ACTING MASTERY with Denise Simon
Master your craft, empower yourself, and enjoy the journey
Private Coaching Retainer (3 month)
As an experienced acting and empowerment coach, my objective is to support you to master the art of acting and audition technique while navigating your career path. Using my extensive entertainment industry knowledge, I support you to discover how to leverage your full potential and brilliance as a creative artist. The process gives you the tools to both identify areas to achieve success and eliminate blocks that may be holding you back. My role is as acting coach, career consultant, life coach, mentor, and champion.
You will learn…
Essential skills and tools required to be successful in performing and auditioning.
Tools and proven exercises to “self direct” and stay present in the moment using improvisation and scripted work.
How to take risks and express yourself authentically in order to reach new professional heights.
A strategy to successfully navigate the entertainment business and integrate your talents with other areas of your life.
The skills and practices needed to gain confidence, submit a compelling audition, and book the job!
How to develop a branding strategy based on casting feedback.
Advice on how to secure and manage healthy relationships with potential or current representation (talent agents and managers).
My approach:
We work closely together to…
Clearly define the unique experience you seek as an artist.
Create a safe environment for your rapid growth and transformation.
Guide and encourage you to proactively find answers within yourself.
Leverage my 30+ years of experience as a top talent manager and certified life coach to help you develop the right mindset and expectations while understanding and accepting the realities of the entertainment industry;
Use my breadth of resources in the industry to help you catapult your career as an artist.
Results:
I provide you with invaluable life lessons and tools to optimize your success and growth as a performer and to enjoy your life.
Transformation requires clarity, confidence, and consistency. I recommend serious actors commit to a 3 month retainer.
Retainer includes:
Ongoing 1:1 support throughout the engagement (phone, email, or text)
Priority audition coaching (On-Demand)
Feedback on self tapes.
Personal introductions to agents, managers and casting directors.
AUDITION PREP
Audition preparation is about booking the job!
Private coaching is a crucial tool for professional growth and acting mastery, and is highly recommended for actors who audition frequently or professionally.
These sessions focus on giving actors the confidence and skills needed to make interesting choices in their approach to specific material. In addition, actors must invest in the proper self tape equipment, and learn how to use it properly in order to submit a compelling audition.
I will coach you to..
Understand and practice the essential skills and tools required to be successful in performing and auditioning for a role.
Learn how to direct yourself, while living truthfully in the moment. This is accomplished through exercises, improvisation, and text.
Develop specific skills and acting techniques through proven exercises, improvisation, and text work.
Develop a discipline for essential ongoing individual training to master areas of weakness (this could include dialect coaching, song coaching, and body language).
My one-on-one sessions offer each student a safe and personalized environment to feel free to express themselves to take risks to reach new personal heights. Single Sessions are available to new and existing students. However, it is strongly recommended that students begin with a Package of five sessions (30 or 50 minute packages are available) in order to get the most transformative results.
“I love working with Denise! We spent the last three months honing my acting skills, preparing for self tape auditions, and preparing materials to start my acting career! Denise set me up with photographers, helped me prepare to film scenes for my reel and so much more! I went into our first session not really knowing a lot about the industry and not having much experience. She helped me feel confident enough to film self tapes and taught me so much about acting! I grew so much as an artist thanks to Denise's knowledge and expertise! I look forward to continuing to work with Denise as she is an amazing teacher and coach! She helped me secure a manager and I’m so excited to see where this new adventure takes me!”
-Madeline Underwood
“Thank you to one of the most amazing coaches I've ever had. Having a one on one coach like Denise has been of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s hard trying to find a coach who takes your acting career seriously and when I found Denise I knew my prayers had been answered. Since I’ve been with her everything has fallen into place so quickly. The lessons, tips and techniques have give me the knowledge to become a better actor and individual. I didn’t know when I signed with Denise that I would get not just an acting coach but a friend as well. Thank you for all you have done and for who you are.”
-Kaylee Amante
“We had been considering the pursuit of a professional performing career for our daughter for a while when we were introduced to Denise. Our general view of the industry at that point was not very positive. Everything changed the moment we met Denise. We started with a three-month coaching package which was equally valuable to our daughter and to us as parents of a child performer. We have all learned so much about how to navigate this competitive industry, but more importantly, our daughter continues to enhance her skills and gain confidence as a performer by working with Denise. We have also signed with a top talent agent and manager who was introduced to us by Denise! Denise has experience and expertise that is only matched by her sincerity and passion as a coach and mentor. She is truly one of a kind.”
-Andrew & Kristen, Avery’s parents
“When I first approached Denise, I reached out because I felt lost in my professional journey. I was spending hours in classes and working on my craft but spinning my wheels on how to level up career wise. Denise immediately understood my frustrations and provided the honest guidance I needed to cut through the overwhelming nature of the industry and break it down into manageable, actionable steps.But what I didn’t know I was looking for was a coach who takes just as much of an interest in my life and happiness as she does in my professional goals. Unlike other career coaches, Denise invests her time and skill in all of you.Denise believes in her clients as artists and people. I’ve gained confidence in myself working with her this year. If you have a chance to work with Denise, take it! I’ve never felt more like I have an ally in my corner!!”
-Amelia Gwaltney
“In terms of genuine understanding but not only the craft, but the business, you won’t get any better than Denise Simon.”
- Judy Reyes, Scrubs, NBC
“Denise taught me skills in one session that I’ll (gratefully!) carry with me throughout my entire career. She makes you feel comfortable right away, works with you to make sure you’re getting the most out of your time together, and is incredibly encouraging throughout. I could feel and see the improvements right away, in my on-screen presence, presentation, and most importantly, in my confidence. Denise is so talented and thoughtful and knows how to tailor her skills to each individual, she’s truly a dream to work with.”
- Lea Palmieri, Spotify host
"Before working with Denise, I had zero experience or direction with acting!! Just a childhood dream I didn’t know what to do with. She’s not only helped me realize my dream but has inspired me to believe in myself despite my anxieties or fears. I have truly transformed through her coaching. Now after 6 months of working with Denise I can honestly say i've developed the skills and experience i needed to feel confident not only as an actor but as a person."
-Paulina Arias
“Navigating my career as an adult was entirely alien to me. I am so happy to say that after a few short months of working with Denise on her life/career coaching package, we have completely turned that around. Denise has helped me grow in all aspects of my life. I feel more confident in my career, my acting, and myself. With each session she challenges me to push past my comfort zone, encourages me to advocate for myself, and she even helped me start my own business. The biggest lesson Denise has taught me is to “know your worth”, something that will stay with me forever. I am so grateful for all Denise has done to aid me in starting off my career.“
-Emily Gulden
“The transition after college into the entertainment industry was daunting to me but Denise has helped me find clarity and confidence in this ever changing world. Through her dedication, passion, and knowledge, I feel consistently empowered and challenged to be the best I can be. Denise Simon has been a wonderful resource and partner in my navigation through the industry. I could not be more grateful to have her as part of my team.”
-Noah Silverman
“Working with Denise Simon as a mentor and consultant has been one of the best decisions I've made in my young career. Denise's experience in the industry is unparalleled. She possesses both the knowledge and guidance that actors need in order to thrive in the industry. Denise worked with me to adjust my package and make it fit for other industry members, learned about me as an actor, and worked diligently to earn me interviews with upper-tier managers and agencies that she felt were a good fit for me. Along the way she offered instrumental advice and guidance. Ultimately, I have Denise to thank for helping me sign with a manager whom I trust and I am excited to work with. If you feel ready to take the next step in your acting career, you should be working with Denise.”
With great appreciation,
Spencer
“Denise helped jumpstart my networking and worked closely with me to reinvigorate my marketing materials. We picked a new headshot and she helped me trim my reel to a much more palatable length. Her connections in the industry are invaluable, and most importantly, she made me feel like I was on the right track. I'm so lucky I made the decision to take one of her classes. Grateful to have Denise as a coach (and cheerleader!), and I would recommend working with her at any stage of an actor's career.”
Thanks!
Sarah
“I signed with a top talent manager and within two weeks he signed me with Stewart Talent. I’ve already had two auditions! Couldn’t have done it without you, and I’m forever grateful for the opportunity. I honestly don’t know how you did it. I could make a big grand declaration but just telling what happened speaks for itself I think.“
Thank you.
Matthew Chapelle
