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Craft | Career | Communities

For Actors - Everywhere

What We Do

Our holistic Acting classes prepare people for all aspects of an the work

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SCRIPT ANALYSIS & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Learning how to break down a script: identifying beats, objectives, obstacles; building backstory; understanding character arcs - as well as memorisation techniques to master long scenes!

VOICE / SPEECH / DICTION / ACCENTS

Clarity, projection, control of voice, mastering dialects & accents.

TECHNICAL PREPARATION FOR ALL FORMS OF ACTING

Film & TV, Theatre, Commercials & Voiceover - and the many subgenres of each medium!

IMPROVISATION

Great for freeing your authentic voice, enabling actors to think quickly, adapt, respond in-the-moment: crucial for performance and auditions.

IMPROVISATIONON-CAMERA / SELF-TAPE AUDITION SKILLS

Nowadays, most auditions are remote; we help with technical setup (lighting, sound, framing), and performing well to camera for all types of roles.

EMOTIONAL AUTHENTICITY & EXPRESSIONg

Being able to access and express emotion(s) in a way that feels real and believable; emotional range, vulnerability, authenticity & nuance.

PHYSICALITY / MOVEMENT / BODY AWARENESS

How to move like an Actor, stage presence, use of body language. Basic principles of fight/stage combat.

BUSINESS OF ACTING / CAREER STRATEGY

How to establish yourself in ANY market, how to get representation, how to build reels, how to use online casting platforms, how to manage branding/self-promotion.

Our Services

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Member Benefits

Member benefits include access to the following:

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Weekly Acting Class

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Rotating Industry Guest Events

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Discounted 1 on 1 Mentoring

Coaching Tiers

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Level: Actor

Virtual acting classes for working actors, led by Theo Devaney, with a focus on deepening technique, script analysis, and performance authenticity.

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Level: Professional

Professional-level virtual acting classes with Theo Devaney, designed to refine technique, elevate performance, and prepare actors for industry-level work.

Schedule & Pricing

All Classes take place weekly at Theo Devaney Acting Studio in Orange, New Jersey and are ongoing. Participation is based on a

monthly membership of $225. Private 1:1 Acting Coaching also available.

Adult Acting Classes

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Monday Masterclass

7–10 PM

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Tuesday General Class

7–10 PM

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Wednesday General Class with Maggie Reed

7–10 PM

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Private 1:1 Acting Coaching

Non-Member, In person 

$125/hour

Member, In person

$100/hour

Non-Member, Online

$125/hour

Member, Online

$85/hour

10% discount when booking 5+ private coaching sessions

About the Coaches

Theo Devaney‘s core passion is to help artists become the most inspired, empowered and successful version of themselves.

After training at the Oxford School of Drama (UK), Theo spent eight years immersed in British theatre, including running his own company, before transitioning into TV, film, and voice acting. You may recognize him as Count Simon from Netflix’s A Christmas Prince and The Princess Switch franchises, Gavin Macleod from Supernatural, or Winston from Psych. Currently, Theo has the privilege of voicing Sherlock Holmes in the acclaimed anime series Moriarty the Patriot on Crunchyroll.

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Maggie Reed is a classically trained actor with decades of experience across stage, film, and television. She currently recurs as CIA Director Diana Greene on CBS’s The Equalizer and has appeared in Only Murders in the Building, Dear Edward, Law & Order: SVU, Seinfeld, and Star Trek: TNG.

Originally from Salinas, CA, Maggie holds an M.F.A. from Cornell and toured nationally with The Acting Company. As a coach, she brings warmth, humor, and deep industry insight—helping actors connect to their craft with truth and confidence.

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Why Work

With Us

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For three years, Theo led weekly Acting Masterclasses in LA; guiding professional actors in sharpening their craft and advancing their careers. He found the camaraderie and creative energy of the studio to be as rewarding as working on a set or in a theatre company.

 

As Theo Devaney Acting Studio celebrates our second anniversary, we are happy to be settled into our wonderful studio in the Valley Arts District of Orange New Jersey. The mission continues to support local actors in achieving their creative dreams through professional training, mentorship, and collaboration. Let’s build your craft, confidence, and career together—while sharing the joy and camaraderie that makes acting such a special calling.

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Book Free Consultation

Acting Opportunities in

New Jersey

As an actor I’ve had quite the nomadic career, living and working for extended periods in various major regional and global markets over the past 18 years: London, LA, Vancouver & NYC. As a coach, I specialize in helping emerging & transitioning artists to establish and assert themselves in local, regional and global creative markets, pursuing, TV, Film, Commercial & Theatre work. New Jersey is a growing hub for major international TV & Film production thanks to its proximity to NYC and the current governor’s commitment to supporting growth in NJ’s entertainment sector. Production companies always want to cast local actors if they can, for convenience, as well as administrative and financial reasons. That’s why there’s a huge advantage for local artists in these regions to make their names close to home. It’s a great place to start, as it’s a more nurturing environment in which to build a reputation. Added to this, you have access to some of the highest quality Theatre in the world, and I am a huge believer in the power of theatre to inspire, develop and improve actors’ work, whether as performer or audience. For info on what is currently shooting, see here for New Jersey and New York City.

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Theo’s Acting

News and Reels

Theo has worked on several cool projects in 2023 & 2024, with Guest appearances on Feud: Capote vs the Swans, American Sports Story: Gladiator, Black Rabbit & The Better Sister.

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Theo’s wealth of knowledge shines through in everything he does, and he’s created such a supportive and healthy environment where I feel totally comfortable exploring and expressing myself. We work on all aspects of the craft and we all feel how much Theo loves this work (which is contagious) and how much he cares about each of us. He pours his heart and soul into the studio and it shows. Another special part of this space is that we’re all at different stages in our acting journeys and careers, yet we constantly uplift and support each other. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, you’ll get something extremely valuable from this community. I’m so, so grateful to have found Theo and this amazing group of people.

Lindsay Heitzler

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544 Freeman Street, West Orange, NJ, United States, 07050.

Contact

Email: theo@theodevaney.com
Tel: 123-456-7890

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