The Foundations Program
Stop Guessing. Start Booking.
On-Camera Audition Mastery with Douglas Nyback
Build the skills, confidence, and on-camera tools every actor needs to book the job. Join Douglas Nyback for a no-nonsense course that shows you how to show up, stand out, and deliver.
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Explore Douglas Nyback's expert-led courses designed to enhance your on-camera acting skills, boost your audition confidence, and get you booking work.
đŹ Foundations Program + Audition Starter Pack
The Foundations Program + Audition Starter Pack gives you the tools to craft bookable auditions and land roles faster. With 8+ hours of training across five focused modules, youâll learn how to act with precision on camera, create compelling characters, build dynamic relationships, define purpose in every scene, and break down scripts like a pro. The Audition Starter Pack adds a complete self-tape setup guide, a breakdown of common casting notes (and what they really mean), plus real-world advice I wish I had when I started. No fluffâjust what actually works.
$149.99 USD
đŹ Foundations Program In 3 Easy Payments
Get everything inside The Foundations Program + Audition Starter Packâjust with a more flexible payment plan. Youâll still get the full 8+ hours of video training, the complete self-tape setup guide, real casting notes decoded, and practical advice I wish I had when starting out. Same career-shifting tools, just easier on the wallet so you can dive in now without hesitation.
3 monthly payments of $49.99 USD
đŹ The Foundations Program: Premium
Get everything included in The Foundations Program + Audition Starter Pack, plus direct, personalized feedback from Douglas Nyback. After you complete the course, youâll submit your final self-tape and receive a detailed video review with practical, tailored notes to help sharpen your work. Normally a $150 service, this one-on-one feedback is included in the Premium Package for just $349.99âperfect if you want expert guidance to take your audition game to the next level.
$249.99 USD
About Me
Hello Everyone!
I'm Douglas Nyback
After graduating from theatre school in New York City, I jumped into film and TVâonly to realize I had zero on-camera training. Casting kept saying I was 'too big,' or that my work needed to be 'smaller.' It rattled me.
Through trial by fire, on-set experience, and guidance from phenomenal mentors, I figured it outâand built a career on all sides of the camera. I've coached actors to success on shows like Netflixâs Painkiller, Amazon's The Boys, and Apple TV's The Studio, served as on-set coach for American Gods and Run the Burbs (Season 3), and produced features like Manodrome starring Jesse Eisenberg and Adrien Brody.
Currently, I appear in Doc (FOX), and I bring every ounce of that comprehensive experience to this course. Whether you're new to the camera or stuck in callback limbo, Iâll help you create grounded, bookable work that stands out and books.
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Why Take This Course?
Because great auditions donât happen by accident.
The Foundations Program gives you the full blueprint for delivering grounded, dynamic, and bookable on-camera auditionsâwithout the guesswork.
Youâll learn:
â How to act for the camera with technical precision, so your performance reads exactly how you intend, and is compelling for casting to watch.
â How to build compelling, multi-dimensional characters that feel aliveânot performed.
â How to create meaningful, actionable relationships in your scenes that deepen every moment.
â How to define your purpose in every scene and commit to doing, not just feeling.
â A collaborative, story-driven text analysis process that makes strong, smart choices inevitable.
In short: everything I wish I had when I started out and when I've struggled in my journey. No fluff, no vague notesâjust a practical, proven approach that helps actors show up, stand out, and start booking.
Real Reviews From Real Clients
"I began training with Doug when I first moved to Toronto. Although I had a significant amount of work under my belt, I was feeling unsure about my auditioning technique. Doug quickly identified my strengths and areas that I could work on, and we began working together consistently. Within a short period of time, I was working more than I ever had before, and I can unequivocally say it's because of Doug's coaching. His ability to break a scene down intellectually while never losing sight of the raw emotional life of the actor in front of him is what makes him so effective. He has taught me the beautiful art of auditioning, which is something I now take with me wherever I go. Doug is one of the best acting coaches out there, and we are lucky to have him!"
Anna Hopkins âââââ
Shadowhunters, The Flash, Defiance, V/H/S 94
"Doug came on board Run the Burbs season 3 to help coach some of our younger actors. He was incredible to work with and became a trusted member of the team, guiding our performers through challenging scenes and stories, and ensuring they felt prepared and connected. The results were fantastic: our actors grew immensely and turned in wonderful performances all season. We would work with Doug again in a heartbeat."
Run the Burbs S3Â âââââ
Show Runners Nelu Handa and Jennica Harper
"I have worked with Doug for almost 10 years now. Before I signed with my agency, booked my first role, and before I could confidently call myself an actor. An acting coach is sometimes more than just a teacher. They are someone that you need to feel completely comfortable and safe with- as acting can take you to dark, emotional, and vulnerable places. I have always felt so safe and protected having Doug as a coach. I could come into a scene 100% prepared, and Doug always analyses my scenes in such an interesting and intelligent way that makes the scene that much better, whether it be an audition, or prepping for set. He helps those performances go from âgoodâ to âbookableâ. I truly donât know where I would be in my career had Doug not been my coach all these years. I hope he never retires."
Amalia Williamson âââââ
Series Lead "Sullivan's Crossing
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Good. Here are straight answers to the things actors ask most before jumping into the program.