Acting with Donnabella M.

Need some acting help that is specific to you? Look no further! I'm Donnabella, a working actor in TV, FILM, COMMERCIALS, and VOICEOVER, and I'm excited to help you take your ACTING BUSINESS & CRAFT to the next level! I have worked with 100's of actors from age 7 to 87. I am patient, motivational, and efficient - we will tackle your goals and have fun every step of the way! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! - I work with brand new actors to series regulars on TV. I can also help improve an AMERICAN ACCENT :) ***My Acting Background*** I'm a working actor. I've been in over a dozen TV SHOWS (How to Get Away with Murder, The Young & the Restless, Jane the Virgin, & more!), several FILMS (Savages, Ulterior Motives, & more!), numerous NATIONAL COMMERCIALS (McDonald's, ATT, Pizza Hut, & more!), and I record audiobooks regularly. I am also a former NBA dancer & collegiate cheerleader! ***The ACTING Lesson*** Every lesson will be focused on your goals. Usually we'll work on a scene or 2 (I send real scenes from TV/Film!), and use different methods to get you Audition-Ready. We'll work on improving memory. We can also spend time on reviewing marketing materials like headshots and resumes, and other more specific techniques like improv or emotional accessibility. Areas of focus: Comedy - Sitcom and Single-Cam, Drama, Scene Study, Character Development, Improv, Commercials, Emotional Accessibility, Cold Reading Skills, Audition Technique, On-Camera Work, Physicality --------------------------------------------------- Need help with CHEERLEADING? I was the captain of my cheer squads in high school through college. I continued on to dance for the NBA! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! I can help with arm placement, kicks, proper stunting and jumping form, and improve memory by teaching actual cheers or routines. I can also help improve the use of voice. ***My Cheerleading Background*** Captain- Seattle Preparatory High School Cheer Squad Captain- Seattle University Cheer squad Team Member- NBA Seattle SuperSonics Dance Team --------------------------------------------------- Need help with HOMEWORK? I started peer tutoring in middle school and have continued to teach ever since! I can help you excel in your academic endeavors. I have worked with dozens of students one on one, as well as in group settings. I break concepts down in different ways until you have a confident grasp. I am patient and encouraging, because I believe in my students :) ***Formal Education*** Summa Cum Laude 3.94 GPA B.S. Criminal Justice -Forensic Psychology B.A. Humanities- English, Philosophy, & History