• 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 ∨
  • Kraig Dane ∨
  • Yesenia Palma ∨
  • Jamie VanDyke ∨

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!"

Kraig Dane

"Jake has helped me immensely since beginning my career. From the moment I walk into an audition to the moment the director says cut; I’ll know that I’ve done everything to put together the best performance, and Jake has been a giant factor."

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 :)"

Jamie VanDyke

"Jake has the most impeccable taste in humor. He finds the holes in my timing, delivery, tone, whatever it is that's missing and sews me up so I can not only get the laughs but handle any curve balls thrown my way too. He's incredibly supportive and the scared kid in me is always put to ease when I prepare with him. Incredibly grateful to all he's taught me and continues to teach me. "

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!  

www.brownpapertickets.com or www.goldstar.com 

Wednesday Nights, July 2 - August 6, 2014

Whitefire Theatre

13500 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

www.whitefiretheatre.com

818-990-2324

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!"