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"... is a joy for a director to work with."
Richard Rose, Tarragon Theatre
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"... is a creative tour de force. "
- Daniela Saioni, Screenwriter
Acting Coach: Elevate Your Craft
Meet Paul Hopkins: The Shakespearean Swiss Army Knife.
Actor, director, teacher, screenwriter, and seasoned sage of the stage — Paul’s a 30-year veteran with Stratford polish, L.A. screen chops, and a heart that beats in iambic pentameter. Whether he’s reimagining The Winter’s Tale as a Hallmark Christmas film, mentoring young actors through Meisner drills, or mounting socially conscious theatre with a soul, Paul brings passion, precision, and purpose to every project.
He’s the kind of artist who balances art with business — fluent in grant-speak, website builds, and Google Ads — and still makes time to prune his jade plant or decode the subtext in a late-night relationship spiral. Fiercely empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and relentlessly curious, Paul is always in rehearsal — not just for the stage, but for life itself.
Paul integrates modern and classical performance techniques that empower each student—whether an aspiring teen or a seasoned pro—to discover their unique creative voice. As a teacher, he emphasizes intelligence, play, presence, emotional depth, and script interpretation, ensuring that each session is not just a class but a transformative experience tailored to every stage of an actor’s journey.
Live workshops designed to elevate your acting skills, whether you’re an actor, singer, or performer looking to deepen your craft. Rooted in the principles of the Meisner Technique, his workshops blend a unique mix of classical and modern approaches, providing practical techniques and tools.
How to decode Shakespeare’s text for clarity and impact.
• Verse & rhythm techniques to bring the language to life.
• Emotional connection & impulse work to make performances feel natural and engaging.
• How Shakespeare’s techniques apply to musical theatre, opera, and contemporary performance.