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Some HUGE congratulations are in order for one of my favorite multi-hyphenates, the brilliant Brit MacRae!

Britt booked an incredibly fun role in a feature that she just wrapped (can’t say more yet 🤫).

But that is definitely not all, because Brit executive produced the phenomenal indie horror sensation , now available for rental on streaming and soon to appear on HBO in June. 😱 🎥 🍿

Marc and I had so much fun going to a late showing of Undertone when it was in theaters. There is not much better than having a great time at the movies and seeing your friend and client in the credits.

Congratulations Brit! Keep showing us how it’s done 💪

COMMERCIAL is back!

Kira’s 4-week intensive to turn you into a working commercial actor has TWO NEW SESSIONS, online in July and in person in August. 🤯

Commercials are the most consistent auditions most actors get… and somehow the least-trained-for.

Learn the tangible craft of commercial auditioning without years of vague notes like “more you,” “do less,” or “sell it but don’t sell it.”

In one month we’ll explore:

✅ Week 1: Commercial Acting + Your Lane
What commercial acting actually is (and isn’t) + how to find the lane you book in.

✅ Week 2: Self-Tape Auditions (the main beast)
We’ll go deep on a couple core audition types so you build real skill (not just tips).

✅ Week 3: Live Auditions + Callbacks
Redirects, adjustments, alts, pressure — how to stay grounded and bookable in the room.

✅ Week 4: Live Session w/ Casting + Q&A
Put it all together and learn from a current, working commercial CD, the amazing

COMMERCIAL is produced by The Norris Studio and taught by Kira Cook — a working actress who books 6–12 commercials every year + commercial session director. Learn from someone who’s doing the job right now.

COMMERCIAL Details:
• Mondays in July • 5-830pm pst • ZOOM
• Saturdays in August • 2-530pm pst • IN PERSON
• Limited spots
• $400
• enrollment includes 1:1 consultation

Check out Kira in action in her West Jet campaign and then, my personal favorite, her incredible Allerease spot where she plays a mattress, followed by .wexler telling you why she trusts Kira with her commercial life and thinks you should too 😂

Ready to book more commercials?
👉 Click the COMMERCIAL link in bio or
DM “COMMERCIAL” and we’ll send details.

WATCH IT. 👀

A big round of applause, actually a couple of them, for Mike Bash.

My guy brings it every week. He puts in the work, and you can see that in these scenes.

Watch / stream / catch him on LAW & ORDER: SVU and in his recurring role on 9-1-1. He does fantastic work on both, holding his own opposite Hollywood heavyweights and bringing his essence to two very different procedural roles and worlds.

Thank you to Mike for sharing his selftape of the L&O gig, we love to see it.

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SIGNED. 🖊️

Big congratulations to Michelle for signing with RTA!

I couldn’t be happier for Michelle and RTA. Michelle is that unique human that makes any group or room better. That happens with talent, heart, and grit. She joined Thursday night and instantly that class was closer, rehearsed more, and even started a production company.

I’m thrilled sees the same magic. I can’t wait to see what comes next. Congrats Michelle!

6 spots left. Starts May 2nd. That’s the post.

Kidding, but not really 🤩

CRAFT Intensive is 4 weeks of practical acting training from working actors. This intensive is for anyone who’s tired of guessing and want a craft they can rely on when auditions come in.

Selena signed with her first rep right after. Sam called it “the 30 day fast track to level up your acting career.” And Robyn Lynn Norris (no relation) said she didn’t expect such tangible, doable results in only one month.

Saturday’s in May (2nd-23rd)
2-6pm • North Hollywood

$400. $50 deposit holds your spot. Link in bio.

We’ve been busy 😎

There’s a lot of wonderful congratulations to go around. Let’s start with Gwen Carole who booked a role on an Apple TV series! 🎥🥳

But we can’t stop there. A big round of applause for Shannon Bengston who booked a feature, Steven Hack who booked a commercial for MLB that’s already running, and Brian for booking a play at PRT 👏

We also got to see Tiffany Commons in The Beauty, Mapuana Makia in Grey’s Anatomy, plus David Chan on The Pitt! Wonderful work by all, seeing your faces on my tv makes the world make sense 🧡

DM to learn more about coaching, classes, and intensives at The Norris Studio.

COMMERCIAL was a success!

In fact, one of our very first group, the wonderful , had to miss the last class because she booked a commercial! Congratulations Jacely 🍾👏🎥

That’s not a coincidence. That’s craft in action.

COMMERCIAL is back this summer. Grab your spot now with a $50 deposit. Link in bio!

Our commercial queen is at it again, congratulations to Kira Cook for booking another freaking national commercial! 👏🔥🧡

Speaking of, we’ll be sharing pics from Kira’s COMMERCIAL intensive which just wrapped up, plus updates on our next session coming this summer!

Congrats Kira!!

Didja know we’re launching a FRIDAY AFTERNOON (1-5pm) ongoing class?

New. In-Person. Starting April 4th.

Enrolled clients get 15% off private coaching and invites to free group career coaching 💪

DM for more info + sign up!

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