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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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- Jackie Falcon ∨
- Tonya Pinkins ∨
- Jason Perkins ∨
- Paul Lauden ∨
Jackie Falcon
"Being coached by Jake O' Flaherty has been a extremely rewarding experience for me! Jake has a way of helping to calm my nerves and at the same time give me confidence to open up to the possibilities I hold as an actress. His classes are fun, insightful, and continue to add needed value to my acting technique!"
Tonya Pinkins
"Jake has guided me through some of the most challenging material and made me see something unique each time. He helped me find the ways to add comedy to my dramatic resume and helped me get my first national commercial for a prescription medication. He helps me find the truth in my voice and encouraged me to create some amazing characters."
Jason Perkins
"Working with Jake O’Flaherty was a truly epic experience for my acting! he had me prepped and ready for an audition overnight with all the professionalism and patience needed until I got where I felt comfortable and ready to book! Thanks so much!!"
Paul Lauden
"Jake has been instrumental in my career. His coaching and 20 years in the entertainment industry have guided me in such a positive direction. With his insight, I've signed with a top commercial agent, manager, joined a prestigious theater company and signed on as a writer/performer for a new talk show. I'm very thankful and appreciative to be working with with Jake."
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!
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.
Announcements
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
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 :)"