Eric
De Gama, a graduate of Yale University, performed in
New York City with Playwrights’ Horizons, Theatre Studio
Inc., Mint Theatre Company, Friends Theatre Company, Royston
Theatre Company, and played lead roles in works by Anton
Chekhov, Moliere, Eugene O’Neil, Clifford Odets, T.S.
Eliot, W.B. Yeats and new plays by contemporary playwrights
in venues ranging from the Brooklyn Academy of Music to
the La Mama, ETC. Eric has directed and assisted directed
several plays as well as writing and performing in his
own theatre pieces.
He studied with among others, Uta Hagen, John Uecker,
Nancy Gabor, incorporating in his training a wide range
of approaches: Method, Sensory, Meisner, Improvisation,
Ensemble Technique, Script Analysis, Movement and Voice.
Eric studied film acting in Los Angeles with Steve Eastin
and Jeremiah Comey. He has taught for the Theatre of
Hearts Artist-in-Residence Program and Jeremiah Comey
Studios.
De Gama Studio technique
is a distillation of Eric’s extensive training. His teaching
philosophy is best reflected in the words of Meryl Streep:
“I am interested in flying, not thinking.” – an advanced
approach focusing on the intuition, imagination, and
unique personality of the actor to create immediate,
vibrant, and truthful performances
Reviews
“You bring
your heart to your work and I thank you for it. You are
rising to an incredible challenge.”
Jonathan
Bank, Artistic Director, Mint Theater Company
Director,
Anton Chekhov, Stories from my Youth
“I can always
count on you to be fresh and alive on stage. You are
a comrade in arms and someone I hope I can call a friend.”
Peter Royston, Artistic Director, The Royston
Company
Director, Murder in the Cathedral, T.S. Eliot.
“You have made Al just
what he should be, adding humor and personality to what
were originally pretty dead scenes.”
Steve Schaeffer,
Playwrights Horizons
Director, Baseball Follies
“You have done incredible work! Thanks for your
patience and dedication.”
Dan McKereghan, Playwrights
Horizons
Director, Theatre Festival
“Eric De Gama is outstanding
in all his characters. His voice and mannerisms are
unique and perfect for each role. He steals the show
with ease.”
Lea Sterling
Review for The Dining Room, Actors’ Repertory
Theater
