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On-Camera Acting Coach for TV/Film & Self-Tapes

$100/hour
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I’m a working TV/film actor with credits including Star Trek, How I Met Your Mother, Power, and more. I’m also a lifetime member of The Actors Studio, one of the most respected professional organizations for actors. I specialize in on-camera auditions and self-tapes, helping actors deliver natural, grounded performances that feel real and confident on camera. Whether you're preparing for an audition, callback, or self-tape, I’ll guide you in making strong choices and connecting to the material in a clear, focused way. My approach is based on what actually works in today’s industry, honest, specific performances that casting responds to. When you reach out, tell me what you're working on and your timeline, and I’ll guide you on the next step so you feel prepared going in.
Overview

Hired 5 times

Serves New York, NY

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31 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMon11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Zelle.

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To continue professional development

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

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Sophie P.

Jul 26, 2021

Hired on Thumbtack

Darlene seems like the perfect fit for my daughter. They seem to be working great together and Sophie’s learning a lot from her experience and knowledge

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No experience • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To continue professional development • Film • Radio • TV episode • TV commercial • 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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Sung M.

Dec 7, 2019

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Wow! I really enjoyed my first session with Darlene very very much! I deeply felt she was able to bring out the best in me, and she definitely gave me great advice. In general I felt comfortable discussing what I had in mind which was nice. I hope to keep learning from her and connecting in meaningful ways. So I will definitely continue to seek her coaching services. Thanks Darlene!!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Intermediate • To prepare for an audition • To continue professional development • TV episode • Film • Method acting • Cold reading • Scene study • What the teacher recommends • Improv • No specific focus • 1 person • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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George G.

Nov 4, 2019

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Padmini S.

Dec 9, 2019

It is *deliciously* DELIGHTFUL to work with Darlene! The foundation for my experience with Darlene is my first-hand experience with her on-screen TALENT as Anita Santos, the enthralling *Classic Ingénue* on *All My Children" and continues in my education from her: in Drama and Inner Character and Outer Personality (both on and off stage and screen): in Multiple Dimensions! I reached out to Darlene socially as a Fan a few years ago and then professionally once she offered on screen and stage Coaching. I admire Darlene's portrayal of Anita, whose Character and Personality (and hopefully even * Interior and Exterior BEAUTY* ;) ) I originally coincide with, and I even attempted to *become* Anita in real life. I am sweet, innocent, romantic, and academically accomplished like Anita. When finding out that Anita earned Straight A's in High School, I was further inspired to become academically successful (though I now realize that it is better to focus on learning than the academic evaluation). Hence, Anita is a lovely Role Model for an Academic Achiever. :) Darlene emphasizes finding your own Self in each Character you enact; an approach that is successful for me. She reflected on how she merged her own self with Anita and guided me to do the same with a Character I was working on. Henceforth, I passionately and confidently recommend Darlene as an Acting Coach!
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Rebecca E.

Dec 9, 2019

Darlene is absolutely amazing. You can tell the quality and amazing work ethic she has just by the way she speaks about acting. She is very dedicated to the craft which is great because she is able to correctly teach you all the must-knows needed to become a terrific actor. Darlene is very professional and showed me the right way to prepare for and act in an audition. I’ve been wanting to be an actor for as long as I can remember and Darlene is finally there for me when no one else seems to be. I believe that Darlene and I met for a reason, not by coincidence. If you want an experienced, educated, terrific, and magnificently kind person to teach you, Darlene is your girl!
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Darlene Dahl

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