Davidtom - Theatre tutor - Los Angeles
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Davidtom - Theatre tutor - Los Angeles

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Davidtom will be happy to arrange your first Theatre lesson.

Davidtom

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Davidtom will be happy to arrange your first Theatre lesson.

  • Rate PKR 19,435
  • Response 4h
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    Number of students Davidtom has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

    20

    Number of students Davidtom has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Davidtom - Theatre tutor - Los Angeles
  • 5 (25 reviews)

PKR 19,435/hr

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  • Theatre
  • Improvisational theatre

Learn how to act with Emmy Award winning Actor David Tom. With over 40 years of experience in film, TV and theater.

  • Theatre
  • Improvisational theatre

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Davidtom will be happy to arrange your first Theatre lesson.

About Davidtom

Hey everyone! My name is David Tom and I have over 40 years of acting experience in Film, TV and Stage. I'm best known world-wide for my role on Young and the Restless where I received 3 Emmy nominations and won my first Emmy for Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series for my role as Billy Abbott.

I've been teaching and coaching actors for over 17 years now and I have the experience and training to coach actors who are either beginning their journey with acting or are well experienced and are looking to bring more color and light to their work. I help students stand out in front of the casting director and make their tapes unique from the rest.

I've worked with and continue to study with the world famous acting instructor Ivanna Chubbick who has coached Oscar Award winning actors such as Hillary Swank and Halle Barry. My method and style of teaching is a hybrid of the technique that Ivanna Chubbick teaches. My students learn how to breakdown scenes and how to emotionally and truthfully become the characters they are playing.

I've helped many students enter the industry the correct way. Unfortunately there are so many scams out there that beginning actors need to be aware of. So it's very helpful to have someone like me guide them in the right direction and help them take those first steps towards entering the industry. Everything from finding the right photographer for headshots to how to look for and apply for representation at certain agencies. Acting is my passion, and I love to share that passion with others so they may reach their dreams of becoming a working actor.

Film credits include Swing Kids with Christian Bail & Robert Shawn Lenard; Pleasantville with Reese Witherspoon & Toby McGuire, Stay Tuned with John Ritter along with Plain Cloths, Stepfather III, Walking Thunder, Roomates, and The Hazing to name a few. Television series roles include “Sessions,” produced by Billy Crystal, as well as “One Life to Live” as Paul Cramer, “Roommates” as Brady, “Worlds Apart,” “Buddies,” “Salute your Shorts,” “Good Behavior” as Cozy Boy, “Brand New Life” as Bart McCray, and “The Young and The Restless” as Billy Abbott. Recent top rated TV shows include NCIS and NCIS New Orleans and CSI Los Vegas.

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Hey everyone! My name is David Tom and I have over 40 years of acting experience in Film, TV and Stage. I've been teaching and coaching actors for over 17 years now and I have the experience and training to coach actors who are either beginning their journey with acting or are well experienced and are looking to bring more color and light to their work.

In my classes my students learn how to breakdown scenes and how to emotionally and truthfully become the characters they are playing through a technique called "personalization". This is where we take emotions that the student has experienced in their own life and apply them to the characters they are playing so that they can better understand how they are feeling. This in turn creates much more truthful, grounded and real performances that make it much easier for their audiences to relate to.

We also work on audition techniques as well. I teach students how to stand out in front of the casting director and make their tapes unique from the rest. Especially with their taped auditions which have become so important in todays industry.

I have students of all ages and at all different levels of their career. From actors that are just starting their journey to the more seasoned actors that are looking to find more color in their work.

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  • PKR 19,435

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  • 5h: PKR 97,173
  • 10h: PKR 194,345

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The first free lesson with Davidtom will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 30mins

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  • PKR 19,435/h

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  • 1) When did you start practicing? How did this passion find you?

    I started acting when I was six years old alongside my twin sister, Nicholle, and my older sister, Heather. My mother introduced us to the industry because her own mother had not allowed her to pursue acting. Performing has been a passion of mine since day one. Although my mother always gave us the choice to stop, it was never something I wanted to leave behind. Acting is truly in my blood.
  • 2) Which artists or works affect you the most?

    While many performers have influenced my career, Daniel Day-Lewis is one of my all-time favorites. His work in films like "My Left Foot", "In the Name of the Father", "My Beautiful Laundrette", and "There Will Be Blood" is incredible. I have always strived to emulate the diversity and passion he shows in his roles. Additionally, I deeply respect his personal life as a kind individual and a dedicated family man.
  • 3) What are the qualities and skills required to succeed in this area?

    I advise all my clients that you must drive yourself in this incredibly competitive industry; you have to want it completely. Especially when starting out, you must be proactive with finding the right photographers for headshots, submitting yourself for projects, and auditioning. It is essential to learn how to put together proper audition tapes and know when to seek representation. Success requires dedication, hard work, and a focus on perfecting your craft through reading scripts, watching films, and taking weekly classes. Finally, you must be able to accept criticism and persist through rejection.
  • 4) What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?

    You must stay grounded and never forget who you are or where you come from. Surround yourself with true friends and remain faithful to your morals and values. Because the stress of the industry can be overwhelming, it is also important to have other hobbies and creative outlets to maintain your balance and express your artistic side.
  • 5) How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?

    It is a unique feeling that is difficult to put into words. However, there is no greater feeling than when a colleague or an audience member shares how your performance moved them. How it touched their heart and soul. It's a feeling indescribable. It makes all the hard work and preparation worthwhile. My passion for acting is completely genuine, and I cannot imagine doing anything else with my life.
  • 6) What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?

    I am incredibly proud of winning an Emmy. Being recognized by my peers was amazing. It meant the world to me that my mother was able to see me achieve this goal, and that I could thank her from the stage for allowing me to pursue my dreams. I owe everything to my mother and I would not have the success I have today if it weren't for her support.
  • 7) Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?

    To be honest, most of my students surprise me. When I first transitioned to online teaching, I was unsure of its efficacy, but I have been amazed by the results. The "Personalization" technique is a simple yet effective method for breaking down characters and understanding scenes. Most students grasp it quickly and see a significant improvement in a short period. I love seeing the moment they understand how to express a character in a truthful, honest, and grounded way.
  • 8) Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?

    My secret is patience. I understand that every student is unique, with different strengths, weaknesses, and artistic paths. It is an honor to guide actors as they take their first steps into a world that has always been a massive part of who I am.
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