• Welcome!

    My job is to help you avoid the pitfalls of Hollywood that hold you back from starting or advancing your acting career to the next level, booking bigger roles and better parts. I will help you find ways to promote and market yourself for casting directors and agents/managers.
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  • Merrill Brenner
  • Rodrigo Brand
  • Will Brunson
  • Yesenia Palma

Merrill Brenner

"I found your class life changing. Your level of attention to each member of the class was extraordinary. Your innovative techniques for dealing with cold reading, casting director expectations, slating's and character development were brilliant. As a result, my self confidence soared. What ever class you teach next, sign me up! Thank you Jake!"

Rodrigo Brand

"Jake is like a surgeon. He's gonna cut your "acting fat" out and leave you with an acting technique that is precise, clean and clear, which is gonna put you among the top five guys in the room for the job."

Will Brunson

"Jake is awesome! When I moved to LA from NY, he gave me some really sound advice on how to transition as an actor from the New York market to the LA Market. He helped me to hone my skills and really challenge myself out here! Thanks, Jake!"

Yesenia Palma

"Jake O' Flaherty coached me for over 3 years and has helped me book a pilot for a TV show, plays & my acceptance into a performing arts school. His coaching has made me stronger and more creative. Jake's tips and suggestions gave me a more in-depth analysis of character work and actions.  He is the BEST :)"

What's My Approach?

Coaching for me is finding the essence of the character thru the written dialogue, physical actions & tone of voice. Making simple, specific choices that make sense yet are unique, is the secret to creating memorable characters that still seem true to life. Asking yourself : who, what, where, when & why is the first step. From there finding interesting choices in the delivery is what books you the job!

More Information

Ken Jeong

Jake Has coached Ken Jeong for Hangover 2 and 3, Pain & Gain, Despicable Me 2, NBC's Community and various other TV Commercials and projects.