NEW WORK DEVELOPMENT
Breaking down a script and mining it for all the opportunities for fun, personalization and individual expression is a blast, and one of my favorite parts of being an actor. Passing that enthusiasm and pleasure to others is wildly satisfying and joyful
How it works
Starting with text analysis, I work with actors to break down a script and/or a scene to pull out all of the necessary facts and circumstances that inform character and story. We then jump into the body to play with and discover what the physical appetite/big dream/objective of the character might be and how to use that information to meet the demands of the script. Along the way we will be looking for clues that might inform the physicality and/or voice of the character.
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​My goal is to provide all of the resources possible to make your job as easy and fun as possible so that you can step on set, on stage or into the rehearsal room ready to PLAY with absolute abandon.
Who it's for
Actors preparing for a job in Film, TV or Theatre.
We can work together before the job starts or throughout the process.
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Sliding scale and package deals available
If you’d like to book a session, get in touch today.
Richard Snyder
Standup comedian, award-winning filmmaker, and actor
"Gabe helped me prep for the acting role of my career, a lead in a film I wrote in which I was an adult son confronted by my ailing father's wish for assisted suicide. I had trained as an actor in Meisner but could not reliably 'bring it' for this role. Gabe helped me relax and have fun with it both by connecting me to my playful expressive self and by digging into the specific of this character's struggle. On shoot day, I used Gabe's process to warm myself up and do the scenes with the joy of full expression of all the emotions that come with life and death challenges. The film went on to be a festival favorite and recipient of multiple awards."