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Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

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INTERMEDIATE STAGE COMBAT

Acting, Shakespeare, improv, and public speaking teacher

Acting Teacher

French

Public Speaking, Acting, Improv, and Communication Skills

"Speaking publicly was always my greatest fear until I had an opportunity to be coached by James. In just 5 one-hour lessons, my fear of public speaking was eliminated. James was able to convey that my fear of public speaking was irrational, and with several key preparation techniques I would be able to overcome this lifelong challenge. All true! Thanks James!"
--Senior ranking administrator in a private educational institution 

The #1 fear of business people is addressing an audience. Effective oral communication, especially speaking in public, is a skill integral to confidence and leadership in the business world.  Like any skill, it can be learned.  Using breathing, stretching, and relaxation techniques from British theatre training, you will learn how to overcome stage fright and build confidence, so that you can stand in front of a group of people and convey your ideas convincingly, without fear, and become a captivating public speaker in any situation!

Develop:  self-confidence, social skills, communications skills, creativity, quick thinking



Improvisation will teach you to think quickly--an important skill, esp. in today’s unpredictable world.  Students also learn to adapt and develop self-confidence, creativity, cooperation, tolerance, speaking and listening skills though games that eliminate shyness, and teach mental alertness and sense of humor, all in a spirit of fun and camaraderie.

As a TV, film and stage actor here and in the UK, I have taught acting, improv, Shakespeare, and public speaking at CSULA, Curtain Call, Brunswick, Camp Dudley, and to C-suite executives in New York City.  I hold an MFA from CSULA, a PGD from Drama Studio London, a BESG Cert. from Cambridge University BESG, and a BA from Kenyon College.

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About James F.

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Acting Teacher

Education

BA - Drama

MFA - TV, Film, & Theatre Acting

PGD - Acting

BESG Certificate - Acting, Shakespeare, Voice, Movement

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INTERMEDIATE STAGE COMBAT

Awards

PAUL NEWMAN AWARD

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Actors' Equity Association

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French

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