Diane has a unique skill set that serves her well as a teacher and acting coach with the studio. As an Executive Producer, she was nominated for an Emmy Award and Producers Guild Award for the Showtime series, Web Therapy starring Lisa Kudrow. In addition to working with Lisa, Diane has worked with and produced series starring Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Will.i.am, Diablo Cody, Mindy Kaling, Jack Black, and more – producing over 270 pieces of celebrity-filled content. Diane has a screenwriting credit and also coached the actors for the feature film, Jungle Cry, and recently directed the feature film, The Choices We Make.
Prior to her work in development and production, she was a successful television, film and theatre actress in Chicago and LA. After receiving her BA in Telecommunications/Theatre from Indiana University, where she studied Stanislavski, she moved to Chicago and studied the Meisner approach. Her work has included starring in a play written and directed by Joe Mantegna; a film lead opposite Roger Daltrey; a four-year recurring role on The Young and The Restless, a five-year contract as the television spokesperson for Advil, along with many other television, commercial and theatrical roles.
While acting, she simultaneously received an MA in Psychology from Antioch University. While having a private counseling practice, she also led workshops for actors, musicians, models, agents, casting directors, and studio executives, to help them achieve their goals.
Having now worked with the Margie Haber Studio for nearly 10 years, Diane brings her experience in acting, producing, casting, and directing, to help actors learn to trust themselves, and replace their panic with power and passion. Regularly working with film leads, series regulars, and guest stars, she gives actors tools they can use to feel more confident in understanding and owning their auditions and tv/film/theatre roles. She also brings an empathetic and intuitive approach to her teaching to help actors feel more authentic and powerful in their own lives. Connecting with people – whether in the classroom, or in life – in a way that helps them feel more seen and empowered is what brings her real joy.
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Are you ready to LIVE THE LIFE?
In this foundation training you’ll get a sweeping overview and understanding of Margie’s most important concepts. With more than 20 video lessons you’ll learn how to transform every audition into an exciting opportunity to make a powerful impact!
Most actors seem like they are “acting” because they don’t know how to experience all the rich sensations, memories, and relationships that fill a character’s life. In this Masterclass I’ll teach you how to create an entire world for a character, so you can act with intimacy and spontaneity.
