoyed the class.

Darren is an incredible acting Coach. I couldn’t recommend him higher. He goes so above and beyond with his time, his care and investment in you as an actor, his amazing guidance and how to truly delve deep into a character and a scene. Before I started taking with him, I was ok as an actor. Once I started working with him, I started getting callbacks and booking jobs and really started to grow and reach my full potential as an actor and I began to feel very confident about my abilities. If you take lessons with him, you will be so happy you did!!

It was such a pleasure to have my daughter working with Darren. He instilled confidence in her, taught her how to prepare herself to be an actor, and provided her with opportunities to show off her craft. THANK YOU! Darren for your time, help and support of our budding angel!! You are The Best.

I initially started with Darren in Orlando in 1990. Being a talent manager I wanted to understand acting better to better help my clients needs. After a few lessons I had learned so much that I required my entire client stable of about 25 people to take his class. He had to add an additional night to handle my people. In a couple weeks I saw incredible growth. In a few months I had the best acting stable in Orlando. My people were working.
Darren is one of the most talented actors and teachers I’ve ever come across. But he’s not the coach for someone who takes it lightly. He’ll work your butt off.

I have studied with a dozen acting teachers over the years. Darren Dowler is not only the most knowledgeable acting coach I’ve ever had, but he has a talent for teaching. And he’s not just a coach. He’s a full-time performer, director and filmmaker out in the field doing it, booking the roles, and acting. He has so much real world experience to draw from it’s obvious why he’s one of the most sought after coaches in the business. You’ll learn more than one lesson from him then a whole summer with another coach. I just saw him in the movie Palau in which he plays the Reverend Billy Graham. He was amazing.
And- he’s great with kids!
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Film and television actor, director, recording artist and producer.
Jan 1990 - PresentSAG
Actor, director, screenwriter, recording artist, music producer.
Education
Screenwriting and Producing
Aug 2018 - Jun 2019Recording Radio and Film Connection Los Angeles
Acting, theater, television, film - NYC various teachers
Jan 1981 - Jun 1983NYC
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Film Producer Certificate
Sep 2000Hollywood Film Institute
Awards
Best Comedy - Feature Film -
Nov 2014AOF International Film Festival
Best Screenplay
Nov 2014AOF International Film Festival
Affiliations
SAG-AFTRA
Jan 1990Actors' Equity Association
May 1988Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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