• 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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  • Summer Walters ∨
  • Linda Phillips Palo ∨
  • Yesenia Palma ∨
  • Michelle Chant ∨

Summer Walters

"I have to say, when I began Jake's class, I knew something was missing... he showed me what it was.  I was much more confident when I went into the room.  After his class, I booked a Cell South commercial. Thank you for a very informative and fun class."

Linda Phillips Palo

"Working with Jake gave a boost to my confidence and practical tools I can use in my auditions. A great and supportive teacher."

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 :)"

Michelle Chant

"Jake was an incredible teacher... by FAR my favorite! If I were considering taking his classes again... Without hesitation, I’d run to get in line for his class! You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for everything Jake! You truly are 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!

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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.

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Hollywood Shorts


8 Original Short Plays Written by TV & Film Writers and Performed by 24 TV & Film Actors

Live on Stage!  

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Wednesday Nights, July 2 - August 6, 2014

Whitefire Theatre

13500 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

www.whitefiretheatre.com

818-990-2324

Cynthia Mance

"I took Jake’s truly awesome commercial audition class almost 10 years ago and I am STILL using his techniques at auditions. Not only did I learn the basics on what to expect at commercial auditions, but most importantly, I learned how to handle any curve ball thrown my way. From reading cue cards to improvising to handling group auditions and silent auditions to finessing the answer to that dreaded question “So tell me about yourself”, he covered it all so that I now go into any casting office prepared. Plus, his class was so. much. FUN."