About Robert E.
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Overview
I have taught acting for over 30 years based in the Meisner Technique, and I write and direct my own plays and films. I have years of experience as an actor, jazz saxophone player, singer and poet, as well as a philosophy degree, which I bring to my understanding of acting. I use this rich background to focus on the creativity, intelligence and improvisational abilities of each student in their acting process. I know what it takes to walk into any acting situation ready to play the role. My goal is to create actors who enjoy their work and can act skillfully in film, theater, tv and auditions. I emphasize character work in the program, an important and often neglected part of the acting process. I have cast my advanced students in my original projects in the DC area, and most recently directed my original play, "The Big A: Scenes from a Vanishing Landscape" for the 2014 DC Fringe Festival. I have directed two films: "Adams Morgan: The Movie," which premiered at the Avalon Theater in 2010 and was selected and shown as part of the East of the River Festival in DC; and a short film from my original screenplay titled "Crazy" which is currently in the editing phase. My student Mack Leamon is currently appearing in the Arena Stage production of "Raisin in the Sun" and I am very proud of his accomplishment!
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Experience
Acting Instructor and Stage and Film Director
Jun 1982 - PresentAs a Meisner Technique expert I have taught my comprehensive acting program, "The Complete Actor's Training" for over thirty years. In addition to teaching students from beginner level to advanced professionals, I greatly enjoy directing film and theater projects, directing my students, and using these vehicles to continue their training. My students and graduates are currently appearing in national commercials, professional theater and film and tv projects in the DC area and beyond.
Education
BA in Philosophy
Sep 1973 - May 1976Languages Spoken
Un petit peu Français.
Certifications
Registered Minister
Jun 1992I graduated and was ordained as an Interfaith Minister from the New Seminary in New York City with a special interest in spiritual counseling. This was my way of gaining experience and certification in a counseling method that could be helpful to people of all backgrounds. I worked with clients on their individual problems for a period of time, but in my current phase of work as an acting teacher I have integrated this background into my understanding of the talents and obstacles my acting students engage with, in reaching fulfillment of their creative goals.
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· Acting · In home Very well spoken, projected competence and was great with the 64 yer old first time acting student.