The Approach
Acting is more than "booking the job", "nailing the audition", or "becoming a star". It's an opportunity to open eyes and change hearts... including our own.
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Actors are storytellers, and with that comes the responsibility of being informed and committed to creating grounded authentic representations of the human experience.
At Elemental Actors Studio, our mission is to empower performers by pushing past the dogma and providing a pragmatic approach to acting.
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The actor's journey isn't for the faint of heart but with the right mindset, skillset, and community becoming a professional artist is possible.
The Coach
Brandon Hirsch
Originally from Hendersonville, TN, Brandon has been acting professionally for nearly 30 years. His experience as a performer in Los Angeles and sustained success in several regional markets gives him unique insights into the creative and professional challenges facing actors in various media - insights that will prepare talent to thrive in any market.. and in life.
Brandon has had the privilege of working with Donald Glover, Ron Howard, J.J. Abrams, Reggie Hudlin, Sterling K. Brown, Roma Downey, and Michael Jai White to name a few. On stage, Brandon has worked with reputable regional theatre companies such as the Nashville Repertory Theatre (Nashville, TN), Studio Tenn (Franklin, TN), and the Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA). He has also appeared in hundreds of commercials and industrials, both as an actor and spokesperson.
Notable television credits include recurring roles on Atlanta (FX), Black Lighting (CW), and Karen Kingsbury’s episodic adaptation of her hit book series, The Baxters (Amazon, Spring 2024). In terms of film, Brandon is most commonly recognized for his roles in the feature films Someone Like You, Drumline, and Undercover Brother 2. In addition to his considerable acting
experience, he also holds a B.S. in Psychology (Lipscomb University) and is a certified Qigong instructor.