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About
I work with actors who are interested in actively training and taking their craft seriously.
I’m a working actor with nearly 20 years of experience, classically trained in NYC at The Circle in the Square Acting Conservatory. My background includes on-camera work in film and television, theater, voiceover, and performance capture for video games.
I don’t come at this as a guru or a motivational coach. I work as a peer, another actor in the room, focused on the work itself. I’m less interested in giving “the right answer” and more interested in helping you ask better questions. Acting doesn’t live in shortcuts. It lives in specificity, imagination, and truthful choices. That’s where I put my energy.
This tends to work best for actors who want honest feedback, are open to ongoing, consistent training, and enjoy digging into the process rather than being told what to do. If you’re looking for quick fixes or surface-level validation, this probably won’t be the right fit, and that’s okay.
All sessions are online only. The work can include audition prep, scene work, classic acting exercises, or ongoing training shaped around your individual goals.
If this approach sounds like your speed, we’ll likely work well together.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 73 times
Serves Long Beach, CA
Background checked
1 employee
11 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
2024
Services offered
Acting venue(s)
Level of experience
Acting goal(s)
To prepare for an audition
To build confidence
To explore as a hobby
To continue professional development
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Noah G.
Oct 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jeff is a really down to earth guy that feels more like your friend than a coach. He genuinely wants to see you succeed and provides you with the techniques and constructive criticism to improve. I have felt comfortable with him since day 1 and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an acting coach.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To continue professional development • Film • TV episode • 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 • Remotely (phone or internet)
Acting Lessons
Maylee M.
Apr 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Lamarques M.
May 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
First time I talked to Mr. Jeff, I knew it was going to be a fun experience working with him. He has something different up his sleeves and very understanding
Details: 18 - 25 years old • Intermediate • To build confidence • To continue professional development • Film • TV episode • TV commercial • What the teacher recommends • Scene study • Cold reading • Method acting • Improv • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)
Acting Lessons
Justin l.
Apr 10, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jeff is a great coach. He really makes you feel comfortable when you’re uncomfortable, and when it comes to acting, it can get really uncomfortable. I saw improvement straight from the first lesson we had and I believe that if i keep sticking with it, then not only will i break through my shell, I will also excel at acting. All because of Jeff!
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • To continue professional development • Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest • 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
Acting Lessons
Liam D.
May 4, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jeff has been great for helping me develop throughout my acting career. He really knows his stuff.
Details: 14 - 17 years old • Intermediate • To prepare for an audition • To continue professional development • Theater • 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
Credentials
Background Check
Jeffrey Berg
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
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 keeps their instrument sharp I develop on-going curriculums based on the goals that we determine together.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a no strings attached 20 minute initial meeting where we get to know one another, determine your acting needs and goals and see if we're a fit for one another. From there, we will build a structure that fits into your schedule and budget and then dive into the work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been a working actor for the last two decades, am classically trained at The Circle In The Square Acting Conservatory in NYC and have trained with some of the top teachers in New York and Los Angeles.
