NickRonan
Studios
a division of A Night of Fireflies Productions
Self-Tapes / Audition Coaching / On-Camera Acting Studio
Whether you are just getting into on-camera acting or a seasoned pro auditioning for a Series Regular on Netflix or HBO, having someone you trust to develop, hone, and guide that process is an essential part of presenting your best work and booking the role whether it’s for a show, film or stage.
My approach to auditioning is very much like training to become a Jedi. As cheesy as it sounds, it's about learning to harness “your force.’ We don’t just tape your audition. We shoot it like you are already on set in the film or show.
In THE STUDIO we collaborate to hone your most truthful work as a storyteller in a visual media.
Pro Self-Tapes
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On-Camera Audition Coaching
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Audition Prep
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On-Camera Technique Training
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Monologues / College Prep
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Acting Coaching for Stage & Screen
Footsteps from Astoria Kaufman Studios in the heart of Astoria, Queens / LIC
Some past bookings include:
On-Camera Technique 101
On-Camera / In-person / Online
Ever worked with a Personal Trainer at the gym? Think of this the same way: An intro crash course in On-Camera Acting Technique ideal for anyone just starting out or interested in breaking into Acting and Auditioning for Screen.
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**NOW OFFERING - DISCOUNTED SPECIAL
4 Session On-Camera Technique Package (while I have room on my client roster.)​
*Includes Four 1-hour private coaching sessions.
Over the course of our work together, students work on handpicked sides to build a foundation in On-Camera Audition Technique, Script Analysis, Visual Storytelling for a Visual Media, Behavior and Character Work on Screen, and much much more. Our primary goal being: to lay the ground work and give you the tools you need to feel comfortable living naturally and acting in front of the camera.
Teen After School On-Camera Class:
In-person | @ The Studio
DECEMBER ON-CAMERA SERIES
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3 week On-Camera Audition Technique Class with handpicked sides. Over the three weeks, students work one-on-one with Nick in a small class setting to hone and develop their On-Camera skills by working on tv & film scripts. Grades 9-12 welcome. Starting Thursday December, 4th!
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NEW CLASS Dates:
12/04, 12/11, 12/1
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When:
Thursdays 4pm-6pm
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No great artist in history became great by doing what they thought other people wanted them to.
Why The Studio?
My auditioning journey began years ago with a small practice group that I led with a group of peers for about 5 years. Every week, the group would meet to practice and hone our auditioning technique. This led to many of us booking TV & Film roles. All of a sudden I was on set. Something started to click. And my quest to figure this stuff out started on a deeper level.
Auditioning and especially on-camera auditioning can be some of the most challenging acting because you are given nothing and asked to recreate everything in a limited amount of time with only a set of sides and a ticking clock. This requires technique, script analysis, knowing what world you’re in, prepping fast, asking the right questions, producing and taping skills, and the ability to draw from your toolbox as a human being.
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But what if it were also more like this:
You’re a kid in a sandbox.
Sometimes you play by yourself.
Sometimes you play with the other kids in the sandbox.
Sometimes the toys and games are given to you.
The story serves as a blueprint.
The rest is yours to explore in the world of the sandbox.
And the way you play the game is always yours to choose.
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Be the kid in the sandbox, discovering the story as you go.​
About:
Nick Ronan is a working actor, screenwriter, and director, and brings all these lenses into his acting and audition coaching. ​A Director’s Circle Award Winner (Poppy Jasper International Film Festival), he has received multiple awards and nominations for his short films, which have screened across the U.S. and internationally. His period war romance The Secret Nobody Knows played at the BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival in the UK in 2018. Nick's recent Sci-Fi Thriller, BLUE FiRE, screened in over 13 states, winning 5 Best Picture Awards.
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As an actor, Nick has worked with Oscar and Emmy award-winning directors such as Chris Long (Suspicion) and Guillermo Navarro (Godfather of Harlem.)
Some career highlights include three Tennessee Williams World Premieres and an IRNE nomination for best actor for his performance in John Patrick Stanley’s
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. In NYC, Nick has studied at HB Studio with Austin Pendleton, at The Barrow Group with Seth Barrish and Lee Brock (Master Class), at Upright Citizens Brigade, and in advanced on-camera acting classes with Bob Krakower and Ted Sluberski.
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The Founder and Creative Director of A Night of Fireflies Productions, Nick holds a BA double major in Film and Acting from Emerson College. His on-camera and acting coaching combine script analysis, behavioral and character work, and the belief that taking risks is where the magic happens.
