Students interact directly with NYAW Founder and workshop leader, Jessiline Berry, who has been a stage actor and filmmaker for over 10 years. Students benefit from her experience on both sides of the camera and proscenium by learning how to build the character from the inside out, and how to collaborate with all the key personnel that bring any production to fruition...Directors, Producers, Casting Directors, and other Cast members.

"When I decided to step in front of the camera instead of behind it, I went to Jessiline for acting advice because I had witnessed her interacting with her actors on set. She was always nuturing, guiding me to ask questions about my character, motivation, wants, and physicality. As a result, my performance was catapulted to another level. Any actor should consider it a blessing to work with her."

Camelia Raybon, Actor/Producer