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WORK WITH JEFF

Master Classes • University Programs • Conservatories • Workshops • Speaking

Bring a working industry perspective directly to your actors.

Jeff Dreisbach combines decades of experience as a professional actor, casting director and educator to create practical, engaging programs for actors in training and working professionals.

Programs can be tailored for colleges, universities, conservatories, theatre organizations and professional actor-training programs.

Bring Jeff to your program

FEATURE FIVE PROGRAMS

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
Truthful, specific performance techniques for film and television.

INSIDE THE CASTING ROOM
A candid look at what casting actually needs from actors—and what actors can stop worrying about.

 

THE AUDITION RESET
Preparation, confidence and a healthier approach to auditions and self-tapes.

 

FROM TRAINING TO THE PROFESSION
A practical transition program for graduating actors entering the professional world.

THE WORKING ACTOR MINDSET
Creativity, resilience, confidence and building a sustainable life as an actor.

Jeff has taught, lectured and presented for actors at institutions and professional training organizations across the country

SELECTED UNIVERSITIES & TRAINING PROGRAMS

  • National Monologue Slam

  • Western Michigan University

  • Southern Methodist University

  • University of Missouri, Kansas City

  • University of Delaware

  • Rutgers University

  • University of Connecticut, Storrs

  • Hartt School, Connecticut

  • North Carolina School of the Art

  • Washington State University

  • Indiana University

  • Penn State University

  • Shenandoah University

  • Indiana University

  • Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts

  • SAG-AFTRA Foundation 

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Wow wow wow - thank you so much for visiting Northern Illinois University! Your two-day workshop was just wonderful - we all learned such important and insightful information about the business. And your presentation and mock auditions were filled with kindness, directness, and humour. Fabulous combination!  It was indeed a joy having you here.
Kay Martinovich
Director, SDC

"...And as for Jeff, well I've praised him before and I will praise him once again.
His knowledge of the casting world in America and the marketing side of the entertainment world is fabulous and his encouragement and enthusiasm for our work, ensuring that we are all given the right tools needed to market ourselves for our industry showcase and our careers as Actors has been a true gift.He adores teaching and it shows. I've said it before and I will say it again. "Where have you been all my life Jefff?!" 
Alixandra Kupcik

"Jeff


 Thank you for doing the audition workshop in my Acting I class today. You are a terrific teacher, and the workshop was VERY valuable for my (obviously diverse) students. I am very much looking forward to seeing you for tomorrow's class, and hopefully to return in future semesters. See you soon."
Mr. Joe Cosentino
Head of the Department of Performing, Visual Arts and Communication
Performing Arts Program Chair
Department Supervisor of Speech and Theater

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Mr. Dreisbach,I wanted to thank you again for the copy of your book that you sent me. I love it! I'm assigning it to my students, and the bookstore just placed the order. I plan on assigning it yearly. I love how you approach the business end of the work while still reminding the reader of the artistic life of the work. I've already mentioned it to many of our alums as well.Thank you again,
Megan PersingerGuest Artist InstructorPhonetics, Speech, and Dialects

UNCSA School of Drama
University of North Carolina, School of the Arts

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"The voiceover workshop that had been given to us from Jeffrey Dreisbach was an experience that surpassed any other I could have imagined. The laid-back yet professional atmosphere that had been created made the class move along well and knowledge of the craft was easily expressed. It's been said in life that for one to be happy, they must combine two of their hobbies. With that, I'm confident that Dreisbach's class will ultimately lead me to a career of success (and some wealth!) I recommend this class, and any of his classes, to any actor, member of the media or public speaker. You can't NOT walk away with something!"
Nicholas Messina
 

The course was great. Jeff is a great teacher and a very good actor. His is very knowledgeable about not only acting - but the business of acting as well. I would highly recommend any class taught by Jeff. Specific knowledge or skills gained from this course?: film/TV; acting; monologue preparation; audition skills, etc.
Greg Schweers


What I liked about this course?: Everything' sums it up. Jeff is a fun, educational, and informative teacher and person. I wish he was my uncle. I love him.
Austin Gelfman

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After taking Jeffrey Dreisbach's Workshop, I feel I have gained the insight needed to take the next step in my career.  Jeff taught the class with intelligence, humor and a wealth of knowledge.  Even though there were several people in the class, it was evident to me that he got to know each of us and was able to focus on our particular strengths and weaknesses.  I look forward to taking more of Mr. Dreisbach's classes and urge anyone who is gearing up for a job in the industry to do the same.

Michele McBride
Morning Host
Public Radio

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It was truly hands on. Each class consisted of learning about the business and being on camera/seeing yourself on camera.
This class has helped to prepare me even more for pursuing a career in theater. Jeff was a great teacher and took into consideration every student's level.
Faith Burman


This course is packed with fun, practical, hands on information and exercises. It's perfect for anyone seriously considering acting as a profession or hobby.
Mary Andrews

By Scott Stackhouse, Professor of Theatre, University of Missouri, Kansas City
This is a great book for beginners and professionals as well! Jeffrey provides excellent technical information along with personal anecdotes that fully illustrate the world of voice-overs. A must-have for anyone in the field, this book includes many exercises that help take the ambiguity out of the business and make it current, practical and accessible.

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Why Jeff?

Jeff Dreisbach has spent a professional lifetime on both sides of the audition table.

First as a working actor in theatre, film, television, commercials and voice-over—and later as a casting director, educator, author and host of Casting Actors Cast—Jeff brings actors something increasingly rare: perspective.

His approach isn't about tricks for "beating" an audition. It's about helping actors become more prepared, more truthful, more confident and better equipped to navigate a profession that can be both exhilarating and unpredictable.

Jeff is a Casting Partner with McCorkle Casting Ltd., author of Booked It! The Actor's Playbook for Getting Cast, creator and host of Casting Actors Cast, and an experienced educator working with actors at colleges, universities, conservatories and professional training programs.
 

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