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David Gray

A longtime student of acting, David grew up on and around the stages of New York City. He is a graduate of NYC’s High School of Performing Arts. He studied extensively after high school, with his prime mentor, Anthony Abeson. He also attended H.B. Studios, where he had the pleasure of studying with such teachers (and actors) as Herbert Berghof, Carol Rosenfeld, William Hickey and Uta Hagen.

As an actor, David performed on and off-Broadway. Most notable was his critically-acclaimed portrayal of “Rodolpho” in the Tony Award-winning production of Arthur Miller‘s “A View From The Bridge”. He has performed at Lincoln Center, The John Houseman Theater, Playwright Horizons and many other venues in NYC. He is a company member at South Coast Reperetory Theater in Orange County, California.

He has appeared in several feature films, working with Academy Award-winning directors Oliver Stone in Nixon (1995), and Anthony Minghella in Mr. Wonderful (1993). As well as other feature films, like One Good Cop (1991), Mr. Wonderful (1993), S.F.W. (1994), Mutiny (1999), Dead Presidents (1995), Lawn Dogs (1997), Cops and Robbersons (1994), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), Soldier Boyz (1997) and more… He has been a regular on three network series… Fox’s 21 Jump Street (1987), NBC’s Dream Street (1989) and NBC’s The Client (1995), as well as many guest star appearances, and lead roles in movies of the week, and miniseries. Most recently in 2008, he completed a episode of ABC’s new show, Eli Stone (2008).

Prices

$100 1/2 hr
$150 1 hr

Non-Student Prices

$125 1/2 hr
$200 1 hr

Monthly Skype/Facetime Privates

$400 1/2 hr
$700 1 hr

And with a monthly skype/Ft private commitment they can pick any class package at 50% off. 

John Posey

John Posey, (www.johnposey.com) a graduate of the University of Florida, hails from Florida.  He was noticed while toiling on stage for the Atlanta-based, 80’s comedy group, “Comedia”, an ensemble he co-founded. 

He was brought to Los Angeles by casting executives in 1986, where he has since compiled a long, 35-year list of theatre, television and film credits that include HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, CRIMINAL MINDS,  “24”,  BOSTON LEGAL, TEEN WOLF, NCIS, SCORPION,  E.R., SEINFLED, CHEERS, CHICAGO HOPE,  A SOLDIER’ STORY, MANHUNTER, FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, NEWSRADIO, among many others. He has also performed in hundreds of radio and TV commercials over the span of his career. 

A screenwriter, Posey has sold original feature scripts to Disney, HBO and Sony. His OWN feature, LEGENDARY, a coming-of-age drama, starring Patricia Clarkson and Danny Glover, was produced in 2010. Posey wrote, produced and starred in the film. His original script GORGEOUS GEORGE has been set up at WWE Film Studios. He will produce the sports drama WHERE MY SPIRIT RIDES, slated for Spring of 2021.

He has performed his critically acclaimed, one-man stage production, FATHER, SON & HOLY COACH, to rave reviews, all over the country, since it premiered in Los Angeles in 1993.  (www.holycoach.net) . 

Since 2015, Posey has taken his nearly four decades of knowledge and experience to the classroom. He teaches scene study, audition technique and even solo live performance classes to students in L.A, (and nationwide and abroad, via Zoom). 

He lives in Los Angeles County, CA. and is the father of two boys you may know; Jesse, 26, and Tyler 29, both actors. 

Tyler, as a 10-year-old, starred opposite Jennifer Lopez in the film “MAID IN MANHATTAN”. In addition to his many other roles, he may be best known as SCOTT MCCALL, in the global hit TV series TEEN WOLF.

Jesse, an ex-college baseball player, is also an actor, plays series regular, CHRIS PEREZ, in the Netflix Series SELENA.

Prices

$100 1/2 hr
$150 1 hr

Non-Student Prices

$125 1/2 hr
$200 1 hr

Monthly Skype/Facetime Privates

$400 1/2 hr
$700 1 hr

And with a monthly skype/Ft private commitment they can pick any class package at 50% off. 

Anthony Ocasio

Anthony Ocasio started acting at a young age on the stages in Chicago. Starring in plays like The Diary of Anne Frank, Grease, and Juvie. At Eighteen, he moved to Los Angeles to continue his training at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. There he also studied with two Second City veterans for two years.  He quickly booked a guest spot on the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, right out of school. Anthony has spent the last 15 years working with countless actors to help them master the art of the audition, both in class and private sessions. Anthony has also directed over 20 short films over that last few years.

Prices

$75 1/2 hr
$110 1 hr

Non-Student Prices

$85 1/2 hr
$150 1 hr

Monthly Skype/Facetime Privates

$300 1/2 hr
$500 1 hr

And with a monthly skype/Ft private commitment they can pick any class package at 50% off. 

Scott Parkin

Hi, I’m Scott Parkin and I have been a working commercial actor for 35 years and have appeared in over 500 TV commercials of all kinds, including National Commercials for  AT&T, Miller Beer, McDonald’s , Ford, Motel 6, T-Mobil, Southwest Airlines , Coors Beer, HBO, Budweiser, Ford, Bounty , Lowe’s, Coca Cola, Pepsi , Chevrolet, Shell, Verizon, Frito Lay and many more . I have been improvising in film , on TV , in commercials and on stage for 25 years. I’ve  known David Gray for 20 years and actually booked commercials with David in the early 2000’s . Since I began to work with David Gray in 2015 my students have booked well over 400 commercials and many of his students go on to TV and film. My teaching philosophy for kids and teens is “If it’s not fun ….don’t bother”.  For me confidence is king in commercial acting and in life for that matter.  I also write for television and I’m a freelance advertising copy writer and a commercial director. This gives me exposure to trends in advertising before they actually become established. Teaching kids is never “One size fits all”.  Working with young actors is my great joy and passion and I do it because I love it.

Prices

$100 1/2 hr
$150 1 hr

Ogie Banks

Who owns that incredible voice behind some of the worlds greatest characters? likely it;s Ogie Banks III. As the verbal embodiment of many beloved superheroes and foes, Banks breathes life into some of the world’s most iconic characters on television, anime, film and video games. With over 25 years of experience, he makes every syllable stand out with a uniqueness and clarity that keeps fans coming back for more.

You can’t hold talent back, as Ogie Banks has proved time and again. He may be best known as a master of dynamic voice acting but has also proven himself a skilled actor, singer and dancer. Ogie is best known for his roles as Clawd Wolf in Monster High, Luke Cage and Miles Morales in Ultimate Spider Man, Scooter on Muppet Babies, and Snaps in Newsies.
While his true passion lies in voicing well-known characters he has also enthusiastically taken on projects in many well-known franchises such as Loud House Naruto, Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters, Baki, Red Dead Redemption 2, Barbie Princess Adventures, and more.

Banks is always striving to become an even more accomplished voice actor, propelled by the incredible roles he secures. His own interest as a fan of characters such as Spiderman, Darui, and Luke Cage brings everything he does to a personal level. Expect to see many more great things from this iconic man behind the voice.

Prices

$100 1/2 hr
$150 1 hr

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