Personalized guidance.
Practical technique.
Empowered artistry.
Drawing on my experience as both an actor and director, I offer rigorous, personalized coaching that transforms curiosity and strong technique into bold, specific choices. Together, we’ll deepen your craft, strengthen your artistic instincts, and develop the discerning artist within you.
Coaching Services
online Coaching
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A comprehensive coaching session with a professional accompanist, allowing us to work your material in real time as you would in the audition room. Ideal for musical theatre audition prep, callbacks, and acting-through-song work.
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One-on-one coaching in an NYC rehearsal studio with time to dig deeply into your material, technique, and artistic choices. Ideal for audition prep, monologues, scene work, or acting-through-song work that does not require live accompaniment.oes here
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A focused, one-on-one session for artists who want targeted feedback on a specific piece or goal. Perfect for polishing audition material, troubleshooting a challenging moment, or getting a professional outside perspective.
In-Person Coaching
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An in-depth virtual session with the time to explore technique, deepen your connection to the material, and develop bold, specific choices. Ideal for audition prep, self-tapes, scene work, monologues, or acting through song.
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Focused, personalized coaching from wherever you are. Perfect for polishing a monologue, scene, song, self-tape, or audition piece when you need specific feedback and actionable adjustments.
Classes
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A month long intensive designed to help musical theatre performers strengthen their acting craft through the great realist playwrights. Tackle writers like Chekhov, Tennessee Williams, and Arthur Miller in a challenging, supportive environment built specifically for MT artists.
self-tape feedback
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Get a trusted second set of eyes before you hit submit. Send up to 10 minutes of self-tape material, and I’ll help you choose your strongest take(s) and provide 1–2 concise, actionable performance notes when needed.
Standard 12-Hour Turnaround and Expedited 6-Hour Turnaround available!
College Audition coaching
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Comprehensive one-on-one support for high school seniors navigating the college musical theatre audition process—from selecting schools and choosing prescreen material to coaching your pieces and preparing to stand out in the audition room. Includes guidance informed by both professional coaching and college admissions experience.
Why Work with Me?
As both an actor and director, I understand both sides of the audition table: the vulnerability of presenting your work and the discernment required to evaluate it. I bring strong artistic instincts, passionate opinions, and an exacting attention to detail to every session. I can pinpoint what is holding an actor’s work back and, just as importantly, communicate it in a way that is specific, actionable, and tailored to how that individual artist works.
My coaching goes beyond preparing a successful audition. I challenge actors to respect the rigor of the craft and to become deeply curious about themselves, the world around them, and what it means to be human. That curiosity cultivates a hunger for great art and helps actors develop into intelligent, discerning artists—artists capable not only of booking the next role, but of making meaningful contributions to the art form itself. Because, as Sondheim understood, "God is in the details."
"She helped me get comfortable with a very tough character with only a week of rehearsals. I count on her for coaching, professional advice, and impressive theatrical knowledge. I've had success working with her on contemporary and classical text, as well as music. She's a coach you can depend on!"
Nate Richardson
"Lauren helped me understand and look at text like I never had before. Lauren is an extremely passionate director and coach who will help you understand your text, help you appreciate it, and help you love it."
Max Joseph
"I had a blast coaching my monologues with Lauren! Her generosity of spirit and playful approach to material freed up my delivery, and her inventive and unique approach to material inspired me to new levels. Highly recommended!"
Brandon Grimes
"Her attention to detail and understanding of the big picture are unmatched. Her passion is contagious and demands equal effort. She's unafraid to go to dark places in supporting her casts, and yet maintains safety and tact. My best work has been realized because of her guidance and expertise."
Blake Zolfo
"Her talent is making real world connections . Her insight and knowledge are invaluable and her compassion and empathy make her easy to work with. I seek her advice whether it's repertoire choice, interpretation, or direction. I can't emphasize enough her professionalism, enthusiasm, and brilliance."
Kirsten Simmons
"Lauren’s understanding of the human condition provides such deep insight into characters and text. She is sharp, inventive and offers a refreshing perspective on classical and contemporary works. She is warm, collaborative, and professional. I would recommend her coaching services to anyone."
Sara Shahnazarian
"My time working under Lauren's direction was the best show experience I've ever had. She was able to cultivate a safe, collaborative environment for her actors, while always maintaining the purity of her vision (which is no easy task). and of course, her vision was brilliant."
Drew Hoyt
"I had the absolute pleasure of working with Lauren. She is patient and speaks the actor's language. She creates a wonderful atmosphere to play in, which is every actor's dream. Not only a fantastic director, she's a pretty histerical human being. So when you work with her, you're guaranteed a fun time!"
Yael Rizowy
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A strong coaching relationship is built on trust, communication, and chemistry. I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation that gives students a chance to meet me, share their goals, ask questions, and get a feel for my coaching approach before booking a session. It’s also an opportunity for us to make sure we’re the right fit to work together. No commitment necessary.
Strengthen Your Artistic Voice
Whether you’re preparing for an audition, developing a character, or deepening your craft, I’ll challenge you to work with greater curiosity, specificity, and truth. Together, we’ll transform strong technique and thoughtful exploration into bold choices that are distinctly your own.