Biography
Jeffrey Dreisbach began his career as an actor accumulating Broadway, Film and Television credits for over 20 years. Additionally, he found success in TV commercials and Voice-over’s. Jeffrey now conducts workshops and lectures on film audition techniques, Acting techniques for better presentations, voice overs and career development using the performing arts techniques at several colleges and universities. Currently, Jeffrey has been a casting partner at McCORKLE CASTING, LTD. McCorkle Casting Ltd. has cast Broadway productions of; End of the Rainbow, High, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Glass Menagerie, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, One Flew Over The cuckoo’s Nest, The Ride Down Mt. Morgan, Amadeus, She Loves Me, Blood Brothers, A Few Good Men among many others. Notable Off-Broadway projects include; Hit The Wall, Tribes, Falling, Our Town, Toxic Avenger, Almost Maine, Ears On A Beatle, Down The Garden Paths, Killer Joe, Mrs. Klein, Driving Miss Daisy. A partial list of feature film projects include; My Man is a Loser, Premium Rush, Ghost Town, Mama Mia, Funny Money, Secret Window, Basic, The Thomas Crown Affair, The 13th Warrior, Madeline, Die Hard with a Vengeance, School Ties, etc. and for television; humans for “Sesame Street”, “Californication” (Emmy nomination),” Max Bickford”, “Hack”, “Strangers with Candy”, “Barbershop”, “Chapell’s Show” “Remember Wenn”, among several others. Jeffrey possess high energy and an upbeat message using professional actor techniques for speaking, media preparation and communication skills. He is the author of “Conversation Pieces out of the Studio, The Voice over Workshop for Professional Actors (Dog Ear Publishing 2011).
Industry Expertise (3)
Media - Broadcast
Talent Management
Performing Arts
Accomplishments (1)
Casting Partner, Actor, Teacher, Author, Training School Director (professional)
2013-06-13
*Casting Director McCorkle Casting Ltd. (New York, NY) *Performing Arts Educator *Administrative Director-Multiple Course Instructor-Performing Arts *Performance Faculty: Advanced Acting, Film/TV Acting, Broadcasting- Stage Director Adjunct Professor-UMKC, UCONN, Brookdale College *Executive Director-Head of Operations-Connecticut Schools of Brtoadcasting *Professional Actor Stage, Feature Film and Television (New York and Nationally) *Author
Education (3)
Wayne State University: BFA, Theatre Arts 1979
Roger Williams College: Practicum Accrediation, London Theatre Study 1978
California Institute of the Arts: Practicum Work/Study, Performance, Disney University 1975
Affiliations (4)
- Screen Actors Guild/AFTRA Member
- Actors Equity Association
- Vocational Director Certification
- AdjunctPrtofessor
Links (3)
Testimonials (3)
Jayne Murphy, Voice Over workshop | Brookdale College
It was extremely fun, a great deal was learned, but it was made easy with Jeff’s personality. Jeff is a great asset to Brookdale. He gets everyone involved and made even the hardest “takes” fun to do. You wanted to give him the results he was looking for—great direction.
Dale AJ Rose, Director of Performance Studies, University of Connecticut | Acting Essentials/Voice workshop
"Jeff Dreisbach is phenomenal! His approach and sense of humor makes each session a joyful experience. Jeff takes away the ‘mystery’ of a professional voice over career and replaces it with a clear and practical step by step process that empowers the actor. His work has given several of the students I have taught the confidence and tools for a successful voice over career.”
Theodore Swetz, Chair, MFA Actors training program | University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
“Confidence, versatility and play are just a few of the many qualities that Jeff Dreisbach instils in our students. His workshop in Voiceover technique and On-Camera presentation merges the actors imagination and self which allows the individual to take control, create and hit the street running.” -
Event Appearances (1)
Actor, Author, Teacher
Acting Essentials, Voice Over Workshop, On Camera acting techniques Terry Schreiber Studios, NY, Brookdale Community College, University of Missouri, University of Connecticut
2012-10-16
Sample Talks (1)
Casting Yourself as You
Using acting techniques to improve your presentations and public speaking skills. From voice to physical impressions, knowing how to cast yourself in whatever role you choose will add strength, meaning and purpose to you work and your life!
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
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