Teaching Philosophy
Patrick's practice as a teacher mirrors his work as a performer: every technique is tested against the reality of professional demands. His teaching empowers students to claim ownership of their unique voice, artistry and skill and propels them towards a life and career in the arts.
His approach is holistic, he nurtures the person, not just the student. As a curriculum architect and academic leader, it's not just about the syllabus or lesson plan, Patrick builds learning communities: spaces where intersecting voices and experiences aren't an afterthought but the actual material the work is made from. The classroom is just the soil where growth begins; real artistic expansion requires performance opportunities, mentorship, apprenticeships and hands-on experiences that come from productions and student-led initiatives.
Every project he works on as a professional actor feeds back into that vision, and every emerging artist he trains pushes it forward in return. He prepares actors to move fluidly across mediums, whether it's cinematic, stage, some interdisciplinary, hybrid devised work… whatever the room demands. Today's actor gets to expand beyond the traditional definition of the word, especially in the training phase of a creative life. At its center is a simple conviction: that a sustainable culture is one where every human in the room is valued, and where artists are taught to think for themselves, not just perform on command.
The result is a practice grounded in authentic self-knowledge not theory, but craft in service of truth. It's the same principle Patrick built his career on:
Be yourself. Professionally.
Course Offerings
Assistant Professor · Learning Leader · Resident Artist
On-Camera Masterclass
1-Day · 3-Day · Week-Long · Semester · Year-Long
Available to colleges, universities, and arts organizations across the country. Patrick specializes in bridging the gap between theatre training and professional on-camera performance — giving classically trained actors the screen fluency to compete in today's industry.
- On-Camera Acting Technique
- Cinematic Storytelling
- Single-Camera & Multicam Performance
- Film & TV Audition Technique
Camera equipment available. Participants receive their footage from class.
Get in TouchProfessional Showcase Prep & Production
Intensive Seminar · Multi-Phase Program · In-Person or Hybrid
State-of-the-art insight and material for industry-ready actors.
What's Included
- Material selection & scene development
- Rehearsal coaching through final production
- Shoots on-location, in-studio, or on your campus
- Professional & student mixed production crew
- Multi-camera theatrical work, self-tapes & monologues
- Fundraising, marketing & promotional strategy
Seniors get a complete, professionally produced showcase, designed and led by a working actor with nearly thirty years in the industry. Material selection, rehearsal, and final production are all covered: cinematic scenes shot on-location, in-studio, or on campus; multi-camera theatrical work; self-tapes; and theatrical monologues. Productions are crewed by a mix of industry professionals and student participants, because hands-on production is as central to the training as the performance itself. Every phase is built to current industry standard, not legacy curriculum, and students leave with a real edge regardless of what market they're entering.
Delivery is flexible. Programs run as an intensive seminar or a multi-phase engagement, in-person or hybrid, using institutional or independent production resources. Consulting on fundraising, marketing, and promotional strategy is also available, to make sure the right people in the industry actually see the work.
By working on the production side of their own materials, students gain real experience and ownership of the process. They graduate with a portfolio and a working practice that can sustain a career as a freelance artist.
Get in TouchTestimonials
"Patrick Sabongui changed my life in ways I could have never imagined. He transformed the BFA Acting program into a place where my cohort and I could flourish and grow in our craft exponentially. By the end of the year, I had transformed from an aspiring actor with crippling insecurities into an artist with a strong artistic voice that felt authentic."
Antonyio Artis
BFA Acting '22
"He leads with love. He has created an atmosphere where actors and teachers feel like family. He holds space for his students, encourages them, and truly sees them. I have learned more about myself as a person and as an actor in his class than I ever have before."
Zara Zeidman
BFA Acting '24
"Patrick Sabongui shares his knowledge and experience in a way that encourages his class to break out of the comfort zone of a strictly physical performance and move more into the world of ACTING with a physical component. Patrick Sabongui has geared his program specifically to getting you there."
Sean Cossey
Casting Director
"Patrick is a deeply insightful coach who has his finger on the pulse of that extra ingredient that takes an actor's performance from good to outstanding."
Jen Johnston
Agent, RED Talent Management
"Patrick has consistently helped performers bring something new to the table from his coaching of them. I highly recommend Patrick for anyone looking for an experienced, insightful and extremely helpful coaching session."
Murray Gibson
Agent
"Patrick's coaching with actors has consistently shown he can help elevate an actor's potential."
Stacey Ando
Agent, RED Talent Management
"You get to coach and tape with someone who knows what it is to be a series regular and lead, and what it takes to book those parts. He's a coach who will push you, and not just let you get away with 'polished acting.'"
Artin John
Actor
"There is immediate trust when you work with Patrick because you truly know you're in good hands and that he cares. He meets each student with empathy and honesty and naturally creates conditions where actors feel safe to work and take risks."
Izzy Marinucci
Brooklyn College BFA Acting Alumna
"I could feel his warmth as an instructor and his passion as an artist from the moment we began the semester. He found ways to engage us, challenge our way of thinking, and foster our individual skills while unifying us as a group. He is, and always will be, a gift to his students."
Francesca Manligoy
BFA Acting '21
"Patrick Sabongui is more than just an educator — he is a visionary leader who builds programs, cultivates community, and empowers individuals. He doesn't just teach you how to act; he teaches you how to be."
Nathaelle Denis
BFA Acting '22
"I am inspired by Patrick Sabongui and as one of his first BFA Acting students, I wholeheartedly recommend him as a Program Director for any college."
Mckensi Scy Pascall
Brooklyn College BFA Acting Alumna
"He is an unbelievable person to have in your corner, and he manages to be in everyone's corner. He coached me remotely while on set filming his own projects because he believed in me enough to make it work."
Madison Tamayo
BFA Acting '23
"From day one, Patrick has always been a motivator — even when I didn't know I needed motivation. He was able to quickly gain my trust in the most natural, humanly spiritual way possible. Under his guidance I signed with a manager and booked my first professional role."
Ebenezer Adjei
BFA Acting '23
"His door was always open — literally and figuratively. During the hardest moments of the pandemic, he showed up for us in ways that went far beyond the classroom. He created community where there was none, and that changed everything."
Brooklyn College BFA Alumna
BFA Acting '21
"He coined our program's tagline, 'Be Yourself: Professionally.' He does this each day, bringing his endless energy, sense of humor, and empathy to every room he enters."
Lia Hauser
BFA Student & Administrative Assistant
Theatre Directing
The Motherfucker With the Hat
Starring Madison Tamayo, Brendan Ahmed, Edward Wosu III, Silvio Francisco & Dominika Handzlik
A Steady Rain
Starring Aidan J. Lawrence & Jake Okula · Leonard & Clare Tow Center for the Performing Arts
Publications & Awards
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Article forthcoming. Details to be announced.
Switching the Gap: The Gadget Solution for Actor Training
Trade-press piece on using production technology to close a gap in actor training. Read the article ↗
How Concordia's Department of Theatre Helped Alum Patrick Sabongui Find Purpose On Screen and In the Classroom
Alumni profile tracing Patrick's path from Concordia's theatre program to a career on screen and back into the classroom as an educator. Read the PDF ↗
Big Acts to Follow
Feature article on Patrick's work with the BFA Acting program at Brooklyn College. Read the PDF ↗