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think of talent not as a thing, but as a process;   

not as something we have or are born with, but as something we do and keep

 doing to inevitably arrive at mastery.   (reworked from a qutoe by David Shenk)

 BARBARA KITE

PROFESSIONAL ACTING COACH

&

EXECUTIVE SPEAKING COACH

&

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

You can not build on your weaknesses.  Stop feeding them.

You can only build on that which is amazing in you.

MY extensive ENERGY IS DEDICATED

TO SUPPORTING THE DANGEROUS ARTIST,

THE AUTHENTIC SPEAKER

and all other ADVENTURERS BRAVE ENOUGH TO GO OUTSIDE THEIR COMFORT ZONE TO EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY THAT LIVES IN THEM

as they are the ones I learn the most from; the ones that really speak to me, giving me new perspectives, expanding my universe, CHALLENGING ME and gratefully teaching me about humanity.

SPEAKING BLOG - GREAT SPEAKERS AND ACTING SKILLS

http://bmkite.wordpress.com/

ACTING BLOG - BARBARA KITE'S ACTING BLOG

http://bmklena.wordpress.com/

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"Everything you want is just outside your comfort zone." R. Allen

              "The real actor has a direct line to the collective heart." — Bette Davis

"Always work from inside out; if you work from the outside in, all you have is a dry husk."  — Meryl Streep

"All things are difficult before they get easy." Thomas Fuller.

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Every person you meet can change your life,

 

if you're paying attention


 

and every person you meet can have their life

 

changed by you, if you're willing.

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"ACTING IS NOT

A PUTTING ON OF A MASK TO BECOME THE

CHARACTER. 

IT IS A TAKING OFF OF THE MASK - 

AND THE CHARACTER IS ALWAYS YOU."

Peter Brook, An Empty Space

I challenge you to try something distinctly NEW and more fully embrace untapped areas of your IMAGINATION, creativity, authenticity and power through ACTING and COMMUNICATION coaching (media/public speaking/ presentation) BY AN EXPERT(30 yrs of training and experience) IN HER FIELD WHO GUARANTEES RESULTS. 

THERE IS NO ONE RIGHT METHOD OR APPROACH IN ACTING, NOT STRASBERG, NOT MEISNER, NOT BOGART, NOT UTA HAGEN.  THE GREAT ACTORS HAVE ALL CREATED THEIR OWN.

YOUR METHOD IS AN AMALGAM OF MANY DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND TECHNIQUES PLUS YOUR OWN DISCOVERIES NAVIGATED BY A TALENTED, CARRYING, EXPERIENCED COACH. 

SOMEONE WHO GUIDES YOU THROUGH SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO BE AN EXTRAORDINARY ACTOR. 

SOMEONE DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS.

After over 30  years of experience teaching acting, I have learned a truth -you are far more creative, COURAGEOUS and capable than you can possibly imagine, and I can prove it.

bmkite@aol.com  503-423-7437

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 I just had to include this unsolictied PUBLIC SPEAKING recommendation:

J.D. GERSHBEIN

 September 7, 2009

You can learn a lot about the fine art of public speaking from Barbara Kite.
In doing my LinkedIn research on the topic, I came across Barbara’s website and blog. Her blending of acting techniques into the coaching mix is a piece that I found intriguing.
I walked away from our initial telephone conversation with some practical tips that I could apply immediately to my keynote preparation.
She is a highly skilled orator and well-studied thespian with keen insight into the process of engaging an audience.
I recommend Barbara to anyone wishing to take their public speaking and their communication in general to the next level."
(SEE OFFER  #FIVE  BELOW, - TELEPHONE COACHING)

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"Barbara Kite's group is the best kept secret in town."

"You are so awesomely unique and one-of-a kind in what you do."

          "I am so lucky to have had this experience."

  "You definitely helped me to make a positive difference in my public speaking skills."

                         "You are a wonderful teacher."

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ACTING TESTIMONIAL

YOU ARE ... UNIQUE AND ONE-OF-A KIND IN WHAT YOU  DO 

"I enjoyed your class so much I can't even begin to describe it, but I can try.

Being in your class made me feel alive and okay just the way I am, and you were the catalyst.  You could criticize me and use anything against me you wish, and I would know that you were only doing it for my personal best and growth.  That sounds weird just to type that, but that is the truth as I see it and feel it. 

You are so awesomely unique and one-of-a-kind in what you do.  I loved watching you work with your students in class that night.  I watched you, I watched them.  I could see they just love the hell out of you and you love the hell out of them.  It was just absolutely awesome.

Most Sincerely,"

Billy Ledbetter

SPEAKING/PRESENTATION TESTIMONIAL

speaking is like performing - it requires, authenticity, heightened energy and great story telling skills

I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE

"Barbara has a wonderfully unique way of coaching through her contagious enthusiasm, insight, and ability to customize a program based on each person’s individual goals.  Part mentor, part coach, part cheer leader, Barbara is a great person to have on your team!  I am so lucky to have had this experience with Barbara and blessed to call her a friend."
 Amy Austin
Account Executive (Schiedermayer & Associates)

ACTING CLIENTS  HAVE BEEN IN FEATURE FILMS, NATIONAL COMMERCIALS, MADE FOR TV MOVIES, MOVIES, VOICE OVERS, MUSIC VIDEOS, TV SERIES, THEATRE PRODUCTIONS, AND WORKED AS ACTORS, DIRECTORS, WRITERS, SINGERS AND PRODUCERS.

SPEAKING CLIENTS  INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS, CEOs, FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES, LAWYERS, DOCTORS, TEACHERS, ARTISTS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, AND PROFESSIONALS IN ALL FIELDS.

"You can throw away the privilege of acting, but that would be such a shame. The tribe has elected you to tell its story. You are the shaman/healer, that's what the storyteller is, and I think it's important for actors to appreciate that. Too often actors think it's all about them, when in reality it's all about the audience being able to recognize themselves in you. The more you pull away from the public, the less power you have on screen. "

— Sir Ben Kingsley

ACTING SKILLS HELP BREAK SELF-LIMITING BARRIERS

ACTING CLASSES

MONDAY or WEDNESDAY

7 - 10.30 pm

3294 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

$170.00 A MONTH

503-423-7437 or bmkite@aol.com

PRIVATE COACHING - $150.00/HR

for students not in ACTING CLASSES - sliding scale

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authentic communication  

GREAT SPEAKERS and ACTING SKILLS

  SPEAKING   is like a  performance -

you need heightened energy,

authenticity and

great story telling skills

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

 requires acting skills,  voice,

relaxation,

creativity, how to build on positive traits, and more  

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*think of talent not as a thing, but as a process (a practice);   

not as something we have, but as something we do until we master it. (reworked from quote by David Shenk)

A   N E W   S P E C I A L   O F F E R
for graduates of the 5 hour course

to practice, practice, practice what they've learned becoming masters at their new craft

monthly meetings (2 1 daytime & 1 evening/weekend - may attend both) 
focusing on keeping training fresh and an opportunity to build on your skills with a guarantee that you will speak at each meeting
(speeches may be sent in advance for free suggested improvements)
Dates: TBA
(three  hours)
$100.00 per meeting
OR
$325.00 FOR 4, $675.00 for 8, $975.00 for 12
to be used within 6, 12, & 18 months respectively (day or evening/weekends).

 

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offer # ONE 

 great speakers with acting skills workshop

FIVE HOURS, SEVEN PARTICIPANTS AND WORK ON SPEECHES, INTRODUCTION TO ACTING SKILLS NEEDED FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING SUCCESS.

TBA

10 am to 4 pm (1/2 hr break)

$375.00 PER  PARTICIPANT

$335.00 early registration

PLUS A 10% DISCOUNT FOR ONE-ON-ONE WORK (which includes sitting in on two Acting Classes)

OR

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offer #TWO

 5 private sessions, meeting every week (or week and a half)

INCLUDES 2 ACTING CLASS

and

IN BETWEEN PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS

  AND

SENSE MEMORY CLASS   

all important class for great sotry telling - an actor's best kept secret

$1,000.00

(A $1,400 VALUE)

3294 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

  503 - 423-7437

bmkite@aol.com

OR

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offer # THREE

3 private sessions meeting every week

INCLUDES 1 ACTING CLASS

IN BETWEEN PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS

  $600.00

(A $675 VALUE)

3294 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

  503 - 423-7437

bmkite@aol.com

OR

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offer # FOUR 

NEW ADDITON: dress rehearsal -

- present that all important speech in front of  a professional speaking coach

one and one half hours - $249.00

 includes coach working on written speech AHEAD OF TIME

(feedback & re-writes on speech included) as well as phone and email time 

OR

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offer  # FIVE 

PHONE CONSULTATION 

for

Speaking with Acting Skills 

free half hour consultation

hourly rate $145.00

FIVE HOURS $625.00

feedback & re-writes on speech included)

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