Actor's School USA
TV Star, Actor, Director, Producer - Alan Dysert has over 30 years in the entertainment industry. He has helped over 3,000 students reach their potential.

The Actor’s School Has Just Added a 2nd
State-of-the-Art Taping Studio at our Franklin Studio
for Filmed Auditions and Actor Demos

The acting world has changed radically over the last 5 years. No longer can an actor expect to attract the attention of agents, casting directors, producers and directors with just a headshot and resume. Actors are now expected to have an example of their acting abilities available to be viewed by those that hire and represent actors. Since this is the age of video and the internet, actors are in a better position than ever to be able to present their talents to decision makers. Auditions are now filmed by the actors themselves and emailed to casting directors for projects all over the world. Actors are making acting demos just like singers have been making singing demos for decades. You can have more control of your image and your work than ever before. They only see you – as you want to be seen. We have been filming actor auditions for network series, pilots and major motion pictures for 5 years now. We know what they are looking for and we know how to get it to them. We believe we can make a huge difference in your image and your career.

Prices for Actor Demos and Filmed Auditions:

From $85 per hour to $150 per hour

The price depends on these factors:
1. Which studio is used
2. Which director is doing the filming
3. Will coaching be needed as well
4. The size of the crew

Directors for Actor Demos and Filmed Auditions



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ABOUT ALAN DYSERT

Alan Dysert, best known in the United States as “Sean Cudahy” on ABC-TV’s top-rated soap opera, All My Children, was a full contract player for five years, performing in over 500 episodes. Not restricting his career to soap opera, he has appeared in national commercials, prime time television, film. Alan has served as Executive Producer on five feature films and has directed commercials and produced music videos. He has just finished a film he directed, wrote and produced “ The Senator” and is executive producer of a new film to begin shooting August 12th “ My Many Sons”. Alan trains actors and performers in many cities including Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Indianapolis and others. In Nashville, he has made notable contributions as the acting coach to the country music stars. He prepares recording artists for their music videos and consults their record companies on television projects and performance development.

 

 

 

 

 

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ABOUT JOSHUA JOHNSON

Joshua Johnson is a videographer, photographer, sound engineer, and actor. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science: Audio Production/Engineering with a minor in Mass Communications from MTSU’s highly respected Recording Industry Program (RIM). In 2008, he started Capture Productions Photography. It was not long after entering the world of professional photography that Joshua decided to branch out and include videography as a part of his profession. As a videographer/editor, Joshua’s work includes shooting/editing web series, product promo videos, demo reels, video auditions, and he is currently finishing up post-production on a film titled “The Senator”, a film written and directed by Alan Dysert.

 

 

 

 

 

Private Acting Coaches

 

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ABOUT ALAN DYSERT

Alan Dysert, best known in the United States as “Sean Cudahy” on ABC-TV’s top-rated soap opera, All My Children, was a full contract player for five years, performing in over 500 episodes. Not restricting his career to soap opera, he has appeared in national commercials, prime time television, film. Alan has served as Executive Producer on five feature films and has directed commercials and produced music videos. He has just finished a film he directed, wrote and produced “ The Senator” and is executive producer of a new film to begin shooting August 12th “ My Many Sons”. Alan trains actors and performers in many cities including Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Indianapolis and others. In Nashville, he has made notable contributions as the acting coach to the country music stars. He prepares recording artists for their music videos and consults their record companies on television projects and performance development.

 

 

 

 

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ABOUT SEAN WHALEN

Sean Whalen is a working actor, writer, and producer with over 25 years of experience in Hollywood. He has worked in literally every type of genre in entertainment: large studio movies, small independent films, comedy TV, dramatic TV, Soap Operas, children’s shows, commercials, etc. Being involved in the business from all sides has given Sean a wealth of knowledge that he is excited to share with new actors trying to expand their knowledge so they can have a long career in show business.

Sean’s credits include…
A World Without Superheroes – Jersey Boys – Castle (TV Series)- Revenge (TV Series) – Criminal Minds – The Bold and the Beautiful – Lost – Wizards of Waverly Place Halloween II – Hannah Montana – Cold Case – The Suite Life of Zack and Cody – The Closer – Life As We Know It – The Young and the Restless – Scrubs – NYPD Blue – Star Trek: Enterprise – Less Than Perfect – Sabrina, the Teenage Witch – Spin City – Special Unit 2 – Charlie’s Angels – Just Shoot Me! – Nash Bridges – La Femme Nikita – Men in Black – Twister – The Cable Guy – Waterworld – Batman Returns – Friends – Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman – Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation

SEAN WHALEN’S career began with commercials appearing in comedic spots for Little Ceasar’s Pizza, TJ Maxx, and many others. His most acclaimed commercial was the first GOT MILK? commercial directed by Michael Bay. His first major film role was in PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS directed by Wes Craven. Other films include, TWISTER, NEVER BEEN KISSED, JURY DUTY, THAT THING YOU DO, MEN IN BLACK, EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, WATERWORLD, BATMAN RETURNS, and HALLOWEEN II. He has appeared in independent features as well including HATCHET 3, LAID TO REST, PYTHON, ALL SUPERHEROES MUST DIE, THE FP. and THE JERSEY BOYS directed by Clint Eastwood. Television offered many comedic and dramatic roles in shows such as FRIENDS, CRIMINAL MINDS, CASTLE, REVENGE, NYPD BLUE, MY WIFE AND KIDS, JUST SHOOT ME, NOWHERE MAN, LOST, and JUST SHOOT ME. He’s worked on shows for Disney and Nickelodeon including HANNAH MONTANA, THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY, WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, and had a recurring on UNFABULOUS with Emma Roberts. Sean has written several comedy screenplays (one which is currently being produced by Brett Ratner and Jeff Nathanson), TV Pilots, done punch up work on several Disney cartoons, and a couple of short films. One, TURKEY.CAKE. a comedy he wrote and directed won the Rehobeth beach film festival. Being a character actor, Sean has worked in every entertainment genre imaginable in lower to higher budget productions. Because of this, he understands the craft of acting like no other and understands what directors and producers need to tell their stories.

 

 

 

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ABOUT EMILY STEELE

Emily Steele is the head writer and principal actress for the online sketch-comedy series Common Sense for Dummys. Steele has been actively involved in the live theater and independent film community for many years. She has acted in numerous theatrical productions, as well as commercials for Shoney’s, Dollar General, and the American Lung Association. Steele has also been featured in several indie films, including the 2010 PBS documentary, The Harps. Her first short film screenplay, Just Grate, won 6 awards at the 2012 Nashville 48-Hour Film Project, including Best Screenplay and 1st Runner Up for Best Film. It has since screened at over a dozen festivals nationwide, including the San Diego International Film Festival and the On Location Memphis International Film and Music Festival where it won Best Experimental Short Film and Best Short Film, respectively.

 

 

 

 

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ABOUT CHRISTINE POYTHRESS

Christine Poythress began acting in theater and film while living in the Los Angeles area in the late 1970s.  She studied acting and improvisation at California State University and character and scene study classes with Dee J. Pollack.   She is currently a member of the Nashville troupe of the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater.  Other theater roles include Agnes, Agnes of God; Emma Goldman, Ragtime, and Glinda, The Wizard of Oz. Her commercial credits in include Enmark Gasoline, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Dollar General, and the Tennessee State lottery.  Her most recent work has been in independent films, shorts, and webseries: Ludmilla 10  Seconds, Wanda Ashes to Ashes (Winner: Best Comedy, East Nashville Film Festival 2014), Mary Lane and Russell,  Lily Pierce In Blood and Time, Dr. Dorothy Henson Worm,  Principal Blackburn Of Heist and Men (Winner: Best Comedy, Nashville 48 Hr Film Festival 2013), Dorothy The Adult Life,  and Barbara Yellitch The Accidental President.

 

 

 

 

 


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