Jeff Berg: Your Acting Peer (ONLINE COACH)
Jeff Berg: Your Acting Peer (ONLINE COACH)

Jeff Berg: Your Acting Peer (ONLINE COACH)

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$90/hour
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Introduction
A lot of people call themselves actors but don't actually act, so first off, good on you for reaching out and taking your career into your own hands. I've been a working actor for nearly 20 years. I was classically trained in NYC at The Circle In The Square Acting Conservatory and am currently based in Los Angeles, California. I love every aspect of being an actor, from the rehearsal process and class, to showing up on set, researching a role, to the array of actors that I've worked with and how the work gets my creative juices flowing. It's been a rollercoaster of a career but I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Having said that, coaching was not something that I set out to do but has happened rather organically. And this may not be what you want to hear, but to this day I still don't consider myself a coach. I see myself as an actor that loves to share my knowledge and experience with other actors so that they can live truthfully under imaginary circumstances. Should we end up working together I would be coming from the place of a peer instead of a teacher or coach. There are so many teacher/gurus out there, and I believe you can learn a ton from them, but I have no interest in being praised by the actors that I work with. I refuse to play status and look at our work as two actors looking for truth. I can give you a scene but I won't pretend that I will have the right answer as to how to tackle it. There are of course infinite ways that a human being could approach a situation. But I promise that I will ask you questions that will get your imagination firing and your instincts pumping so that you can make what feels like the best choice for that moment and truly live the life of the human who's shoes you've stepped into. I cater my coaching and pricing to each client's individual needs. More experienced actors often contact me to work scenes for auditions and to also act as their reader. For others that are just getting started or would like to keep their instrument sharp I develop on-going curriculums based on the goals that we determine together. Either way, I'm excited by the opportunity to be your acting peer and truly help you grow as an artist and a person.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 40 times

Serves Long Beach, CA

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1 employee

10 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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2024

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Reviews

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

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Madeline R.
Nov 25, 2024
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Mr. Berg has greatly helped me to understand the acting world, he can work at any pace you need and tailor your lessons to best fit your learning style. He is an unjudgmental and interesting guy who is a joy to work and converse with. Would definitely recommend you at least try out a consultation with him just to see what you are potentially missing out on with your learning journey into exploring acting as not only a hobby but also potentially a career.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To continue professional development • To build confidence • To prepare for an audition • Film • 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)

Acting Lessons
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Samantha C.
3 weeks ago
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Jeff is great to work with. I started taking classes with him since acting has always been something I’ve wanted to pursue and he’s been a great coach at that! Grateful for his passion in helping and coaching as it’s been beneficial in my growth😁

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To explore as a hobby • Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Acting Lessons
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Maylee M.
7 days ago
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Jeff is an incredibly kind and intelligent coach. He explains not only HOW to do things but WHY you need to do them. In the short time I was able to work with him he completely changed the way I viewed acting and showed me so many useful techniques. He also made me feel like I could achieve my dreams and that was more than I could have asked for. If you have the chance to work on your acting with him, DO IT!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • To continue professional development • TV commercial • Film • TV episode • Method acting • What the teacher recommends • Classical acting • Voice-over • No specific focus • 1 person • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Acting Lessons
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Jeanette B.
3 weeks ago
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Jeff is a fun and educated teacher. He has acted with Mark Harmon! I trust he can lead me into a quality audition when I am ready. His classes are super fun and he is well versed on what it takes to get into the industry! Jeff was a lucky find!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • To continue professional development • Theater • Film • TV commercial • Scene study • Method acting • Cold reading • Voice-over • Classical acting • Improv • Physical theater and movement • Hone diction and enunciation • 1 person • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

Acting Lessons
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Nadine P.
Jan 2, 2025
Jeff coached my girls(11 & 13) and myself in acting lessons and it was nothing short of excellent. He met each of us where we were at in our comfort level and ability but would follow that with good challenge. These were the appointments my girls and I would look forward to. Jeff is very passionate about what he does which takes the coaching experience to a productive level. I’m grateful we had the opportunity to work with Jeff and will gladly work with him again!
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