Today we’d like to introduce you to Brianna Ferris.
Hi Brianna, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
At an early age in Atlanta, Georgia, I was always acting out skits for the family and neighborhood subdivision. I moved to New York shortly after I spent two years at community college to pursue acting. My parents were nervous about my move to the Big Apple as a 20-year-old. I stayed with my cousins in New York, and I’m forever grateful for my extended family supporting me with a roof over my head as a young 20-year-old.
After living in New York for three years, I moved to Hollywood! I was excited about this new chapter, and I didn’t know many people except my talent manager, directors I interned for, and executive film producers. I moved in with a group of girls through AMTC Christian group. I think I was spending $400 for a shared room. Rent is off the charts in LA! I was auditioning, booking indie films, booking commercial print jobs, interning with a variety of film & television directors, and babysitting/working with charities on the side to pay for rent.
In 2016, I welcomed my handsome son to the world. My world changed as an artist when I got pregnant and had a child. I wanted to give my son my undivided attention. I put him before everything. I believe there needs to be a balance as a parent. You have to also put yourself first and fuel yourself as a parent with what you love. It was hard getting back into auditions, and a friend of mine offered a coaching job to me. I coached at The Actors Scene in Buford, Georgia, from 2010-2012. I took the coaching position, and I found a happy balance with still acting by coaching clients and seeing them succeed.
I opened my business at B Ferris Coaching two years ago when I got pregnant with my second child. B Ferris Coaching & Consulting has done well since opening, and I think our clients enjoy coaching from the comfort of their homes. I coach actors everywhere online through Skype/Google-Chat/Zoom, in-person in Burbank, California, and offer in-person workshops in Atlanta once a year.
I love that I can have a flexible schedule as a mother of two. My parents have always supported me with what I wanted to do. I want to be able to give the support my parents did to me, to my two children.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Some days can be a challenge being a full-time working mom and trying to leave my schedule open and flexible, as my client’s needs may change.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I studied the Meisner technique under Bruce McCarty and William Esper at the William Esper Studio in New York, who trained me as an actress and subsequently as a teacher. I have been coaching and teaching acting classes over the last ten years in Atlanta, NYC, and Los Angeles. I’m a professional coach with experience in commercial/print-ad, theater, film, and prime time television in the U.S.
I enjoy helping actors cultivate and protect their uniqueness, vulnerability, and love during the often stress-inducing audition process. I coach actors privately and also leverage my experience to serve as a career consultant for emerging talent who wish to better understand the business of acting.
I have insight into both sides professionally… behind the scenes and in front of the camera. I have worked closely with directors, writers, and executives. Working closely with my clients to fulfill their dreams and desires is what makes me thrive! I work with actors from East to West Coast to build their confidence to go into the audition room. I work one-on-one with my clients through Skype – Zoom – Google – FaceTime that lives anywhere or in in-person group settings in Burbank.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love Atlanta. It’s where I was born and raised as a child. I’m so happy about our city becoming the new Hollywood for filming. There’s not much to dislike about Atlanta. If I had to choose, I would say the humidity!
Pricing:
- $45 – 30 minutes
- $85 – 60 minutes
- $200/month for group sessions offered online or in person
- 15 minute consultation
Contact Info:
- Email: brianna@bferriscoaching.com
- Website: www.bferriscoaching.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannaferriss/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Artist/Brianna-Ferris-169786456398412/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianna_ferris
Image Credits
Mindy Montez
