I'm committed to helping artists shed their programming so they can rediscover true freedom and authenticity.
Humanity Over Formulas
"Kids play to experience. Adults play to win."
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Children are the most authentic and free actors. They haven’t been conditioned to behave in a certain way yet, so they are still like nature intended: free, unique, and incredibly truthful. I believe that as adults, we must break free from the conditioning that stifles our instinct and rediscover the joy of authentic play.
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You can’t be taught how to act. You already know how. My job is to help you work through the resistance, train your instrument back to its original freedom, and reconnect with the truth that makes your performances impactful.
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I don't believe you can teach acting. So I am not an acting teacher. I am more like a non-acting coach;-)
Every coaching session with me is a discovery. I don’t believe in rigid methods, techniques or recipes. I actually believe these are the only reasons why actors actually struggle…
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“ I won't teach you how to act, I’ll remind you how to be”
So if we work together, it’s never going to be about learning more, but about un-doing all the learning so you can be your pure self.
Which brings me to you.
I’m here to help you “re-member”.
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Through our Reset Journey, we aim to reconnect you with your authentic instrument, so you can bring that freedom and truth to every character you defend.
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Whether you’re a pro seeking to expand or you are just beginning your acting journey, we’re here to support you in reaching your highest artistic potential. We believe in the power of absolute presence, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to truly live your art.
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I’m not here to be your teacher. I don’t believe anyone can teach acting. And I also don’t believe anyone can learn how to act. Because acting is the art of being fully alive in the only unique way you can.
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So, I am not another authority figure; I don’t know better than you. ONLY YOU KNOW WHEN YOU ARE FREE AND PURPOSEFUL. So our relationship will never be one where you depend on me or my opinion of your work. Quite the opposite.
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My commitment is to take a stand for your perfect humanity and to never back down from this truth. So don’t expect me to tell you what to do, but do expect an unwavering dedication to providing the practices that will unlock your fullest, most expressive self..
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Want to join the ride?
At ‘To Be or Not to Act,’ we are a team of 4 and we are dedicated to truth and freedom. We provide coaching in English, French, Spanish, and passive German, ensuring that language is never a barrier to your growth as an actor.
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In this training you will taste the real Reset Journey: raw, daily work to move through your blocks, reconnect you to your truth, and act from freedom—not fear.
The 5 Day Reset Taster is offered through a gift economy on a pay-what-you-can basis—a model grounded in trust, generosity, and shared responsibility. There are no sales funnels, gimmicks, or pressure—just a belief that truth and transformation should never be limited by a price tag. You contribute what feels right for you, and your support helps make this work accessible to others.
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Thank you so much for being here. I’m thrilled that we’re connected and look forward to sharing this journey with you.
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You may have heard of the work we do inside To Be Or Not To Act, because the “undoing" work stands in radical contrast to traditional acting methods and techniques. This non-acting philosophy enables actors to reconnect with their innate instinct, freedom, and authenticity—stripping away conditioned responses.
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With decades of experience and a profound impact on thousands of actors, Jo empowers them to move through the limitations of their conditioning, allowing them to fully recover their unique human experience.
In this space of liberation true art is inevitable.
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Jo’s unwavering commitment to helping individuals undo their conditioning and rediscover pure truth has earned her recognition as one of the best acting coaches in Los Angeles and abroad. Her transformative guidance continues to inspire actors, artists, teachers and high-level performers worldwide.