You Are The Role

A scripted character is not a blank slate—and neither are you.

The secret to remarkable performances lies in your ability to merge the unique aspects of a character with the one-of-a-kind qualities that lie within you.

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ctors understand that auditions are opportunities—potentially life-changing opportunities. So, when an audition comes in, your creativity often goes out the door, and “trying to book the job” becomes your focus. Learning the lines takes precedence over discovering the life and behavior under the lines. Giving “them” what they’re looking for replaces your curiosity and vulnerability. This often leads to your auditions falling flat, feeling pushed, or appearing generic.

If you have the good fortune to book a role, you might find yourself chasing an idea of what the character could be—trying to “do it right” and pursuing a vision of what might satisfy the director, producer, or creative team. While that might work for a time, it doesn’t lead to inspiring performances that pull at our hearts. And it might leave you feeling unfulfilled.

Let’s work together to give you more of what you want—and give them what they need in a way they don’t expect.

Discover and embrace your distinctive voice—embed more of you in your work.

“We need your best, your voice, your body. We don’t need for you to imitate anybody, because that would be second best. And second best is no better than your worst.”

-Stella Adler

WORK WITH JAMIE

Row of Chairs

Group On-Camera Audition & On-Camera Scene Study classes, both online or in-person.

Speaker Leading Workshop

Limited engagement One-Day and Weekend Workshops and Seminars, both In-Person and Online.

Directors Chair

Individualized Audition Coaching and Self-Taping either online or at the studio in Midtown Manhattan.

Screenplay

One-on-one sessions to explore character and unlock and infuse your distinct voice in the role.

On-Camera Audition Setup

Online Workshops & Seminars

Attendance Waitlist

I'm so glad you're interested in Online Workshops and Seminars. Please keep in mind that these occur on a limited basis, so it may be some time before you hear back about openings.

I'll only contact you about your preferred options.

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On-Camera Audition Setup

In-Person Workshops & Seminars

Attendance Waitlist

I'm so glad you're interested in In-Person Workshops and Seminars. Please keep in mind that these occur on a limited basis, so it may be some time before you hear back about openings.

I'll only contact you about your preferred options.

We guarantee your privacy, and will never share your email address.