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Bonnie
- Rate $71
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$71/h
1st lesson free
- Acting
Experienced tutor in Acting in Los Angeles, Bonnie offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Acting
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Bonnie is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Bonnie
I have a BFA in theatre performance and technical theatre as well as a minor in directing. I specialize in young actors up to college age students. I use more of an imagery technique- the story within the story. I also use Utah Hagen, Stanislavsky, and Alexander technique for references. Website @ (concealed information)
during college I found myself teaching the other students in my classes, and continuing on to direct plays with them in the lead roles. I found that after 4 years of cramming techniques- they were grateful to just go with a different, less complicated route. I moved to LA and worked my way up at a theatre that accepted all levels of training and found myself directing 6 plays with mostly fresh actors. Therefore, most rehearsals were spent just teaching actors to live in the moment and understand their characters in order to be true to them.
BFA in both theatre performance and technical theatre with a minor directing. I took classes covering Stanislavsky, buddha Hagen , Alexander technique, voice, stage movement, acting for the camera, improv, and more.
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I like to give my student a scene to memorize and perform, then I start breaking down the scene with them and having them perform again. We then explore different techniques that could be used in this scene. As the student advances we continue with more difficult scenes. We pause lessons to prepare for auditions or scene work the student may have. I also help my students with connecting to good photographers to have appropriate headshots, websites, and business cards/resume etc Once the student becomes more advanced we will work together to produce a short film where I will direct and the student will play the lead. This is the perfect opportunity for an actor- whatever age to learn more about all areas of film or stage(whichever they prefer) and in the end, they've added to their resume. After taking my lessons I can be called to set to help an actor, called specifically to help an actor for an audition, for advice on life- whatever.
ive worked with actors as young as 8 and as old as I guess 100... I don't know, she was old though. Haha kidding! Sort of... I love working with kids, they seem to be the most eager to create some strange character, but high school to college age actors are usually the ones that are at their turning point as an actor and that is such a joy to witness.
be open minded! This is a very personal journey for yourself and you need to trust that I only want you to succeed. Whatever homework I give or technique I ask you to try, it's not to burden or humiliate- but to push your limits so you can grow.
i perform in an immersive dinner theatre and sometimes I get to take an audience member, give them a role and introduce them to the audience as one of our actors. Recently I chose this young girl to be a super secret agent and scope out the perp I needed to search for possible clues to solving a very dangerous murder. She stepped up to introduce herself and completely mimicked my character as she called out her own father to be searched for clues. She then proceeded to claim he's just a natural born killer! When I walked in she was just a bouncy little princess. When I walked out she was hunched over with a squinty eye and dramatically wide steps, but more importantly she was completely confident in whatever she was going to be.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
how much actual performing they'll be able to do, because practice is the best my way to grow. However, I also think a proactive actor will want to know- how much will I be in charge of? You, the actor, will be navigating your own future one or another, so I find it best to be in a setting where you get to make more decisions. What kind of material do I want to practice? What kind of characters do I want to create and master? What kind of career do I want? Communicate those things and see who is receptive.
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bonnie over the years on several projects, from the Fringe Festival to short films, and it is always such a great experience working with her. She is incredibly talented, hardworking, respectful, and genuinely puts others before herself.
What I appreciate most about Bonnie is how well she gets to know the people she works with. She has a real ability to recognize someone’s strengths and bring those qualities out of them. She is encouraging, thoughtful, and someone you can feel comfortable working with while still knowing she takes the work seriously.
I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone supportive, talented, and invested in helping others do their best.Bonnie has helped me so much! The way she was able to coach nuances out of my performance has me feeling submitting auditions with so much more confidence!
Bonnie and I have been friends for a few years now and seeing how my performance as an actor has particularly benefited from her input makes me so happy to have her in my life.Bonnie is THE best! So grounded and she emotionally holds space in the most intuitive way. 10/10 recommend
Bonnie is an incredibly effective and versatile actor and filmmaker. She is creative, ambitious, passionate, and mindful of her art, cast, and crew. Bonnie holds fast to her vision and commits to seeing it through on stage, in front of, and behind the camera. She has a direct and encouraging approach to teaching and always adds a bit of humor along the way for a good time. I highly recommend working with and learning from her!
Bonnie is a kind, dedicated, creative, and focused acting coach. An approach that also serves Bonnie in all areas of her life.
Bonnie and I met about 12 years ago in Hollywood as cast members at a live production theatre.
Soon after, Bonnie began writing/producing/directing plays whereby she cast me in one of her productions.
Fast-forward to present day, where Bonnie cast me in a film she is producing/directing. As the Director, Bonnie is also the acting coach on set, just as she was all those years ago, and has been on many-many-many productions in between.
Bonnie loves people and has a talent for gently and lovingly guiding actors toward her clear vision while she also allows room for actors to creatively participate and make the performance better than she had even imagined.
Bonnie doesn't give a line reading to direct an actor. Bonnie explains the situation the character is in, what the character wants, and what they will lose if they don't get it. Also, Bonnie adds anything she also observes in the actor that she feels could help that actor understand the direction.
After that, Bonnie steps back and watches with great joy and anticipation, as the actor brings themselves to the scene and become the character.
Bonnie is very complementary and has the innate capacity to gently guide an actor to the vision or interpretation she is shooting for and then allowing the space for the actor to deliver their interpretation.
Over the years, I've been in many acting classes and on many film/commercial sets and never have I felt so safe and free to let my creativity flow within the clear structure set for the character than with Bonnie.
Bonnie is a joy to be around and work with, and will bring out talent you might never have known you had.Bonnie is truly an inspiration and incredible coach. I met her through mutual friends and interests, and have learned so much about acting and the industry through her. She creates a space for you to be completely comfortable and yourself, while also guiding you through scene work you may be unfamiliar with. She’s a very hands on teacher who will invest her time into you. She is directing and producing a feature film that I am acting in that follows dark themes of cults and death. The film is a large ensemble cast, and she is great at dividing her time and attention up between us. I couldn’t be more grateful for her!
Bonnie is truly one of the most incredible acting coaches. She has such a fun and creative perspective when coaching and I’d recommend her to literally anyone!
Bonnie is knowledgeable and has a very good understanding of the industry. She has vision, especially when it comes to scene work, and is great at finding your natural beats, as well as guiding and directing you to the strong and unique beats that make a scene shine. She is kind, personable, professional, and creates an environment that makes you feel comfortable to flex your acting muscles. She’s dedicated to working with you and making you the best you can be! She is one of those people invested in lifting others up and helping them succeed! I highly recommend working with Bonnie!
Bonnie really helped me open myself up and dive into a variety of characters. I figured I'd be likely to just get type cast however she helped me feel more confident to approach multitude of characters types. 10 put of 10 would recommend.
Bonnie is very insightful. She may seem young but she is wise beyond her years. Her coaching style really simplified and made my acting choices the most realistic they have been. Looking forward to working with her again!
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Rates
Rate
- $71
Pack rates
- 5 h: $355
- 10 h: $710
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Bonnie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hrs
online
- $71/h
Details
I prefer imagery work. Though I know the typical methods and standards, use of imagery, sound, movement- has become my alternative treat for those who like to stray from the books.
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