“I’m not sure who needs to hear this but it’s okay to embrace failure” - O. Wilson
Our Mission
OWAS develops skilled actors through honest coaching, proven technique, and no-nonsense training. We prepare you for the reality of the acting industry - not the fantasy.
Services
Acting for TV/Film
Self-Tape Audition Technique
Commercial Audition Techniques.
Sanford Meisner Techniques
Produced Scene for Reel
Editing footage
Scene Grabs From Networks
1:1 Scene Study and much more
Why Study With Us?
At OWAS, you'll train in an environment where it's safe to fail and essential to grow. We create a space where you can take risks, make mistakes, and develop into a working actor - designed for one thing: helping you book work and build a career.
A Few Receipts:
“I GOT BOOKED because of Mr. O! He has taught me how to put myself in character even when the character is different from me. Learning this has made auditioning a better experience for me.”
“ I noticed my teen began to regain passion for her art after working with Mr. O. She appreciated his realism and his candor, but also his ability to motivate her to elevate her own craft. She constantly draws on his lessons when making theatrical choices. As a parent, I will continue to take advantage of Mr. O’s tutelage for my young artist”
“When you’re in a clutch moment, you only call in the experts. We did just that with the amazing Coach O! Students on our team were offered a network TV opportunity and we needed a coach to train them IMMEDIATELY. We’re so fortunate to have met Coach O. From the first conversation, his personality, passion and expertise were evident. The sessions with the students were amazing. He related to them instantly, broke down their fears and uncertainty of being on camera, and gave them skills to prepare them for the tapings ahead.”
“The very first time my daughter and I met Mr. Olander he had the children practicing a short commercial in different accents. I can hear the children giggling and having so much fun and they were all engaging in the assignment. I didn’t realize my daughter could do all these different accents! I was amazed and I knew right away that he was great at what he does and I wanted him to be her teacher, and that was five years ago! Mr. Olander is very good at his craft, he encourages his students to do their best and pushes them out of their comfort zone so that he can help them grow and develop new skills. Mr. Olander makes it fun for everyone taking his class and you will learn a lot! I am so happy that my daughter continues to learn from Mr. Olander, and still has him as her main acting teacher!”
“Olander is very informative. I’m a beginner actor that can be shy at times. He really made me more confident in myself. Also, I was able to critique myself and get better over time.”
4 Week Commercial Technique: The Audition Technique (Ages 18+)
Thursday Nights
“My daughter has been training with Olander Wilson, affectionately known as Mr O. for the past two years, and the growth we’ve seen in her as a young actor has been nothing short of incredible. His TV/Film classes have equipped her with the tools to walk into auditions with confidence and professionalism well beyond her years.
He has a remarkable ability to help her quickly build out characters and bring authenticity to every role she takes on. Under his guidance, she’s not only mastered essential commercial techniques, but also learned how to tap into her unique qualities—what he calls her “acting superpowers.”
One of the most transformative experiences for her was his “New Year, New Role” Intensive Acting Workshop. It helped her unlock new levels of creativity and self-awareness, and she came out of it more empowered and inspired than ever.
We’re so grateful for the dedication, skill, and encouragement Mr O. brings to every class. He’s truly played a pivotal role in her development as a young performer.
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Career Consultation
Olander offers career consulting for both beginner/aspiring and advanced actors that will help you jump-start your journey in the entertainment industry.
“Goals on the road to achievement cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency.”
— Denzel Washington
