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| "First, but not foremost, Larry's range and insight as an actor astonishes me. In production after production with Willow Cabin, Larry shows so many colors, so much heart and proves to be such a great colleague. He is thoughtful, demanding and challenges everyone around him to be better, to bring more to their performances just as he does with his own work. Now as teacher, Larry is helping more and more people find more in text and life on stage. People who work with him develop a depth and a clarity in thinking and feeling that illumines the written word with great humanity." Edward Berkeley Director (Aspen Opera Theater Center), Teacher (Juilliard Undergraduate Opera Studies, Circle In The Square) "Larry Gleason is the first actor I would consider in casting. He is also the first teacher I encourage my students and others to take from in New York. He's a smart, fun, and incredibly talented actor. And I know from having taught alongside him and from the comments I get back from those I send to him, that his teaching is as consummate as his acting. For my money and time, there simply isn't a better teacher of acting in New York." Scott LaFeber Director, Emerson College Associate Professor (2005-present), B.A., Colgate University; M.F.A., University of Texas, Austin, TX "Hey, so you can't argue with results. Got the part. But either way, really enjoyed the process of working with the script. Puts me at ease, gives me lots of ideas, makes me much more comfortable with the situation and the language of the audition, and let's me know what I'm in for. Will call you soon about more sessions." Bill Santiago, Comedy Central Standup and Author, "PARDON MY SPANGLISH ¡Porque Because!" www.myspace.com/billsantiagocomedy "Larry, I had a great experience in your class! From what I remember, pacing myself, breathing, and building action from thought were some of my issues, and also trusting my ability to execute the material, like the Midsummer/Hermia monologue...hopefully I'll get to participate in one of your classes again." Trisha Jeffrey, Actor, Circle alumna, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Caroline or Change http://trishajeffreyfans.tripod.com/ "I was so affected by yesterday's exercise that I haven't been able to stop thinking about it! I'm very grateful to you. That was such an amazing experience. I don't think I can effectively put it into words yet, but I just have to tell you that I had a HUGE breakthrough about self-consciousness....This exercise shed a new light on things, and made me realize WHY... And that's half the battle, isn't it? Thanks, Larry. I definitely look forward to working with you again." Patrick Cann, Actor, Circle Alumni "I just want to thank you for the help and I wanted to let you know that they (New York Film Academy) loved what they saw from my audition. I got the scholarship so thank you I really appreciate it." Ike Rice, actor "Thanks for our session on Sunday (weekend special). It really helped a lot and reminded me how easy it can be to work on a speech." Dave Burdett, Actor, Emerson grad "Congratulations on your technique being 'invisible' and seamless. I tried it today on a talent agent and he liked what I did. He's calling me to come in and sign with his agency. They're big on theater and TV/film. Thank you for your coaching. I will be contacting you when I book a major role, for coaching and for encouragement." J. Santiago, Actor "Thank you for all the work we did this summer. I want you to know that I really appreciate all the help you gave me. Working with you really helped me to understand some of the things I need to work on and I have a better grasp now on how to tackle a monologue. I hope to contact you again in the future for continued coaching. Thank you very, very much." Krista Buccellato, Actor, Emerson grad his student, but also on stage acting beside him. Larry coached me on monologue preparation, as well as scene work for numerous auditions. What makes him such an excellent teacher is the fact that he's an excellent actor who knows how to communicate with the students he coaches. He just gets 'it,' making sure you do too. " Kurt Bauccio Actor, numerous current commercials, Circle alumnus "Larry is quite a talented actor and coach-I've seen Larry on stage, and I've worked with him in a class at Circle in the Square. He's particularly experienced and knowledgeable with the classics. Most importantly, he's worked steadily at various theatres in the Northeast over the past few years and received terrific reviews for his work. He's one of the few people I would highly recommend. After all, we can always continue to brush up monologues, work on new ones, and just generally stay creatively stimulated, excited about the work. He also offers private coaching for those of you less interested in a class environment." Dana Benningfield Actor, Director (NJ Rep), Circle alumna "I just wanted to tell you that my audition with the agent went very well. She paid me a lot of nice compliments! So, thank you for your help. I would like to work again during your Monday afternoon specials." Natalie Smyka Actor "Working with Larry has sharpened my skills tremendously on cold readings as well as by taking those tools from our sessions and applying them to the rigors of making very specific choices on text I only received minutes before. I have a much more discerning approach to copy when auditioning which has upped my game considerably in this arena. I have found my individual and/or class work with Larry to be exceedingly rewarding both personally and professionally. His ability to dissect a monologue or scene to get right to the kernel of the piece gives incredible freedom to the actor to then make that piece their own." Amy Gaipa Actor (Titanic), Circle alumna "Thank you for coming to my rescue for my Shakespeare auditions. I have had a good year." Donald Panella Actor, Circle Alumnus "Larry's classes are infused with his passion and devotion to the theatre. Larry has taught me in a number of capacities -- in the formal setting of Circle in the Square Theatre School, in private classes and individual coaching sessions. I have now been acting professionally for four years and Larry's creative guidance remains essential to my craft. He is deeply committed to his students and brings his warm and generous spirit to all of his work. Both challenging and encouraging, Larry is an amazing acting teacher!" your excellent tutalage! I would like to join again in the future and possibly meet for private monologue coaching." Rebecca Eddy Actor "Thank you so much for your help with our scene night cuts. They're really wonderful-you were dead on! I appreciate how attentive you were to our needs as characters and how quickly you got back to us. You're great! All my best..." Rachel Kincaid Actor, Circle student "Larry opened my eyes to the language of Shakespeare and Moliere in a way I never thought I would see it. I was always hesitant to dive into classical text because of my fear of it but Larry taught me how to not only understand the process but how to enjoy the work as well. " Jordan Burnett Actor/Singer, Emerson College student "It has been a privilege working with you this year at Circle. You always bring the most profound insight to every character and play we work on. But what has been more valuable to me as your student is the gift you have for sharing this insight in a way that activates me as an actor and immediately informs my understanding and portrayal of my character. It was an invaluable experience for me and a pleasure working with you." Natalie Blackman Actor, Circle student "Larry's passion and dedication to acting is both inspiring and contagious. He is an intelligent and sensitive actor which makes him an incredible acting teacher." "Thank you so much for all that you did; you are a very effective teacher. I will keep you in mind for one-on-one coaching. Thank you for helping me finally update my monologue repertoire! Good class yesterday!" Cara Maltz Actor, singer "I went to an audition on Wednesday in Boston --it went so well!!! I tried everything you suggested and it helped more than you know. So thanks for everything- and I'll be in touch to schedule another coaching session." Rana Kay Actor "I just got cast in a very interesting play called "The Physicists" and its by Frederich Durrenmatt. All of that text analysis on the playwright work that we did was so useful in this process. As well as the examinations. I feel like I understand the play and my character in great detail. Thought Id just let you know." Micaele Johnson Actor |
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"RE: The Sonnets and our last and very inspiring
meeting. Thank you for helping me with exactly what I
wanted and hoped to achieve. You are a wonderfully
patient and forgiving teacher and I felt very much at ease
with you, which allowed me to have that tiny break-through
our last meeting.I hope you are well, and your art and
teaching are as inspiring to you as it was to me."
Patti Onorato, Teacher, Turtle Bay Music School
"Thanks for your help on the pieces and the process.
University of San Diego and University of Delaware were
great. I went in very much relaxed and in control. My focus
was great. Now its the waiting game. I still have one
more to go in for ACA in DC. That is in two weeks. Wish
me luck..."
Derrick Sanders, Actor www.DerrickLeMont.com
"Thank you very much, I really appreciate your help, and I
had a great time working with you. I feel much more
comfortable, as well as excited, about these pieces, and
will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a
coach."
Adam Lerman, Actor
"I just want to thank you once again for being so
dedicated to your work and getting me to where I need to
be with my monologue. You're great to work with. Also,
my new monologues are great."
Sonia Torres, Actor
"Your help was right on, highly accurate and incredible. I
got a big scholarship to study at the Guthrie program in
Minneapolis."
Josh Fazeli Actor, Circle alumnus
"I am doing "Two Noble Kinsmen" this summer (Jailer's
Daughter) thanks to your help with my Desdemona
monologue, of course!"
Abigail Flynn, Actor, Penn State alumna
"I'm still getting some really good comments on the Short
Eyes monologue we worked on. I've been told that it's a
good piece for me, that the work was smart with intelligent
choices, and that it was downright creepy and chilling. In
fact, whenever anyone asks, I have nothing but praise for
him as a teacher."
David Wagenheim Actor (recent film: "Falling")
"I'm very happy to strongly recommend Larry Gleason's
monologue course which I have just completed. I believe
that I made enormous improvement in my Shakespeare
and Pinter monologues. Larry's wide knowledge of drama
and his broad experience as an actor along with his
warmth and encouragement were most valuable and the
class is challenging yet highly enjoyable."
Dudley Stone Associate Artistic Director and member of The
Deptford Players and the Gap Theater
"Just wanted to say thanks again for your time,
AND........................they must have liked me cause I got the
callback! Yes, we'll see how Lady Anne turns out at the
end of the week and I will be in touch for either classes or
more private coaching.
BTW, yes I have a callback for the other Shakespeare
audition tomorrow-
Thanks again!"
"Just wanted to say thanks for yesterday, I always feel
better after having a session with you!
PS Just booked microsoft print as well as a nokia print
campaign too! YEAH!"
meeting. Thank you for helping me with exactly what I
wanted and hoped to achieve. You are a wonderfully
patient and forgiving teacher and I felt very much at ease
with you, which allowed me to have that tiny break-through
our last meeting.I hope you are well, and your art and
teaching are as inspiring to you as it was to me."
Patti Onorato, Teacher, Turtle Bay Music School
"Thanks for your help on the pieces and the process.
University of San Diego and University of Delaware were
great. I went in very much relaxed and in control. My focus
was great. Now its the waiting game. I still have one
more to go in for ACA in DC. That is in two weeks. Wish
me luck..."
Derrick Sanders, Actor www.DerrickLeMont.com
"Thank you very much, I really appreciate your help, and I
had a great time working with you. I feel much more
comfortable, as well as excited, about these pieces, and
will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a
coach."
Adam Lerman, Actor
"I just want to thank you once again for being so
dedicated to your work and getting me to where I need to
be with my monologue. You're great to work with. Also,
my new monologues are great."
Sonia Torres, Actor
"Your help was right on, highly accurate and incredible. I
got a big scholarship to study at the Guthrie program in
Minneapolis."
Josh Fazeli Actor, Circle alumnus
"I am doing "Two Noble Kinsmen" this summer (Jailer's
Daughter) thanks to your help with my Desdemona
monologue, of course!"
Abigail Flynn, Actor, Penn State alumna
"I'm still getting some really good comments on the Short
Eyes monologue we worked on. I've been told that it's a
good piece for me, that the work was smart with intelligent
choices, and that it was downright creepy and chilling. In
fact, whenever anyone asks, I have nothing but praise for
him as a teacher."
David Wagenheim Actor (recent film: "Falling")
"I'm very happy to strongly recommend Larry Gleason's
monologue course which I have just completed. I believe
that I made enormous improvement in my Shakespeare
and Pinter monologues. Larry's wide knowledge of drama
and his broad experience as an actor along with his
warmth and encouragement were most valuable and the
class is challenging yet highly enjoyable."
Dudley Stone Associate Artistic Director and member of The
Deptford Players and the Gap Theater
"Just wanted to say thanks again for your time,
AND........................they must have liked me cause I got the
callback! Yes, we'll see how Lady Anne turns out at the
end of the week and I will be in touch for either classes or
more private coaching.
BTW, yes I have a callback for the other Shakespeare
audition tomorrow-
Thanks again!"
"Just wanted to say thanks for yesterday, I always feel
better after having a session with you!
PS Just booked microsoft print as well as a nokia print
campaign too! YEAH!"
"Larry Gleason is a consummate actor--focused on his
craft, truthful in his work, generous as a scene partner. As
an actor, I feel blessed to have shared the stage with him
several times and eagerly anticipate the next opportunity
to do so. I have seen his work span the gamut from
romantic comedy to devastating tragedy; with wit, warmth
and humor he can paint the youthful picture of Dylan
Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales with all the colors of
the rainbow, yet give Sir Toby Belch of Twelfth Night the
deteriorated dignity of Richard Burton.
A class with Larry Gleason will challenge you, invigorate
you, educate you, and above all expect of you the best
you have to bring to the craft of acting."
Kirsti Carnahan Actor/Singer Kiss of the Spider Woman
(B'way), Producer, StrawHat Auditions
craft, truthful in his work, generous as a scene partner. As
an actor, I feel blessed to have shared the stage with him
several times and eagerly anticipate the next opportunity
to do so. I have seen his work span the gamut from
romantic comedy to devastating tragedy; with wit, warmth
and humor he can paint the youthful picture of Dylan
Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales with all the colors of
the rainbow, yet give Sir Toby Belch of Twelfth Night the
deteriorated dignity of Richard Burton.
A class with Larry Gleason will challenge you, invigorate
you, educate you, and above all expect of you the best
you have to bring to the craft of acting."
Kirsti Carnahan Actor/Singer Kiss of the Spider Woman
(B'way), Producer, StrawHat Auditions
| AN INTERNATIONAL RECOMMENDATION April 2008. "Dear Mr. Gleason, I am a 20-year old Musical Theatre student from Vienna, Austria. In summer I will be in NY for training. I will be there from 20th of June till 31st of July. I have come across your home page when reading through Circle in the Square School information! As it is not possible for me to take part in any of the longer running summer courses, because I cannot come to NY for auditioning, I wanted to ask you whether you would give private lessons and how much are the rates, as I do want to take some acting training as well. Sincerely, Patrizia Leitzoni" April 2008. "Patrizia: We can tailor the private sessions in two ways: 1) frequency and 2) length. We can set a schedule frequency to meet your needs, as in once or twice a week; we can make each session as long as you would like, as in one or two hours (or more) in length. We can tailor session content according to your needs, as in monologue/audition work, emotional exploration, cold reading/audition work, text analysis work--or a combination of all these areas. Additionally, that content can be with contemporary or classical material or both. If you would like to work on songs, there are two ways to go about this. First, we can work text-only, either a cappella or with you bringing in pre-recorded accompaniment. Secondly, if you would like a live accompanist, it would mean an additional cost to that which is explained above to cover their fee and a rental studio with a piano. I do not work on music theory or vocal production; I work on song interpretation. Ultimately, no matter what we put together for you, it's all about you and your needs and what you want to accomplish while here in NYC. Let me know if this works for you. If it does, we can go further into customizing your studies when you are here. Thank you for your inquiry. Larry" --And so Patrizia worked with me in June and July.-- Late July 2008. "Hey Larry, just wanted you to know, I had the audition with Circle today and they said I could take part (for next summer)!!! So thanks again for the great work we did!!! I wrote in my application your name as one who would act to recommend me, as you allowed and Colin said, “this is fine and you do not have to write anything” because of course, they know you :). Thanks again!!! I will write you again when I will be back in Austria." Greetings, Patrizia :)) |
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