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I couldn't wait to e-mail you to tell you that I had the best acting class last night that I have ever had at Spotlight Academy! Your coaching and energy are amazing and you truly direct me and push me in the right direction; somewhere I don't think I would go without you.
I watched my tape three times last night because I was so excited to see your comments again. And I have never had that many notes on my script, ever. After I got off camera with you I wrote them all down and they covered both pages!
Thank you Jacqui. I got so much out of your class and I can't wait to come back next week!
Reghan Blake
Years ago I worked in Toronto and being young
and naive was scammed by supposed "acting classes." I came away after spending thousands
of dollars and knowing nothing
that would help me in the long run.
This is only my second six-week
course with Spotlight and I am overwhelmed at how much I didn't
know and
still have to learn.
Adrian Hough made classes fun and relaxing and
Jacqui is to the point and will tell you what you need to do
to get where you want to be. Jacqui understands that each person
in the class is working toward different goals and works to help
each and
every one of us discover what our goals are; not to mention
she is a hoot and makes
us all laugh! So thank you Jacqui and Adrian. I hope to be
in many more of your
classes.
Melody Dunn
Inspiration! Support! Humor! Dedication! Talent!
These are just a few words which describe the outstanding instructors
at Spotlight Academy. Adrian Hough, Jacqui Kaese, and Bart
Anderson are devoted to helping each and every aspiring actor
in training. They have
supported me, relatively new to the industry, and let me fly!
They care about each individual and give honest feedback. I
would
encourage anyone with an interest in performing to
put your trust in Spotlight Academy. I have seen first hand
the results and successes here!
A Gracious Student
Marg Bergen
Thank you very much for a fun, connected,
and all-around amazing experience in your acting class.
Your sparkle and your shine bring a calming ease to the classroom
setting, which in turn brings comfort to those who attend.
Through your logic and
clarity you made it easy to grasp a firm understanding of
the film industry, and what I need to do to prepare
for auditions. When you coach on
the classroom "mini set," all I need
to do is close my eyes, breathe, listen to your words, and my
body becomes completely relaxed and takes in
the emotions
and feelings.
Not only are you an amazing acting coach, but
you are a dear friend and mentor. I consider you as my mom,
because you are
always there for me with a loving shoulder to cry on. Thank
you very much .
Whitney Benson
Since 2002, we’ve had a close association
with Jacqui Kaese and Spotlight Academy. At four years old, our
son Riley began working with Jacqui in her Tiny Tots program.
This program focuses on building confidence and is an introduction
to the film and television industry – but for him it
was all about having fun!
After attending the program for several months,
Jacqui felt he was ready to start going to auditions if that
was something we
were interested in pursuing. Riley could hardly wait to get started
and he landed a principal role in a national US commercial on
his second audition. At four years old he had learned how to
focus on delivering a great audition and confidently demonstrate
his abilities.
Since then Riley has performed in a number of film/video productions
and most recently he’s been involved in live theatre. While
he has always loved both, it has been difficult to go back and
forth between the exaggerated emotion of theatre and subtleties
of film. While he loved theatre, Riley has decided his passion
is stronger for TV and film and is continuing his studies in
this area. He is returning for another session of workshops,
Spotlight’s Youth
Act I Series, in preparation for work
under the representation of Carrier Talent Management of Vancouver.
He will be training alongside children who are series regulars
which will be of tremendous benefit for him.
As parents, we have always had complete confidence that our
son’s best interests were a priority with Jacqui and appreciate
the value of having a resource of this calibre right here in
Nanaimo.
Cathy and Bryan Orr
Thank you Jacqui for providing Danny with such
a fun, informative
summer week with Fun With Film. He learned so much in such a
short time and the safe, supportive environment
made him very comfortable to
let his natural creativity come through. Each day he came home
so excited and confident! He absolutely loved
it and would like to
continue to take acting classes with you this fall!
Angie Bristol
As Marketing Director for Rutherford Mall,
I called upon Jacqui on many occasions to help co-ordinate
special events such
as our successful “Nanaimo Idol” event held at
the Centre in the spring of 2006. Jacqui is a true professional,
and never let us down, no matter how large or small the task.
She a very skilled, special person and I wish her continued
success.
Lynn Saunders
I would just
like to thank you for the film workshop
with Adrian Hough. I am learning so much in
just the two classes I have taken
so far. Adrian is an exceptional teacher and I feel honored even
getting a chance to be in his presence and have this great coaching.
His honesty and humour are next to none.
Marg Bergen
I would like to thank you for coaching me on
the Whisper set. I would like to do it again someday with you
because you were
a lot of fun. I liked sitting in the shade under the trees
with you working on my lines. And remember how you got me to
frown
by thinking about the horrible fingernail clippers that I liked
to hide from my mommy. Love and lots of hugs and squishes.
Erika-Shaye Gair
I just wanted to thank you for all the work
you did with Erika-Shaye as her child coach on the set of Whisper.
For me, as a mom on
set, I was so thankful that we had you there. First of all you
set me at ease as to the sensitive issue of dealing with characters
that young children are needed to play but deal with subject
matter not meant for them to view or even understand. You impressively
were able to get expressions, feelings and dialogue from Erika-Shaye
which were what the director needed. Yet, you were able to protect
our six-year-old in a tender way. I was also impressed with the
relationship you immediately built with Erika-Shaye. She knew
upon meeting you that there was a task at hand and she could
trust you to achieve it and she could comfortably discuss what
was needed of her.
Moms don't always know their exact roles
while accompanying their children on set. Once again, I learned
so many valuable hints about my role. I was able to use these
when there was no coach for her on the set of The Wicker Man.
I am ever so grateful for that. In addition you have become
a great resource to us as we continue in this field with our
children.
I sure hope that Erika-Shaye and my son, Luke, may someday
be so fortunate to be on set again with you as their coach. You
are
just awesome!
Shannon Gair
I think your classes are great and great for
my daughter. Your instruction is pointed, clear and refreshingly
frank. You provide clarity, logic and fairness which I believe
is essential in this business. Your class setting allows her
to learn from the instruction directed to her as well as to the
whole class. The desire to act requires big energy. You work
with those energies, making them smaller and bigger as needed.
Your classes and teaching are not only wonderful but much needed,
and we really look forward to them.
BettyTyrchnitcz
I just thought
I would let you know that I believe that you all are doing
a great job with your up-and-coming actors and actresses.
I have seen three of the movies now with Cameron Bright and
I believe that he will be one of the better actors in the coming
years.
I am a big fan of the Darren Shan books and was reading one
of
his blogs where there was talk of bringing his Vampire stories
to the big screen. I wrote to him suggesting he look at Cameron
Bright as a possibility for the lead role as the young boy
and half vampire Darren Shan.
As I said before, 'keep up the
good work.'
Sincerely
Don Kelley
I always have lots of fun when I get coaching
from Jacqui. Even though the work is hard sometimes, Jacqui makes
it fun. She will always be a special part of my life and i will
always be grateful to her.
Cameron
Bright
Since beginning my journey with Spotlight Academy
and Spotlight Talent I have come to know Jacqui Kaese as a very
dedicated professional as well as a very dedicated mother. As
a mother of two young boys myself, I feel there is another level
to our relationship that goes beyond just talent and representative.
Jacqui also fills in the roles of cheerleader and personal support
worker. I speak for many who've had the pleasure of working with
Jacqui. There has never been a time that she has not taken a
moment from her day to listen to a concern, return a phone call
or e-mail or offer some much needed encouragement if an audition
went badly. The relationship developed with Jacqui's clients
is personal and individual. Just like the relationships we build
with our friends, it is a mutual relationship of trust. I trust
Jacqui to represent my abilities as an actor, and she trusts
I will represent Spotlight Talent in a professional manner when
I walk into an audition or when I'm on set.
My journey as an actor is far from over,
and I'm happy I've chosen Jacqui to share this journey.
Kathy Villanen
Spotlight is a great place to start and meet
good looking girls.
Justin
Chatwin
Actor, Baby Geniuses 2, 2004; Fish'n
Chicks, 2002
Remember to enjoy your journey and have fun. It's a great place
to begin.
John
De Santis
Actor Earthsea, 2004; Master
and Commander: The Far Side of the World,
2003;
The Snow Queen, 2002; Breaker
Mahoney, The Juggernaut,
2002;
The New Addams Family,1998 and numerous other film
and TV roles
Spotlight has given me the opportunity
to grow as a person and as an actor. Bart Anderson gives himself
to the work unconditionally and provides quality coaching.
Sy Pederson
Principal Performer Rage to Reason
Most of my root training began
with Spotlight. Jacqui helped me get into the industry and find an agent.
Alejandro Abellan
Actor in Lies Like Truth, 2004, The
Survivors Club, 2004
Alejandro
is represented by ETM in Vancouver
I enjoyed every single minute i spent there.
Heather Mcewan
Actor in Voyage of the Unicorn, 2001 and
numerous TV roles
Heather is represented by Characters Vancouver
Wow! I have grown so much mentally and
emotionally through the years with spotlight. I have a full
understanding of
the hard
work involved and had amazing experiences with the parts
I've landed. I am reading for lead roles with wonderful feedback
from Stuart Aikins, Lynne Carrow and Sue Brouse to name a
few.
Bart Anderson is smart, easygoing with a wicked
sense of humour. I get something new every time he teaches.
Jacqui is my mentor and true friend. She has always been
there for me and continues to inspire my individual journey.
Stephanie Lang
Actor MOW Cable Beach
Principal E'Kara
Principal Radio Disney
Opening Singer Plaza of Nations Canada Day
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