Where To Work
Clark will work with students at their home or at a rental acting studio. Students are responsible for the cost of the rental space, if needed.
Here are some studios in Midtown Manhattan where space can be reserved: Studios 353 353 West 48 Street, 2nd floor 212.757.2539 $15+ all times, 15x16, 11x16 www.studios353.com Center Stage, NY 48 West 21st St, 4th floor 212.929.2228 $15/hr (price goes up after 6pm) www.centerstageny.com Ripley-Grier Studios 520 Eighth Ave at 36th Street, 16th floor or 131 West 72nd Street 212.799.5433 Actor hub, rooms: $15 and $16 www.newyorkspaces.com Shetler Studios 244 West 54 St, 12th floor 212.246.6655 Offers 50% off “same day of booking” rate www.shetlerstudios.com Simple Studios 134 West 29th Street, 2nd floor 212.273.9696 Day rates $15 (walk-in $10), Fridays $10 www.simplestudiosnyc.com Champion Studios 257 West 39th Street, 14th Floor 212.307.7707 M-F $10 rooms available before 5pm www.championsstudios.moonfruit.com |
Coaching
Clark Jackson offers in-person and Skype-based training sessions for artistic and corporate groups or individuals in the following areas:
-Professional Audition Preparation: choosing appropriate material based on individual actor’s age and strengths; gaining command of classical and contemporary monologues as well as cold readings -Undergraduate/MFA Audition Preparation: displaying a range of skills through both classical and contemporary monologue training; exhibiting poise in the audition; selecting monologues that display each actor’s unique skills and castability -Scene Study for Stage, TV, and Film: emphasizing a balance of text analysis, actions/objectives, psychophysical characterization, vocal presence; developing instinct to make highly personal and spontaneous choices; meeting the demands of acting for the camera -Voice & Movement: learning how to command physical and vocal instruments for maximum range, spontaneity, and impact; body language awareness for auditions -Characterization: making who/what/where/when of the character real and specific rather than abstract and general; learning to employ opposites through experiencing contradictory feelings at the same time to create levels and mystery -Corporate Training & Team Building: increasing communication skills for pitches and presentations; learning how to build an ensemble; fostering creativity in the workplace; improvisation To arrange an initial coaching consultation, email clark@clarkjacksononline.com |