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Scotty Gannon: Gannon Performance Studio LLC

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What can you do better than anyone else? Be yourself. That's where we start! After you reach out, I will send a link to schedule a 30 minute free consultation. Be prepared to talk about your goals and have questions ready! GPS for Actors' principles: -Acting is a skill and skills are learned. -A great work ethic and positive attitude mean more than just talent. -The current performance landscape is too varied to rely on one technique. -Truth is more important than making it a "good" performance. -Discipline is necessary, but if you are not having fun, you are not doing it right! Actors we have trained and coached have booked roles on CBS, NBC, HBO, Netflix, Disney, Tyler Perry, Radio Canada, Discovery Channel, ID Network, major motion pictures, national commercials, industrials, improv groups, and countless independent films and stage productions. About Scotty: -35 years of acting, directing, and 20 years as instructor. -Extensive training. Techniques from: Stanislavski, Meisner, Strasberg, Chekhov, Hagen, Grotowski, Whang, Practical Aesthetics, Spolin, Alba, Linklater, Alexander... -Was a teaching artist at Alliance Theater/ Atlanta's Tony-Award winning theater. -In-depth knowledge of several international film and television markets. -Directed theatrical orientation programs for an organization servicing dozens of universities. -Created an acting program for a cultural arts organization. -2025 Co-President- North America: iACT (international acting coaches team) -National Alliance of Acting Teachers -Association of Acting Coaches and Educators -MFA in Drama Performance and BFA in Drama Why do actors come to us? -To be the best actor they can be -Audition coaching -Marketing consultation -Role preparation -Performance confidence -Content creation -Fun Public speaking and professional development clients have included teachers, doctors, medical school applicants, CEO's, television hosts, influencers, hosts, software and AI startups, attorneys, and professionals. "A journey well-started is half done." -Aristotle
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Current Top Pro

Hired 214 times

Serves Atlanta, GA

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3 employees

9 years in business

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Sun11:00 am - 10:00 pmMon11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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To prepare for an audition

To build confidence

To explore as a hobby

To continue professional development

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Shea L.

Sep 19, 2025

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I’ve done at least a couple lessons of Scotty’s and they have been nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend checking him out especially when you’re considering stepping into the acting business!!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • To continue professional development • I'm flexible • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Scotty Gannon: Gannon Performance Studio LLC's reply
Thank you, Shea. See you at our next meeting!
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Mikayla S.

1 week ago

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Scotty is a wonderful coach ! Very kind and very knowledgeable. He’s my first acting coach and I felt very comfortable with him.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • To continue professional development • I'm flexible • What the teacher recommends • Scene study • Cold reading • Method acting • Classical acting • Voice-over • Improv • Physical theater and movement • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Kurion T.

2 days ago

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Scotty is a great coach! He’s very good at creating a professional yet comfortable environment and providing helpful, meaningful feedback.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • To explore as a hobby • I'm flexible • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Logan J.

Nov 18, 2025

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He was very professional through every conversation we had. He also was always responding in a reasonable amount of time

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To continue professional development • To prepare for an audition • Film • TV episode • What the teacher recommends • Scene study • Cold reading • Method acting • Improv • Hone diction and enunciation • Expand vocal range • Strengthen vocal projection • Refine vocal expression • 1 person • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

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Briana p.

Jul 7, 2025

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Scotty is absolutely a fantastic person to work with from start to finish. He is always professional, honest and truly skilled at what he does. From the moment we connected on he was responsive and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He listened carefully to what I needed and delivered results that exceeded my expectations. What stands out the most to me is his attention to detail and dedication to not only the people he works with but the industry as a whole. You can tell he takes pride in his work and he genuinely cares and that’s one thing I will forever be grateful for. I highly recommend Scotty to anyone looking for a reliable and talented professional. It doesn’t get any better than him! I would definitely continue working with him again and again and again!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To continue professional development • Theater • Improv theater • Film • Improv • Voice-over • Classical acting • Method acting • Cold reading • Scene study • Physical theater and movement • What the teacher recommends • Develop specific dialect(s) • Develop specific accent(s) • Refine vocal expression • Strengthen vocal projection • Expand vocal range • Hone diction and enunciation • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Scotty Gannon: Gannon Performance Studio LLC's reply
Thank you, Briana! I look forward to our next session!
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