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Olivia Y.
Teaches Online
Ace Your Acting Audition: Visualize, Be Grounded, Artistically Flow
Acting auditions, whether for stage or screen can feel like a daunting experience. And trust me, it is normal to wonder about things like "Am I even what they want?" or "Why am I so disconnected from my piece in such an important moment?" My approach to this is to A) Reconnect you to your artistry/artistic spirit, B) Give you techniques to be in the moment at a much higher rate than you began with, and C) Grounding techniques to bring yourself to a solid and trusting place with your self before even walking into the audition room. I stray away from strong textual analysis and instead take an approach involving vivid character visualization, physical technique, and freedom. Furthermore, I strongly believe in nurturing fellow artists bringing out your unique qualities as an individual, and allowing room to naturally progress and grow through self-exploration as an artist, as opposed to pushing one to an extreme point to be a "perfect actor." If you are a student preparing for your school, summer program, or college auditions, or a newer actor who is trying to understand and find comfort in your audition process, this is the space for you! I also provide coaching on headshot preparation, self-branding, and industry information.
About Olivia Y.

I have a deep love and connection for what I do, and I also love connecting with people, which is why I teach! I have been training and living the active lifestyle of an artist since I was fourteen years old, and I began my first teaching job at sixteen for a theatre summer program. I then spent even more time training in acting first on a mountain in the woods (yes you can ask me about that) and then in New York City. I now act professionally in the LA market and continue my own training (as you can never stop learning) with an LA-based Acting studio. I take a very nurturing approach to my students that allows room for self-discovery, growth, and creativity. I truly love to watch the artists I work with progress and make self-discoveries as they work. My approach to this is to A) Reconnect you to your artistry/artistic spirit, B) Give you techniques to be in the moment at a much higher rate than you began with, and C) Grounding techniques to bring yourself to a solid and trusting place as you navigate your artistic journey.

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Teaching since 2016

Arts Certificate

Teaches ages 12+

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Audition Prep
Acting
Audition Prep
Film Acting
Film and TV Acting
Shakespearean Acting
Theater Acting
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
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Pricing
45 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$45
90 minutes
$65
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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Teacher's Studio

Very professional, prepared, kind and enthusiastic. My teen daughter has been really enjoying classes with Olivia.

Posted Sep 12, 2022
Teacher's Studio

Olivia has more knowledge about how to approach an audition than anyone I have worked with. She guided me in how to prepare, self tape and submit my audition. The result was a higher level of production quality of my self tapes and more focus and confidence in my live auditions. I highly recommend Olivia's coaching services.

Posted Feb 2, 2022
Teacher's Studio

I really like working with Olivia! As a current professional in the industry, Olivia can give up-to-date advice on what the industry is looking for and doesn't hesitate to share that knowledge with her students. Her classes are very specific, attentive, and you can see she genuinely cares about her students and their success. Olivia helps with whatever material you need for the day, and helps guide you to a performance that feels authentic, connected to you and proud of. Many of the things I've learned in her lessons, I've applied to other auditions and shows as well. 5/5 stars, would work with her again.

Posted Jan 23, 2022
Current Working Actor
Jan 2017 - Present
SAG-AFTRA
I can provide you with an understanding of the current industry.
Theatre Training
Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
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Theatre Teacher
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Arts Certificate
Aug 2017 - May 2019
Idyllwild Arts Academy
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Interlochen Center for the Arts
English
Native Proficiency
Arts Certificate
May 2019
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Arts Certificate Theatre Major
SAG-AFTRA
Dec 2021
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond.

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Instructor details
Subject: Audition Prep
Acting
Audition Prep
Film Acting
Film and TV Acting
Shakespearean Acting
Theater Acting
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$45
90 minutes
$65
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30