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Start with the actor, the work, and the real objective.
About Richard
A Working Actor's Perspective
Real screen experience is the foundation for every coaching conversation and professional-material recommendation.
Actor first
Grounded in Real Production Experience
Richard Strauss has worked across film and television in character-driven supporting roles. His credits include Swan Song, The Gateway, Affairs of State, Miles, G.B.F., Helicopter Mom, I Do, and Last Night on Earth, with Overshare listed as completed.
That experience creates a useful point of view on preparation, the way footage communicates, and the value of presenting your work with focus and intention.
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The work behind the guidance.
Years on professional sets shape Richard’s practical approach to performance, footage, and the way an actor presents a career.
On setSwan Song · 2021
- Richard StraussSherman Ransom
- Udo KierPat Pitsenbarger
Richard Strauss with Udo Kier on the set of Swan Song.
On setAffairs of State · 2018
- Richard StraussJerry Todd
- David CorenswetMichael Lawson
Richard Strauss with David Corenswet on the set of Affairs of State.
The approach
Clarity Before Complexity
Whether the work is a scene, a reel, or a website, the goal is the same: understand what is already working, identify what is missing, and choose the next step that fits the actor's current stage.
Assess
Find the strongest material and the clearest opportunity.
Develop
Build skills and materials with specific purpose.
Present
Present the result clearly and professionally.