Gemma Crooks
Acting Coach. Director. Actor
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page. As a teaching artist, director and actor I value the art of storytelling in all its forms. From stage to screen I work with actors and directors to enhance their process of creating narrative and visuals. I offer services that include 1-2-1 acting sessions, group workshops, freelanced directing and on-set acting coaching.
PERFORMANCE HAS ALWAYS PULLED ME IN. I BELIEVE THAT SOMEWHERE ALONG MY ANCESTRAL LINE THERE WAS A GREAT STORYTELLER
services
1-2-1 Acting coaching
The 1-2-1 acting sessions I offer are suitable for both professional actors and actors who are just starting to discover their craft. If you are looking for a session to support you in a new role, auditions or looking to refine your process, I offer these online. I will use a range of acting techniques to help find what works best for you. Each session is 90 minutes. The sessions are available in blocks of four, eight or single one off sessions.
Group Workshops
Group workshops take place online and in person. These sessions give actors a space to explore their craft further. Working with fellow actors allows for collective learning and expansion of skills. In these sessions we look at various techniques that offer a chance to experiment with stories and narrative for a range of performance platforms.
Directing
As a director and teaching artist my work and background is in devising for stage and screen. Much of my work has a great sense of collaboration with actors and stage crew to create new or reimagined pieces of work.
If you are interested in any of the following services please get in touch
On occasions some actors require further support when on-set. In our current climate we are more aware and conscious of what roles require of us as actors. Whether you are taking on a role that is challenging or new you may want to consider an on-set coach. Roles may require you to need a cultural advocate or support in navigating a new narrative. I offer my services as an acting coach to support you in script reading, preparation for roles, collaborating with you and the director for you to get the job done to the best of your ability. If you are considering an acting coach on-set, this MUST be agreed with the director and producer prior to engaging in this service.
If you would like more information please get in touch.