Stef is a professional acting coach with over 20 years experience in the industry. Stef has been on both sides of the camera in Los Angeles and Chicago and has worked extensively in commercials, television, film and theatre. He now shares his experience and simple technique with students in a one-on-one setting. His clients have been seen on the television shows (Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, APB and others) as well as films (the upcoming Emilio Estevez directed film The Public, Creed and others) Private coachings are available to actors of all ages and levels.
As actors, we have many things we carry with us into the audition room. While Meisner, Viewpoints and other acting techniques can help you become a more well-rounded actor in the rehearsal room, they don’t serve you in the audition room for television and film. Stef's on-camera audition technique is a simple, step-by-step technique that is achievable in the audition room. And while Stef uses Stanislavski-based techniques (playing an action, etc) his on-camera technique is very technical and is geared toward building a “map” of your audition. This keeps you comfortable in the room and gives you the best possible audition through the camera lens.
You can be an amazing actor—but if you don’t understand the language of on-camera, your audition won’t translate. An hour session with Stef can help you become a better on-camera actor by learning a new language that you can execute in the audition room.
As actors, we have many things we carry with us into the audition room. While Meisner, Viewpoints and other acting techniques can help you become a more well-rounded actor in the rehearsal room, they don’t serve you in the audition room for television and film. Stef's on-camera audition technique is a simple, step-by-step technique that is achievable in the audition room. And while Stef uses Stanislavski-based techniques (playing an action, etc) his on-camera technique is very technical and is geared toward building a “map” of your audition. This keeps you comfortable in the room and gives you the best possible audition through the camera lens.
You can be an amazing actor—but if you don’t understand the language of on-camera, your audition won’t translate. An hour session with Stef can help you become a better on-camera actor by learning a new language that you can execute in the audition room.
Services Offered
- Audition prep with a simple, technical approach to make the most out of your on-camera audition
- Last-minute callback session prep
- "What to expect on set" once you've booked the job
- Monologue coaching
- Ongoing sessions to build a monologue repertoire
- Role creation-how to create a character
- College/school acting program prep
- Cold reading technique
- Career consulting and goal-setting
- Headshot and resumé consultation
- Executive presentation or public speaking
Please see the "contact" page to inquire about rates and availability. Coachings take place at Stef's home studio in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago.
