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Heidi Marshall Studio - Actors On Camera Heidi supports the Passionate Actor to keep getting back up. Heidi Marshall is a private audition coach & acting on-camera teacher. Check out her Alumni!

Heidi is a former Casting Director for Broadway, TV, Film, Commercials at Telsey Casting, and she is currently an inspired Director in Film and Theater and Private Acting Coach. She loves actors, good stories, and learning. Heidi Marshall is a private audition coach & acting on-camera teacher. Her private classes function by word of mouth and referrals. Baz Luhrmann - "All of Heidi Marshall's work has led me to see that she is a Director of first rate talent and ability." ACTOR REVIEWS "Your class was instrumental in helping me develop the techniques that allowed me to go into that audition room 4 different times and finally land the role of Richie. I tell all my actor friends about your class, I can't rave enough about it." - Raul Castillo HBO Series Looking I know what I'm doing in the theater, I know when it's working and when it's not. I can't tell with camera. I guess it's just going to take time and constant working. In all, I'm still trying to get out of the mode of doing it right, but doing it me. Because no one can be me and when I let myself just be me, I think it's a pretty special thing. Thanks for listening. Working it out. - Bjorn Dupaty http://www.bjorndupaty.com/ Amazon Series ALPHA HOUSE “Very seldom in life are things ever as promised. My audition, my first ever without singing, was as if I had done a dozen prior to. Your class presented the geography of the room as it actually was. You gave me the mind-set that allowed me to hold to the points I needed and ignore the ones I did not need. I was, I guess we can assume, successful.” [He booked HBO on his first audition!] - Gary Simpson www.garysimpsonbaritone.com HBO Series The Knick In so many ways!!! I feel like I am so much more knowledgeable about the whole process and feel like I am more in control of my audition, "tai-chi-ing the room" And picking three adjectives in the breakdown and using it in specific moments is a godsend! Thank you!!” -Tal Yardeni “"I knew my lines and beats, and I told myself "have fun!" And ya know what? I even surprised myself! I focused on my reader and listened and they all laughed through the entire take. Then the director gave me an adjustment and I did it again (AND I even asked questions!) and they laughed AGAIN all the way through it!!! Thank you for all that you impart in me/us and for your Unbelievable Positivity!! God bless you. I had so much fun I was floating on air afterward." - Peter Davenport http://www.peter-davenport.com/ “[what shifted most about acting on camera] confidence with being real, ugly, messy. swinging between opposing emotions, making bigger choices! less self consciousness!” - Natalie Roy www.natalieroy.com I can't say Thank you enough for being one of the best if not THE BEST teacher in town, I'm so grateful to have met you and to have the opportunity to explore my craft deeper in such a positive environment! - Ydaiber Orozco www.Ydaiber.com "You just really got me thinking. So thank you for the lessons both oncamera and off. You've taught me a lot already and I look forward to more. I think you're one special lady.” - Jessica Walker “For me there was just so much reminding going on. The stuff that we may take for granted and just assume it's going to work for us always but really, it will never if you don't constantly work at it and keep it fresh... I.e. Listening, connecting, letting the work go and just being present. I'm learning to be still and simple. It's hard for me! But I was shocked at what happened when I just sat and allowed things to happen. It all just showed up and felt truthful and alive. I can't wait to continue exploring the intimacy that is acting on camera!” - Jeff Riberdy www.jeffriberdyactor.com I just want to thank you! I had an audition this morning that I've been dreading for a number if reasons but I went in an applied your audition tips and I felt great! For the first time, ever, I really allowed myself time to think the thoughts and let the scene breathe. I'm so thrilled that I decided to take your class. It's already paying off. Can't wait to learn more. - MacKenzie Meehan www.mackenziemeehan.com The Wolf On Wall Street “I'm really loving all that's happening in class. Thank you for your continuous encouragement and inspiration.” - Jessica Kahler http://jessicakahler.com/ "Tuesday was really special, I walked away with such a sense of self and power as a performer unlike ever before. Can't wait to dive deeper." - Wes Mason www.wesmasonstage.com "Can't be more excited and thankful for your class, your spirit, your mentoring!!!! I would say you're one of the few truly supporting, honest, authentic amazing artists out there right now. You are doing magic for us, keep it up!!!!" - Emma Ramos http://www.emmaramos.com/ Your class is just what I needed. You have such a wonderful, positive and inspiring way of helping others. Thank you very very very much for choosing to help us actors do what we love and do it well! I love you! – Breece Wilson http://breecewilson.com/ "Thank you so much for all of your help and incredible insight. I have learned so much from you these past couple of months. I feel so much more confident in auditions situations-- on or off camera. And I feel like I have a deeper understanding of myself as an actor-- my unique essence, and a deeper appreciation of it. As well as how to keep it light! :)" - Myra Thibault http://www.myrathibault.com ""I have been reflecting on the class all week and whenever i think about it i feel calm. Just calm about my work and calm about the future and that is rare for me. Your class really is a safe space to work in and i've not felt that before. Thank you again so much for a truly unique and amazingly fun class! I really do feel very changed as an actor. " - Katie Honaker www.KatieHonaker.com "It can be very hard, as one gets older, to dig into what blocks you- impeding your work, your flow, your joy, etc- and I am deeply grateful to you for giving me a safe space in which I can reveal those things so I can exorcise it and be in my bliss again!" - Darius DeHaas http://www.dariusdehaas.com/ "Honesty. You showed me how to be honest in this business, THE ARTS and myself . When I came into your class I was lost. I had auditioned like a mad man. I had done seminars and met with casting directors and agents. I produced web shows with people that I didn't see eye to eye with on the art. So you make me think about being Honest about my Type, Look and my Abilities. I have been auditioning for a long time and I hate being type casted. Yeah, I know they want to type you because you look a certain way. But my heart and guts tell me that it doesn't have to be that way. I don't have to play a cabbie or tough guy or a terrorist or the funny Indian guy. (I'm not Indian BTW, lol.) So I came back to being Honest. When I play a character, I have to be totally honest in those moments. But then I'm not honest with my self when the camera stops or when the lights black out on stage... So I'm not a writer or director or have any formal training, but who needs a method when you have passion? Thanks, Heidi. You saved me big time...I almost quit 2 months prior and thanks for giving back to the Arts ..to receive things you must first give back..." - Zeshan Bhatti “Your eye and focus and ability to dissect talent issues... amazing.” – Lisa Tharps www.LisaTharps.com "I have been doing this since I was 5 years old, taken a million acting classes and yours was the only one that I actually felt truly helped me as a blocked artist." - Lauren Toub www.LaurenToub.com "I seriously cannot thank you enough for the gift of working with you. These classes and the homework have been a mind-blowing experience. Thank you for helping me break through walls! I feel like The Hulk!" Laura Daniel "Today was the first audition where I really felt like I took back the power in the room, and thus no matter what happens, I feel really great about what I did! And more confident in my abilities for next time. Do I think it was the best work I've done in an audition? No, definitely not, but it was definitely the best overall audition experience I've had in a looong, looong time, or maybe ever. And now I feel like I can focus more on the prep for the actual work - I know, craaaazy idea- instead of freaking out about going into the room. All thanks to techniques you've shared with us. I just had to share that with you. Thank you!!" - Faith Aronowitz http://www.faitharonowitz.com/ "I loved your class and it really did help to boost my confidence ( as well as my skills) as I head back out to the wilds of LA." - Mia Baron "I'd love for you to know that I still apply your audition technique and find it invaluable. In fact I just booked a recurring role on Boardwalk Empire season 3 " - Katy Wright-Meade http://katywrightmead.com HBO’s Boardwalk Empire "It was really nice to get to know you again after all these years, and I do feel that what I learned in the class has fundamentally changed how I audition on camera. No small thing!" - Dashiell Eaves http://www.dashielleaves.com "[The agent] said, "Yep. I can tell Ana Maria's been working with Heidi Marshall"." - Ana Maria Jomoloca “I remember one of our classes where you talked of women and make-up and how going without make-up can be a powerful tool that we should get comfortable using. So, I used it! Of course once I got to the audition and saw all the "hot mamas" I began the doubting game! Ah, the mind, such a beautiful dangerous weapon we use to torture ourselves!! In any case Heidi, your classes have taught me to think more expansively about the audition/casting/role-making process; in the past I never would have gone for an "older" role or gone without make-up & such - ultimately, these are the self-imposed boundaries that limit us. And even though I didn't think I got the part, I wasn't sad about it because I came in fully prepared. Actually getting the part was almost beyond comprehension! Wouldn't you know, I got the call from the director giving me the role!” -Shannon Conley “Thank you for the wonderful tips you gave us. Since your class I've been booking student films, taking more classes, and growing as an actor. I'm trying to take my acting to the next level.” – Erin Singleton “I was inspired by all of the direction and exercises you provided during class. It brought to light a number of different areas that I had not ever been exposed to. In essence I now have more tools in my box because of your class.” -Mia Zifkin "I had a good casting session with several indie film casting directors at Network event. I have to say, that they loved the picture you suggested as an Indie shot, overall the scene was a big hit, and it was wonderful to be able to direct them to my website to see my reel for other work. Thanks for pushing for those things to come together. " - Eric Chase http://www.ericdchase.com/ I loved your class and it really did help to boost my confidence ( as well as my skills) as I head back out to the wilds of LA. - Mia Baron

Mission: To support the Passionate Actor to keep getting back up.

06/09/2020

Meet Jovan Tyler-Graham
#amplifyblacktalent

06/05/2020

Today in our Studio Pop-Up (with awesome Guest Ana Ortiz) we invited the young talented artists of Developing Artists to join us! And their questions and intense listening were amazing! We loved having the next generation with us today. They are a future that we can be proud of - I can’t wait to see where they guide us in these next moments of history. #amplifyteenvoices
OMG we’ve got lotsa amplifying to do.
If you want to and can support young diverse artists, please head to their site for ANY donations. These kids are our future. @developingartists

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“Our stories must be heard.” 📖⁠
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#tb vid to DA at the @judsonchurchnyc⁠
AMPLIFY #BLACKVOICES

06/03/2020

Meet Anna Noble
#amplifyblacktalent @annanoble12

06/03/2020

Meet Carla R Stewart
#amplifyblacktalent @mzzzruth

05/27/2020

I’m loving the sentimental throwbacks alumni are posting from the days in the Studio. Someday, have hope💘, we will all be working in person again soon. On sets. In studio. On stages. Til then, remember you’re an actor. Even when not working.💡 Being an actor is as much BELIEF as it is DOING. Believe in your talents. Trust and it will thrive.

#Repost @kathrynmilleractor
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With filming on pause, I know this page has moved a little more toward my dance life. I’m obviously missing acting these days, so I thought I’d post a throwback class video from @heidimarshallstudio .
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The challenge for that class was to tackle a scene with exposition... the more jargon, the better. I really put myself to the test that week... not only was this basically one long monologue of a scene from the brilliant film Network, but it was full of jargon and numbers. It definitely put my memorization skills to the test! I was pretty proud of how this scene turned out. Plus... how fun is it to play such an ambitious and determined character?!
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#actor #actress #actorlife #selftape #actingclass #classclip #alwayslearning #film #filmactor #phillyfilm #phillyactor #philadelphia #philadelphiafilm #indiefilm #indie #network

05/26/2020

Do you know that there is soooo much more freedom and self-expression in your self-tapes than you're maximizing?

It's true.

Most actors are playing so safe in their self-tapes, trying to abide by all the self-tape "rules" that are suddenly popping up everywhere, and the result is... an audition that looks like everyone else's.

▶️‼️Use that frame, live inside the frame, play inside the frame, breathe life into your character in that rigid little frame.

Work the camera the way you work a selfie! It's much more fun than you’re probably making it! This 3-week online class with Athena guides you towards using the camera to your advantage, folks. Learn physicality for the camera, work the beats, bring the internal monologue to life, and practice self-tape techniques.

6 students max

JUNE 2020

OPTION A: Tuesdays | June 2, 9, 16 | 1:00-4:00pm EST
OPTION B: Wednesdays | June 3, 10, 17 | 6:00-9:00pm EST

05/19/2020

Name the genres. My new class has unearthed the genre in you! LOVE LOVE LOVE your flexibility!! Go forth and NAIL THE GENRE. #heidialumni #newclass #creativityintimeofcorona #actorsinspireme #hirethem #netflix #amazon #indiefilm #horror #actionthriller #fantasy #scifi #procedural #genre #film #tv #hbo #abc #cbs #nbs

05/15/2020

New Class!!! Grads!!! SELF-TAPE: NAILING THE GENRE. Well, one thing about this new era of living online is that it got me to design a new class! One that I’ve secretly always wanted to do. I’m revitalized! I’m inspired! Wow wow wow. Such goooood work. Test them... throw any genre at them and they’re ready to playyyyyy. Thanks my pretties for playing and being ALL in. 💘
#actorsinspireme #everyday #actingoncamera #film #cinema #tv #genre #comedy #drama #subgenre #indie #historical #romcom #scifi #horror #fantasy #action #thriller #psychologicalthriller #deadpan #raunchycomedy #familydrama #disney #sitcom #genrestudy #filmmaking

05/08/2020

I love seeing the simple creativity of #actorsinquarantine. 💜💘💜

Now. I have a funny story memory that Priscilla’s image reminds me of.

Back in college I took a lighting design class in my theater directing program. There was an assignment to design a little house model with lighting that evokes specific moods. Ie. Romantic sunset. So I lit it. It looked something like Priscilla’s lighting. I loved it. I thought it was beautiful. And I got the WORST grade ever in all my theater classes. I was humiliated. I failed? What??? The teacher said i didn’t do the assignment- it didn’t look realistic. Whatttt??? Who said it had to be “realistic”?? Shocked. Angry. Mainly, I felt stamped on for my creativity! It was a major blow to my creative self-expression.

It was like when a child draws a picture for someone and they ball up. 😢

So my takeaway to this day is EXPRESS YOURSELF. FORGET ABOUT TRYING TO GET “GOOD GRADES” AND BE PERFECT. EXPRESS YOURSELF COLORFULLY 🌈💜🧡💛❤️💚💙.

Be the artiste that you know you are! (See what an expressive creation can trigger in another person? Thank you, @prismarie !)

Don’t let others tell you if your art is worthy. Just create. Be you. Be art. (And I’ll heed that for myself too!)

#heidialumni #actorsinspireme #heidimarshallstudio #acting #selfexpression #cinema #theater

05/06/2020

Yes to making self tapes happen in quarantine! There’s all kinds of magic to be created! Including tripods from stacks of books. Get those eyeliner right y’all! LOVE THE WORK I’m seeing in the self-tape classes. Your muscles are working. It doesn’t matter what the end goal is right now. Who the heck knows when ANYONE is filming. No one no one no one knows. Yet. So use this time to play and muck it up and take chances and be creative in your self tapes or self tape practices. Or, if you’re not feelin it, just sit back and take a break bc the biz will be here again and trust that you’ll rejuvenate! Til then, if inspired, prop up those books and do some slates or eyeline tests. LOVE TO ACTORS WHO ARE KEEPIN IT REAL!
X @lorettaannemiller

#actorsinspireme #selftape #acting #diggingforinspiration #film #tv #cinema #filmmaking #television #actingonfilm #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshallstudioalumni #heidialummi

05/02/2020

Bring your PERSONALITY into those skates. Give us a glimpse of your personality and who’s gonna be hanging out with us on set! 😉Yes Miss Cheeky Natalie!

#Repost @natalieehinds
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hot tip: always go first when you’ve never done a slate before (that poor chair was my life support).
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#heidimarshallstudio #outtakes #actorsinspireme #hbo #comedy #laugh #fun #adorable #play #personality ##actorslife #audition

04/29/2020

Throwing it back for some IN-STUDIO memories! Don’t worry, friends. We will be in studio and in auditions and on sets again. It’s just gonna take a moment. But #trust your opportunities will flow again! 🌸🌈

#Repost @shalalashanta
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Congrats to Meghan Markle on her new bebeh. If I was her though I'd miss all that witty, snappy banter on Suits. I like to think I also bring a little extra derp to Rachel Zane. 🤪

#heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall #heidialumni #actorsinspireme

04/29/2020

Yessss. What she said 👇
#Repost @laurenbell__nyc__
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Supporting, sharing and lifting each other up as artists and creators is more important now than ever. Heidi Miami Marshall has asked her alumni to share excerpts from the good ole days of working in the studio. All to remind the world that after all this chaos settles down, the artist, whoever you are, will still be standing in the end. So please enjoy excerpts from a scene from the movie Sweet Home Alabama. Scene partner credit goes to the amazing @realdaniellopez. P.S. the end is seriously my favorite 😂. Hope this makes you laugh. @heidimiamieyes @heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshallstudio

04/11/2020

I'm so thrilled and moved by how actors keep showing up for other actors in my Studio Pop-Ups! (150+ this one) So grateful for the wisdom and EMPOWERED THINKING that Michelle Hurd @realmichellehurd graciously shared with my studio alumni. She blew everyone's mind when she revealed she booked STAR TREK:PICARD from a Self-Tape! 🤪🙄Yep. So there's that...

A TOP TAKEAWAY (to share with all)

Michelle reminded everyone to be an advocate for themselves, their art, with their teams and the industry at large, and to never stop advocating as an artist. It was so important for actors to be reminded how YOU DO HAVE A SAY in your career. YOU DO HAVE A SAY in the audition process. YOU DO HAVE A SAY in the art you are contributing to. You are not simply actors-for-hire, you are artists who are a part of the big picture.

OWN IT.

I adore you, Michelle. You're an inspiration. Keep fighting the good fight in all that you do. #timesup initiate, sag-aftra board member, inclusivity in the biz, and ALL the brilliant activism that you do.

You are an unstoppable force. And, a generous human being. THANK YOU. xo

And thank you Johnny for hosting these with me! Let's keep rounding up those that INSPIRE US! ###! @ Zoom Call

04/02/2020

Another Studio Pop-Up!! Wowsa. Today, we had 150+ folks pop through AND an inspiring conversation with our special Guest Reno Wilson. @renowilson1

My alumni community makes my heart sing. They don't realize it, shhh, but THEY give ME hope:) Such an inspiring conversation today - about life and art and auditioning and COMEDY.

Reno, you gave so many people such hope & ease, and LIGHTENED the space for us all to dig into the inspiration of auditioning and acting. AMAZING. THANK YOU TO YOU, FROM ALL OF US. xo

(And I'll be sharing bits of it soon with everyone too, so you can ALL be (re)inspired by Mr.Reno. xoxo )

P.S. Johnny, @sanchezjohnny thanks for having come up with the brilliant idea to bring in your high school buddy!!! I adore seeing how strong the lifetime bonds can be between artists. xo @ ZOOM

04/02/2020

@renowilson1 you rocked our studio world today with your positivity and insights about comedy and auditioning and LIFE AS AN ACTOR. Thank you deeply for supporting my studio alumni community with your time and heart in the Studio Pop-Up. Brilliant! I owe ya a smoothie and a hike in LA someday.
#actorsinspireme #heidimarshallstudio
#renowilson #goodgirls #mikeandmolly #onset #audition #actor #acting #studiopopup #inspiration #film #tv #nbc #Networktv #comedy

03/25/2020

We’re all feeling a range of reactions in our inner dialogues! Love this throwback clip @canelle.boughton ❤️❤️

#Heidialumni #heidimarshallstudio #hmstudio ##hmstudiochallenge #actorquarantine #actorsinspireme

03/14/2020

Keeping inspired! Love this moxie against the frustrations of the moment! 🎬❤️

#Repost @lorettaannemiller
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🚨STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING! | Amidst all this craziness, I’m trying to stay thankful and creative for the unexpected month I get to work and create as an actress. Sure, being out of work to pay my bills is going to suck but now I can focus on my class work at @heidimarshallstudio and dive into the dirt like this character allowed me to! Gotta look on the bright side. 🤘🏻 #actor #film #badass #meangirl #girlinterrupted #angelinajolie #castme #imavailable #la #nyc #actorwork #oncameraclass

03/12/2020

My fave are Brandi’s hashtags. Motivated! #getit

Plus. My 🎬TIp to you with this clip: Make it all about your scene partner. It’s (weirdly) not about YOU. It’s about the other person, getting through to them your need. Even if your need is to get them away from you, it’s your need. Brandi”s NEED is strong here. So I guess I just mentioned two tips! 1.Make it about the other person.
2.Focus on your need.

#Repost @thebrandiporter
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Missing the @heidimarshallstudio 🥰
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#tv #film #oncamera #acting #actorlife #heidimarshallstudio #sundayvibes #actors #onset #blackwomen #blackactors #nomakeup #manifestyourdreams #workonyourcraft #workforit #netflix #marvel #goals #hollywood #nyc #lawandordersvu

03/11/2020

Workin the moments @taylor.blackmann !!

🎬TIP: let the camera hear your inner dialogue.

I call it a dialogue because your inner thoughts are hyperactive in response to EVERYTHING you hear. It’s LOUD in there. Your mind is in constant dialogue. The camera loves to “hear” your inner dialogue.
PS. We don’t actually hear anything so you can think whatever ya want! 👀

#Repost @taylorablackman with @make_repost
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@heidimarshallstudio is a genius ❤️ So glad I got to play!
Film: Hereditary

#Actor #NYFilm #SagAftra #PilotSeason #LosAngeles #CooperCompany #ClearIsHere #Training #FlipSocialMedia #cinema #hbo #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall #heidialumni #actorsinspireme #actorslife #actor #artist #avaduvernay

02/27/2020

The excitement of YASEN IN THE HOUSE!!! I love how actors are always game. Always in process. Keep your inspiration alive by always stretching. It’s beautiful to watch your actor journeys. Expand expand expand. Deepen deepen deepen. Grow grow grow. Work work work.

#actorslife #actors #yasenatour #thewitcher #youngwallander #filmclubldn #filmclublondon #actingonfilm

02/26/2020

This class filled with alumni super quickly so don’t worry, we will do it again!! I LISTEN to your interests! I’ll bring Eliza back with this fantastic class. Please hop on this class priority list so I know who wants in and I’ll get you set up to kick some confident ACCENT arse. With some great tips, and some swagger, you can make any accent happen quickly. Enough for the auditions! And then later, you can work it hard to perfection for performance. Hop in to a future round. Link above in bio.

#actinginaccent #actingonfilm #hbo #netflix #bet #amc #versatileactor #acting #cinema #actingstudio #actingcoach #accentcoach #dialect #accentreduction #actorsinspireme #actingaudition #audition #pilotseason #justdoit #now #actorslife

02/26/2020

It’s all in your imagination. You see it. We see it. #chasedbyaliens #strangerthings #seeitbelieveit

#film #tv #actorslife #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall #actingonfilm #cinema #theater #truth #videooftheday #videooftheweek #hirethem #actorsinspireme #actorsofinstagram

02/25/2020

Always a story in the eyes! And with one swooping movement we’ve got an impromptu film! You can add your own stories to this #film. What it’s about... you interpret.

Oh the fun of actors. I love your playfulness and openness, always. Thank you for a super class. We will see you all again soon on big and small screens around the world! 🙏☀️🎬

#part1alumni #recentgrad #hirethem #talent

#actorslife #actors #film #tv #theater #singers #hbo #bet #starisborn #actingoncamera #audition #nycactor #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall

02/24/2020

One of my greatest joys in the studio is teaching actors how you are storytellers. Every look counts. Every emotion adds up. It’s so amazing to hear you all interpret each other’s scene choices. You’ve got the eye alumni!! #part2alumni #actorsinspireme #heidialumni

02/10/2020

Ok. The Oscars are over. But YOU get to keep stretching and pushing for your dreams. Taking risks. Being an artist first. And HAVING FUN.

Thanks Pilar for your fresh, risky, all-heart-in-your-scenes work. @pilar_adar ☀️💫

#heidialumni #heidimarshallstudio #actorsinspireme #oscars #redcarpet #film #tv

02/07/2020

Oh Miss Lizzy you make me laugh. Lean ALL the way into character choices, y’all. The “meaner” this character is to the other characters, the funnier the scenario is.

Take an idea and GO ALL THE WAY with it!
🤣😂@dizzymisslizzyjarrett

#Repost @dizzymisslizzyjarrett
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The nun who was actually a witch the whole time is my brand. #thelittlehours #witches #nunforyou #heidimarshallstudio

02/06/2020

Shhhh. Don’t tell anyone that I’ve got the most interesting and talented folks in my presence... let’s keep this between you and me. DO not go to my website to VIEW MY ALUMNI DATABASE. Do not ASK ME FOR REFERRALS. Do not HIRE THEM. Shhhhh. #bestkeptsecret #heidialumni

YES! I have an alumni database that you can search and cast from on my site!
YES! They’re talented.
YES! They’re creating unique work.
YES! They’re all shapes and sizes and ages and colors and personalities and talents.
YES! You should meet them.

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#heidimarshallstudio #theothertwo #marvelousmrsmaisel #hbo #comedycentral #nycasting #netflixcasting #netflix #amc #bet #starz #soapopera #actionfilm #theater #broadway #romcom #actor #actress #acting #actorslife #cinema #film #tv #webseries #horrormovies #horror

02/05/2020

Part 2 alumni! Oh so ready for ... #romcom #procedurals #bigdrama #bigcomedy 🔥🌟

All in. And minimizing the negative self talk. Commit, and let go.

Auditioning is a game of resilience, and play. It’s both. It’s all of it.

#actorsinspireme #actorslife #netflix #hbo #amc #starz #bet #amazon #hulu #film #acting #tv #actingonfilm #heidimarshallstudio

02/01/2020

It’s just too hard to hold you all back from being KICK ASS AWESOME. it’s a silly exercise - give me a story in your class pic - but you DO and you COMMIT. Actors are like that. Actors jump in and commit. Actors are some of the most courageous folks I know.

Kick down the doors in this biz. Kick open your inspiration.
Kick into 2020 with all your might.

I’m so proud of you all. #actorsinspireme
#heidimarshallstudio #flauntit #cinema #film #tv #inspirationoftheday #audition #hirethem #alumni #actorslife #freedom #creativity #selfexpression #acting #auditioning #nyactor

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There’s so many incredible performances on screen and stages. But a few stick with us over our lifetimes. Now that most of us have seen soooo much film and TV in our lifetimes, especially in quarantine!!, that list must be long! Who sticks with you? Which actors do you deeply admire and aspire to do similar great work? I don’t mean who do you want to be like and have their career. Because you are only like yourself and your career is yours to create. I mean, simply, which actors do you just admire and look forward to always seeing their work? And they inspire you to pursue your dream and deepen your craft? Who? ⭐️Here’s one that I’ve loved since childhood. Sissy Spacek. Her style, her authenticity, her heart, her passion, her fierceness, her types of roles, her Southernness... it just connected to me. And then one day I stopped in my tracks with a racing heart. In my hometown in Virginia I saw Sissy. My teen girl heart stopped. I couldn’t believe it. She was using the pay phone at the Cloverleaf Mall. I can still visualize the whole moment. I was sooooo in awe. 💯Star struck. I didn’t say a word to Ms.Spacek. I was a quiet teenager and just timidly tiptoed away. And then I went home and watched her movies again on VCR. :) I can’t wait til I get to direct a film starring Sissy Spacek. #sissyspacek #rolemodel #actress #southern #fangirling Which actors inspire you to be an actor? ✨⚡️💫

What if I told you that you’ll move further in your own career by supporting other actors? Would that change what you do today? #community No actor is an island. Do not isolate. That’s an impossible way to be an actor in the world. Create partnerships to expand your connections. Create artist covens to emotionally support each other. Create art together, secretly, publicly, online, in emails, on google docs. Gather. Be there for each other. Give out more than you receive. You’ll discover how you really really really care about art. When it’s not only about you. Yesterday I spoke with some fabulous young actors. Starting out. And there’s one message I wanted them to get more than anything else. You are in a community. Get each other’s backs. (Very different than what I was erroneously taught at conservatory.) Be a whole artist by integrating with others. It’s a beautiful gift that you can offer. 💜 What do you already do, or will you do, to support fellow actors?

It’s a long haul. Through pandemic and through the career of being an artist. I dip often. I rise. I dip again. I rise again. A cycle that’s almost predictable. But honestly it’s been like this my ENTIRE career. Call it being a moody artist if you want. 😎 But I call it the JOURNEY. That’s how I feel better about it. 🙃 😍 The journey. It’s a ride. For a lifetime. I share this so you know that this wild up and down ride (pandemic or no pandemic) is shared by many. Ok. So let’s get to the work of staying on the journey. How do we do that? How do you do it? What do you do for inspiration? What inspires you? Tell me! Tell our community! Let’s share the inspirations! 🙌 👇

Got some self-tape Bloopers? I knowwww you do. Look for any creative ways to use those scraps! I love the ingenuity of alumna @tristanrosegillia - she complied this bloopers clip from our studio and online classes. Throw music on it and you’ve just created a reel!:) Don’t hold back from sharing your work. Don’t hold back from showing your creative play. Don’t. Hold. Back. Your. Artistry. Alumni! Send me more studio bloopers! [all clips from the studio please] Create! Why do we love bloopers so much??

Meet Jovan Tyler-Graham #amplifyblacktalent

Today in our Studio Pop-Up (with awesome Guest Ana Ortiz) we invited the young talented artists of Developing Artists to join us! And their questions and intense listening were amazing! We loved having the next generation with us today. They are a future that we can be proud of - I can’t wait to see where they guide us in these next moments of history. #amplifyteenvoices OMG we’ve got lotsa amplifying to do. If you want to and can support young diverse artists, please head to their site for ANY donations. These kids are our future. @developingartists Repost @developingartists ・・・ “Our stories must be heard.” 📖⁠ ⁠ #tb vid to DA at the @judsonchurchnyc⁠ AMPLIFY #BLACKVOICES

Meet Anna Noble #amplifyblacktalent @annanoble12

Meet Carla R Stewart #amplifyblacktalent @mzzzruth

I’m loving the sentimental throwbacks alumni are posting from the days in the Studio. Someday, have hope💘, we will all be working in person again soon. On sets. In studio. On stages. Til then, remember you’re an actor. Even when not working.💡 Being an actor is as much BELIEF as it is DOING. Believe in your talents. Trust and it will thrive. #Repost @kathrynmilleractor ・・・ With filming on pause, I know this page has moved a little more toward my dance life. I’m obviously missing acting these days, so I thought I’d post a throwback class video from @heidimarshallstudio . . The challenge for that class was to tackle a scene with exposition... the more jargon, the better. I really put myself to the test that week... not only was this basically one long monologue of a scene from the brilliant film Network, but it was full of jargon and numbers. It definitely put my memorization skills to the test! I was pretty proud of how this scene turned out. Plus... how fun is it to play such an ambitious and determined character?! . . . . #actor #actress #actorlife #selftape #actingclass #classclip #alwayslearning #film #filmactor #phillyfilm #phillyactor #philadelphia #philadelphiafilm #indiefilm #indie #network

I love seeing the simple creativity of #actorsinquarantine. 💜💘💜 Now. I have a funny story memory that Priscilla’s image reminds me of. Back in college I took a lighting design class in my theater directing program. There was an assignment to design a little house model with lighting that evokes specific moods. Ie. Romantic sunset. So I lit it. It looked something like Priscilla’s lighting. I loved it. I thought it was beautiful. And I got the WORST grade ever in all my theater classes. I was humiliated. I failed? What??? The teacher said i didn’t do the assignment- it didn’t look realistic. Whatttt??? Who said it had to be “realistic”?? Shocked. Angry. Mainly, I felt stamped on for my creativity! It was a major blow to my creative self-expression. It was like when a child draws a picture for someone and they ball up. 😢 So my takeaway to this day is EXPRESS YOURSELF. FORGET ABOUT TRYING TO GET “GOOD GRADES” AND BE PERFECT. EXPRESS YOURSELF COLORFULLY 🌈💜🧡💛❤️💚💙. Be the artiste that you know you are! (See what an expressive creation can trigger in another person? Thank you, @prismarie !) Don’t let others tell you if your art is worthy. Just create. Be you. Be art. (And I’ll heed that for myself too!) #heidialumni #actorsinspireme #heidimarshallstudio #acting #selfexpression #cinema #theater

Bring your PERSONALITY into those skates. Give us a glimpse of your personality and who’s gonna be hanging out with us on set! 😉Yes Miss Cheeky Natalie! #Repost @natalieehinds ・・・ hot tip: always go first when you’ve never done a slate before (that poor chair was my life support). . . #heidimarshallstudio #outtakes #actorsinspireme #hbo #comedy #laugh #fun #adorable #play #personality ##actorslife #audition

Throwing it back for some IN-STUDIO memories! Don’t worry, friends. We will be in studio and in auditions and on sets again. It’s just gonna take a moment. But #trust your opportunities will flow again! 🌸🌈 #Repost @shalalashanta ・・・ Congrats to Meghan Markle on her new bebeh. If I was her though I'd miss all that witty, snappy banter on Suits. I like to think I also bring a little extra derp to Rachel Zane. 🤪 #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall #heidialumni #actorsinspireme

Yessss. What she said 👇 #Repost @laurenbell__nyc__ ・・・ Supporting, sharing and lifting each other up as artists and creators is more important now than ever. Heidi Miami Marshall has asked her alumni to share excerpts from the good ole days of working in the studio. All to remind the world that after all this chaos settles down, the artist, whoever you are, will still be standing in the end. So please enjoy excerpts from a scene from the movie Sweet Home Alabama. Scene partner credit goes to the amazing @realdaniellopez. P.S. the end is seriously my favorite 😂. Hope this makes you laugh. @heidimiamieyes @heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshallstudio

We’re all feeling a range of reactions in our inner dialogues! Love this throwback clip @canelle.boughton ❤️❤️ #Heidialumni #heidimarshallstudio #hmstudio ##hmstudiochallenge #actorquarantine #actorsinspireme

Keeping inspired! Love this moxie against the frustrations of the moment! 🎬❤️ #Repost @lorettaannemiller ・・・ 🚨STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING! | Amidst all this craziness, I’m trying to stay thankful and creative for the unexpected month I get to work and create as an actress. Sure, being out of work to pay my bills is going to suck but now I can focus on my class work at @heidimarshallstudio and dive into the dirt like this character allowed me to! Gotta look on the bright side. 🤘🏻 #actor #film #badass #meangirl #girlinterrupted #angelinajolie #castme #imavailable #la #nyc #actorwork #oncameraclass

My fave are Brandi’s hashtags. Motivated! #getit Plus. My 🎬TIp to you with this clip: Make it all about your scene partner. It’s (weirdly) not about YOU. It’s about the other person, getting through to them your need. Even if your need is to get them away from you, it’s your need. Brandi”s NEED is strong here. So I guess I just mentioned two tips! 1.Make it about the other person. 2.Focus on your need. #Repost @thebrandiporter ・・・ Missing the @heidimarshallstudio 🥰 . . . . . . #tv #film #oncamera #acting #actorlife #heidimarshallstudio #sundayvibes #actors #onset #blackwomen #blackactors #nomakeup #manifestyourdreams #workonyourcraft #workforit #netflix #marvel #goals #hollywood #nyc #lawandordersvu

Workin the moments @taylor.blackmann !! 🎬TIP: let the camera hear your inner dialogue. I call it a dialogue because your inner thoughts are hyperactive in response to EVERYTHING you hear. It’s LOUD in there. Your mind is in constant dialogue. The camera loves to “hear” your inner dialogue. PS. We don’t actually hear anything so you can think whatever ya want! 👀 #Repost @taylorablackman with @make_repost ・・・ @heidimarshallstudio is a genius ❤️ So glad I got to play! Film: Hereditary #Actor #NYFilm #SagAftra #PilotSeason #LosAngeles #CooperCompany #ClearIsHere #Training #FlipSocialMedia #cinema #hbo #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall #heidialumni #actorsinspireme #actorslife #actor #artist #avaduvernay

It’s all in your imagination. You see it. We see it. #chasedbyaliens #strangerthings #seeitbelieveit #film #tv #actorslife #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall #actingonfilm #cinema #theater #truth #videooftheday #videooftheweek #hirethem #actorsinspireme #actorsofinstagram

Always a story in the eyes! And with one swooping movement we’ve got an impromptu film! You can add your own stories to this #film. What it’s about... you interpret. Oh the fun of actors. I love your playfulness and openness, always. Thank you for a super class. We will see you all again soon on big and small screens around the world! 🙏☀️🎬 #part1alumni #recentgrad #hirethem #talent #actorslife #actors #film #tv #theater #singers #hbo #bet #starisborn #actingoncamera #audition #nycactor #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall

Ok. The Oscars are over. But YOU get to keep stretching and pushing for your dreams. Taking risks. Being an artist first. And HAVING FUN. Thanks Pilar for your fresh, risky, all-heart-in-your-scenes work. @pilar_adar ☀️💫 #heidialumni #heidimarshallstudio #actorsinspireme #oscars #redcarpet #film #tv

Oh Miss Lizzy you make me laugh. Lean ALL the way into character choices, y’all. The “meaner” this character is to the other characters, the funnier the scenario is. Take an idea and GO ALL THE WAY with it! 🤣😂@dizzymisslizzyjarrett #Repost @dizzymisslizzyjarrett ・・・ The nun who was actually a witch the whole time is my brand. #thelittlehours #witches #nunforyou #heidimarshallstudio

SOMEONE is very guilty. On camera acting TIP: it’s all in the eyes ... 👀 The littlest flicker in the eyes can say so much. Recent alumni are readyyyyyy to work. Follow them! #heidialumni #creative #cinema #tv #film #hirethem #actors #actorslife🎬 #actorslife #actingschool #inspiration #heidimarshallstudio #heidimarshall #actorsinspireme

The discomfort of the character is the MOST interesting thing to watch. Live in your character’s discomfort. I know it feels contradictory to finding ease as an Actor, but the camera loves to reveal the many layers. Embrace it. Reveal it. Sit in it. Think it. Live it. Let us see the struggle the character is in. Dare to reveal it. #Repost @racheljamesnyc ・・・ I’m learning so much in @heidimarshallstudio’s part 1 class and I can’t believe we only have one class left! I’ve been pushed and encouraged, stretched and coached, been given the opportunity to show my strengths, and been given a safe space to explore areas where I feel completely out of my element. It’s precisely what I needed right now 💫 . . #oncamera #lightscameraaction #filmactor #nycactor #successionhbo #actorslife #alwayslearning #succession

An actress telling everyone on HOW TO CAST HER on social media. YES. 😎 read what she wrote 👇 It’s pilot season so get in the drivers season y’all. “Pilot” those jets thru pilot season! Tell them what to do with your talents in Films & TV. SHOW THEM. #castme #hireme #hereiswhy #hbo #netflix #amazon #amc #bet #starz #disneyplus #abc #cbs #nbc etc! #Repost @jasminlevin_ ・・・ So much fun playing this character from HBO’s TV show @girlshbo! If you’re casting an insecure 20 something yr old, I’m your girl! 😂Miss you and your class @heidimarshallstudio!! ❤️Thanks for letting me explore fun and silly characters! #oncameraclass #tvfilm #nycactors #tvactors

Yes. Actors can speak many languages. 👀 Don’t be shy about revealing your diverse talents in your materials! Languages. Puppetry skills. Accents. Dancing. DJing. I don’t know. What ya got? Share it with the world! Release yourself from any box you think you’re in! (Or any box someone else put you in.) ALL of your skills and talents are valuable and inspire your uniqueness. This scene was a special moment in class for an actor to finally be “allowed” to act in his native tongue. So beautiful. And oh so naturally YOU, Jose. X @soyjoseuseche #actorsinspireme #acting #spanishspeaking #film #tv #hbo #hbolatino

Beauties. #hirethem #fierce #heidialumni . TODA’YS TIP: Tell your story in the eyes. The camera gets lured into your eyes.

Gonna kick some acting arse!!! #heidialumni #proudcoach #alwaysonward #hirethem . TODAY’S TIP: show in just one moment what they’re looking for, and they’ll know you can do it.

Yeah!!! Create your own work! And DEFINITELY create with your loved ones!! #husbandsandwives #actorsascreators I’ve been lucky to coach both in this household! Sweeties. Talents. Generous spirits. ALWAYS looking out for each other’s careers. So it’s quite natural they’d make work together...😚 . Meet Matt Dellapina and MacKenzie Meehan! @mackenziemeehanactor @adultedseries . And, I’m soooo inspired that @mattdellapina wrote, starred, and produced his SECOND SEASON Y’ALL!!! You think it’s hard to do one webseries season?? They did 2!!! Getting BACK up is the real test. 💪 🎥 . I love to wave the pompon for alumni. Y’all keep ME inspired. . As I head back to work on projects with my own counterpart creative partner husband... this example gives me gusto. 🙏 . We just can’t do it alone. So let’s all create create create create! Find your partners! (Oh and ya don’t have to marry them 😻) Any folks with shared goals and integrity and vision will be awesome partners!

Go within go within. Dig into the thoughts as you attack. Go within as you attack. It’ll create the tension that bubbles.#🎥❤️ . #Repost @reyarturo29 ・・・ Ronnie. So Sincere. Lies. He only tells the truth, for he means it. Means, not anything he says, eyes unseen. But everything is. • • • • • #actor #actorslife #acting #selftape #performing #performanceart #performance #filmphotography #film #filmmaking #tvshows #tv #oncamera #drama #art #artist #character #role #tvproduction #casting #auditions #audition @heidimarshallstudio

Heidi and her Studio

Heidi Marshall is a former Casting Director for Broadway, TV, Film, Commercials at Telsey Casting, and she is currently a Director in Film, Theater and a Private Acting Coach. She loves actors, good stories, and being a part of and always generating Community.

Heidi’s studio is located in Union Square, NYC. To join Classes and schedule Private Coaching, please visit her website. www.HeidiMarshall.com

ACTOR REVIEWS more reviews on the website www.HeidiMarshall.com "Your class was instrumental in helping me develop the techniques that allowed me to go into that audition room 4 different times and finally land the role of Richie. I tell all my actor friends about your class, I can't rave enough about it." - Raul Castillo HBO Series Looking I know what I'm doing in the theater, I know when it's working and when it's not. I can't tell with camera. I guess it's just going to take time and constant working. In all, I'm still trying to get out of the mode of doing it right, but doing it me. Because no one can be me and when I let myself just be me, I think it's a pretty special thing. Thanks for listening. Working it out. - Bjorn Dupaty http://www.bjorndupaty.com/ Amazon Series ALPHA HOUSE “Very seldom in life are things ever as promised. My audition, my first ever without singing, was as if I had done a dozen prior to. Your class presented the geography of the room as it actually was. You gave me the mind-set that allowed me to hold to the points I needed and ignore the ones I did not need. I was, I guess we can assume, successful.” [He booked HBO on his first audition!] - Gary Simpson www.garysimpsonbaritone.com HBO Series The Knick In so many ways!!! I feel like I am so much more knowledgeable about the whole process and feel like I am more in control of my audition, "tai-chi-ing the room" And picking three adjectives in the breakdown and using it in specific moments is a godsend! Thank you!!” -Tal Yardeni “"I knew my lines and beats, and I told myself "have fun!" And ya know what? I even surprised myself! I focused on my reader and listened and they all laughed through the entire take. Then the director gave me an adjustment and I did it again (AND I even asked questions!) and they laughed AGAIN all the way through it!!! Thank you for all that you impart in me/us and for your Unbelievable Positivity!! God bless you. I had so much fun I was floating on air afterward." - Peter Davenport http://www.peter-davenport.com/ “[what shifted most about acting on camera] confidence with being real, ugly, messy. swinging between opposing emotions, making bigger choices! less self consciousness!” - Natalie Roy www.natalieroy.com I can't say Thank you enough for being one of the best if not THE BEST teacher in town, I'm so grateful to have met you and to have the opportunity to explore my craft deeper in such a positive environment! - Ydaiber Orozco www.Ydaiber.com "You just really got me thinking. So thank you for the lessons both oncamera and off. You've taught me a lot already and I look forward to more. I think you're one special lady.” - Jessica Walker “For me there was just so much reminding going on. The stuff that we may take for granted and just assume it's going to work for us always but really, it will never if you don't constantly work at it and keep it fresh... I.e. Listening, connecting, letting the work go and just being present. I'm learning to be still and simple. It's hard for me! But I was shocked at what happened when I just sat and allowed things to happen. It all just showed up and felt truthful and alive. I can't wait to continue exploring the intimacy that is acting on camera!” - Jeff Riberdy www.jeffriberdyactor.com I just want to thank you! I had an audition this morning that I've been dreading for a number if reasons but I went in an applied your audition tips and I felt great! For the first time, ever, I really allowed myself time to think the thoughts and let the scene breathe. I'm so thrilled that I decided to take your class. It's already paying off. Can't wait to learn more. - MacKenzie Meehan www.mackenziemeehan.com The Wolf On Wall Street “I'm really loving all that's happening in class. Thank you for your continuous encouragement and inspiration.” - Jessica Kahler http://jessicakahler.com/ "Tuesday was really special, I walked away with such a sense of self and power as a performer unlike ever before. Can't wait to dive deeper." - Wes Mason www.wesmasonstage.com "Can't be more excited and thankful for your class, your spirit, your mentoring!!!! I would say you're one of the few truly supporting, honest, authentic amazing artists out there right now. You are doing magic for us, keep it up!!!!" - Emma Ramos http://www.emmaramos.com/ Your class is just what I needed. You have such a wonderful, positive and inspiring way of helping others. Thank you very very very much for choosing to help us actors do what we love and do it well! I love you! – Breece Wilson http://breecewilson.com/ "Thank you so much for all of your help and incredible insight. I have learned so much from you these past couple of months. I feel so much more confident in auditions situations-- on or off camera. And I feel like I have a deeper understanding of myself as an actor-- my unique essence, and a deeper appreciation of it. As well as how to keep it light! :)" - Myra Thibault http://www.myrathibault.com ""I have been reflecting on the class all week and whenever i think about it i feel calm. Just calm about my work and calm about the future and that is rare for me. Your class really is a safe space to work in and i've not felt that before. Thank you again so much for a truly unique and amazingly fun class! I really do feel very changed as an actor. " - Katie Honaker www.KatieHonaker.com "It can be very hard, as one gets older, to dig into what blocks you- impeding your work, your flow, your joy, etc- and I am deeply grateful to you for giving me a safe space in which I can reveal those things so I can exorcise it and be in my bliss again!" - Darius DeHaas http://www.dariusdehaas.com/ "Honesty. You showed me how to be honest in this business, THE ARTS and myself . When I came into your class I was lost. I had auditioned like a mad man. I had done seminars and met with casting directors and agents. I produced web shows with people that I didn't see eye to eye with on the art. So you make me think about being Honest about my Type, Look and my Abilities. I have been auditioning for a long time and I hate being type casted. Yeah, I know they want to type you because you look a certain way. But my heart and guts tell me that it doesn't have to be that way. I don't have to play a cabbie or tough guy or a terrorist or the funny Indian guy. (I'm not Indian BTW, lol.) So I came back to being Honest. When I play a character, I have to be totally honest in those moments. But then I'm not honest with my self when the camera stops or when the lights black out on stage... So I'm not a writer or director or have any formal training, but who needs a method when you have passion? Thanks, Heidi. You saved me big time...I almost quit 2 months prior and thanks for giving back to the Arts ..to receive things you must first give back..." - Zeshan Bhatti “Your eye and focus and ability to dissect talent issues... amazing.” – Lisa Tharps www.LisaTharps.com "I have been doing this since I was 5 years old, taken a million acting classes and yours was the only one that I actually felt truly helped me as a blocked artist." - Lauren Toub www.LaurenToub.com "I seriously cannot thank you enough for the gift of working with you. These classes and the homework have been a mind-blowing experience. Thank you for helping me break through walls! I feel like The Hulk!" Laura Daniel "Today was the first audition where I really felt like I took back the power in the room, and thus no matter what happens, I feel really great about what I did! And more confident in my abilities for next time. Do I think it was the best work I've done in an audition? No, definitely not, but it was definitely the best overall audition experience I've had in a looong, looong time, or maybe ever. And now I feel like I can focus more on the prep for the actual work - I know, craaaazy idea- instead of freaking out about going into the room. All thanks to techniques you've shared with us. I just had to share that with you. Thank you!!" - Faith Aronowitz http://www.faitharonowitz.com/ "I loved your class and it really did help to boost my confidence ( as well as my skills) as I head back out to the wilds of LA." - Mia Baron "I'd love for you to know that I still apply your audition technique and find it invaluable. In fact I just booked a recurring role on Boardwalk Empire season 3 " - Katy Wright-Meade http://katywrightmead.com HBO’s Boardwalk Empire "It was really nice to get to know you again after all these years, and I do feel that what I learned in the class has fundamentally changed how I audition on camera. No small thing!" - Dashiell Eaves http://www.dashielleaves.com "[The agent] said, "Yep. I can tell Ana Maria's been working with Heidi Marshall"." - Ana Maria Jomoloca “I remember one of our classes where you talked of women and make-up and how going without make-up can be a powerful tool that we should get comfortable using. So, I used it! Of course once I got to the audition and saw all the "hot mamas" I began the doubting game! Ah, the mind, such a beautiful dangerous weapon we use to torture ourselves!! In any case Heidi, your classes have taught me to think more expansively about the audition/casting/role-making process; in the past I never would have gone for an "older" role or gone without make-up & such - ultimately, these are the self-imposed boundaries that limit us. And even though I didn't think I got the part, I wasn't sad about it because I came in fully prepared. Actually getting the part was almost beyond comprehension! Wouldn't you know, I got the call from the director giving me the role!” -Shannon Conley “Thank you for the wonderful tips you gave us. Since your class I've been booking student films, taking more classes, and growing as an actor. I'm trying to take my acting to the next level.” – Erin Singleton “I was inspired by all of the direction and exercises you provided during class. It brought to light a number of different areas that I had not ever been exposed to. In essence I now have more tools in my box because of your class.” -Mia Zifkin "I had a good casting session with several indie film casting directors at Network event. I have to say, that they loved the picture you suggested as an Indie shot, overall the scene was a big hit, and it was wonderful to be able to direct them to my website to see my reel for other work. Thanks for pushing for those things to come together. " - Eric Chase http://www.ericdchase.com/ I loved your class and it really did help to boost my confidence ( as well as my skills) as I head back out to the wilds of LA. - Mia Baron