Saul Kotzubei

ACTING INSTRUCTOR & FOUNDER

Saul Kotzubei (Los Angeles) teaches workshops, ongoing voice classes, and private clients in Los Angeles. He is a lead trainer for the Fitzmaurice Voicework® Teacher Certification Program, an approach to voice training that includes work with the body, breathing, voice and imagination to support actors in being truthful, spontaneous, and free in their work. He has taught Fitzmaurice Voicework at NYU's CAP 21 Studio, New York's Actors Center, and in workshops throughout the world. An actor with a Masters degree in Buddhist Studies from Columbia University, Saul has a special interest in helping his students discover fruitful links between voicework and the acting process taught in Stuart's studio. Saul is one of only eight certified Master Teachers of Fitzmaurice Voicework. He melds that approach with a number of other styles to address the specific needs of his students. Saul's Website: www.voicecoachLA.com

Personal Statment

If wanted

CLASSES

Foundation 1: Core Paradigms

A deep dive into the foundational principles of character psychology and physical gesture.

Advanced Scene Study

Intensive work on complex dramatic texts with a focus on artisanal precision and freedom.

The Actor's Instrument

Developing vocal resonance and physical agility to meet the demands of professional performance.

Professional Audition Lab

Practical methodology for translating studio excellence into professional audition results.

Voices of the Studio

"The methodology taught here is transformative. I've discovered a depth in my characters I never knew was possible through the Paradigms approach."

Sarah Jenkins / Professional Actor

"Learning under this artisanal framework changed my career. It is precise, challenging, and deeply rewarding for any contemporary artist."

Mark Thompson / Film & Television

"A sophisticated conservatory environment where the focus on human truth and gesture is unparalleled in modern actor training."