Coaching and consulting services for the performing arts with an emphasis on guiding high school bound middle schoolers, college bound high schoolers, and prospective graduate students towards becoming front runners for the acting schools of their dreams.
FOCUSES AND CONCENTRATIONS
Monologues and Song Selections
Monologues and Song Prep
Interview Prep
Artist Statement
Audition and Application Strategy
JAMES HOLLOWAY STATEMENT
As an artist who has gone through multiple rounds of auditions and interviews for some of the top undergrad and graduate programs, been invited to their callbacks, been invited to their final callback weekends, accepted into major programs, offered scholarships, and trained at some of the most elite programs in the world --leading to a flourishing career, I know what it takes and I can help you get there. I commend you on this step in taking charge of your talents and your future career in the arts.
Meet me in the work and begin the journey of reaching the success that your talent deserves.
HOURLY:
Contact for hourly rates and details.
PACKAGES:
Four Pack
Developed to primarily target the monologues and song selections.
Four hours worth of sessions.
Includes savings off of hourly rates.
Contact for rates and details.
Eight Pack
Developed to primarily target the monologues, song selections, and interview prep.
Eight hours worth of sessions.
Includes savings off of hourly rates.
Contact for rates and details.
Twelve Pack
Developed to primarily target the monologues, song selections, interview prep, artist statement,
and audition and application strategy.
Twelve hours worth of sessions.
Includes savings off of hourly rates.
Contact for rates and details.
*Sessions are available in-person in NYC (with proof of vaccination), or virtually.
TESTIMONIALS:
"James Holloway is my first ever acting coach and has sparked a passion for this art within me. He is thorough with his expectations yet still allows room for personal development as an artist to take place in the class. He makes it apparent that our success is in his best interest and I feel grateful to have been able to participate in one of his classes."
-JD Robinson
Former Student
"James Holloway has created a comforting environment for new student actors, allowing us to embrace the craft with confidence. He consistently encourages us to dive deeper into our characters through a series of professional exercises. James has a comfortable rapport with his students. He is personable and approachable. It has been a pleasure learning from such an enthusiastic, passionate, and motivating teacher. He truly believes in the development and success of his students, and the progress we’ve felt is such a reward."
-Melanie Fallon
Former Student
"James Holloway is a fantastic instructor who excels in helping those with little to no acting experience flourish in the arts. He is patient, understanding, and personable in class, while also pushing each and every one of us to explore and dig into our acting. As someone with years of acting experience, I personally feel that James is incredibly knowledgeable about his craft and provides valuable insight into the world of theatre for students of all skill levels."
-Olivia Thomas
Former Student
The Top 25 Drama Schools In The World - The Hollywood Reporter
MA Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre, The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
BFA Theatre Arts & Film, Conservatory of Acting at State University of New York - Purchase College
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & MEMBERSHIPS
The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA), MA Classical Acting, 2017
B.F.A. State University of New York - Purchase College, Conservatory of Acting, 2004
Valley Forge Military Academy 1993 - 1998
The Road Theatre Company, LA, Company Member 2014 - 2016
Wynn Handman Studio, NYC, 2006 - 2013
Warner Bros. Director’s Program, LA, (Actor), 2015
The Groundlings, Basic Improv, LA, 2014
Member of Actor’s Equity Association, 2004 - present
Member of Screen Actor’s Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, 2006 - present
Member of BMI, 2014 - present
AWARDS
Nominated for an Audelco Award, Best Featured Actor in a Play, 2019 (Separate and Equal)
Best Featured Actor in a Play, BroadwayWorld Awards LA, 2016 (Broken Fences)
Best Student Film Award, Actor, LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, 2012 (Mr. Bear)
Craft Award - Best Actor, NYU’s First Run Film Festival, 2010 (Jackson Parish)
Best Short Film, Actor, HBO Short Film Competition, American Black Film Festival, 2009 (The Roe Effect)
Best Narrative Short Film, Actor, UrbanWorld Film Festival, 2009 (The Roe Effect)
Featured, Actor, Festival De Cannes Court Métrage, Short Film Corner, 2009 (The Roe Effect)
WRITING (Selected Credits) Film and Theatre
Writer, REAL MEN, Full-length screenplay, Pre-Production, 2022
Writer, HERO, Short film, YouTube, 2010
Rap Lyrics, A WALK THROUGH TIME, Full length play written by Lynn Nottage, Freedom Theatre, 2000
ACTING (Selected Credits) Theatre
Jeremiah, TINY HOUSES, Cleveland Play House, Directed by Laura Kepley, 2019
TINY HOUSES, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Directed by Laura Kepley, 2019
Emmett, SEPARATE AND EQUAL, 59E59 Theaters, Directed by Seth Panitch, 2018
Oscar, FLY, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Directed by Ricardo Khan, 2018
Cleon, PERICLES, LAMDA, Directed by Rupert Hands, 2017
Lord Froth, DOUBLE DEALER, LAMDA, Directed by Hannah Eidinow, 2017
Hippolytus, PHAEDRA, LAMDA, Directed by Jenny Lipman, 2017
Vasquez, ’TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE, LAMDA, Directed by Matt Peover, 2017
Floriano, MADNESS IN VALENCIA, LAMDA, Directed by Penny Cherns, 2017
Clarence, RICHARD III, LAMDA, Directed by Phil Edgerley, 2016
Brutus, JULIUS CAESAR, LAMDA, Directed by Hannah Eidinow, 2016
Marz, BROKEN FENCES, The Road Theatre Company, Directed by Andre Barron, 2016
Tony, WEEKEND COMEDY, The New Theatre, Directed by Richard Carrothers, 2013
Angel, THE MEN, Primary Stages, Directed by Jack Hofsiss, 2013
Franco Wicks, SUPERIOR DONUTS, GEVA Theatre Center, Directed by Mark Cuddy, 2012
Romeo, ROMEO & JULIET, Tivoli Memorial Park, Directed by Aleta Chappelle, 2011
Lance Corporal Dawson, A FEW GOOD MEN, Flat Rock Playhouse, Directed by Vincent Marini, 2011
Pretty Boy, THEY THINK OUR FAVORITE COLOR IS GREEN, Kraine Theater, Directed by Pat Golden, 2011
(Written by 2015 Emerging Writer, Patricia Ione Lloyd)
Malcolm, MACBETH, Theatre Row (The Lion), Directed by Phil Atlakson, 2008
Chris, HOPE’S ARBOR, The Gallery Players, Directed by Heather Curran, 2008
Cory, FENCES, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Directed by Keith Glover, 2005
Kayo, HISTORY OF THE WORD, Crossroads Theatre, Directed by Rajendra Maharaj, 2004
ACTING (Selected Credits) Film & TV
GREY’S ANATOMY, Co-Star, ABC, Directed by Debbie Allen, 2016, 2015
THE NEWSROOM, Co-Star, HBO, Directed by Paul Lieberstein, 2014
MASTERS OF SEX, Co-Star, SHOWTIME, Directed by Keith Gordon, 2014
SAM & CAT, Co-Star, NICKELODEON, Directed by Steve Hoefer, 2014
BLUE BLOODS, Co-Star, CBS, Directed by John Polson, 2012
THE CYCLE, Lead, HBO, Directed by Roy Clovis, 2011
THE ROE EFFECT, Lead, HBO, Directed by Kiel Adrian Scott, 2010
JACKSON PARISH, Lead, BET, Directed by Edward McDonald, 2010
LAW & ORDER: SVU, Co-Star, NBC, Directed by David Platt, 2008
ONE LIFE TO LIVE, Recurring, ABC, Various Directors, 2007
FREEDOMLAND, Principal, Directed by Joe Roth, 2005
MUSIC CITY, Lead, PBS, Directed by Jared Martin, 2001
ACTING (Selected Credits) Audio Books
BUILDING PROJECTS FOR BEGINNERS, Narrator, John Marshall Media, 2017
3D PEN PROJECTS, Narrator, John Marshall Media, 2017
DIRECTING
BIRDER, Assistant Director to Dan Bonnell, The Road Theatre Company, 2016
HERO, YouTube, 2010
JUXTAPOSE, Theatre Row (The Studio), 2008
VOLUNTEER
Young Storytellers, Professional Actor, 2016
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Act in plays written by elementary students, to inspire them and for them to see their stories come to life.
Harlem Children’s Theatre, Professional Actor, 2008-2009
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Assist in the direction of a public performance of a children’s show.
NY Book Pals (SAG Foundation) Professional Actor, 2006
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Travel to public schools in NYC and read children’s books to assigned classes.
PRESS (Selected)
“James Holloway gives a realistic performance as Jeremiah.”
BroadwayWorld
TINY HOUSES
“James Holloway as Jeremiah…goes from hired consultant to friend to companion in easy transitions.”
Talkin’ Broadway
TINY HOUSES
“James Holloway, as Emmett, a towering vessel of fury.”
Lighting and Sound America
SEPARATE AND EQUAL
“GQ-Ready Holloway makes an electrifying L.A. stage debut…”
StageSceneLA
BROKEN FENCES
“James Holloway as Marz is adept with creating laughter.”
The Tolucan Times
BROKEN FENCES
“James Holloway as Tony uses his appealing stage presence to advantage.”
The Kansas City Star
WEEKEND COMEDY
“New York City-based actor Holloway is equally flawless as young Franco. While it’s easy to get caught up in his enthusiastic optimism and hysterical wit, it’s when he shares his personal dreams that we get caught up in his magic.”
Democrat and Chronicle
SUPERIOR DONUTS
“The rest of the cast is also first-rate, especially James Holloway…”
Democrat and Chronicle
SUPERIOR DONUTS
“The scenes between Smith and Holloway are the show’s best.”
Philadelphia Inquirer
FENCES
“Kayo, a wise and defiant student at odds with his teacher’s philosophy, is acted with a keenly drawn hostile edge by James Holloway.”
Variety
HISTORY OF THE WORD