coaching
"[Andy] opened my eyes to a lot of information within Shakespeare's texts that hadn't even been mentioned in my classical acting classes in college. Classical auditions and cold reads are now a breeze..."
-Katie, Pittsburgh actor
With his experience performing, producing, directing and developing the Unrehearsed Cue Script Technique (an historically informed practice) since 2002, Andy has a unique skill set concerning Shakespeare and classical texts. Through the exploration of the text from the point of view of an Elizabethan / Jacobean actor, Andy helps actors, students and lovers of theatre become comfortable with the language in a way that will illuminate the possibilities of Shakespeare's words.
Contact Andy if you are interested in coaching your monologue or scene, or if you'd like to read classical texts like an actor.
"He guides an actor to present herself in the best light- whether for auditions or in a production- in addition to helping an actor address her weaknesses and areas for improvement."
-Joanna, Pittsburgh actor
SHAKESPEARE COACHINGS:
Starting with a deep reading of the 1623 First Folio of the text on which you are working, Andy will help you discover the cues and clues Shakespeare left for his actors. Text work is followed by getting up and putting these directions into practice in an exploration of how Shakespeare can help direct your performance. You will gain a better understanding of how to use the text to craft a dynamic interpretation of a monologue or a scene.
Andy will work with you one-on-one, for a class or an audition, or with multiple performers working on a scene. Discounts are available for college students. *Prices for multiple performers vary.
$40 / hour
TEXT SESSIONS:
Using the 1623 First Folio of the text, Andy will help you learn how to read Shakespeare like one of his actors. By discovering hints for the actors, the text becomes active and easily visualized. You will be able to vibrantly visualize the plays the text are meant to create.
These one-on-one sessions can be conducted in person or online Discounts are available for college students.
$40 / hour
"Andy's Shakespeare chops are impeccable. He gets the language, he gets the style, he gets the stakes, and he has a flair for comedy."
-Marcus Geduld, Artistic Director, Folding Chair Classical Theatre