About Your Coach
SAG-AFTRA/AEA
-Chicago-based actor for over 25 years
-Can be seen on the TV shows 911, Leverage: Redemption, AHS
-Counseled Acting Studio Chicago students for over 8 years
-Assisted award-winning Casting Director Jane Alderman
-Has worked with Dave Foley, Peter Stormare, Nicole Kidman,
Aaron Sorkin & Theresa Rebeck
-Booked over two dozen commercials including: Bissell, Intuit, Viva
& 3 different auto brands.
-Worked with Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Goodman, Indiana Rep, Milwaukee Rep, Arizona Theatre Company, Cleveland Play House
& Asolo Rep
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Services
One & Done
This can be a one hour consult and works well for the artist just out of training OR the veteran artist who feels 'stuck' in one aspect of their career. The consult could include ONE of the following:
Headshot Preparation
Styling strategies for the camera
Defining who you are and what you sell
Networking guidance
Continuing education counseling
How to reach the right people at the right time
Your next steps after: graduation/a show/new headshots/getting back into the business...
In Depth Focus
These are ongoing weekly, bi-weeky or monthly coaching sessions. The amount of dedication and focus will determine the frequency.
Integrated with the One & Done list these sessions will be a systematic approach to building and maintaining your business and career....a way to work smarter NOT harder.
Creating your personal & dynamic mission statement
Developing a business plan and prioritizing
Goal-setting (short & long term)
Homework assignments with follow-up
Regular check-ins
Accountability
Rates
One Hour Session: $80
3 One Hour Session Package: $200
*Need a workshop or seminar for your school?
Let me develop a personalized program just for you.
3 One Hour Session Package: $200
*Need a workshop or seminar for your school?
Let me develop a personalized program just for you.
Testimonials
I can't recommend Gail enough - whether you're a beginner, or an old pro, Gail has the skills and the insight to help you take control over the things you can, and make a positive and lasting difference in your career path.
- Jodi K.
With Gail's counsel I made a list of career goals and a list of what I needed to do to support those goals. I got headshots that spoke to my 'brand', was able to land an agent and shot my first Indie Feature. If you feel stuck with your acting career and you feel like you have something to offer the business and the world, give Gail a call. She will have your back.
- Matthew F.
Gail makes a huge effort to understand where you are in your career as an actor, and where you want to go. She digs deep and gets to know you on a personal level, instead of the one-approach-fits-all-cookie-cutter strategies of some coaches. Meeting with her feels like meeting with a dear friend, but you walk away with more tools and knowledge you than you could ever ask for.
- Kelsey Ann W.
From help with the most basic things -- picking clothes, colors and looks from my existing wardrobe for a headshot shoot -- to extremely nuanced discussions about Brand, Gail got me thinking about 'Story' in my promotional materials. Who am I telling the talent 'buyers' that I am? And conversely, is that the story I want to be telling? Gail does this by asking the right questions, lots of questions, but you still have to come up with the answers.
- Stephen Spencer