https://www.kawaokacoaching.com/home-2 daily 0.75 2020-01-16 https://www.kawaokacoaching.com/testimonials-1 daily 0.75 2020-06-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/t/5ef0dec6d452015c8000b6e7/1592780834879/ Testimonials I was in a phase where I thought I had hit a wall in terms of honesty in my work and that was the extent of what I was going to be able to find. Five minutes into a coaching with Devin allowed me to break through a false ceiling and to be more truthful in my acting than I had been in a long time. I didn’t get the part we were coaching for, I don’t know, I wasn’t what they were looking for, whatever, but I watch that tape from time to time. The me in that tape is so free. MAX JENKINS NBC’s MYSTERIES OF LAURA, HBO’s HIGH MAINTENANCE, NETFLIX’s DEAD TO ME & ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5af12d4288251b8835949117/1592780834879/images-of-max-jenkins.jpg Testimonials I was in a phase where I thought I had hit a wall in terms of honesty in my work and that was the extent of what I was going to be able to find. Five minutes into a coaching with Devin allowed me to break through a false ceiling and to be more truthful in my acting than I had been in a long time. I didn’t get the part we were coaching for, I don’t know, I wasn’t what they were looking for, whatever, but I watch that tape from time to time. The me in that tape is so free. MAX JENKINS NBC’s MYSTERIES OF LAURA, HBO’s HIGH MAINTENANCE, NETFLIX’s DEAD TO ME & ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5ef0dcb61f1bd30702d47d60/1592843974191/ Testimonials Working with Devin bolstered up an authenticity and a confidence that I hadn’t seen in my approach to the material. His clear and articulate knowledge of the craft coupled with his genuine understanding of pathos created a transformative environment for me to freely explore and discover both character and story. I’m grateful for our sessions and stoked by the results. TYLA HARRIS SERIES REGULAR on FOR LIFE, TNT’s CLAWS, SIX https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5b18457a1ae6cf221a8775af/1592843637046/OUT+magazine+photoshootjpg.jpg Testimonials I always trust Devin as my coach—whether it’s for theatre or onscreen—first round of auditions or a final screen test. The clarity and efficacy of his investigative work in searching for honesty remains the same for all mediums. Devin coaches from a place of curiosity, compassion, and enthusiasm for the process—always making me feel like we are, as a team, finding any unturned stones or unanswered questions in my sides together. I recently worked with Devin before a callback on a scene I had already prepared for earlier rounds—but he was the saving grace. In digging back into the text with him right before my test, I rediscovered my actions, thoughts, objectives, and obstacles, and brought a fresh, new energy to the room. Thanks to Devin’s guidance, I booked it. JIN HA FX’s DEVS, BROADWAY’S M. BUTTERFLY, NBC’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: LIVE IN CONCERT https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5af12d6e8a922d7783620f7e/1527286155979/3E4A9888.jpg Testimonials I am so deeply grateful to Devin. He is incredibly kind and inquisitive, with a brilliant, near-surgical approach to the text. Session after session, he has deftly guided me towards the best version of my work without judgement or frustration. Devin’s coaching helped me land a fantastic new manager, and my auditions have improved exponentially. I’ll see other girls in the waiting room white-knuckling their sides and think, “That used to be me, but now I have Devin.” Did I mention his self-tape set up is a perfectly lit dream? How are you still reading this? Book him now! ALEXANDRA FORD HBO’s HIGH MAINTENANCE, TRUtv’s ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, THE CW’s GOSSIP GIRL https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5b08896988251b7a7fe1d57f/1527286402929/0.jpg Testimonials Behind every great actor is a great acting coach. Devin’s knowledge of the text across every genre is so specific and just straight up awesome. His approach to acting is so useful and relevant to today’s ever evolving industry. Honestly, now when I’m on set or in the audition room I don’t feel alone. Armed with excellent choices and ideas that make me feel so confident and so relaxed. This reminds me how fun acting is! Constantly feeling like I’m in the moment - like I’m really thinking and feeling as this character... Amazing. Thanks Devin! NATHIN BUTLER MARVEL’S X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, ABC’S AGENTS OF SHIELD, HULU’S CASUAL https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5d5aeec632b95f0001d80aa7/1592842598882/tyla.jpg Testimonials Devin's patience, knowledge and understanding as a coach is bar-none. He began coaching my daughter, whose frequency in callbacks and bookings increased. I've been pretty comfortable with the audition process prior to meeting him...BUT after having worked with him, I have a new respect for the art of the performance and character development. The way Devin understands the tone of the project, given minimal material is fascinating. He dissects the script in a manner I haven't witnessed by any coach I've had EVER; it feels as if he is a part of the writing team on each project. I walk away from my sessions feeling confident and prepared. I book with him. I may not get every role, but I feel confident in my performance and I KNOW I've left that room memorable! Devin's THE man! ANDRENE WARD-HAMMOND, NETFLIX’S MINDHUNTER, THE HATE U GIVE, TNT’S CLAWS https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5b174cc7562fa70b3acb2178/1528317603215/ACSszfEzP8j33tDpAPWZbleGjzE7kSnG0Te5cM40BQ%3Ds900-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no.jpg Testimonials Working with Devin bolstered up an authenticity and a confidence that I hadn’t seen in my approach to the material. His clear and articulate knowledge of the craft coupled with his genuine understanding of pathos created a transformative environment for me to freely explore and discover both character and story. I’m grateful for our sessions and stoked by the results. MASON TRUEBLOOD NETFLIX’S DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, NETFLIX’S GIRL BOSS, CBS’ 2 BROKE GIRLS https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5af12cc72b6a284dd429f6d2/1528317603231/anne-troup-114-web.jpg Testimonials I had an audition full of exposition and was not inspired by the material at all. After an hour of coaching with Devin focused on breaking down thoughts and images, I was able to find relationship, personalize the story and even enjoy the material. Then I booked the role! Devin is perceptive, incisive and kind. His balance of precision and humor is the perfect combination for a coach. ANNE TROUP NBC’s RISE, NBC’s BLINDSPOT, CBS’s BULL https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5af12c86f950b790adca0c40/5af12d41562fa7a636e24ed4/1528317603230/MV5BZTMxN2MyZTQtOWY2My00NDVhLTg3ZjAtNjk3MTRmNGIwYzU1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjQwMDg0Ng%40%40._V1_.jpg Testimonials Devin’s talent for text analysis and understanding of what the writers are looking for in a particular piece of material are next-level, but it’s his natural intuition with actors as human beings and the blocks that are keeping them from creating their best work that sets him apart from other coaches. I leave my sessions with Devin feeling confident, challenged, and understood. I can’t recommend him highly enough! ROE HARTRAMPF AMAZON’s RED OAKS, CBS’s MADAM SECRETARY, STARZ’s POWER, HBO’s BOARDWALK EMPIRE https://www.kawaokacoaching.com/class-testimonials daily 0.75 2019-08-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/t/5d55d8930bf85f0001b765c6/1565906917889/ Class Testimonials - Dustin Uher — Boston College Devin is one of the most passionate acting teachers I have had to date. He pushes you to great lengths in all facets that affect your craft – text work, imagination, personal habits, blocks and more. He’s incredibly honest, intentional, and thoughtful and tailors your training specifically so that you can grow exponentially as an artist. If you give your all, then he’s giving even more than you. Not only did I grow as an actor by training with Devin, but I also grew as a person, discovering more about who I am and how that influences my acting. He teaches you the importance of persistence, empathy, and imagination. If you choose to train with Devin, you are in for an incredibly informative and worthwhile experience. I could not recommend him more highly. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5d55ca6c084726000169000a/5d55cbd7ec6c940001037c53/1565906917889/Dustin+Uher.jpg Class Testimonials - Dustin Uher — Boston College Devin is one of the most passionate acting teachers I have had to date. He pushes you to great lengths in all facets that affect your craft – text work, imagination, personal habits, blocks and more. He’s incredibly honest, intentional, and thoughtful and tailors your training specifically so that you can grow exponentially as an artist. If you give your all, then he’s giving even more than you. Not only did I grow as an actor by training with Devin, but I also grew as a person, discovering more about who I am and how that influences my acting. He teaches you the importance of persistence, empathy, and imagination. If you choose to train with Devin, you are in for an incredibly informative and worthwhile experience. I could not recommend him more highly. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5d55ca6c084726000169000a/5d55cb75ec6c940001037576/1565906919452/Tali+Papouchado.jpg Class Testimonials - Tali Papouchado — Powerhouse Training Company Devin is the second pair of eyes any actor needs to get over that threshold in their process. He quickly spots and addresses your habits and forces you to leave behind all bullshitting to get you to the truth. His wit and unique ability to find every color in the text helps actors bring their work to life in a fresh and truthful way, transforming their work to a new caliber. Thanks to Devin, I feel much more connected to my own identity as an actor, feel closer to the truth, and am not afraid to take up space in the world and in my work. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5d55ca6c084726000169000a/5d55cb750bf85f0001b68b77/1565907013472/Abbey+George.jpg Class Testimonials - Abbey George — Montclair State University Devin’s approach to text is meticulous, diligent, and exciting. His dedication to specificity is hard to find in acting coaches- I’ve trained with many. But what I find so invaluable about Devin’s approach to text is his ability to find the fun. Working with Devin helped me discover the joy and fun in text while still being truthful and accurate to it. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5d55ca6c084726000169000a/5d55cbd884d7af0001004765/1565906955839/Kate+Lester.jpg Class Testimonials - Kate Lester — University of Oklahoma Acting Major In the short few weeks I was taught by Devin, I felt myself grow immensely. I was able to let go of any anxiety I had and fully engage with text in a way I hadn’t been able to in a while. This is all due to the way Devin approaches text. His analysis is so thorough that I couldn’t worry about what I was doing onstage; I knew what to do because of the work that was done in preparation. His preparation unlocked a freedom in me that felt unfamiliar, and I’m grateful to have found it. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af0f7c2697a987d247bfa70/5d55ca6c084726000169000a/5d55cbec785570000139899e/1565907091061/MV5BNjk2NzRmMWYtZWRiNi00NzQzLWJjZTEtNzZjOTBkZThlYWQwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzg4ODI1MDQ%40._V1_.jpg Class Testimonials - Ashley Noel Long — USC Acting Major I was in a place where I felt genuinely confident and authentic in my work but stuck on how to challenge myself and where to go next in order to grow. Devin broke down a wall within me that no one had ever shown me I had. Exploring images, thoughts, and a new curiosity, I discovered joy again in my work and as a human being. I worked with Devin on a show that I taped for recently. My new newfound freedom and complexity in the approach with him created my favorite audition I’ve ever done that I am really proud of, regardless if I book the job. 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