Every actor needs a coach who helps them bring out their best performance. As a coach, I teach you how to win.
This year, my clients had credited, principal roles in two Best Picture nominees: The Brutalist and Dune: Part II.
A client acted opposite an Oscar-winning performance, this year’s Best Actor winner Adrien Brody.
This year, my clients appeared onscreen opposite Academy Award winners Angelina Jolie and Kate Winslet.
This year, a client was the lead in a film that competed in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
This year, a client was a supporting lead in a film that was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best International Feature.
This year, a client was a supporting lead in a film that won the Audience Award at the London Film Festival.
My clients have booked internationally-syndicated television series from the co-star level to recurring, guest star and series regular.
*Accredited Chubbuck Technique Teacher, certified by Ivana Chubbuck (The Power of The Actor).
*Designated Meisner Teacher, certified by the Meisner Institute.
*Member of the National Alliance of Acting Teachers and completed their Teacher Development Program.
*Received a Satellite Award for Best Acting Ensemble as part of the cast of Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion (Netflix).
*Graduate of Yale University and member of BAFTA, the European Film Academy, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and The Recording Academy.
*Directed Academy Award/Emmy winner Melissa Leo and Tony/Emmy nominee David Harbour (Stranger Things) in Midnight Son, recipient of Panavision New Filmmaker Award.
*Taught in-person workshops in Austria (Film Academy Vienna), Belgium (Academy for Cinema and Television), Bosnia (Omladinski Film Festival), Bulgaria (NuBoyana Film Studios / Film Forge), Croatia, Czech Republic (Reset Actors Management), Hungary (National Film Institute, National Theatre, Origo Studios), Mexico (Espacio Actoral), Serbia and United States (Oberlin College) as Founder of TIAS: The International Acting Studio.
“When you audition, you are making an offer of yourself. Show them how complex your version of the character is. You are not two-dimensional or a cliche so don’t make safe choices that hide your own humanity. As an actor, it is your job to reveal, not to present some safe inauthentic version of yourself that is perfect. Never hide your own brilliance.”
Where my clients are booking:
New in-person coaching studio now open in Manhattan, near Times Square.
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New in-person coaching studio now open in Manhattan, near Times Square. —
Where we work
The studio is located in the heart of NYC’s Theater District, just steps away from Times Square and Broadway. Whether you need a same-day self tape, last-minute audition prep, or simply a professional reader who understands performance, our studio is available to work with clients both in-person and remotely over Zoom.
Sessions are by appointment only.
HOURS:
Monday—Friday 7 AM — 11 PM EST
Saturday—Sunday 10 AM - 7 PM EST
“Adam knows how to challenge the actor while guiding you in a straightforward manner that doesn’t get in your way.” — SALLY KIRKLAND (Academy Award nominee, Golden Globe winner)
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![A man and a woman standing inside a workshop or garage, facing each other, with the man wearing headphones and a t-shirt that says Chevrolet Silverado, and the woman dressed in a white shirt and black blazer. The background has shelves with various tools and car pictures on the wall.]()
STOP ACTING. START LIVING.
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![A person on stage giving a presentation to an audience in a theater. There are two chairs and a table with papers on it on the stage.]()
AN AUDIENCE DOESN'T COME TO SEE YOU ACT. THEY COME TO SEE YOU REVEAL SOMETHING THAT LETS THEM SEE THEMSELVES MORE CLEARLY. MAKE IT REAL FOR THEM.
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![A man with glasses and a white t-shirt is seated in a black armchair, watching a television. A woman is reflected in the TV screen, standing and wearing a white shirt. There are water bottles, cans, and a notebook on a small table next to the television.]()
THE CAMERA SEES EVERYTHING. OUR JOB IS TO MAKE SURE IT SEES TRUTH.
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![Two men standing in a cluttered room with large windows, one wearing a gray t-shirt and headphones, the other wearing a beige t-shirt and holding clothes, surrounded by shelves and boxes.]()
THERE IS TRUTH TO UNPACK IN EVERY MOMENT. STAND IN THAT TRUTH. OWN THE SCENE WITH YOUR BRAND OF TRUTH.
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EACH ROLE IS A MIRROR, AND THE REAL WORK BEGINS WHEN WE LOOK AT OURSELVES AND BEGIN TO ASK THE DIFFICULT QUESTIONS.
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![A man sitting on a black chair, engaged in conversation or giving a lecture, in a room with wooden walls and some equipment in the background.]()
THE POWER IS IN YOUR CHOICE.
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![A man sitting on a white table, holding papers, pointing at the papers, and speaking. There are two water bottles, a paper bag, and some other small items on the table. The room has white walls and a window with sunlight coming through.]()
THE SCRIPT GIVES YOU A BLUEPRINT BUT YOU MUST BUILD THE CHARACTER FROM YOU.
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![A man with a shaved head wearing a black T-shirt with the words 'OTOWN' in white, speaking and gesturing with his right hand in front of a white wall with a projector screen.]()
YOUR VULNERABILITY IS NOT A WEAKNESS: IT IS A WEAPON.
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![Black and white portrait of a man with a shaved head and serious expression, hands clasped near chin, dark background, photo from GEZNO Magazine.]()
LET YOUR INNER WORK BE LOUDER THAN THE WORDS ON THE PAGE. IN STILLNESS WE DISCOVER THE POWER OF OUR OWN PRESENCE.
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![A man in a brown t-shirt sitting in a chair, making a fist with both hands, and looking at his fists in a boxing stance, in a room with a window in the background.]()
FIND THE HEARTBEAT OF THE SCENE TO LIVE INSIDE IT.
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![A man sitting in a wheelchair holding a film clapperboard, wearing headphones and a pink sleeveless shirt, outside in front of a brick wall.]()
SHOW UP TO SET READY TO PLAY.
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![A man is sitting on a chair in a room with filming equipment, smiling and wearing headphones. There is a camera monitor on a tripod in front of him, and various industrial and kitchen items in the background.]()
THE SET IS A PLAYGROUND. IF YOU'RE NOT HAVING FUN, YOU'RE NOT MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES.
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![A group of four people in a garage or workshop engaged in conversation, with tools, posters, and garage equipment in the background.]()
WHAT YOU NEED FROM YOUR SCENE PARTNER IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING ELSE.
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![A man and woman having a serious conversation in a cluttered workspace. The man is standing, wearing a gray T-shirt, and the woman is sitting, wearing a black shirt, holding a remote, with a laptop and office supplies on the desk.]()
GET SPECIFIC. THE DETAILS ARE WHERE WE SEE YOUR BRILLIANCE.
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![A man in a black turtleneck sits on a chair in front of a black wall, preparing to be filmed for a video or interview. A camera on a tripod and professional lighting are directed at him. Two crew members are adjusting the camera and equipment, with one wearing a blue shirt sitting and the other in the background observing.]()
LET THE CAMERA COME TO YOU.
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![A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a beige t-shirt and black pants, seated in front of a plain gray background, with a microphone clipped to her shirt.]()
KNOW WHERE TO PUT YOUR CONCENTRATION IN EACH SCENE. YOUR FOCUS DIRECTS OUR OWN.
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REMOVE THE VICTIM FROM YOUR WORK AND OVERCOME THE OBSTACLE. WINNING IS A PROCESS: IT IS MORE THAN A RESULT.
