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Jeremy Kruse
Actor, Writer, Director, Educator
Teaching
Acting, performance, and the development of the artist.
My work as an educator is rooted in more than 25 years of experience as an actor, director, writer, and teaching artist. Trained at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and in the Lee Strasberg Method, The Groundlings in Los Angeles and The Second City in Chicago. I emphasize relaxation, concentration, listening, spontaneity and emotional truth.
Acting talent is measured by the actor's emotional depth and by his interpretation of his character and the story.
Areas of Teaching
Acting and Scene Study
Acting technique, scene work, character development, script analysis, improvisation, and the practical application of the Lee Strasberg Method.
Theatre & Performance
Ensemble work, improvisation, storytelling, performance skills, audition preparation, and the creative process of bringing a production to life.
Actor Development
Helping actors strengthen their technique, develop confidence, make specific creative choices, and build a sustainable artistic practice.
Communication & Creative Skills
Applying principles of performance to communication, active listening, collaboration, confidence, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Teaching Experience
Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute — New York
Acting Instructor | 2011–2018
Taught actors of all ages: Method Acting, Acting for Film & TV, Comedic Improvisation, and Sketch Comedy. Developed curriculum and guided students in creating original work.
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Gorton Drama Studio — Lake Forest, Illinois
Artistic Director | 2022–Present
Developed and led a theatre education program serving approximately 300 students annually. Created curriculum, directed productions, taught acting and performance, and developed programs for young performers.
Additional Teaching & Educational Work
Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Theatre
Guest Lecturer​
WORKSHOP AREAS
Method Acting • Acting for Film & TV • Improvisation (Second City Style) • Creating Original Work
Sketch Comedy • Directing • Filmmaking • Scene Study • Business of Acting • Role Performance Training (applied acting for real-world performance)
Interview with Forest and Bluff.
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