• 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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  • Sophia Louisa ∨
  • Jamie VanDyke ∨
  • Paul Lauden ∨
  • Tsuyoshi Ihara ∨

Sophia Louisa

"Jake O'Flaherty's commercial class is worth the time and it's such a great price! He helps you break down the process so you can discover your 'money shot' for the camera. One of the best classes I have ever taken!"

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. "

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."

Tsuyoshi Ihara

"Jake was my sensei (teacher) for my voice, speech, & diction that I needed to improve on to continue to working on US films. Jake helped me accomplish all my tasks and monologue work in 10 weeks. He knew how to get me caught up in time to read for more American directors and I booked!"

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

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."