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"Come to the edge - I can't - I'll fall. Come to the edge- it's too far. Come to the edge - and I did and he pushed me and I flew." ~ Tom Moore

Joel Asher

Joel Asher's expertise on acting comes from many perspectives. He's been a successful actor, director, writer and teacher. Asher has long been known as one of the country's top acting coaches. Recognition of his work has extended as far as two TV specials in Japan, and even a documentary in this country titled, "Joel Asher-Hero." He is featured in the MTV special "I Am An Actor."

As A DGA director of film and television, Asher has been honored with an L.A. Emmy for producing the magazine show "LA Arts." His television directing credits include "General Hospital" and "Who's The Boss." His numerous theater directing awards include the N.A.A.C.P. Image Award. He has been called in to coach actors for film and television at Universal and Disney studios, and Morgan Creek productions, as well as his individual work with actors at his own studio. His "Acting On Camera" workshops are in demand nationally.

Joel Asher Studio produces the "Actor's at Work" series of videos as well as State of the Art Professional Demo Reels for Actors.

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T Michael

Mr. Michael has developed comedy, reality and children's television programming for ABC, NBC, Fox. Turner, Universal, Paramount, New World, Film Roman, Fox Family, HBO, and a myriad of independent production companies such as Fred Silverman, Gabe Sachs, Kelly News & Entertainment, and Barry & Enright. Michael has written, produced and/or directed several independent films. His feature "Road Kill" won the 1999 Audience Choice Award at both the Santa Barbara and New Haven Film Film Festivals. His short "Late Curtain" won a Silver Hugo (Second Place) at the Chicago Film Festival, and was honored with three encore screenings at the Berlin Film Festival.

Jeff Doucette

Jeff Doucette is the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Circle Award for best lead performance. He has appeared in hundreds of TV shows, over 30 films and 70 stage productions nationwide. A veteran of Chicago's famed "Second City," Jeff has guided actors, writers, producers and artists in finding their unique creative voice for over a decade.

 

Out of town Seminars

Mr. Asher has conducted many workshops throughout the country and is available to teach On-Camera, Cold Reading, Acting Technique, and Directing workshops in Universities or private institutions. Seminars can be adapted to the needs of the group. Contact for prices.

 

"To be good at something one must be driven. I certainly am, but I couldn't live without that sense of commitment. Why do anything unless you're trying to achieve something of genuine meaning...? When one is good at something they convey a sense of ease, so people assume what they're dong is easy to do. Many people think it's easy to work in the film industry, for instance, but it's tough to stay on this playing field. You don't gain weight, you stay fit, you challenge yourself unsparingly in order to do good work, and it all requires discipline and rigorous attention to detail." ~ Faye Dunaway