Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 15-45

Speaks English

Teaching since 2017

MFA, Theatre

Prepare for your next audition: Voice acting with a film director

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.

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Lanier Court, Hampton, GA

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Teaching Hours

Friday

1 PM-1:30 PM

Saturday

5:30 AM-3:30 PM

Sunday

6 AM-3:30 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$25

45 minutes

$34

60 minutes

$50

90 minutes

$75

120 minutes

$125

About Shirley N.

4.8

(27)

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.

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27 Reviews

Kyrus

Online

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

Posted Jan 15, 2024

Ashley

Online

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

Posted Jan 6, 2024

Eli

Teacher's studio

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.

Posted Aug 3, 2023

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Experience

Story Consultant

Jan, 2018 - Present

Shirley Marie N. Ventures

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

Drama Teacher

Sep, 2019 - Dec, 2019

East Bay Center for Performing Arts

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

Screenwriting Instructor

Aug, 2018 - Feb, 2022

Film and Digital Media Center at Clayton State University

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

Acting Coach

Aug, 2017 - Present

Private Acting Coach

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

Director/Story Editor

Jan, 2017 - Present

iamPLS Productions and Shirley Marie N. Ventures

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

Education

BA, Psychology

Aug, 2004 - May, 2008

Georgetown University

MFA, Theatre

Aug, 2009 - May, 2012

University of Southern California

Certifications

Film and Digital Media Center Writing Certificate

Jun, 2017

Clayton State University

Affiliations

Alpha Phi Omega

Nov, 2004

Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they volunteer on their campus, in their community, to the nation, and to the organization. With more than 400,000 members on over 375 campuses, Alpha Phi Omega continues to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.