Jeff - Acting tutor - Huntington
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Jeff - Acting tutor - Huntington

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    Number of students Jeff has accompanied since joining Superprof

Jeff - Acting tutor - Huntington
  • 5 (15 reviews)

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Experienced tutor in Acting in Huntington, Jeff offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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Jeff is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.

About Jeff

At the very first session, I get a feel for the student's level of ability and then design the content from there. No course in acting can be "one sdize fits all". Simply put, I assemble the exercises, monologues, improvs and scenes that I sense will work specifically for THEM. To set the right tone, our first lesson is a "getting acquainted" session" intended to build trust and support. From there, we design a program that fits. A good teacher will always expect the most a student can give--but always with patience and kindness.

I love watching students gain confidence and believability as the lessons progress; of course, that has to be the goal of any dedicated teacher. But with acting, the gains are right out there, live and in person! The teacher gets to watch everything in real time, and the student senses when exciting stuff is happening. That progress is rooted in the exercises, many of which I've designed personally. To build self-assurance, we begin with the least threatening assignments and move gradually to more challeging formats. These are intended to be enjoyable and--at the same time--illuminating. Whether comic or dramatic, plays should be play.

The inspiration for my lifelong commitment to theatre derives from an early fascination with all forms of this art form...beginning with lead roles in summer camp shows dating back to childhood (literally) and continuing to the present day. All my work as a director, actor, and teacher stems from memories of that youthful passion.



Bachelors Degree in Theatre Performance from Queens College; several decades of experience teaching acting and directing plays at Shoreham / Wading River High School (the auditorium bears my name), Port Jefferson's Theatre Three, Cafe LaMama in Manhattan, and Lindenhurt's Studio Theatre.

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  • All levels
  • English

Languages in which the lesson is available :

English

If years of working in theater have taught me one thing, it's this: actors--whether rank beginners or experienced pros--are typically insecure by nature. "Will I be able to get a feel for that character?" "Will the director and I develop a comfortable rapport?" "How will my performance be received?" That's why a teacher's first responsibility is to put the student at ease, to minimize their fears so that the creative juices can flow unopposed. The constructive criticism will come, but never at the starting gate! 



All ages, all ethnicities, all dispositions.



Know what goal you want to pursue before the start of lessons (audition for regional or community theaters, gain experience in a discipline that is new--and maybe a little scary--to me, aspire to seek roles in professional TV or film.) These may well change, even soon, but it makess sense to walk in on the first day knowing where you HOPE to land.



My work with the cast of Lindenhurst's Studio Theatre for the Long Island Premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis's "Between Riverside and Crazy".  A brilliant cast matched by an inspired and inspiring script.



A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
See "Advice" above.

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  • R1132

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  • 5h: R5660
  • 10h: R11320

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The free first lesson with Jeff allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.

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