Jeff Berg
A lot of people call themselves actors but don't actually act. You now have an opportunity in front of you, so first off, good on you for reaching out to work with a professional actor and taking your career into your own hands.
I've been a working actor for over 15 years. I was classically trained in NYC at The Circle In The Square Acting Conservatory and am currently based in Los Angeles, California.
I love every aspect of being an actor, from the rehearsal process and class, to showing up on set, researching a role, to the array of actors that I've worked with and how the work gets my creative juices flowing. It's been a rollercoaster of a career but I couldn't imagine doing anything else.
Having said that, coaching was not something that I set out to do but has happened rather organically. And this may not be what you want to hear, but to this day I still don't consider myself a coach. I see myself as an actor that loves to share my knowledge and experience with other actors so that they can live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.
Should we end up working together I would be coming from the place of a peer instead of a teacher or coach. There are so many teacher/gurus out there, and I believe you can learn a ton from them, but I have no interest in being praised by the actors that I work with. I refuse to play status and look at our work as two actors looking for truth. And I may even end up asking you questions that will get your imagination firing and your instincts pumping so that you can make what feels like the best choice for that moment and truly live the life of the human who's shoes you've stepped into.
I'm excited by the opportunity to be your acting peer and truly help you grow as an artist and a person.
Jeff Berg's ascent from a quaint town outside of Toronto to the vibrant energy of New York City marked the start of his deep dive into the art of acting. In New York, every stage performance and camera angle was a lesson in authenticity and magnetism, shaping his approach to character and narrative.
Transitioning to Los Angeles, Jeff embraced the burgeoning world of interactive video games, recognizing the need for a targeted training approach in performance capture. This technique, crucial for bringing video game characters to life, became the cornerstone of The Actors Volume. There, Jeff is reinventing how actors master performance capture, providing a space for them to hone the skills essential for the unique demands of gaming—where the physicality and emotional resonance of their craft extend beyond traditional media.
His commitment to this innovative training reflects the multifaceted needs of an industry where an actor's agility with technology is as crucial as their dramatic flair. Jeff ensures that actors are fully equipped for the storytelling prowess required in the realm of video games.
The chapters of Jeff's life are enriched by the presence of his wife, Jessica, and their son, Everest. His love for the outdoors and commitment to fitness are the personal complements to his professional endeavors.
Jeff Berg's journey is one of continual growth and reinvention, from the theatrical boards, to the world of film and tv and on to the digital domains of gaming. His dedication to the education and performance of motion capture is a testament to his belief that the essence of acting should always resonate, regardless of the medium.
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