Get private acting lessons from an acting coach with over 35 years of experience.
Whether you are an actor wanting to take your first steps or feeling like its your last shot - find out what’s holding you back… and Quit It!
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Actors think their job is to act. But casting doesn’t want to see an actor “acting.”
Quit Acting! provides: On Camera Private Acting Classes/ Audition Coaching & Self Taping for the actor who is ready to quit the “job” of acting and bring their authentic unapologetic self to any role.
From the Self-Tape to the Set
Private acting lessons & audition coaching in Los Angeles, Chicago and online.
Testimonials
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![Shailene Woodley and Laura Lasky hugging and smiling at the camera inside a dimly lit venue or restaurant.]()
This lady has taught me how to act. And by that I mean she has enlightened me on showing me that I am the key to my acting. She is a miracle worker.
Shailene Woodley
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![Young gymnast Danielle Kotch, in a red costume performing a leap on stage with a backdrop that says "In Stage New York."]()
She was able to book stronger acting roles while she was with you but also apply it to her dance. She was more dramatic, more focused, and more determined than I have ever seen her. {Her sister} kept saying, “What would Laura tell you right now.”
Danielle Kotch
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![A portrait of model Tavi, with platinum blonde, curly hair wearing a lace top, looking thoughtful against a dark background.]()
Years of being told I couldn’t do stuff because of my learning disabilities really beat up my self-esteem. I did hypnosis and it was so easy. I brought my reading up to grade level in less than a year. I also told her I could see things other people didn’t, and everyone said I was making it up. She explained how most kids like me can see or hear what most others can’t. And she’s given me tools to understand it.
Tavi
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![Close-up portrait of Jon Darby with light skin, light brown hair, wearing a red beanie, navy blue hoodie, and black T-shirt, smiling softly indoors.]()
When I first started acting, I was terrified. I knew I wanted to be an actor, but I was shy in front of the camera, worried of what others thought of me, and wanted to get acting “Right”. After having taken lessons from Laura and private coaching, my fear and hesitation have been replaced by confidence and determination.
Jon Darby
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![Portrait of Andre Roman with dark hair wearing earphones and a necklace, looking at the camera.]()
Laura showed me how to channel my fear and anxiety before auditions into my characters and have fun in the process.
Andre Roman
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![Close-up of Margo Quinn with long brown hair and green eyes, lying on a bed with white and gray pillows.]()
Thank you for pushing me to do my best. And believing that I could do it when I didn't believe in myself. You just understand me...almost more than I understand myself.
Margo Quinn
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![Close-up of Tessa Germaine with red hair and blue eyes wearing a black and white striped sleeveless top.]()
Being a child actor and then transitioning to older roles, Laura never tried to teach me a method, she helped me find MY method. And now I’m becoming a film maker. Laura’s helped me find my voice as a film maker and I feel I am at an advantage in school, and really understand how to direct actors because of what I have already learned.
Tessa Germaine
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![Steven Friedman with curly hair sitting on a chair on a dark stage, looking to his right. A small round table with a glass of water and two books is next to him.]()
People have been calling to praise my performance. Really. When I messed up, I stood there until I figured out my next course of action. People thought I was just overcome w/ emotions as part of the performance. As you said they will. So to quote Van Gogh … Thank you.
Steven Freidman
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![Close-up portrait of Behr with long, wavy brown hair, makeup including pink lipstick, and a neutral background.]()
I know it has been such a long time but I hope you remember me! I had taken your “crying on cue” lesson, and wasn’t able to do it properly at the time; however, when I came back to Istanbul, i have been in many productions –which required me to cry on cue, and did a great job each and every time. Just wanted to thank you for your help! Cheers from Istanbul!
Behr
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![Headshot of Ben Sharples with brown hair and a slight beard, wearing a dark blue sweater against a gray background.]()
In 2 months Laura helped me find my natural voice, cry on cue, and use my ore- audition nerves to connect more fully to the character. Igo with my gut and trust myself more. And because I'm of that I'm working more.
Ben Sharples
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![Close-up portrait of Kausar Mohammed with long, dark, curly hair and light makeup, wearing a dark sleeveless top, sitting with her arms crossed and looking at the camera.]()
I am drastically booking and blame Laura for that. We work on bringing ME to the character. She has an awesome ability to work with an actors strengths and weaknesses and bring out the best performances.
Kausar Mohammed
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![Close-up of actress Juliette Rouche with long brown hair, brown eyes, freckles, wearing a yellow shirt and a blue denim jacket.]()
Working with Laura is so much fun. She helped me become a better actor and book more roles. She's a great teacher and has taught me so much.
Juliette Rouche
Are you ready to Quit Acting!
Doing your “actor prep” but still not getting the results?
Group acting classes feel more like a competition than a place to practice your craft?
Audition anxiety stopping you from going after the roles you really want?
It's time to find out what's holding you back...
and Quit It!
Meet Your Acting Coach
About Me and the madness behind the Quit Acting! method.
I started in this industry because of a love for acting. I stay for my utter disdain of "actor math."
In my 35+ years working with actors, one thing has never changed. Despite all the classes and industry workshops led by the "experts" - 90% of actors pursuing a career don’t succeed in this industry. ARE YOU FREAKIN' KIDDING ME!
If you listen to the “experts” they will tell you that 90% of actors are lazy or simply don’t have the talent to do the job. You’re only choice is to work harder for the 10% chance at success. GIMME A BREAK!
Every role you will ever play, at it’s core is a human being. You’ve been one all of your life. So, when it comes to ACTING… You’re A NATURAL. I'm not saying it to be inspirational. It's a scientific fact!
Another FUN FACT: Casting doesn’t waste time. If you got the audition you already fit the role by 90%…..90%! So how is it that only a handful can pull off the role. It’s because after doing all the prep what most actors end up doing no longer looks or feels natural.
The fact is- if you have been putting in the work yet what you are doing as an actor isn’t working for you, somewhere along the way, something in your METHOD or your MINDSET took you away from your natural instincts.
When you Quit Acting! you quit the job of acting. When you quit working at your acting, “acting” becomes as effortless as you’re being right now.
Laura Lasky cHt
Are you ready to Quit Acting?
Ask about specialty techniques for actors with dyslexia, ADHD, stuttering and other challenges
General Session
Quit long-term commitments and experience a RISK-FREE session!
In this introductory session to the QA! process you will immediately pin point the key factors keeping you from your next level and how stepping into your natural instincts instantly elevates your performance.
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Private Lessons
Quit practicing to be a perfect actor it's keeping you from being present
TOSS YOUR METHOD
Let go of 90% of your method. Learn how fully acting from your natural instincts quickly creates more complex and authentic characters that allow you to stay connected 100% of the time.
Audition Coaching
Quit trying to fit the role it's keeping you from standing out in the room
DROP YOUR "A" GAME
Everyone gets the same material. The only thing different you can bring to the role is you. You can play by the rules of the script and hope casting thinks you’re the best fit for the role, or you can make any role perfectly fit you.
Hypnosis Sessions
Quit treating what the “experts” say as gospel and follow your own wisdom
FLIP YOUR SCRIPT
It's time to take the struggle out of your actor story. All the talent in the world isn't going to be seen buried under self-doubt, audition anxiety, or fear of rejection. Choose to use or lose sub-conscious blocks and act now!