Acting in Plays, Singing/J. Spyder Isaacson

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2013-01-14Cody College and acting101010YesThank you for answering my questions! You have helped so much!!! I will pursue some college and work with the local voice instructor who has ties with the industry.
2013-01-10PrashanMovies (Films) v/s Dramas101010YesDear J. Spyder Thank you. Thanks & Regards, Prashant S Akerkar
2013-01-10PrashanMovies (Films) v/s Dramas101010YesDear J. Spyder Thank you. Thanks & Regards, Prashant S Akerkar
2012-10-29KennedyJust Curious101010YesThank you so much. I forgot to mention that I have been a part of community and regional theatre for 7 years. I just wanted to make sure that I was taking the right steps. Thank you, your response has helped me a lot. I'll keep you up-to-fate on what's been going on!
2012-10-27hugoActing91010Yesthank you for your advice!
2012-05-09MegMaking it on Broadway101010YesThanks a BUNCH! This really helped me! I will keep your advice in mind. :) I signed up for an intensive over the summer so I'll learn some acting/singing/dancing there. I am also looking into other classes. I just want to thank you again for your advice. It really helped and made me feel better about making it. :)
2010-12-06AubreyAudition Angst101010Yesthank you very much!
2009-08-19StephenPerformance question101010YesThanks very much for the great advice!
2009-08-11margareYoung acting101010No 
2009-05-03Jessicamusic,acting,dancing101010Nothank you,oklahoma is where i live now.midwest city.
2008-12-01TracyExperience or Education Best101010NoThank you so much for both of your answers! I will look into the other colleges you suggested!
2008-12-01janestage101010No 
2008-10-17BrittanMusic theater duets101010NoThanks a lot. I'll definently check this stuff out. =]
2008-06-23Juliebest training?101010NoThank you so much!
2008-06-18CalebAudition Piece for Cuckoo's101010Yes 
2008-02-26RobTheatre Collage101010Yes 
2008-01-02BryanJrGrease Audition; Good Audition101010Yes 
2007-12-13LauraCollege Auditions101010YesThank you so much for getting back with me so quickly! The suggestions you made are extremely helpful, due to the sheer multitude of selections available. Thanks again.
2007-12-03Cameronsinging101010YesThanks you very much. You are a big help.
2007-12-03DanaLive Theater101010YesI appreciated the thorough and comprehensive comment. It was very well written. Thank you for your prompt reply and your encouragement! I will definitely think of asking you more questions about my acting as they arise.
2007-11-29Cameronsinging101010YesThanks again for your help. -Cameron
2007-11-28Cameronsinging101010YesThank you. That was a big help. -Cameron
2007-11-15AlanaCasting Teens in Seattle9910No 
2007-11-02DaileeLove to sing and101010YesThanks a lot! ^_^
2007-11-01EnzoStage Fright101010YesThank you.
2007-10-11CornesiPlz Help i have101010YesThank you so much for your help. I really needed some advice from someone knowlegable about my major and thank u so much again for that person.

 

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J. Spyder Isaacson

Expertise

Especially the Seattle theatre scene. Seattle is the number two theatre city of the nation, having more theatres than any other city (including Chicago!) except New York. I know the reputations of most of the local theatres, have worked with quite a number of them, and am currently earning the majority of my livelihood through live theatre. Beyond that, I have been a working professional for the past 10 years (after a long career in an unrelated field), have done just about everything in the field, and have done every possible type of theatre. Currently, I am also pursuing a new (and unexpected!) career as an animated film producer. (PLEASE NOTE that I am NOT an expert in music!) ***DO NOT*** ASK ME QUESTIONS REGARDING AUDITION SONGS OR MONOLOGUES - the answers require way too much information to be passed along by the All Experts system.

Experience

I have been an award-winning actor, singer, playwright, director and administrator (on various levels, all categories) for the past 30 years. A large part of my expertise has been with live theatre, although I do have a minor connection to filmed theater. I have done musicals, straight dramas, straight comedies, and experimental theatre.

Organizations
Theatre Puget Sound Magical Mystery Troupe Centerstage Theatre Conservatory Board of Trustees (former) Express-Theatre Northwest (former) Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater

Publications
Unrelated trade publications

Education/Credentials
B.A. in Theatre Arts, Gonzaga University M.Ed. in Education and Technology, Western Governor's University (in progress)

Awards and Honors
Mutiple awards (ask for specifics), Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Valley Community Players, Best Supporting Actor

Past/Present Clients
C's Animation Studio Productions, LLC

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