Acting Lessons in Elmont. Amazing Teachers.

I received a BFA in Acting from The Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, and I've been working as an actor for the past ten years. I know how challenging it can be to prepare an audition, especially if you're doing it by yourself. As your coach, I want to work WITH you to build the confidence you need to make bold, positive choices that excite and energize your performance. After all, an audition is an opportunity to act, and an opportunity to show them what you can do.

I am a professional actress/ singer/ songwriter and directer. I employ my many years of experience as a performing artist, to help my students develop what is unique and compelling with in them. I believe that everyone has something of value to express. The key is finding creative ways to unleash it.

Having earned Masters Degrees from The Shakespeare Theatre Company's Academy for Classical Acting at George Washington University, Alyssa was named as two of "DC's 12 Stage Dynamos."

Alyssa should be familiar to most Washington theatre-goers, having recently appeared in Ford's Theatre's production of the Tony-nominated Broadway hit, Come From Away. That same year, she received the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress in a Play, for her portrayal of the iconic Maggie the Cat, in Round House Theatre's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. In 2017/18, Alyssa will appear in The Kennedy Center's World Premiere production of Digging Up Dessa, as well as the US Premiere of Botticelli In the Fire, at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

Most widely known for his portrayal of Ensign Baker in AMC's revolutionary war drama, TURN: Washington's Spies (available on Netflix), Thomas has been seen on HBO's VEEP, as well as CBS's Madam Secretary and Elementary. In the DC area, Thomas has recently ...

I have been studying acting for over 15 years and I've decided that directing and teaching is something that I enjoy. I've watched very talented people get destroyed by instructors who really didn't know how to communicate with actors. You will have a safe place to work on your craft with me and you will leave knowing that once you get into the room you will be ready.
Best to everyone who has the guts to dream. I'm on your team.

As a working actor on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Superstore, E.R., The Thundermans, Fresh Off The Boat and many more, there are few things I love as much as assisting students in making breakthroughs and discoveries. Whether you are an actor looking to take your career up a notch, or just want an awesome way to build focus and confidence, we will achieve your goals together.

My classes are designed to challenge you so you can improve your skills, while having fun and taping into the power of your imagination! My private online classes are customizable based on your needs, whether that's preparing for your next big audition, honing your craft, or developing confidence in a brand new hobby. We'll explore Viewpoints, The Stanislavski System, improvisation, and other acting methods so that you can build your own unique tool-kit that works for you! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! All levels welcomed.