Eric is available for private coaching and self-tapes
Professional quality tape is available upon request at no additional charge
Appointments are available Mon-Fri, mornings and afternoons
Sessions take place in New York City or online via Zoom
Eric is also available for on-set coaching. Please contact him for a quote (production requests only).
You should go to Iceland.
That was the first thought that popped into my mind. I was feeling blue that morning, and when I asked myself how I could feel better, that was the answer I got. It was a pretty random one, even for me, and it made me both curious and confused.
Iceland? It's Thursday, I have stuff to do. And I don't have money right now anyway - or time. Maybe I'll go next summer.
Then I remembered something I said to my students the day before, that they should always, always, follow their instincts. And here I was, ignoring mine. Ugh, me and my big mouth...
But Iceland? Why? Was this even an instinct, or just a weird thought? Could I do this, in the middle of my week? And on that particular day, for no reason at all, I decided I could.
So, twelve hours later, I landed in Reykjavik, with no idea where to go or how to get there. But go I did. I stayed for 6 days, and figured things out as I went. Not leading, but trying to follow.
It was a pretty epic trip, and funny enough, I did feel better. You may think I'm crazy, but do we ever really know where we're going, or how we're getting there? I certainly like to think I do, but when I feel like I finally have it all under control, that's usually when life hits me in the face and tells me, no you don't.
So what if we stopped pretending that we have any control over how things turn out? What if we followed our instincts rather than our fears and urge to control? What if you hopped on a plane? And I mean, right now. You know you could, right? Really. Think about it. What happens if you trust, and let go?
That's where I encourage you to work from.
In-person classes in New York, Berlin & online via Zoom
Eric’s classes are tailored for the seasoned professional looking to sharpen their skill set and the trained actor transitioning into film & television. They're designed to address the paradox that puzzles actors of every level of experience: namely, that being a good actor doesn’t itself lead to being an employed actor, or to landing better roles.
The root of the problem is that most acting training emphasizes the actor’s ability to take the words on the page and transform them into a character with a rich and deep emotional life. All of which is extremely important. But without a clear understanding of how the camera works and the specific requirements of working in front of it, ultimately ineffective.
That’s because a film is a sequence of images that tells a story, and in order to tell that story, the actor must put emphasis on the objectivity of events, not the subjectivity of feelings. To bridge that gap, Eric’s classes focus on decoding scripts for film and television and how to best craft them in front of the camera.
Advanced on-camera workshop in a two-day format designed for working professionals.
Weekly classes designed to provide trained actors with a regular, reliable practice.
Advanced script analysis designed to enhance the actor's understanding of story.