Work with me.

After spending seven years in conservatory training programs and over a decade practicing my craft, my goal is to help you own your personal creative expression. My areas of expertise include Decoding Shakespeare, Public Speaking and Creative Writing. 

Additionally, I work independently as an audition coach for actors of all levels for both stage and screen, specializing in College Audition coaching and consulting.

For rates and availability, click here.

  • As an acting coach, I work with beginning and established clients for film, television, and theater.

    Got that big audition coming up? For rates/availability, contact me here.

    • Public Speaking Preparation

    • Finding your inner clown

    • Decoding and Performing Shakespeare

    • Audition Preparation

    To be added to the mailing list and learn about upcoming classes and workshops, click here.

  • All of my one-on-one coaching sessions are individualized to suit your needs. In addition to working on required monologues, I am also available to help in each step of the process, including the choice of school that's right for you, the application, and the essay. I also offer Mock Auditions where I replicate the experiences you will have at the schools you are auditioning for.

    Now let’s get you into Drama School!

    To contact me about BFA/BA coaching, click here.

Testimonials

  • "Whenever I have a challenge, Jacob is my first call. He helps me better understand myself and the piece I'm working on every time. Even when you're working hard, you’re probably still missing something--Jacob will help you find it."

    — PJ Adzima (Broadway: Book of Mormon. TV: “Girls5eva”; “The Good Fight”; “FBI: Most Wanted”)

  • "Jacob is a phenomenal acting teacher! With the training I received from Jacob, I was able to flourish as an actor, ultimately getting into my top choice for graduate school. He is patient, funny, insightful, smart, and loves what he does. His teaching is truly inspiring."

    — Hope Andrejack (MFA, UC Irvine)

  • "Jacob's passion for the craft, instincts for performance and sharp eye for specificity make him a powerfully effective coach! Working with him is as invigorating as it is helpful."

    — Nathan Simpson

  • “I took Jacob’s Viewpoints class when I was fifteen, and had that ding moment where I went, 'Oh! This is what following your impulse means!' Ever since then, Jacob has fueled my college audition process. During our lessons, he had me yelling, laughing, acting like an absolute child, running all over the room, and even cartwheeling through a field!”

    — Cara Casey (BFA, Boston University)

  • "Whenever I have worked with Jacob it has been an absolute pleasure. It is always a fun time when learning the skills of clowning or diving into what layers lie in a good monologue. He is easily one of my first calls!"

    Nicholas Franki (BFA, Rider University)

  • "Jacob has been instrumental in progress as an auditioning actor! He helps make the audition process actually enjoyable and instilled confidence in me and my choices while also providing constructive direction and insightful thoughts on my pieces."

    — Bridget Sirotnak