Irving, TX Theater Acting Lessons

I have been a teacher and college professor for over 20 years. I am also a professional director, playright, critic and actor myself. I know this business very well and more importantly I can help you be known, too. I focus on method acting. Developing and creating a role, communicating verbally and non-verbally with intention and clarity. We utilize lots of improv techniques.

I have a Masters degree in Acting from the acclaimed Actors Studio Drama School in Manhattan, so I am well versed in most every acting technique; including Stanislavski, Strasberg, Meisner, Chekov, Hagen, Stella Adler, and beyond. I've taught acting to children, teens, and adults in the US and abroad since 2006 and my students are working professionally! I also direct theater productions, and can help raise you to the talent level casting directors expect at auditions. My main goal is to help you to develop your own set of tools, and better understand your unique voice as an artist. Make sure to wear clothing you can move in during our sessions, and, most importantly, explore and just have fun!

I have extensive training and performance experience with onstage theater acting. I have a theater performance degree as well as a music performance degree. I will work with you to develop a personal connection to your characters and to physically portray the character's tactics.

The Performing Arts Coaching Services seeks to empower actors, playwrights, directors and producers with individualized instruction that promotes creative and personal growth and instills a passion for the artist’s journey. Founder and creator, Joanne Mosconi’s philosophy is rooted around giving clients the confidence to be their authentic self. It is her belief that audiences want to experience “real” people. Finding all the unique and different qualities and points of view of her artists, are what make each client’s work original. By building positive and collaborative relationships in a supportive environment, Joanne optimizes her clients skills and is a master at making each artist bring their best “self” to the work. In addition to drawing on Joanne’s 17 years of experience as a theater artist and educator, The Performing Arts Coaching Services approach draws on the best practices in teaching. Our clients can expect individualized attention aligned with different theater ...

Get prepped for your first audition! Learn to recite and memorize monologues, how to slate (the introduction you give at the beginning of an audition), how to be confident on the stage, and really get into your character!
Working on a character in a play for the first time? Want to get more confident in your performance abilities? Need to learn to project for that no-microphone stage performance? Then, I am the teacher for you!
Together we will not only accomplish all your goals, but have a ton of fun doing it!

My students have achieved admission into Berklee College of Music in Boston, lead roles in their school plays such as Peter Pan and Into the Woods, and new levels of confidence and vocal technique that have made them the stars of their local talent shows and concerts!
I am a vocal and performance coach with over 10 years of experience singing acting, and dancing on stage in bands, in professional musical theater, and in voice competitions. I've been trained in Jazz, ...

I will first figure out what your goals are for the theater. Then, depending on your level, we will work on everything from breath to keeping each performance interesting and engaging. Expect to be challenged, to ask questions, and to dive deeper into the character that you are trying to explore. Also expect to learn how to work the stage and the basic skills needed to succeed on stage, which includes actor feedback as well as technical feedback such as "cheating out" and "not upstaging yourself."

Do you have a school play coming up? Are you looking to develop your character even deeper than you have before? Have you been told, "You're too dramatic," or, "You need to stop being so extra?" Then acting is for you! As an actress with 15+ years of stage performing experience acting comes naturally, and when you take lessons with me it will become natural for you, too! If you're a beginner or you have plenty of acting experience under your belt, there's always room for improvement. "For we know what we are, but know not what we may be."

I've been a Professor of Acting/Directing for over thirty years. I've taught at a small liberal arts college in Vermont and in a professional training program in Las Vegas. I coach actors to personalize material and to create bold, innovative choices in a fun, supportive environment. I was recently awarded the Gold Medallion for extraordinary contributions in Teaching and Producing Theatre by the Kennedy Center. “ . . . It is the most prestigious award given by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and is considered one of the great honors of theatre education.” Eight Gold Medallions are awarded nationally each year by The Kennedy Center. I know that we'll have a great time as we explore your potential as a working artist!

As an acting teacher/coach, I strive to guide each young actor through the ongoing, evolving, lifelong process of awareness, curiosity, exploration, and discovery that leads to producing honest work. Using the Meisner Technique, I instill young actors with confidence in their own ability to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances. Small group class sizes and private lessons provide actors with individualized mentorship, while also preparing them to work in a professional environment and promote longevity in their careers.

Theater Acting: The Truth in You and Your Character.

When studying acting, it is important to know the basics, the advanced and the professional levels. In this 30-60 minute class, Justin G will help out with monologues, scenes and more to help get you to where you need to be.

Things to go over in class:
-Moment to moment work.
-The use of props.
-Being truthful to yourself and to your character.
-Memorization skills.
-Listening and responding.
-Body language that character may have.
and much more.