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Why does the application process have to
be so complicated?!

Which acting programs
should I apply for?

How do I make my pre-screens look professional?

How do I prepare for my
interview and callback day?

How and where do I find the monologues that will make me shine?

Who can provide me feedback about my acting that will take me to the next level?

How do I compose the most captivating personal statement?

We will step you through the application process, to help you get into your dream acting program.

Maximize your chances of getting into your dream acting program
Get live professional help with all steps of your application, from start to finish
Craft a unique and unforgettable personal statement
Improve your acting skill set
Develop new good acting habits, and brush off habits that hold you back
Crystallize and amplify your Artist’s voice
Learn how to make the best impression in your interview and callback day
Nail your Shakespeare monologue
Self-tape professional pre-screens

Explore our coaching plans:

BFA Applicants MFA Applicants Free Consultation

We have helped dozens of applicants get into their
dream acting program. We can help you, too!

I learned so much that I can take with me into future self-tapes, auditions and preparations for roles.

Erika R.

Ellen’s work helped me grow as an actor in a short amount of time.

Selim T.

I now have a ton of fun, unique and appropriate material to work with.

Kristina

Yagil stimulates motivation and the desire to learn more.

Dafi B.

My private session with Ellen was life-changing!

Katerina E.

Our coaches graduated from or taught at:

Our coaches’ success in numbers

122 +

Total number of years teaching

9125 +

Total number of students

97470 +

Coffees Consumed

823 +

Total number of coaching clients

We can help you stand out with a stellar application and auditions!

We believe that everybody deserves a fair chance and that with the right preparation and tuning, any good actor can become remarkable.

We understand how difficult it is to compose a brilliant application and perform an unforgeable audion.

That’s why we assembled a team of ivy-league coaches who have helped hundreds of people like yourself get into their dream acting program.

Work with us in 3 simple steps:

Schedule a FREE
consultation meeting

Let’s discuss exactly where you are in the application process, and how we can best help.

Choose the best coaching
plan for you

We can explain the various coaching plans we offer, to see what best fits your needs.

Book your coach

We’ll help you choose the best coach for you, so you can book your meeting times with them and start working on your winning application!

Explore our coaching plans:

BFA Applicants MFA Applicants Free Consultation

Frequently asked questions

You can start with one of our most affordable coaching plans (starting at $130), or learn on your own with our on-demand acting courses (starng at $69). And, the first consultation meeting is totally free!

Our Focus Coaching Plans will take you only a few days to complete. The more elaborate plans take longer, but if you’re committed to success, you can complete it in 3-5 weeks.

Our coaches helped hundreds of students and applicants just like yourself. Give it a try! If you’re not 100% satisfied, get your money back, no questions asked.

Applying for a BFA/MFA in Acting is a completely different league, and you’d want the most professional and experienced coach to give you the most insightul and constructive feedback possible.

We can’t guarantee that, as admittance is dependent only on the program’s auditors. However, we guarantee that our coaches will significantly boost your chances of getting in and will definitely make you a stronger actor!

Schedule your Free Consultation!

Meet the Coaches

High-caliber working professionals with successful careers.
From diverse backgrounds as actors, playwrights, scholars, and directors.
Alums of top theater programs in the nation.
Teachers in leading institutions in
the U.S and abroad.
Here to help you with your application every step of the way!

Jackson Gay

Off-Broadway and Regional Director

Yale Alumna

Taught at: Julliard, Yale

Ellen Parks

Casting Director

Shakespeare & Co. Alumna

Taught at: NYU, Columbia, Smith College

Yagil Eliraz

Stage director

Yale Alum

Taught at: Amherst College

Ellen Kaplan

Stage director, Actress, Playwright

University of North Carolina alumna

Taught at: Smith College

Eugene Ma

Actor, Director, Educator

Yale Alum

Taught at: Columbia, Harvard, Yale

Margot Bordelon

Off-Broadway and Regional Director

Yale Alum

Taught at: Pace

A personal video message from our founder

On-demand Acting Courses

Afraid of performing Shakespeare? Not sure how to make professional pre-screenings? Does On-camera acting stress you? No worries, we’ve got you covered!

We offer exclusive, newly produced, on-demand acting courses to help you prepare for winning auditions. Learn at your own pace from expert teachers who’ve taught similar courses for years at institutions like Yale, NYU, and Columbia.

Self-taping and on-camera acting Performing Shakespeare