-- Nikki Valko, Casting Director
ACTING CLASSES
Taught by David Dean Bottrell
Contact: DavidDeanBottrell@Gmail.com
Taught by David Dean Bottrell ("Justified," "True Blood," “Criminal Minds,” "Boston Legal") Fast-moving and very practical class taught by a working actor, focusing on the 4 major skill sets every actor must master in order to audition well and then perform confidently on set.
Contact: DavidDeanBottrell@Gmail.com
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASS:
The Sunday class is on hiatus until the fall.
TUESDAY EVENING CLASS:
7:15 -- 10:15 PM
May 7, 14, 31, 28
New Students: $225.00.
Returning Students: $200.00
WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS:
7:15 – 10:15 PM
May 15, 22, 28
This is a shortened three-week session -- Reduced price:
New Students: $175.00
Returning Students: $150.00
All Students work in every class.
Any returning student who refers a new student to me gets a one-time only $25.00 reduction of their monthly fee.
Hollywood location near LaBrea & Beverly.
Contact DavidDeanBottrell@gmail.com for phone interview.
My demo reel: http://vimeo.com/39840866
"Justified" clip: http://vimeo.com/59212226
Thanks! I look forward to working with you!
COMMENTS FROM CURRENT & FORMER STUDENTS:
“David takes that
ethereal HOW of acting and replaces it with a tangible solid base to work
from.... I find his classes to be an unpretentious, honest place to do good
work!” --Garland Whitt (“CSI: Los Angeles,” “Justified”)
“David's class
utilizes real-world skills that are practical for the television and film
business. His approach has greatly helped me with my work as an actor.” -- Paul
Clausen (“Castle,” “ Private Practice,” “The Mentalist”)
“I HIGHLY recommend
David’s class.He’s the best in town. I use his techniques for every audition
and job I book! Thank you, DDB!”
--Carlease Burke (“Shameless,” “Hot in
Cleveland”)
"David's great instincts as an actor himself only makes him a better, more compassionate teacher. His approach to teaching and his direction is clear, specific and actually useful - all the way from the audition onto the set. Now i'm having fun and working again and again!!! Thanks so much DDB". -- Nelson Ascencio ("Mad TV", "Hunger Games", "Hunger Games:Catching Fire")
"David's a great teacher because he treats his students as professionals from day one." -- Robert Kugler
"David encourages
us to step out of ourselves and become our characters, enjoy being someone else
for a little while and really listen to our scene partner. david's enthusiasm
and passion is contagious and renews your own dedication to the wonderful world
of acting.. he is humble, unassuming and non judgemental. there are no "wrongs"
in David's class." -- Tina D’Marco ("Red Tails," "Modern Family")
"David's great instincts as an actor himself only makes him a better, more compassionate teacher. His approach to teaching and his direction is clear, specific and actually useful - all the way from the audition onto the set. Now i'm having fun and working again and again!!! Thanks so much DDB". -- Nelson Ascencio ("Mad TV", "Hunger Games", "Hunger Games:Catching Fire")
"David's a great teacher because he treats his students as professionals from day one." -- Robert Kugler
"David is a breath of fresh air. A working actor with no ego or bitterness, he is encouraging and passes on his confidence and insight from the frontlines in front of the camera and behind. Anyone who chooses to study with him will benefit from his experience and enthusiasm."
-- John Patterson
"David does a great job of giving an actor a concise usable "system" that can be applied to any audition or role...He focuses on what's "playable" by an actor, and eliminates a lot of the confusion when first approaching a scene...." -- Eddie Alfano ("Vegas," "Bones")
"David teaches with specificity, honesty, and great insight, particularly because of his knowledge as a working actor and a creative behind-the-scenes. He knows what works. He is also compassionate, respectful, and great fun to work with. This is a wonderful opportunity to hone your skills with someone who knows what he's talking about." -- Jonathan Gibson
"David's class was just the pick-me-up I needed to jumpstart my acting career. His direction is insightful and studying the craft of acting with him is a joy. David is a breath of fresh air in a city that often stinks!" -- Jamie Liles
Excerpt from a recent interview:
“There are four major skills that every professional actor must master in order to shine in an audition and then perform well on a set. They are surprisingly simple, but do require some practice… ‘Technique’ should never feel like a straitjacket; it should free you up and reconnect you to your talent... Bottom line: there are only two things that will ultimately sell you as an artist: The quality of your imagination and your ability to access it… No matter where you are on your path, you can always increase your skill. You can always get better. -- DDB”
DAVID'S 2012 DEMO REEL: http://vimeo.com/39840866
"Justified" clip: http://vimeo.com/59212226
