Brightwaters, NY Improv Acting Lessons

I have taught many students the art of improv! Its all in your creativity! Book your first lesson and lets ignite it!

I am a director, teaching artist, producer, and sometimes actor who has lived and worked in Philadelphia for the past 15 years. I'm the Co-Artistic Director and founding member of ReVamp Collective, a Philadelphia based feminist-centric theatre company. I've taught with Walnut Street Theatre, Lantern Theater Company, Theatre Horizon, Delaware Theatre Company, and Philadelphia Theatre Company. I received her BA in Theatre from Temple University with a minor in Art History.

I've not only been an actor, but a director/producer, as someone who has been on both sides of the table I know what directors, casting directors and producers are looking for as well as knowing what it is like to audition as an actor.

Basics of Improv; How to create, listen, react.

25+ yrs teaching experience

Fun mixed with work

Experienced Music teacher of 8 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of their instrument and theory skills. I specialize in all styles. Typically, I use a variety of method books to pick from to meet the needs of the students. I also have many tools available to use during lessons.
My students have gone on to NYSSMA and on to college auditions successfully!

Acting is such a broad term! What are your goals? Do you want to be in films? Do you want to do Shakespeare? Do you want to be in a sit com? Depending upon what your interests are and where you want to go, we will build a plan together. My philosophy on acting techniques is that they are tools to help you, not tests you pass if you're a good actor and fail if you're a bad one. Different techniques work for different people and it is our job to find out what inspires you.

I've worked as a professional actor for many years, performed on Broadway, have my MFA in Performing Arts, and my BA in Arts and Education. I was an assistant director to Tony-winner Sharon Ott and have written and produced my own work. I have experience in both stage and camera acting, which have specific technical differences, but are both a lot of fun once you get used to the medium. Audition technique, preparing monologues, and creating promotional materials are also things I can help with. Anyone who wants to ...

Working in the entertainment industry for over 20 years has given me unique opportunities to work with hundreds of actors, casting directors and actors of all ages.
I have worked in feature films, indies ,television and theater.
As an Acting coach I will assist you with memorization, body movement, character development audition techniques and achieving your own unique acting style.
Marketing yourself as an actor is my expertise as well.

Experienced actor actively working in film, television, theatre (multiple nominations) and commercials.

Acting: Beginner to the advanced actor, together we will discover the on-brand choices that will help you book the job. Heavy focus on text as we dismantle the blocks that keep us from being fully present in our work.

Consultation: We will carefully comb through your marketing materials (Headshots, resumes, online profiles, websites, etc...) ensuring that they represent Brand YOU.

A plethora of experience in a wide variety of theatrical and acting styles, both as a performer and as a director. Lessons are catered to the individual needs and goals of each student. Services range from creating an audition package, assistance with public speaking, vocal techniques for the actor, singing for the actor, acting for musical theatre, and script analysis. I received my BA in Acting from the University of Colorado in 2018, graduating with honors, and completed an internship with the prestigious Public Theater in NYC this past spring. Now, let's get you that dream role!