Actor Training for Film, TV, and Commercials
Master the Craft, Discover Your Talent, Empower Your Art.
Welcome to Mighty Tripod Acting Studio.
We help actors in the Pacific Northwest build real skills, real confidence, and real momentum in their careers. Whether you’re training for film and television, preparing for auditions, or looking to sharpen your on-camera work, you’re in the right place.
Here you can explore our acting classes and private coaching, book professional self-taping sessions, schedule headshots with David, and find practical resources on local agents and casting directors. You’ll also find an industry blog packed with honest, actor-focused advice, plus monologues and scenes you can use right away.
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STUDIO FOUNDERS, DAVID S. HOGAN & ANGELA DIMARCO
Mighty Tripod Acting Studio was founded in 2012 by Angela DiMarco and David S. Hogan and is located in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. We provide on-camera training for actors of all ages and experience levels, along with consultation services for students and parents navigating the entertainment industry.
Whether you’re brand new to acting, returning after time away, or transitioning from stage to screen, we’re here to help you take the next clear, confident step forward.
Most classes and coaching take place in our Seattle studio, with additional virtual options available. These include online coaching, consultations, and our 5-week Self-Tape Academy, designed to strengthen your at-home audition skills and professional workflow. New coaching clients typically begin with a New Client Consultation, which helps us understand your goals and get you moving in the right direction quickly.
With more than 50 years of combined industry experience as working actors, Angela and David bring both passion and professionalism to their teaching. Their approach is practical, supportive, and focused on helping actors grow safely and sustainably over time. To learn more about them, scroll down to read their bios.
Need headshots? Visit David’s photography studio at SeattleActorPhotos.com.
We offer a self-taping service at our studio. By appointment only. Please contact us before you place an order, as we’re not always at the studio. Break a leg!
Mighty Tripod Acting Studio also has a YouTube Channel that is filled with tips for actors. Most of the videos cover the technical side of self-taping from your home.
Angela DiMarco, Founder & Coach
Angela DiMarco was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, and began acting for stage and screen at just seven years old. As a young artist, she performed in multiple theatre productions, appeared in regional and national commercials, and landed her first feature film role in Waiting for the Light. She went on to study in Otterbein College’s BFA Theatre program with a focus on Commedia dell’Arte before moving to Los Angeles to produce, teach, and work as a full-time actor.
In 2012, Angela returned to Seattle and co-founded Mighty Tripod Productions and Mighty Tripod Acting Studio with her husband, David S. Hogan. Together, they have produced more than two dozen short films, three feature films, and two world-premiere plays, while training thousands of actors of all ages.
Angela is a passionate performer, teaching artist, and storyteller. As a producer, writer, and director, she is dedicated to creating strong, female-led narratives that bring women’s voices to the forefront of the industry. Known affectionately as “Mama DiMarco,” she encourages her students and collaborators with her signature mottos: #BeMighty, #SpreadLove, and #DontWaitCreate.
David S. Hogan, Founder & Coach
David S. Hogan began his career in the theatre, working with Book-It Repertory Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, The Seattle Opera, and Seattle Repertory Theatre, and more. Classically trained, he has tackled many of Shakespeare’s iconic roles. His stage work has earned him three Seattle Times Footlight Awards for Stellar Acting (2002, 2009, 2012) and the Gypsy Rose Lee Award for Excellence in Acting (2012).
On camera, David has appeared in television shows such as GRIMM and Z-Nation, and films including All Those Small Things, The Stairs, Bad Samaritan, and Narco Hitman. He has also performed in commercials for Amazon and Lexus, voice-over work for Amazon and Virginia Mason, and corporate video projects. As a feature film director, he helmed The Parish, starring Angela DiMarco, Sanae Loutsis, Sara Coates, and Bill Oberst Jr.
A graduate of Seattle University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and minors in Music and Psychology, David is deeply passionate about acting, teaching, and coaching. Equally dedicated to his students and clients, he is committed to nurturing their growth and success both on stage and on screen.