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

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."

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!"

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. "

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!

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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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Summer Shorts 2015

An evening of 10-minute original short plays.

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Whitefire Theatre

13500 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

www.whitefiretheatre.com

818-990-2324

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."