TERRY ROSS, OWNER/DIRECTOR
Terry began teaching her unique
workshops in San Diego since 1997. She has acted,
directed, and taught professionally for the last
20 years, in addition to serving as a casting
director on independent films, dialogue coaching
on network series and private coaching.
Terrys’ 20-year acting career began in the Bay
Area where she performed with such companies as
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, San Jose Repertory
Theatre, Marin Theatre Company, Theatre Rhinocerous,
was a member of the award winning One-Act Theatre
Company, and a co-director for Tour-de-Force Theatre
Company. While in the Bay Area, represented by
Ann Brebner, she appeared in numerous commercials,
television programs, and films.
After moving to Southern California, Terry formed
her own theatre company, Moving Arts Theatre and
produced and directed an award-winning production
of “Shirley Valentine.” Directing highlights in
Southern California include “Execution of Justice”
for Diversionary Theatre (she appeared in the
original production at Berkeley Repertory Theatre),
“Blue Window” and “Arcadia” for the University
of San Diego and choreographed numerous Shakespearean
productions for the M.F.A. Program at the Old
Globe as well as choreographing and directing
"West Side Story", "The King and I "and "A Christmas
Carol" for Hoover Performing Arts Academy.
Terry was a series acting coach for the San Diego-filmed
ABC series, "Push" and most recently
served as the Casting Director for the feature
length independent, "Pushing Thirty",
starring several of her students and premiering
in 2009 at the San Diego Film Festival.
Terry has been a faculty member of the Professional
Actor Training Program at the Old Globe, and theatre
departments at University of San Diego, San Diego
State University, and University of California,
Davis and co-founded the Twin Cities Theatre &
Film Alliance in Minneapolis.
Terry received her acting training from the renowned
American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco,
and holds an M.A. from Stanford and an M.F.A.
in directing from the University of California,
Davis.
GUEST INSTRUCTORS :
CASTING:
JASON L. WOOD, C.S.A.
Casting Director and Producer Jason Wood started
his career at Twentieth Century Fox Television
as a casting executive for the studio. During
his time at 20th, the studio produced many memorable
prime time television shows such as: Buffy the
Vampire Slayer, X-Files, The Practice, The Simpsons,
Dharma & Greg and Ally McBeal. These shows are
notable for their discoveries of breakout stars
that went on to become household names. Wood was
then hired as the Vice President of Talent and
Casting for Peter Guberís Mandalay Pictures Television.
At Mandalay, Wood participated in the development
of projects for television and new media and served
as casting director on Rude Awakening, a Showtime
series with Lynn Redgrave, Sherilynn Fenn and
Tim Curry along with the Coca-Cola sponsored series
Young Americans. This WB series marked the television
debut of future stars Kate Bosworth, Kate Moenning,
Charlie Hunnam and Michelle Monaghan. As an independent
casting director, Wood has worked on projects
for all major network and cable outlets, including
the Emmy winning Monk on USA starring Tony Shalhoub
and most recently the ABC pilot and series Samantha
Who? which earned 2008 Emmy win for Jean Smart
and a nomination for Christina Applegate. Wood
and his partner Tammara Billik received a 2008
Artios nomination for Outstanding Comedy Pilot
Casting. Not limited to television, Wood has also
established himself in award winning features.
He cast the 2005 Sundance Film Festival hit Quinceanera,
which accomplished the rare feat of winning both
the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. He
also cast 2007 Outfest HBO Audience Award winner
Shelter, 2007 Toronto Film Festival hit Ping Pong
Playa, and Pedro which premiered at the 2008 Toronto
Film Festival. Wood received a 2007 Artios nomination
for Outstanding Feature Casting for Quinceanera
and a nomination in 2008 for the feature Park
starring Ricki Lake,
D. CANDIS PAULE
Casting director for Stu Segall Productions where
"The Ex List" was filmed for CBS, "Veronica Mars"
was filmed for three years for the CW Network.
Along with several episodics for Fox’s My Network,
she has helped cast a variety of pilots and movies
of the week. Her most recent credit was “Flying
By” a feature film starring Billy Ray Cyrus and
Heather Locklear. She has worked on SAG and AFTRA
projects in addition to union and non-union commercials
and industrials as a freelance casting director.
Other credits include directing, most notably
for the Playwrights Project and The Fritz Theatre,
and she has been seen throughout the country as
an award-winning actor. In addition to voice-over
work and private coaching, Ms. Paule is also proud
to serve on The Fritz Theatre Board of Directors.
JOSHUA M TEMPLE
has worked in the entertainment business for several
years and it has given him an extensive knowledge
of the production process and what is needed to
cast a project efficiently with the best talent
possible. He has had the pleasure of working with
Shamon Freitas Model and Talent Agency, one of
the top model and talent agencies in San Diego.
He has also worked for four years as a Casting
Director for Stu Segall Productions. Joshua has
also cast various theatre productions, independent
and commercial projects. He tries to produce,
write and wants to act.
IMPROVISATION:
JASON HORTON
Jason Horton is a Los Angeles writer and performer,
by way of San Diego, by way of New York, by way
of New Jersey. He is an alumni of iO West, where
he can be seen performing around Los Angeles with
Shark Attack!, Wizard St. Cloud, Days Of Passion,
and the iO Harold team Fraternit.
Jason has been acting, writing and improvising
at the Upright Citizens Brigade since 2007. Jason
has studied sketch and improv under Matt Besser,
Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Billy Merritt and more.
Jason has been a part of such shows as Quick n
Dirty Musicals, Lets Do This, The Spooky Scary
Sketches Spectacular!, Sketch Cram, Not Too Shabby,
Dirtiest Sketch in LA Contest, 3 on 3 Competition,
Cagematch, Charlyne Yi and Me (You) Show. Jason
has also performed in the 2007, 2008 & 2009 LA
Improv Comedy Festival as well as the 2007, 2008,
& 2009 Del Close Marathon in New York City. He
can be also be seen in The Smart Show webisodes,
Funny Or Die Exclusives.
ADAM RUDDER
Adam is a filmmaker and founding member of the
award winning Comedy Improv troupe, the Hinges;
named ‘best theatre group’ on KGTV’s Channel 10’s
A-List two years running. Adam uses “Yes and”
as the golden principal of improvisation; meaning
the actor ACCEPTS whatever it is they are offered
AND adds to it. It involves listening, trusting,
expressing and taking chances. Improv is the ultimate
art of creating on the spot and gives performers
the confidence they need to get on stage everyday.
The ability to improvise and create in the moment
is crucial to commercial as well as theatrical
auditions plus it is fun, fun FUN!
MONOLOGUE COACHING (ADULTS):
FRANK DI PALERMO
Frank is an agent for the Shamon Freitas Agency.
MONOLOGUE COACHING (KIDS):
LENKA JURIC
Lenka is the Artistic Director for Arts Off Broadway
Community and Youth Theatre, and has worked as
a Musical Theatre Director, Choreographer and
Composer with Broadway Bound Youth Theatre and
Broadway Theatre Arts Academy. Her strong advocacy
for the arts as a required course for primary
education prompted her service as a judge for
the California Education Theatre Association (CETA).
Lenka has performed professionally as an actor,
singer, dancer and musician in the U.S., London
England, Italy and several parts of Eastern Europe.
Before traveling to Europe she attended the Los
Angeles Theatre Academy and studied with PHS Production’s,
Actor/Artist Studio. After completing a Bachelors
of Science in Business Management, she founded
Artistic Dynamics, a company that coaches and
promotes actors, singers and musicians. As a mother
of two and a performer herself, she realizes the
value of performing arts for children, teens and
adults.
For more information on classes and schedules,
call (760)-454-0382 or send
an e-mail.