| from: | Jackie Ganz jackieganz@gmail.com | ||
| date: | Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 8:07 PM |
I too have been asked over and over, “How’s LA? Do you like it better than NY? Are you happy there?” And our salon and my on-going class are the two reasons why. As of last June (when I started at JRS…which you were the first person I met when I walked up the stairs btw) I felt extremely lost and didn’t know if I still wanted to be an actor. Five months later, I can honestly say there’s nothing I’d rather be doing or can see myself doing. I look forward to Thursdays mornings because I feel so supported by you, Brian and the rest of the gang. Your energy is beyond, and you and Brian make it all seem reachable. So on this Thanksgiving, I am grateful for you!
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Hey, Brian,
I just wanted to write you a note of thanks. This has been a really amazing year for me, and I’d be crazy to not acknowledge the part you played in kicking things off. After my FIRST career-focusing coaching – at which time I was on a downward spiral of being in my own way, feeling lost and frustrated with my life – EVERYTHING CHANGED. In ONE YEAR I am now signed with both a commercial and legit agent, as well as a manager in LA. I audition with confidence, and I feel no concern about the direction my career is taking. I am happy. I feel like I know where I’m going and what I’m doing now. Thank you. Taking XXX‘s class not only introduced me to two of the best casting people in NY, but also got me signed by YYY Agency (which was the best thing that could have ever happened for me)…..and ZZZ‘s Class has truly CHANGED MY LIFE. I am so grateful to you for your help in directing me towards these classes and getting me on track. You are the bomb. SO….thank you so much. Been meaning to let you know how grateful I feel!
Much Love…. xoxoxo Nadia Quinn
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Brad Haak, Music Director, Mary Poppins on Broadway
From my work conducting Broadway shows, to sitting through hours of auditions, workshops and readings, I know what it takes for a performer to be successful in New York. You have to treat your craft as a business – and you’re the product. Brian Patacca gets this – he’s one of the most proactive and organized (not to mention talented!) actors I have ever met. But more importantly, he’s an effective communicator and knows how to share this knowledge with others in a way that is equally proactive and organized.
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From Philip Mutz
Sent: Sun 12/20/09 2:04 PM
To: pataccabk@hotmail.com
I just want to say thanks so much for all of your coaching and guidance over the last five months. In such a short amount of time, I have been able to jump-start my career and make giant steps forward – ones that I’ve been struggling to make for years. Who knows how many opportunities I was missing and how many doors I wasn’t opening prior to our working together?!? By coaching with you privately, I found myself with a career ‘To-Do List’ longer than I could have ever conceived. All of a sudden, I knew where I wanted my career to go and I had new, specific ways of going about achieving those goals.
And now working with you as part of the Actor Salon, I’ve found such immense support and generosity that my career has truly begun to flourish! In only my five months with you, so much has happened! I’m now working with two different commercial agents. I have been called in – and called back! – by casting directors that wouldn’t have known who I was five months ago. Through the class you recommended with XXX, I learned a lot about myself on-camera, I met my agent, and I met several casting directors who continually call me in for projects.
I can’t thank you enough, Brian. I look forward to our continued work together and to all of the exciting places my career has yet to take me!
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