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Sara Gaston - Private Acting Lessons

 

 

Looking for an acting coach? 

Need help finding a monologue?
                   ….preparing for an upcoming audition?
                                  ... looking to sharpen your skills?
                                                   …learn more about the business?

 

My goal is to empower my students by combining my years of experience and training with my knowledge of the ‘business of the business’.  I want you to have the skills necessary to develop yourself as an artist and know how to move forward with your personal career goals.

Location:

The Page Parkes School
1535 West Loop South, Suite #100
Houston, Texas 77027
(on the East side of 610 between San Felipe & Post Oak Blvd. – just North of the Galleria)

Rate:

$60/hr, $40/half hour – due at time of lesson
Payable by check or cash
If you wish to use a credit card, please pay in advance at www.paypal.com  payable to: sara@ytbuff.com

Contact:

sara@ytbuff.com
713.443.3532
www.saragaston.com

UPCOMING

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Film Acting Intensive Saturday, August 24, 2013

These days so many parts are cast from tapes. Agents tell you to “turn in a performance”. What does that mean? This one-day film intensive will involve honing your cold-reading skills and then turning out a full, rounded performance at the end of class. We will be doing playback at intervals throughout the day so you can see your progress. Find out how to prepare so when an opportunity comes along, you are ready!

Class size will be limited to 10 students so reserve your spot now!

When: Saturday, August 24, 2013

10:00am – 5:00pm

(we will have a lunch break from 12:00-1:00 – lunch is on your own)

Who: Ages 13 and up

Cost: $140 (if you pay in full by August 20th)

$165 (if you pay in full after August 20th)

(A $40 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE A SPACE IN THE CLASS)

Where: Champion Entertainment, Inc. 6011 Westline Drive Houston, Texas 77036

For questions, or to apply for a spot in this class, please send an e-mail to sara@ytbuff.com.

See you there!

Sara :)

 
   
Frequently Asked Questions  
   

What can I expect from private lessons?
I shape private lessons to the skill level and interest of the student.  If you wanted to do scene work & bring a friend, we would do that.  If you needed to work on commercials or cold reading, we would do that.  If you needed a monologue for an audition, we would do that.  With most of my long-term students, we mix it up to keep all their skills sharp and keep it interesting.

Why should I have a private lesson versus a group class?
One-on-one meetings offer more personalized instruction & are tailored to your needs.  Group classes offer the variety of interaction with other students.

What if I have to cancel or reschedule?
Please provide a 24-hour notice when cancelling or rescheduling.  If you must cancel same day, please call, don’t e-mail or text.  Same day cancellations may be subject to charge of an entire lesson.

 
   

Quotes from students:

“Unbelievably amazing.  Sara Gaston is so wonderful as an instructor.  I had a ton of breakthroughs.  She really brought acting to life.  I am forever grateful.  So inspiring.”

“C wants to let you know that she just found out that she was accepted into the Academy at TUTS in all three disciplines of acting, singing and dancing.  She is so excited and wants to thank you so very much for all your great help with her audition.  You are the best!”

“I have loved working with you.  It has really pushed me forward in an area I had given up on, or was too afraid to create again.  You are a great teacher and have opened things up for me. “

 

Quotes from reviewers:

"Sara Gaston is perfectly profound…She articulates an amazing emotional journey.”
           
“Sara Gaston so vividly and honestly portrays the Molly Ivins I had met that I got goose bumps…extraordinary…amazing.”
           
"Sara Gaston damn near steals the show as the acerbic and quick witted Detective Waters”
           

Bio

Sara Gaston has been acting for over 25 years. She has performed in various theatres throughout Houston including the Alley, Main Street Theater, Stages, Unhinged, Mildred’s Umbrella and the former Actor’s Theatre of Houston.  She has also worked in almost all areas of the business including commercial (local & national), industrial, film, television, comedy, animation and voice-over.  She received a B.A. in Drama from the University of Texas in Austin and has continued her studies with various instructors including Annalee Jeffries and Todd Waite of the Alley, Jeff Perry (founding member of the famed Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago), Kim Rubenstein (formerly of the Long Warf Theatre) and Dave Razowsky, Rick Kuhlman, & Sheldon Patinkin (Second City, L.A. & Chicago).  In addition, she regularly assists local casting directors and has insight about what goes on behind the scenes.

 
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