Any presentation or performance can be considered an "acting gig". Whether for the stage or film, interview or classroom, podium or customer service, delivery methods vary, but the basics are the same. And one of the great side benefits of acting is you get to play!

A few of the fundamentals, aside from good vocal skills are:



Intention/Motivation - What is your purpose or desired outcome? Are you looking to entertain, motivate, persuade, activate or give information? Is your delivery system comedic, dramatic or narrative? Is your audience 2 or 10,000, on stage or a camera close up?

Body & Facial Language - The silent language that gives your message believability. It's the outward expression of your inner thoughts and an important source of information about your emotions. Your thoughts wash over your face, then your body and then your voice is expressed through this veil.

Active Listening & Observing - The heart of successful interaction in any situation. We listen through the filter of our eyes and see through the filter of our ears in response to surrounding stimuli. Often the most powerful moments are in observing the performer listening and feeling sensations within themselves before they transmit them through their visual cues.

Performance Tools - Making the most of improvisation, mime, props/equipment and memory techniques, coupled with directing nerves, preparing your part and utilizing your physical tool box of the body, face and brain are essential components in delivering great performances - in any arena.

Exercises to broaden personality or character styles, expand the full range of emotional states and increase the acuity of all the senses are employed in private or group sessions.




"The artist is nothing without the gift,
but the gift is nothing without the work."

-----------------------------------------Emile Zola