While many teachers claim that they teach the one and only valid approach to acting, Adam Hill encourages students to learn the complete craft and to never stop studying. In Beyond the Moon, he delivers impassioned, insightful, and easy-to understand guidance that will propel any actor to their next level of excellence-from beginner to seasoned vet-as long as they are willing to take responsibility and DO THE WORK. "What makes Adam Hill the best acting teacher I've ever had? He is craft smart as well as show business savvy. He demands excellence from his actors while never being cruel. He has the unique ability to make the finest actor even better." -Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond) "Preparation, passion, education, and taking responsibility are the keys to your success as an actor." -Adam Hill From Beyond the Moon: "A 'method' is an opinion. Learn as many approaches and acting tools as possible, then find the ones that work best for you. You will have developed your own method... "Have a teacher who is going to support you. Respect your teachers, but do not make gurus out of them. Find someone who you feel has a sensitivity to people and a life awareness. Find someone who teaches with love and not out of anger or resentment... "For the advanced actor, study with the teacher who can help you overcome your weaknesses. For example, if you have problems with your emotional instrument, study with a Strasberg teacher. If you are inconsistent being in the moment, study with a Meisner teacher, etc...
Adam Hill began his professional theatre career with the renowned Broadway repertory company, APA, in New York. He has performed extensively on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in regional theatre, in touring companies, and in film and television. He has directed over 50 productions coast-to-coast, including at Off-Broadway theatres. Adam also directed the acting portion of Star Search, as well as a pilot for ABC written by and starring Brad Garrett. Adam's successful acting career led him to practicing his true love, teaching. It began in 1970 when a group of actors asked him to work with them, and it continues to this day. In 1985 Adam opened the Adam Hill Actor's Studio in Los Angeles. In 1995, he accepted a position at Wilkes University (PA) to establish a professional theatre program. In 2005, Adam taught professional actor's classes in NYC. He is currently the lead teacher at Craft Acting Studio in Las Vegas, NV. Adam has taught some of the bright stars of the theatre and film world including Heather Locklear, Laura Dern, Brad Garrett, and Doug Savant. He is the author of Beyond the Moon, An Acting Manual, and You Got the Job! a guide to getting work in the industry. An excerpt from Adam's teaching philosophy: My philosophy of teaching begins with a simple statement. It's all about the student. It is my goal to develop working professionals, professionals who wish to challenge themselves to great rewards in an exciting and rewarding world. The profession of theatre has many venues of success. I believe in training the student to be well equipped so he/she will recognize the area of theatre where they belong. A student can eventually discover their place in the business as a producer, agent, casting director, designer, director, technician of many varieties (this list is enormous - grips and camera man, to best boys), business manager, theatre owner, stage manger, director of photography, playwrights and screen writers, teachers and of course successful working actors. I know this to be true for I have many students in all areas of this business. If a student enters my world with a love of this business and a passion to grow I can guarantee them success. It may not be in the area they first imagine themselves but they will be happy and successful.
