Are you feeling in a slump, frustrated, not booking jobs, callbacks and all around uninspired?
Are you just moving to New York out of college and feel lost?
Then let the Actor’s Resource reignite your passion and drive and get you out there better prepared and fueled to book the job.
Contact Allison with what you are looking for and what you think you may need.
She will email you a questionnaire to fill out before you meet. This allows her to personalize your meeting so it will fit you specifically to what your needs and desires are. You will set up a meeting to meet at Allison's home office or somewhere convenient to you both.
This first meeting is an all around look at how and what you are doing currently in auditions, call backs, the process, classes, coaches, your look, material, book, and your preparation. We look at your agent, manager, casting agent relationships. If you dont have one, we look at how you can attain one. We go over financials and keeping organized as an actor and how you can improve on the business side of the biz. We finish with discussing how you market yourself and how we can get your face seen much more by casting directors, directors, choreographers and producers. Together you will find appropriate resources and different approaches on each division to bring you the most success!
Allison will ask you to bring to the meeting materials that she needs to see from you. This might include; audition wardrobe pieces, book of music, headshots, postcards, cards, resume, etc. In the hour and a half you will go over your goals, desires, aspirations you wish to achieve in your field and then. Allison will give you the tools and resources to achieve your dreams. This head to toe, inside and out make over will allow you to leave feeling inspired, driven, excited, and fresh to conquer this extremely competitive and difficult business.
Leaving you will have an assortment of businesses, teachers, coaches, new music, make up artists, designers, personal shoppers, pianists, classes, photographers, connections, and discounts all from an hour and half. These resources are picked for your individual desires, needs, requirements and budget. They have all been hand picked, used and researched by Allison Spratt.
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OUR STAFF
![VOCAL COACH, Courtney Crouse
Courtney Crouse has been trained by the world famous soprano, Carol Vaness, and with one of America’s leading vocal pedagogues, Paul Kiesgen. She was an Associate Instructor of voice at America’s largest operatic training ground, Indiana University, and has taught private lessons throughout the United States for almost 10 years. In 2009 she will complete her Doctorate in Music from Indiana University. She sings operatic repertoire, musical theater and is the featured singer with the Nate Sutton Jazz Quintet.
Courtney on her teaching methods:
“Every student I have ever taught can now sing louder, softer, higher, lower, with more flow and more intention. All this can be done without changing the qualities that make your voice unique. My focus is on singing with freedom by finding the most natural and engaged place from which to sing. This applies to singers of any genre; pop, rock, musical theater, jazz, classical and opera.”
Courtney on Dramatic Coachings for Opera Singers:
“I have always been interested in acting for singers, and have had the opportunity to conduct several Acting for Singers Workshops presenting several styles of acting to help students find what connects with them, what helps them come alive onstage. This experience, along with a thorough knowledge of acting methods [Courtney has a minor in stage direction of opera from Indiana University] has shown me that my particular gifts are most suited to one-on-one dramatic coachings. I understand the unique problems that audition arias can present and can help you find a way to present yourself and your character in the most dynamic way possible. I can help you discover what to do during long interludes, how to make melismas and repeated phrases make dramatic sense, and how to find goals and intentions. The most amazing part about clear dramatic intention is that our singing inevitably improves. Dramatic coaching is a wonderful playground for me, and I love being able to help and inspire.”
www.courtneycrouse.com](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/allisonspratt/images/photos/gallery/2364176-thumb.jpg?2 "VOCAL COACH, Courtney Crouse
Courtney Crouse has been trained by the world famous soprano, Carol Vaness, and with one of America’s leading vocal pedagogues, Paul Kiesgen. She was an Associate Instructor of voice at America’s largest operatic training ground, Indiana University, and has taught private lessons throughout the United States for almost 10 years. In 2009 she will complete her Doctorate in Music from Indiana University. She sings operatic repertoire, musical theater and is the featured singer with the Nate Sutton Jazz Quintet.
Courtney on her teaching methods:
“Every student I have ever taught can now sing louder, softer, higher, lower, with more flow and more intention. All this can be done without changing the qualities that make your voice unique. My focus is on singing with freedom by finding the most natural and engaged place from which to sing. This applies to singers of any genre; pop, rock, musical theater, jazz, classical and opera.”
Courtney on Dramatic Coachings for Opera Singers:
“I have always been interested in acting for singers, and have had the opportunity to conduct several Acting for Singers Workshops presenting several styles of acting to help students find what connects with them, what helps them come alive onstage. This experience, along with a thorough knowledge of acting methods [Courtney has a minor in stage direction of opera from Indiana University] has shown me that my particular gifts are most suited to one-on-one dramatic coachings. I understand the unique problems that audition arias can present and can help you find a way to present yourself and your character in the most dynamic way possible. I can help you discover what to do during long interludes, how to make melismas and repeated phrases make dramatic sense, and how to find goals and intentions. The most amazing part about clear dramatic intention is that our singing inevitably improves. Dramatic coaching is a wonderful playground for me, and I love being able to help and inspire.”
www.courtneycrouse.com")
VOCAL COACH, Courtney Crouse
Courtney Crouse has been trained by the world famous soprano, Carol Vaness, and with one of America’s leading vocal pedagogues, Paul Kiesgen. She was an Associate Instructor of voice at America’s largest operatic training ground, Indiana University, and has taught private lessons throughout the United States for almost 10 years. In 2009 she will complete her Doctorate in Music from Indiana University. She sings operatic repertoire, musical theater and is the featured singer with the Nate Sutton Jazz Quintet.
Courtney on her teaching methods:
“Every student I have ever taught can now sing louder, softer, higher, lower, with more flow and more intention. All this can be done without changing the qualities that make your voice unique. My focus is on singing with freedom by finding the most natural and engaged place from which to sing. This applies to singers of any genre; pop, rock, musical theater, jazz, classical and opera.”
Courtney on Dramatic Coachings for Opera Singers:
“I have always been interested in acting for singers, and have had the opportunity to conduct several Acting for Singers Workshops presenting several styles of acting to help students find what connects with them, what helps them come alive onstage. This experience, along with a thorough knowledge of acting methods [Courtney has a minor in stage direction of opera from Indiana University] has shown me that my particular gifts are most suited to one-on-one dramatic coachings. I understand the unique problems that audition arias can present and can help you find a way to present yourself and your character in the most dynamic way possible. I can help you discover what to do during long interludes, how to make melismas and repeated phrases make dramatic sense, and how to find goals and intentions. The most amazing part about clear dramatic intention is that our singing inevitably improves. Dramatic coaching is a wonderful playground for me, and I love being able to help and inspire.”
www.courtneycrouse.com
COACH, Jennifer McCabe
Jennifer has been teaching professionally for 13 years. She is a faculty member of NYU's Tisch undergraduate acting program and she teaches the NYU students Film Acting and Character at Stonestreet Studios-a television and film acting studio. Jennifer is also a faculty member at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and offers ongoing extensive private coaching and teaching ranging from theater technique and methodology and character development to on-camera training for film and television. She has been a Teaching Artist for 12 years and works with Enact and many other Arts-in-Education organizations. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The Actors Studio@The New School and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications, Anthroplogy and Theater from the State university at Oneonta. Jennifer has worked with many of the greats. She offers you what she has learned from them and also from her experience as a working actor for over 20 years. She is dedicated to finding the already present gems in the actor and enhancing them with new approaches and insights.
www.JenniferMcCabe.com
COACH, Leo Ash Evens
Leo has been successfully career coaching for actors, along side performing, for the past three years. Focusing on the business side of the arts; such as networking, correspondence, getting an agent, setting goals, etc....Many of Leo's clients have successfully learned how to take control of their own careers. Leo caters each coaching to the clients needs. "Don't wait for the business to come to you!"
Some resume highlights include:
The West End: Riff in West Side Story, Olivier Award-Nomination for Best Musical Reivial. Previous times playing Riff have included the 50th Anniversary US Tour and Houston TUTS
(directed and choreographed by Alan Johnson), Barrington Stage, The Recording Academy Honors, and dancing in the opening number of GYPSY OF THE YEAR (honoring the original Broadway cast). Off-Broadway: P.J. Dunbar in
Wanda's World at the 45th Street Theatre (directed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett), and I Prefer to Dream. Other NYC: Barry Manilow's Harmony w/ Brian D'Arcy James, YANK! at The York, and Going Down Swingin' (Oscar Van Zandt), But I'm A Cheerleader (Clayton), and The Taxi Cabaret(Scott) all in NYMF. Tours: Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street, Disney's On The Record, and Casper the Musical, starring
Chita Rivera. Regional: Tulsa in Gypsy, starring Patti LuPone, directed by Lonny Price (Chicago Ravinia Festival). Will Parker in Oklahoma!, starring Shirley Jones (Pittsburgh CLO and Casa Mañana), Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern
Millie (The Arvada Center), Ren in Footloose (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), and Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street, starring Beth Leavel and Marc Jacoby (The MUNY).
Leo is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon: BFA in Drama.
www.leoashevens.com
PIANIST/COACH, Brian Taylor
Brian Taylor is a pianist, vocal coach, conductor, and composer residing in New York City. Most recently, he has been a pianist and conductor with Mary Poppins on Broadway, and he also played keyboards and rehearsal piano for The Drowsy Chaperone and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Additionally, Brian served as Music Fellow for Manhattan Theatre Club's LoveMusik, directed by Hal Prince. Brian also served as Associate Conductor for 3rd National Tour of Les Misérables (Marius Company), and Music Director for CATS on tour throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as well as the premiere Danish-language production in Copenhagen, Denmark. Regionally, Brian served as Assistant Music Director for The Three Musketeers at North Shore Music Theatre; Music Director for Violet at Cain Park, and A Little Night Music at Florida State Opera; and the role of "Manny the Accompanist" in Master Class at St. Louis Rep. As an accompanist and coach, Brian was a member of Florida Grand Opera's Young Artist Studio, where he played for productions such as Tosca, starring Deborah Voigt and directed by Renata Scotto and The Rape of Lucretia, directed by Renaud Doucet. Having worked closely with many of Broadway's luminaries, and having participated directly in the auditioning/casting process of many high-profile productions (from Broadway to non-equity tours), Brian can offer valuable insight into your musical performance, song interpretation, diction, and audition preparation.
PIANIST, Adam Wiggins
Adam graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in music theory and composition and is happy to finally be back in New York City. His most recent project was Want the Change, a charity event with the broadway cast of Spring Awakening, which featured several of his arrangements of popular Beatles hits. He is currently teaching musical theatre at a private school in New Jersey and working on various projects in the city.
HAIR STYLIST, Garrett Bryant
This Portland native has been cutting and styling hair in New York for over twos years now. Garrett loves to work with the individual to give them the style that best expresses who they are, taking into account face shape and hair type. He has had the privilege of working with some of the top talents in the industry. Inspired by everything, from the soft flowing natural looks of the seventies to mod new wave haircuts he sees on the streets of Williamsburg, there is no style he'll shy away from.
HAIR COLORIST & STYLIST, Danica Warren
"I love my job, it shows in my work"
With over five years of color experience Danica moved to New York to further he career in hair. She's highly trained in both Redken and Wella color lines and has helped style on numerous photo shoots for major publications. Currently, she is a stylists at the acclaimed, Antonio Prieto Salon in Chelsea, NY. She works with each client to help find them the color that will best express there own personal style, whether you're looking for a simple look or something more avant garde.
DESIGNER & STYLIST, Andrea Spratt
From the time of the baroque to the tribes of the 21st century
KUCOON IS:
An enchanted life
For the girl with a flair for the theatrical who wants to create magic in her world. Kucoon is organic elements of nature crafted from cotton, leather, feathers and crystals juxtaposed with the unexpected frivolity of stripes, ruffles and lace: Kucoon is elegant, yet whimsical.
With refined, sculptured designs, Kucoon's color palette is made up of ivory, grey and black with playful splashes of polka dots and plaids. Kucoon is irresistible jewelry. Inspired by the earth and the sea, expertly crafted amulets mix with ethereal beauty. Kucoon is Andrea Spratt and Sheila B. Andrea designs the clothing collection while Sheila designs the jewelry collection. Together they inspire each other to push further and define themselves as an artistic partnership.
www.kucoondesigns.com
MAKE-UP ARTIST, Alexis Velez
Alexis started her career as a make-up artist in New York City doing headshots. She has worked with countless performers, models, brides and professionals. She also played an integral role in providing complexion products for women of all colors with BECCA Cosmetics. She shares in the belief that makeup should look effortless and that there are products and tools for every skin type and every budget.
A native of “the business” and a graduate of The Boston Conservatory, Alexis has a personal understanding and connection to what performers are looking to achieve in their pictures and auditions. She has a modern and fresh approach to ensuring a genuine look is captured and re-created by you. She does not believe you have to overdue it or over expense your budget. Her style begins with a clean, well-prepared canvas and extends to the look that you feel comfortable with. She will work with you to ensure you are set up for success.
Using only the finest cosmetics, Alexis’ experience in the theater and fashion industry give her the ability to create the right aesthetic for your every day needs. Her focus is to teach you to present your product to the public in the best possible package. That means investing in yourself by showing you take care of yourself. “The first thing people look at is your face. We live in a world and aspire to be a part of a business where looks are what get you in the door. The idea is to be realistic, work within your means and provide performers with the tools to build the confidence needed to maintain a fabulous appearance. Sometimes, the smallest things make a huge difference; groomed eyebrows, the right colors and even, less makeup. It takes a little effort and can be an emotional process, but the rewards are irreplaceable.”
PHOTOGRAPHER, Douglas Gorenstein
DOUGLAS GORENSTEIN is an acclaimed New York headshot photographer with clients appearing on Broadway, television and in feature films. Photographic assignments include live performances by Meryl Streep, Nathan Lane, Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, Jennifer Lopez, Kristin Chenoweth, Raul Esparza, Duncan Sheik, Debra Monk, and the Jersey Boys. His photographs have appeared in Variety, The Dramatist and Backstage. The movie Garden State features a headshot taken by him, in a scene with Zach Braff.
Premier agents and casting directors recommend him exclusively to their clients for his ability to capture an actor’s true personality.
“Douglas Gorenstein is the headshot photographer I always recommend”
Jennifer Rudin, Head of Casting and Talent Development for Disney Theatrical Productions
Douglas Gorenstein’s fantastic portfolio can be viewed at:
www.douglasgorenstein.com
212-967-2810
CHOREOGRAPHER, Cameron Adams
From the age of 18 Cameron moved to New York and took on Broadway in The Music Man playing Zaneeta. She continued to shine on the Broadway stage with shows such as Oklahoma!, Hairspray (u/s Amber), and Cry-Baby (u/s Allison). Also in New York she was cast in City Center Encores! in Follies as Young Hattie.
She has nationally toured with Hairspray. Regional credits: Cry-Baby, The 60’s Project, The Most Happy Fella . TV: ABC/Disney’s The Music Man (Zaneeta). Cameron is currently performing in Shrek on Broadway.
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![VOCAL COACH, Courtney Crouse
Courtney Crouse has been trained by the world famous soprano, Carol Vaness, and with one of America’s leading vocal pedagogues, Paul Kiesgen. She was an Associate Instructor of voice at America’s largest operatic training ground, Indiana University, and has taught private lessons throughout the United States for almost 10 years. In 2009 she will complete her Doctorate in Music from Indiana University. She sings operatic repertoire, musical theater and is the featured singer with the Nate Sutton Jazz Quintet.
Courtney on her teaching methods:
“Every student I have ever taught can now sing louder, softer, higher, lower, with more flow and more intention. All this can be done without changing the qualities that make your voice unique. My focus is on singing with freedom by finding the most natural and engaged place from which to sing. This applies to singers of any genre; pop, rock, musical theater, jazz, classical and opera.”
Courtney on Dramatic Coachings for Opera Singers:
“I have always been interested in acting for singers, and have had the opportunity to conduct several Acting for Singers Workshops presenting several styles of acting to help students find what connects with them, what helps them come alive onstage. This experience, along with a thorough knowledge of acting methods [Courtney has a minor in stage direction of opera from Indiana University] has shown me that my particular gifts are most suited to one-on-one dramatic coachings. I understand the unique problems that audition arias can present and can help you find a way to present yourself and your character in the most dynamic way possible. I can help you discover what to do during long interludes, how to make melismas and repeated phrases make dramatic sense, and how to find goals and intentions. The most amazing part about clear dramatic intention is that our singing inevitably improves. Dramatic coaching is a wonderful playground for me, and I love being able to help and inspire.”
www.courtneycrouse.com](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/allisonspratt/images/photos/gallery/2364176.jpg?2 "VOCAL COACH, Courtney Crouse
Courtney Crouse has been trained by the world famous soprano, Carol Vaness, and with one of America’s leading vocal pedagogues, Paul Kiesgen. She was an Associate Instructor of voice at America’s largest operatic training ground, Indiana University, and has taught private lessons throughout the United States for almost 10 years. In 2009 she will complete her Doctorate in Music from Indiana University. She sings operatic repertoire, musical theater and is the featured singer with the Nate Sutton Jazz Quintet.
Courtney on her teaching methods:
“Every student I have ever taught can now sing louder, softer, higher, lower, with more flow and more intention. All this can be done without changing the qualities that make your voice unique. My focus is on singing with freedom by finding the most natural and engaged place from which to sing. This applies to singers of any genre; pop, rock, musical theater, jazz, classical and opera.”
Courtney on Dramatic Coachings for Opera Singers:
“I have always been interested in acting for singers, and have had the opportunity to conduct several Acting for Singers Workshops presenting several styles of acting to help students find what connects with them, what helps them come alive onstage. This experience, along with a thorough knowledge of acting methods [Courtney has a minor in stage direction of opera from Indiana University] has shown me that my particular gifts are most suited to one-on-one dramatic coachings. I understand the unique problems that audition arias can present and can help you find a way to present yourself and your character in the most dynamic way possible. I can help you discover what to do during long interludes, how to make melismas and repeated phrases make dramatic sense, and how to find goals and intentions. The most amazing part about clear dramatic intention is that our singing inevitably improves. Dramatic coaching is a wonderful playground for me, and I love being able to help and inspire.”
www.courtneycrouse.com")
