The Studio is located at 312 West 36th Street, # 603

"My work is influenced by the principals of many great teachers including Stanislavski and Meisner. I am committed to creating a supportive environment where actors get a great deal of personal attention"

"The Studio will be a place for you to challenge yourself, to take risks without fear of failure, to nurture your strengths and begin to tackle your weaknesse

TECHNIQUE CLASS
This is a class for the serious actor. It is a place to develop a technique that
works for you. That means, through the many tools introduced to you, you
need to discover a method of working that is successful.

We will focus on intense script and character analysis. You will explore
a variety of characters and styles of text in order to expand your range and
cast ability. Through this intense training you will learn to calm your inner
critic and work on a level of trust and instinct, so your personal magic as an
actor may flourish.

This training can be applied when working in any medium; film, television,
or theatre.

IMPROV FOR THE ACTOR CLASS

This class is designed for the actor who can’t seem to get out of their HEAD. An actor’s inner critic can become their worst nightmare. This class will focus on helping you get out of your own way and stop making the same safe, boring choices.

Improv for the actor is not about being funny or making your audience laugh. It is about finding the truth of the moment, learning to trust your impulses and playing them fully without fear of failure. It is about learning to listen with intent, putting all of your attention on your partner and not anticipating the next moment. It is about making big bold choice, using your voice and your body beyone your comfort zone, and being resilient when you fall on you face.

DEFINING YOUR IMPROV SKILLS IS ESSENTIAL. IT IS THE ACTORS WORKOUT. THE BENEFITS CAN BE USED IN ANY PART OF THE PROCESS, THE AUDITION, THE ANALYSIS, THE EMOTIONAL WORK, OR FINDING THE CHARACTERS EXTERNALS.

Private Coaching Available
Donna has a limited number of weekly time slots available for private coaching. This type of training is ideal for audition preparation, career counseling, or intense technique work. The time spent together will be structured to meet your needs.