Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 18+

Speaks English, Spanish

Teaching since 1993

MFA in Acting

About Thom R.

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Thom R. is a TV, Film, Theatre & Voice Actor who has worked in LA & NY and at theatres all over the country. He spent 3 seasons with The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, has worked with DC Shakespeare, Yale Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, Colorado & Alabama Shakespeare Festivals, among many others. He has taught at UC Irvine, OSF, The Acting Co., NY Film Academy, EMAS Meisner Studio in LA as well as workshops & Masterclasses all over the country. He has over 20 TV & film credits, most recently as Javier on NEW GIRL.

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Sanborn Ave Los Angeles

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

5 PM-9 PM

Tuesday

5 PM-9 PM

Wednesday

5 PM-9 PM

Thursday

5 PM-9 PM

Friday

5 PM-8 PM

Saturday

10 AM-7 PM

Sunday

10 AM-7 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$45

60 minutes

$75

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5 Reviews

Jose

Online

Thom is a patient, detail oriented, professional who will help you be your best. As a fellow actor and teacher, I have always been impressed with Thom's dedication to his craft and his students. Anyone who is lucky enough to work with him will be glad they did. His understanding of the text, as well as his ability to personalize the work helps bring a clarity and specificity that will help other actors book work...I look forward to working with Thom in any and all capacity. He is the real deal.

Posted Jun 20, 2016

Corinne

Teacher's studio

I wish I could give more stars, that's how much I love Thom as a teacher!!! I was lucky enough to be in one of Thom's on camera classes and it was amazing! What I loved about Thom's class is that he used class to both teach a technique and then created the audition environment to put what was taught to use. So, the first half of class was used to learn techniques like eye line for multiple characters in a scene or how to effectively use your frame, etc. Then the second half of class Thom set up an actual audition, everything from the waiting room outside the audition room to slating to exiting the audition room. We would audition with the sides given to us a few days before class and implement the technique being taught that week. It was fabulous because I got to learn new techniques, work a scene, and practice my auditioning skills all in one class. On top of it all I love that Thom is a working actor and brought real life audition and on set knowledge to class. I really appreciated being taught by someone who is patient and truly invested in his student's progress as actors, he is such a caring and wonderful teacher.

Posted Jun 17, 2016

Dawn

Teacher's studio

I am an actress in my late 30's and I had never done Shakespeare! It terrified me! And then...I landed a role as Goneril in King Lear and I knew I needed help. I contacted Thom right away because I had heard such good things. In the first session, I was amazed at how much there was to know and how much Thom was able to teach me. His enthusiasm for Shakespeare and teaching was contagious and I didn't want the session to end. Through learning about the importance of patterns, rhythm, and the meaning of each word, I was able to break down a verse with ease. I went from feeling inadequate and clueless, to knowledgable and confident. I can't recommend Thom enough!

Posted Jun 15, 2016

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Experience

On Camera Acting Instructor

Jan, 2014 - Present

Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio

Teaching students how to integrate their Meisner training into on camera audition & performance

Acting Teacher

Jan, 2014 - Present

Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory

Taught Scene Study, Text Analysis and Theatre History to a wide range of international students

Acting Instructor

Jan, 2010 - Oct, 2012

New York Film Academy

Create and implement syllabi for on-camera audition technique, business of acting, scene study, monologues, and text analysis classes Guide students through differing techniques used for on-camera vs theatrical choices Immerse students in script analysis and how it applies to moment-to-moment work in scenes Create a concise program to prepare students to begin/recharge their careers One on one intensive consultation work with students

Teaching Artist

Oct, 2001 - Present

The Acting Company, NYC

Created lesson plans for students from middle school through college Physical/vocal warm-up, physical exploration, physical transformation Shakespearian text analysis: verse, word choice, imagery, clarity

Teaching Artist

Jan, 1999 - Dec, 2000

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Design and run workshops with students ranging in age from middle school through college Focus on movement, ensemble building, creative improvisation, textual imagery Vocal and physical exploration

Acting Teacher

Sep, 1993 - Jun, 1995

University of California, Irvine

Taught undergraduate acting courses in Scene Study, text Analysis and History of World Theatre

Education

BA (cum laude) in Theatre Arts

Sep, 1988 - May, 1990

California State University, Northridge

MFA in Acting

Sep, 1992 - May, 1995

University of California, Irvine

Affiliations

Actors' Equity Association

Jan, 1990

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.

SAG-AFTRA

Jan, 2004

SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond.