For the past 18 years Eric has helped grow and develop many talents on their way to successful careers in theatre, film, television and other venues connected to self-expression and public performance.

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WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BENEFITS YOU ARE GETTING OUT OF THIS TRAINING?

58% say...I am more confident and trusting in my ability to act. I am more natural and focused. I trust my instincts. I express myself more clearly and truthfully. I have a positive attitude towards my career. Studying with Eric is helping me accomplish what I want. I got more in touch with myself. I am opening up my creative instincts and learning how to channel my feelings. I am learning great techniques and skills to get in touch with my emotions. I now know what makes me special. I am able to relax and work in a relaxed way. I am acting from what my partner is giving me not from something I've planned.

42% say...I am learning tools to act and how to produce results. I am learning & understanding what acting really is. I am gaining a solid knowledge of cold reading technique. I approach acting with a tangible method. I possess a better awareness and appreciation of acting as a doable craft. I learned new and important techniques and skills. I have a better eye to observe people's feelings, behavior and why they react the way they do. I am experimenting and learning how to develop characters. I am having a good time learning the craft. I have a much clearer sense of how I'm seen by others. I am learning to be real. I am learning how to apply what I learn. I am learning what I need to work on the most. I have a deeper understanding of the various acting techniques. I now appreciate acting as a craft.

WHAT SPECIFIC RESULTS DID YOU ACCOMPLISH SINCE YOU STARTED TRAINING AT THE STUDIO?

67% say they get roles in film, television, commercials & other projects where they did not prior to studying here.

33% of the actors surveyed got an agent and/or a manager where they had none before. The same report having regular call-backs for roles where they did not before.

WHAT IN YOUR OPINION MAKES THIS COACHING REALLY UNIQUE?

64% say...personal input and individualized coaching, constructive criticism, patience, subtlety, the coach is real, no nonsense approach, from the heart, honesty and genuine care and diligence for students, positive attitude, working with great people and a great coach, teacher's dedication and encouragement, the teacher's love of acting, professional attitude, not being forced into a mold, tangible method, I feel like I am developing at my own pace and working on my own technique.

36% say...practical, eclectic, relaxed, fun and positive atmosphere to learn in, valuable insights, sensitivity to my needs, I am being trained by a professional, varied and interesting classes, time for a lot of important areas of an actor's technique such as improvisation, cold reading, relaxation, scene work and special individual presentations, experienced coach and grasp of key techniques and concepts by coach, coach real and clear, there's a real objective to each class, the coaching makes a lot of sense, the approach is clear, every class I take something tangible home with me.

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