Coaching for a Specific Part

Just finished The Kid and I. On this film I coached the exciting young newcomer, Eric Gores. Penelope Spheeris directed the movie. Eric's costars included Tom Arnold, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Linda Hamilton, Henry Winkler, Shaquille O'Neal and Joe Mantegna.

A critic from ain't-it-cool-news.com recently saw the first test screening of the movie at the Warner Bros. lot and had this to say.

"The film was funny... The casting was inspired... The story was touching... Without giving any spoilers away, Tom is hired to write and co-star in a clone of True Lies with the 17-year-old son of a wealthy billionaire (Joe Mantegna) -- who happens to be a MAJOR fan of the original movie. The catch? The son (Eric Gores) has Cerebal Palsy.

This is where the movie WORKS. Eric Gores steals every scene he's in."

It's no secret that most well-known, established actors work with acting teachers and coaches to help them gain perspective on making the best choices for their characters. It's becoming more commonplace during award shows that winning actors acknowledge their acting teachers and coaches who helped them realize that award winning performance. In this highly competitive marketplace, people are looking for that edge, that extra something that is going to separate them from the pack. A guru if you will.

gu·ru (g‹r“›, g‹-r›“) n., pl. gu·rus. 1. Hinduism. A personal spiritual teacher. 2.a. A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters. b. A trusted counselor and adviser; a mentor. 3.a. A recognized leader in a field. b. An acknowledged and influential advocate, as of a movement or idea.

During my 30 years at the playhouse, I have coached hundreds of actor's on parts that they were auditioning for and/or parts that they were working on in a movie, television show or play.