About DAAPT
Our Mission
@Dayo Ade Artist Professional Training,
we train you to Do The Work & Book the job!
“We don’t just prepare you—we push you!
We are a on-going bi-monthly, hands on, in-the-trenches class
for actors who are ready to Book the room!"
Real coaching. Real auditions. Real preparation.
About Dayo Ade Artist Professional Training
“Acting is the gateway… but not our final destination.” — Dayo Ade
I’ve been in this game for over 40 years.
I’ve worked across borders, across genres, & across generations.
I’ve stood under the hot lights on blockbuster sets, & I’ve hustled through indie shoots with five-man crews with no trailers.
What I’ve learned is:
Talent will open doors. But proficiency keeps them open.
At DAAPT, we’re not just teaching you how to cry on cue
or hit your mark.
We’re teaching you how to
show up like a professional, consistently, intentionally,
all with muscle memory.
Because let’s be honest:
this industry is full of folks who’ve booked jobs without being ready.
Hired because they “look the part” or have the heat for the moment but no real foundation underneath.
And while some of them might ride the wave for a minute,
longevity belongs to us who know what they’re doing!
Actors who understand set etiquette.
Who listen. Who @daapt.
Who build a reputation for making the day easier, not harder.
We train you to be that actor.
What You’ll Actually Learn Here
- Take direction and deliver—on the first and second take
- How to work with the camera (not against it)
- Breaking down the script & building a performance with purpose
- Walk onto set understanding the workflow, politics, and your role within the machine
- How to build your brand, protect your image, & manage your career like a business
Because Hollywood was founded on and is a business!
Showbusiness!!
And it’s time artists stop pretending otherwise.
“It’s not about booking once. It’s about booking again and again.”
This is the kind of school I wish existed when I touched down in L.A. in ‘96 — fresh off Degrassi, suitcase in hand, and not a clue how this industry really worked.
Because if you think all you need is "the right agent"
or a "better headshot," let me stop you right there.
What you need is competence. Consistency. Perspective.
That’s what we teach.
The gems of what gets you hired and invited back.
