The Approach™ is a full suite of courses designed to help actors compete at the professional level. What I've learned in my time as a hard working, journeyman actor is that integrity is important, relationships are paramount, and learning never stops.
Over time, I have created and refined a practical technique to acting that can help any actor of any experience level get better at auditions, whether they are self-tape or in person, whether they are for a two line co-star, or a series regular. This isn't a craft of acting technique, but rather a nuts and bolts script analysis, character development, and auditioning process technique.
Combined, this is what I’ve coined, The Approach™. Everything in
The Approach™ is designed to help actors learn to navigate the industry
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Welcome.
"Alex is very knowledgeable in industry practicality. He's very good at helping you hone your technique into career building work. Working with Alex strengthens your weaknesses and encourages confidence in your strengths."
- Alexis Louder (The Terminal List, Tomorrow War, Copshop, Chicago PD, Watchmen, Harriet).
The Bootcamp 2.0
A fully virtual, self-guided course allowing you to learn at your own pace, with almost five hours of instruction, over 20 videos, and 20 real script examples to amplify your learning and retention, and improve your script analysis and audition technique. Whether a two line co-star or a series regular audition, you WILL improve your auditions.
Actor Finances
This course is designed to empower actors, no matter their current financial situation, to get a handle on things. Learn about budgets, debt, savings, investing, retirement, myths about money, and actor paperwork related to finances that will help YOU feel good about your financial situation.
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Mastermind Group
The Approach™ Mastermind Group is a year long, small group, diversified training program for professional actors and actors looking to become professional actors. This is NOT for beginners/newbies, or inexperienced actors and is ideally for those who have been working for at least two to three years.
Welcome, I'm Alex Collins
As an actor, I've worked opposite and learned from some of the very best in the business, including an Oscar winner, a three time Oscar nominee, a two time Oscar nominee and have been directed by a five time Oscar winner. This work is directly opposite the leads, as opposed to large ensembles. In addition, I've worked opposite winners of five Golden Globes, five SAG Awards, four Emmys, and a Tony.
Here's the thing. I'm not famous. I'm not a millionaire. I'm a regular, working, union actor. I can relate to everything you've gone through, are going through, and will go through in your journey as an artist because I've been there, too.
I'm in the trenches day in and day out, auditioning and grinding. Just like you. I work hard on my training, my materials, and my mind set. Just like you. I experience highs and lows, have lots of near misses and close calls, and have long stretches between bookings. Just like you.
As a teacher, I can help you because I’ve been where you now stand. Browse around and I'm sure you'll find a course right for you, whether that's The Bootcamp 2.0, which will elevate your script analysis and audition technique skills, or Actor Finances, which will help you get a handle on all things related to financial management as an actor, or The Approach™ Mastermind Group, our year-long, intimate, small group community for professional actors.
Featured Courses
Here at The Approach™, we strive to offer a full suite of courses designed to elevate an actor's ability to compete at a professional level. Whether that's The Bootcamp 2.0, Actor Finances, or The Approach™ Mastermind Group year long course, our first priority is you, and our offerings reflect that. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
A Quick Freebie On Comedy Basics
This is just a little snippet of what you may learn in The Bootcamp 2.0 course, in the modules on comedy, and get a sense of who I am as a teacher. Whether we're talking about audition technique and script analysis, Actor Finances, or accountability as an actor, there's something for everyone here. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.