Jim Dougherty

Ongoing weekly classes in Indianapolis as well as online. 🤓

New session starting this week. Start your 2024 off with investing in your growth. Improve your craft and increase your bookings.

The title says it concisely. Good read.

Lethal Weapon Is the Action Christmas Movie Die Hard Wishes It Was Die Hard gets all the attention, but Lethal Weapon is the most relatable holiday action film in the blood-stained Christmas canon.

Catch CeCe on P.D.!

This Wednesday (Dec 20), you can catch me in the Young Dylan Christmas Episode features in The Nickmas lineup on Nickelodeon. This was a blast to work on. Episode directed by Kim Fields. Big thanks to Peter Yanke at Phirgun Mair, Laureen Walsh Muller at RCM Management, and CD Rhavynn Drummer for the opportunity!

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'Deli Boys' to Begin Filming Season One in Chicago This January One of (hopefully) many new productions for Chicago and Illinois in the new year is taking shape. The comedy pilot Deli Boys was picked up to series back

Now it goes to the membershiip to vote before the strike is officially over, but this looks promising.

SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal to End Historic Strike SAG-AFTRA has approved a tentative agreement that will end the longest actors strike against the major studios in Hollywood history.

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SAG-AFTRA Says No Agreement On AI Yet As Guild Delivers Latest Response To Studios – Update UDPATED with SAG-AFTRA statement: As the back and forth between SAG-AFTRA and the studio continues Monday, an end to the 116-day actors strike may not be imminent. “There are several essentia…

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SAG-AFTRA Negotiations to Continue Wednesday With Deal in Sight After a bargaining session that dealt with AI, multiple sources say the discussions are headed in the right direction.

If you are interested in starting your acting journey or looking to transition from stage to screen, this class is a good place to start. 🤓

Next beginner class session starts Monday 9-18.

https://onlineactorsacademy.com/classes/

Online Actors Academy offers weekly classes in film acting technique, entertainment industry consulting, content creation, and personal one on one coaching. Classes are offered via Zoom.

The beginner class is an introduction to acting for the camera. This class is ideal for students brand new to acting or stage actors looking to transition to film. Classes are taught by working actor Jim Dougherty (http://imdb.me/jimdougherty).

“Jim is a wealth of knowledge and so willingly shares with each attendee. His classes are outstanding!”
- Juanita Ingram | Attorney, Author & Actress (iamjuanitaingram.com)

"Mr. Dougherty is a great teacher. He's very knowledgeable and intentional about what and how he approaches us in class! I love it!"
- Penny Franklin Burt

"Jim is gifted at his craft and outstanding at sharing his gift to help other actors grow!
From working the on-screen acting craft to booking the working-Jim knows his stuff! "
- Sherman Burdette

https://onlineactorsacademy.com/classes/

Next workshop is schedule for August 26th at 1pm. Information and registration are here: https://indy-actors-academy.ticketbud.com/august2023

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I am teaching a workshop in Indianapolis Saturday June 24th and we’ll be diving into using physiological work to manifest emotional states. Fun stuff!

Tapping Emotions Through Physiological Work | Buy Tickets | Ticketbud Tapping Emotions Through Physiological Work - June 24, 2023 at 217 West 10th Street Suite 270, Indianapolis, IN, USA. Find event and ticket information on Ticketbud.

Great group in my Wednesday class.

Great first night with the students in the new Wednesday class.

Congratulations to Derek and his awesome team!

We are still floating on cloud 9 after last weekends Best Regional Short announcement at BIFF 2023😃 Thank you Bloomington Indiana Film Festival for the amazing event🙏🏼 Thank you to the cast and crew for making this film happen❤️

Excited about my first booking through my new Agent! Thank you Peter K Yanke @ Phirgun Mair and my Manager Laureen at RCM for their hard work on my and all their talent’s behalf!

PHANTASTIC Friday! Congratulations to our Jim Dougherty for booking a fun role on a Tyler Perry series. Jim's first booking through us with many more to follow. Way to go Jim!

Indianapolis- Start the new year off sharpening your chops and learning more about the industry in the Q & A with working actor and instructor, Jim Dougherty.

Actors: Workshop in Indianapolis this Sunday. Sharpen your scene breakdown and audition prep skills and get prepared for 2023!

IAA - Audition Prep, Scene Study, Goals for 2023 | Buy Tickets | Ticketbud IAA - Audition Prep, Scene Study, Goals for 2023 - November 20, 2022 at 217 West 10th Street Suite 270, Indianapolis, IN, USA. Find event and ticket information on Ticketbud.

Starting November 3rd, I will be teaching a weekly in-person class in Indianapolis.

ANNOUNCEMENT: INDIANAPOLIS
Indy Actors Academy returning to weekly in-person classes in Indianapolis AND rebranding under the name Midwest Actors Academy.

Indy Actors Academy will officially begin offering in-person classes beginning November 3, 2022.
To begin, two classes will be offered. Thursday evenings from 6-9pm and Friday Morning 9am-Noon (all times Eastern)

Currently the in-person training has been limited to workshops taught by working actor/instructor Jim Dougherty (http://imdb.me/jimdougherty) and weekly classes have been taught online since the Covid shutdowns. The online classes will continue as well as the workshops.

In person classes will be scheduled as follows and enrollment information is included below.

- Three hour class. $125 per month.

- Thursday eve from 6 PM to 9PM.
Or
- Friday morning 9 AM to noon.

Hybrid class.
Once per week in person class plus once per week online class (Online Actors Academy)
$160/mo

Online classes.
Acting classes, $80/mo
(Changing from 75 every 4 weeks)
Schedule is available at http://www.onlineactorsacademy.com

Jim also offers One on One coaching for auditions, etc.
$40 per hour or portion thereof.
$140 per four sessions when paid in advance.
These sessions can be banked and used when needed, or can be scheduled as a regular one on one class session. These sessions are done online only.

The indyactorsacademy.com website will be relaunching soon with a new design and additional information.

**Class registration information.**

These classes are adult classes, and will be available to youth students 13 and up.

Classes have limited seating.

In person classes will be held at
217 W 10th street Suite 270, Indianapolis.

To register, DM Indy Actors Academy (link) and let us know what you would like to register for or have additional questions about.
Email: [email protected]

My latest project has a November 25 release date on Paramount+.

You can read about it here:

 https://www.thefalcoholic.com/platform/amp/2022/9/27/23375224/a-family-film-centered-on-the-atlanta-falcons-hits-paramount-this-november

Looking forward to a day of networking,  workshops, screenings, and teaching.

Wise words. Eliminate the toxicity in your relationships and it opens blocks to your craft.

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Wise words from Anthony Hopkins:
′′Let go the people who are not prepared to love you. This is the hardest thing you will have to do in your life and it will also be the most important thing. Stop having hard conversations with people who don't want change.

Stop showing up for people who have no interest in your presence. I know your instinct is to do everything to earn the appreciation of those around you, but it's a boost that steals your time, energy, mental and physical health.

When you begin to fight for a life with joy, interest and commitment, not everyone will be ready to follow you in this place. This doesn't mean you need to change what you are, it means you should let go of the people who aren't ready to accompany you.

If you are excluded, insulted, forgotten or ignored by the people you give your time to, you don't do yourself a favor by continuing to offer your energy and your life. The truth is that you are not for everyone and not everyone is for you.

That's what makes it so special when you meet people who reciprocate love. You will know how precious you are.

The more time you spend trying to make yourself loved by someone who is unable to, the more time you waste depriving yourself of the possibility of this connection to someone else.

There are billions of people on this planet and many of them will meet with you at your level of interest and commitment.

The more you stay involved with people who use you as a pillow, a background option or a therapist for emotional healing, the longer you stay away from the community you want.

Maybe if you stop showing up, you won't be wanted. Maybe if you stop trying, the relationship will end. Maybe if you stop texting your phone will stay dark for weeks. That doesn't mean you ruined the relationship, it means the only thing holding it back was the energy that only you gave to keep it. This is not love, it's attachment. It's wanting to give a chance to those who don't deserve it. You deserve so much, there are people who should not be in your life.

The most valuable thing you have in your life is your time and energy, and both are limited. When you give your time and energy, it will define your existence.

When you realize this, you begin to understand why you are so anxious when you spend time with people, in activities, places or situations that don't suit you and shouldn't be around you, your energy is stolen.

You will begin to realize that the most important thing you can do for yourself and for everyone around you is to protect your energy more fiercely than anything else. Make your life a safe haven, in which only ′′compatible′′ people are allowed.

You are not responsible for saving anyone. You are not responsible for convincing them to improve. It's not your work to exist for people and give your life to them! If you feel bad, if you feel compelled, you will be the root of all your problems, fearing that they will not return the favours you have granted. It's your only obligation to realize that you are the love of your destiny and accept the love you deserve.

Decide that you deserve true friendship, commitment, true and complete love with healthy and prosperous people. Then wait and see how much everything begins to change. Don't waste time with people who are not worth it. Change will give you the love, the esteem, happiness and the protection you deserve.

This looks fun!

‘Fantasy Football’: Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland & Rome Flynn Board Sports Comedy From Nickelodeon And Awesomeness Films Omari Hardwick (Army of the Dead), Kelly Rowland (American Soul) and Rome Flynn (How to Get Away with Murder) have signed on to star alongside Marsai Martin in Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films& #82…

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MEL GIBSON CONFIRMS LETHAL WEAPON 5! ALSO DIRECTING! Mel Gibson Exclusively dropped the news that he will indeed be re-prising his role as 'Martin Riggs' in a new 'Lethal Weapon' movie, which will be the 5th in...

Indianapolis -
Workshop this Saturday April 9th covering Physiology and Emotion.

PHYSIOLOGY & EMOTION: Using Physical Work to Access Emotions | Buy Tickets | Ticketbud PHYSIOLOGY & EMOTION: Using Physical Work to Access Emotions - April 9, 2022 at 217 West 10th Street Suite 270, Indianapolis, IN, USA. Find event and ticket information on Ticketbud.

This has me excited!

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‘Quantum Leap’: Ernie Hudson Joins NBC Reboot Pilot EXCLUSIVE: Ernie Hudson has been tapped as a lead opposite Raymond Lee in NBC’s hourlong pilot Quantum Leap, a reboot of the beloved 1990s sci-fi drama. Written and executive produced by Steven Lil…

The Indianapolis workshop this Saturday will dive into mining the text for better auditions and deeper work. Beginners can also learn solid techniques for finding the hidden gems that can take your work to the next level.
Information and registration:

Script Analysis for Stronger Choices - Digging Into Subtext | Buy Tickets | Ticketbud Script Analysis for Stronger Choices - Digging Into Subtext - February 19, 2022 at 217 West 10th Street Suite 270, Indianapolis, IN, USA. Find event and ticket information on Ticketbud.