COACHING
I believe that acting is the process of remembering how to tell the truth.
After coaching for the past 8 + years, it has become my commitment to create environments for actors to train within that feel supportive to both the craft and the human. I build my coaching practice around the values of SAFETY, HONESTY & PLAY.
Throughout the years I have continued to explore various acting philosophies, but I ultimately gravitate towards the tools that allow the actor to be present, connect to something their own intuition, and share themselves honestly.
Having worked as an actor myself for over 20 years, I understand first hand how challenging this industry can be. It brings me joy to work with other actors to help them remember the magic of why they wanted to pursue this art form in the first place.
As someone who identifies as queer and trans, it is a privilege to work with clients who also identify outside of a gender binary. Consider this a space where you are fully welcomed. I look forward to hearing from you!
“I absolutely adore working with August whenever I have the chance. They’re my go-to coach for my auditions and I especially love working with them when I’m having a hard time breaking into the scene, or not fully connecting with the character. They bring such a calming yet, playful, joyful and creative energy as an audition coach.They have an innate ability to ground me immediately and help me cut to the truth of the scene and character. I have learned so much from working with them and I bring that into all of my roles or auditions.”
“August embodies and upholds the values of safety, honesty, and play, which they impart in their coaching. They create a supportive environment filled with compassion and respect for both the process and me as an actor/artist. It’s truly been a gift to learn and grow under their guidance, feeling fully accepted and appreciated for who I am.”
“August has a magnetic way of connecting with others, they fully see you. Through their guidance of emotional embodiment I was able to tap into authentic places in order to land in my acting. They have a deep curiosity matched with a playfulness that gives space for me to enjoy the rigour of my work.”
RATES:
30 minutes: $45.00 CAD
45 minutes: 60.00 CAD
60 minutes: 70.00 CAD
+ HST
I am currently offering coaching sessions virtually over zoom.
I offer: audition coaching, film/TV acting training, self tape coaching and on-set prep
FACILITATION & CONSULTING:
I have experience facilitating gender diversity trainings at organizations such as George Brown College, Toronto Film School, AACE, and TAMAC.
I am also available to consult on projects and in work spaces in matters regarding gender representation.
If you are seeking either of these offerings, please reach out to discuss further.
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