Prepare for your next audition, work in-depth on your current role, or expand your acting or scriptwriting skills with our private coaching. These one-on-one sessions allow for specifically individualized instruction and focused technique work. Our acting coaches are theater professionals who are actively work as actors, playwrights, and directors.

We work with students of all ages and experience levels to bring your acting craft to the next level!

Meet our Acting Coaches

Click on a specific coach to learn more and purchase lessons!

Rebecca Wahls

Acting Coach, Specializing in College Audition Prep and Acting Technique for ages 15+

Kathleen West

Acting Coach, Specializing in coaching for 8-14 year olds and Musical Theatre

Hayley Dandreaux

Acting Coach, specializing in working with students ages 8+

Zachary Wilcox

Scriptwriting Coach, specializing in scriptwriting for stage (plays/musicals/live shows) and screen (film/television/web shows)

FAQs

How long are sessions? 

Sessions are typically 45-60 minutes.

What is the cost per session?

The cost varies based on instructor.

When do sessions take place? 

Our coaches are available on weekday afternoons and weekends and will work with you to identify a time that suits your schedule.

Are sessions virtual or in person?

All coaching sessions are currently offered exclusively online using Zoom. 

I don’t have any material to work with!

Our coaches can work with you to suggest monologues and materials appropriate for your needs.

What is your cancellation policy?

We hope you have a wonderful experience with our Private Coaching program! However, if it does not seem like a good fit, a pro-rated refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be offered. Please send a written request for withdrawal from future coaching sessions to mary@afyp.org, including the dates attended. Please allow two weeks for processing.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Individualized acting coaching for monologues, auditions, and other focused goals. Online coaching provides a one-on-one experience with student and teacher. For more information, please email mary@afyp.org.

ABOUT ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:
AFYP’s goal is to provide actors of all ages with professional-level training in a supportive and fun environment. Through this training, we hope to help our actors develop skills that will serve them in all walks of life, on & off stage.

Our faculty is made up of working professionals in the industry – actors, directors and teaching artists who are constantly honing their skills through their creative endeavors and bringing those skills back to share with our students.