Experienced tutor in Acting in Bayonne, Lane offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

What I liked: everything
What I didn’t like: nothing

Lane was a wonderful director, genuinely one of best I ever had. I’ve worked with Lane 3 times- 2 plays and 1 small part in a movie. Let me tell you what I’ve learned... Lane expects you to come to rehearsals and performances READY. If you are early, you are on time. If you are on time, you are late. Lane expects honesty from his actors. Honest questions, honest conversations, and honest portrayals. He will not lie to you or mislead you in anyway, so he expects the same in return. Lane has a clear vision, but this does not mean he will tell you exactly what to do. It’s actually quite the opposite. Lane does not want to give you a list of words to say and steps to take. He wants you to bring something to the table. He will let you play and create, then give you feedback on what he sees. Lane is fun, expressive, goofy, and yea- he can definitely be intense. Although intense, he wants you take the lead. Be confident in what you do, because sometimes acting is not comfortable. You will be doing things with your voice and body that you are not used to, that you think is embarrassing. Lane will not judge you. Lane will only encourage you to be weirder. Be the craziest, most inhibited version that you can be. Then you work with Lane to slowly reign it in and watch yourself become an honest character. Lane will help you do this, I promise. He has so many wonderful exercises for voice and body. My diction was always pretty good, but never as good as when I worked with Lane. How is it that a small group of 20-something year old college students could deliver a honest and power performances as a hidden family and Nazis during the Holocaust? You would think it wasn’t possible. Lane did it. Trust me, I was there. He molds you and helps shape you into something beautiful and awe-worthy to behold. I have nothing bad to say about Lane Jackson and I was once asked to leave a show by him. It was a hard thing for both of us to go through, but remember what I said about honesty. You have to be 100% honest with your coach, your director. That’s the only way they can be 100% honest with you. And that, my friends, is how you become a 100% honest character. Because at the end of the day, Lane is rooting for you.

Lane is funny, friendly, and professional. He is always super-supportive and very knowledgable about his art. I worked with him in a children's show (as pirates) and he was always reliable and a joy.

Really emphasizes every single part of crafting a character, a scene, or a story. I remember we even covered how the character would walk and what part of their body they would lead from. Lane makes everything so creative and makes you think deeper into every concept you tackle. Love working with Lane!

Lane is the best director I have ever worked with. He knows exactly how to balance theory and practical advice to get the best out of an actor. He can also see the potential in anyone and knows exactly how to work with them to bring out their best. I highly recommend him as an acting coach to anyone at any level looking to improve themselves and learn techniques that will help them on their journey.

Lane is super passionate about acting and possess an expansive amount of knowledge in it. He helped people overcome stage fright and did it while fostering a fun and educational environment. Truly dedicated to his craft and I would recommend him time and time again.

Mr. Jackson balances focus, attention, and a sense of play that doesn't distract from the work. He encourages exploration and experimentation. Never afraid to try something.

Lane makes acting accessible to even the least artistically inclined. Clear instructions drawn from professional experience from a very pleasant fellow. You can't go wrong learning under him.

Lane was very easy to talk to and it was evident that he knows what he is talking about. He is also very thoughtful in his notes and really takes the time to explain things as needed.

Lane is fabulous. He is able to give constructive criticism in a way that doesn’t crush your dreams.

Lane was able to provide a very trusting work space for even the most delicate of subject matter and scene work. He also was very open to dialogue with his actors about process and character development, something I find that can be delicate with writer/directors developing pieces for performance. Always professional, always kind, always open.

He was very knowledgeable in the subject. He helped guide without forcing me into a specific choice, rather helped me shape my own. He was also very kind to a cast mate who was newer to acting and needed help finding her voice. He was always patient and helpful to us. I would work with him again any time!