Our Teachers
Josh daugherty
Josh has been a working actor for decades. He began on the stage as a child cutting his teeth in the theater and in educational videos. Much of Josh’s philosophy of creative expression, performance and storytelling is inspired by his love of Jazz.
Josh holds over 70 national network commercials (Taco Bell, Xerox, Honda, Toyota, Chevy, Raisin Bran Crunch, Nissan, Bud Light, Coors, and many, many more), voice over campaigns for 3 Fortune 500 companies (Bud Light, Honda and others), a handful of films (including We Were Soldiers and John Carter of Mars) and over 50 Guest Stars on network and cable television shows. During his time in Los Angeles he taught for 6 years at the SAG Foundation’s Don Lafontaine Memorial Voice Over Lab, where he also served on the advisory board.
You can see Josh’s most recent work on season three of David E. Kelley’s adaptation of the Stephen King trilogy, Mr. Mercedes, on the Peacock Network, playing the role of “Tom Saubers.” https://www.joshdaugherty.net/
David Alexander
David is one of Atlanta's busiest working actors, with over 60 film and television credits to his name. He regularly works in Atlanta and spent several years in Los Angeles studying, auditioning, and working.
David's film and television credits include episodes of Dopesick on Hulu, The Wonder Years on ABC, The Walking Dead on AMC, Ozark and House of Cards on Netflix, NCIS: New Orleans on CBS, and he was a recurring character on Kevin (Probably) Saves the World on ABC as well as BET's American Soul. David has had roles in the films Killing Reagan, Hillbilly Elegy, and The Banker, and was a lead in the film Lover in the Attic for Lifetime.
David has been fortunate enough to work with Academy Award Winners Ron Howard, Kevin Spacey, Patricia Arquette, and William Hurt. In addition to performances in film, television, commercials, and live theatre, David has a decade of experience as an on-air talent in radio, has done extensive commercial voice-over work, and has had numerous live television appearances.
David is a member of SAG-AFTRA and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4588024/
WEBSITE & REELS: https://www.pdavidalexander.com
Becca mccoy
Becca McCoy is a veteran of over 60 professional stage productions at theatres in 9 states, plus touring. She has won 3 National and 5 Regional awards in theatre, and has been a member of Actors’ Equity Association since 2004. Favorite roles include Rose in GYPSY, Josie in A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, and Dukes Frederick and Senior in AS YOU LIKE IT. Her film and voiceover credits span projects from Florida, Illinois, and Alabama, and she has been a SAG-AFTRA member since 2015. She is an alum of the prestigious British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England, and a master of self-producing, with solo shows, an album, and published book to her credit. Becca relocated to Georgia by way of Chicago, and this is the first opportunity to take classes with her in the Atlanta area. Learn more at www.beccamccoy.com
Joe Pistone
Joe Pistone is a working actor with nearly two decades of experience under his belt. He’s lived and worked in the three biggest markets in the country — Los Angeles, New York City and currently Atlanta — building an extensive resume starting in theatre and moving into film, television, commercials, industrials, voice-over and looping. Joe’s 40+ TV & Film credits include the upcoming 2023 seasons of Them on Amazon and American Tragedies on Paramount +, as well as SEAL Team, NCIS & NCIS: New Orleans, American Horror Story, Criminal Minds, Mad Men, General Hospital and Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt to name a few. He’s shared the screen with many acting heavyweights such as Bryan Cranston, Elisabeth Moss, Michael Shannon, Marcia Gay Harden, David Duchovny, Rob Lowe, Robert Patrick & Joe Mantegna. During his nearly twenty years in the industry Joe has compiled experience and knowledge on how to properly navigate and build a career in the entertainment industry.
Website & Reel: www.joepistone.com
Jonathan spencer
Jonathan Spencer (Pineapple Express, Always Sunny in Philly, Mad Men, Shameless, Parks n Rec, CSI, Gilmore Girls) was in the teen ensemble at the Academy Theatre in Atlanta in the 1980s under the direction of Kenny Leon (True Colors, Alliance Theatre). He was a classmate, fellow theatre nerd and friend of Brian Baumgartner and Ed Helms (The Office) at Holy Innocents and the Westminster Schools before graduating from Woodward Academy in 1991. After studying David Mamet at Depauw University, then studying rock n roll in Athens, GA, Jonathan earned his SAG card on his first feature film in 2003, Lightning Bug, then immediately moved to LA where he worked as a commercial agent and manager's assistant for his first 18 months. Jonathan was fortunate to work as the lead Casting Director on a couple of small indie films back in Atlanta. Last Goodbye (Clementine Ford, Faye Dunaway, David Carradine) sold to Lionsgate and Dance of the Dead, sold to Sam Raimi's Ghosthouse Pictures. Jonathan's first acting job in LA was a national Hertz campaign, the Dairy Queen Clown & filmed 27 national commercials in LA including 4 Superbowl spots. After a 10yr TV/Film & Commercial career in LA, Jonathan took a 2yr detour in Asheville, NC and he taught at the New York Studio for Stage and Screen before coming home to ATL. Jonathan believes that actors should have a functional working knowledge of every department on set and he loves teaching on-camera private coaching in addition to group comedy and audition classes.
Jorjeana marie
Jorjeana Marie is a television writer on the forthcoming Disney show Mickey Mouse FunHouse, a nationally touring comedian opening for Richard Lewis, Kathleen Madigan and Louis Anderson and the author of Improv for Writers (Penguin Random House/Ten Speed Press 2019). She is an award-winning voice actress you may have heard on Nickelodeon or Disney and has narrated over 400 audiobooks. She has earned a prestigious Audie, more than a dozen Earphones awards and been named one of the best YA voices for several consecutive years. Publishers Weekly calls her “Pitch Perfect”. Paste Magazine named her one of their favorite narrators and Audiofile. As an actress, Jorjeana starred in the pilot “Listen to Grandpa, Andy Ling” with Randall Parks and Elliott Gould and can be seen or heard regularly in dozens of national commercials.
Her desire to create work for herself led to becoming an award-winning playwright, creating and performing three one-woman shows in NY and LA: “Ally, MaryJane & Me”, “NY, I Love” and “JoJo and Friends” -a sold-out solo sketch show with animation, puppets and stand-up. She has also written on television shows for Dreamworks, Cartoon Network and Netflix. She writes about comedy for Writer’s Digest Magazine and is included in Writer’s Digest Best Of. She also has her own published book called, ‘Improv For Writers.’ https://jorjeanamarie.com/
christian brunetti
Christian began his career in TV and film after spending nearly a decade as a member of the United States Army. His first major job in film was as a military adviser for season 7 of Army Wives. He followed that up by working on his first major film in the summer of 2014, and has continued to pursue a career as a full time stunt performer and actor ever since. He relies heavily on his military experience, as well as his background in martial arts, as a foundation for his work. Prior to starting work in film, he competed as a mixed martial artists, winning titles in two separate weight classes at the amateur level. He continues to train and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when he isn't working on set.
trent fogleman
Trent Fogleman was a USAF and department of defense firearms instructor and security forces member for 10 years. As such, he has taught and trained with the US Army, Navy, and Air Force with nearly every firearm the US military has to offer. Including: tactical squad movements, tactical convoy operations, urban operations and building clearing and nuclear weapon recapture and recovery. Trent is also an Atlanta based working actor, stunt performer, and TV/film Firearms Coordinator.
TEACHES: Firearms for Film
IMDB: imdb.me/trentfogleman
wES ROBERTSON
Wes Robertson is a 20+ year vet in Film and Television with multiple credits, including: Sharp Objects, Mindhunter, The Good Lord Bird, The Thundermans, & Battle Creek. He has 40+ National commercials under his belt, including: Hyundai, Carl’s Jr., Allstate, etc.
Wes has had the good fortune of working with David Fincher, Jean Marc-Vallee, Amy Adams, and Sir Patrick Stewart.
A Georgia native, he spent 15 years in Los Angeles acting and teaching Scene Study and Improv before moving back to Atlanta.
PAYMENTS: All payments must be made at the time of booking. Any other arrangements must be made in advance, must be paid at time of session and must be made in cash. Email: doordcreative@gmail.com
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ALL APPOINTMENTS AND CLASSES
We take our time, efforts and work very seriously. Coaching, classes, consultations and audition taping takes a lot of time, personal attention, and efforts. Therefore, any cancellation of services within 24 hours or within 72 hours of classes (& after) for any reason other than bookings or emergencies, will not be refunded or rescheduled. Credit will be discussed depending on the situation.