Naomi Bailis Studios

06/19/2022

06/08/2022

"I just followed the fun. I just followed the things I was really interested in, and it turned out to be what I needed to do." - Sasheer Zamata

When you lose your way creatively, turn to the fun. Follow the things that spark delight in you, and find inspiration there. Bringing your joy to the work will help your work be authentic and true to who you are. And of course, having fun while you work makes it so much easier!

06/01/2022

Great fun this week in Greece, the birthplace of theatre! 🎭

This was center stage inside the ruins of the Ancient Theater of Delos. Construction began shortly after 314BC and was completed 70 years later. It’s seating capacity was approximately 6500 spectators! For more info go to diazoma.gr/en/theaters/theater-of-delos

05/25/2022

Feeling so lucky to have visited the gorgeous Teatro Nacional D. Maria II in Lisbon, Portugal— one of the most prestigious venues in the city🎭

Their programming ranges from experimental theatre, workshops for early childhood educators, to productions of American theatre classics like “Death of a Salesman.”

Thank you for letting me engage with your rich history.

05/18/2022

"It's my privilege to be able to play somebody not myself. I'm an actor who creates characters based in voice, movement, emotional quality, speech." - Constance Wu

One of the many joys and indeed the mission of acting, is transformation. The actor's ability to look in through a window and meet the character where they are is key to this transformation. The ability to recognize the essential and universal humanity of the character is also necessary to this process. An actor simultaneously excavates and animates the unique and distinctive qualities of the character and also the aspects of the character that are shared between the actor and the character. These things come together in an actor's work.

05/12/2022

"For me, I am constantly forcing myself to evolve, because, I think, to stagnate creatively - there's a certain death that happens with that. Because if you're not moving forward and you're not evolving, you're devolving, and I don't want to go backwards. I want to be better at what I do tomorrow than I am today. I don't want to be worse." - Audra McDonald

Evolving as an artist is crucial for your creative development. Let’s face it, few of us want to step outside of our comfort zone. It’s uncomfortable! It is hard sometimes to turn toward the more challenging aspects, or the weak spots in our work. However, the difficult parts are often the leading edge of our artistic growth. And to face it fully makes us feel very good about ourselves. I might also say this is true for personal things as well.

05/06/2022

Looking to nail your college audition next fall? Don’t wait until it's too late to prepare! Set yourself up for success and sign up for audition coaching sessions with Naomi Bailis (Barrett Wilbert W**d ’s first acting teacher! 🎭)

Naomi has a proven track record of success with her clients placement in the country’s top theater programs. Naomi can help you:

✨understand the college theater program pre-screen process
✨select your monologues
✨hone your college list
✨be confidently ready for your college audition tour.

Get started building your college audition tour now!

Naomi’s services aren’t just for student actors! Experienced actors: need a good set of eyes to see and help craft/tweak your audition material? Naomi can help you head to your audition fully prepared and confident in your audition.

05/04/2022

“I would never be so arrogant to think that someone should model their life after me. But the idea of possibility, the idea that I get to live my dreams out in public, hopefully will show to other folks that it's possible. So I prefer the term 'possibility model' to 'role model.'”
-- Laverne Cox

Thank you to Laverne Cox for her incredible artistry, and for her advocacy for the rights of Black Trans Women. She is a "possibility model" to us all!

05/02/2022

Thank you again to Barrett Wilbert W**d for another AMAZING workshop! Naomi was Barrett’s first acting teacher, and we’re so proud of everything Barrett has achieved.

And, thank you to our fabulous students: (Emily Lambert), .kasten (Grace Kasten), (Clara Puschmann), and Erika Hudson. You are all rockstars!

If you’re looking to enhance your skills as an actor, join us at Naomi Bailis Studios. Naomi’s Individual Coaching Sessions are perfect for those preparing for college auditions, or seasoned actors looking to finetune their skills. Visit naomibailis.com to learn more!

04/27/2022

"I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me. "
Tracee Ellis Ross

The tension that arises between where we are and where we want to be can be a source of great motivation or "fuel" for our intentions and dreams. It can also be a source of humility, perspective and gratitude for what we already have.

04/21/2022

"I'd tell my 20-year-old self, 'Don't be afraid to do it all. Whatever you're interested in, just go for it. Don't wait around for a better time.'" - Angela Bassett

Don’t wait to put your dreams in action! If you have a passion, honor it and pursue it. If you keep waiting for the “perfect time,” the moment might pass you by.

04/14/2022

LAST CHANCE! Registration Closing!

Back by popular demand, Audition with Barrett () and Naomi! Our February workshop/mock audition was so successful we have decided to run it back again. We’ll be hosting two virtual evening workshops and one virtual mock audition with Broadway star, Barrett Wilbert W**d.

Choose one Friday evening session with Naomi (first come, first served), and then prepare for the Saturday mock audition with Barrett.

Evening one with Naomi: Friday 4/22 7p - 9p. Limit 6 participants.

Evening two with Naomi: Friday 4/29 7p - 9p. Limit 6 participants.

Mock Audition with Barrett: Saturday April 30th 1p - 3:30p. All 12 actors will audition with Barrett Wilbert W**d. And, get valuable professional advice about auditioning and the industry in a talk-back with Barrett after the audition!

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity! Go to www.naomibailis.com/upcoming-classes to find out more and sign up!