Acting and Performance Lessons With a Qualified Theatre Director

From 55.98 C$ /h

Acting and performance skills can help you in many walks of life. It's about building confidence and getting comfortable within your own voice and body, as well as understanding text and character.

Using my background in English Literature and New Writing, and my Masters in Drama Directing from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School; I will tailor classes to each students particular needs and goals. Working closely with students on textual clarity, vocal technique, characterisation and confidence is my speciality.

You might need some 1-2-1 assistance with a monologue or understanding a playtext better, you might want some help with audition prep or advice on self-tapes, or you might just want to build your confidence and strength in public speaking. Acting Lessons with me will help!

I draw from a range of theatre practitioners such as Barbara Houseman, Katie Mitchell, Stanislavski and Misner, and enjoy employing vocal techniques to help gain clarity with text.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop and be in a place where you feel comfortable talking, performing and reading aloud

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I'm a qualified Theatre Director skilled in working closely with actors to achieve their potential.
Originally from Scotland, I have worked in a variety of roles within the creative arts with both adults and children. I've taught youth theatre workshops to improve acting skills and assisted on several professional productions, mostly in contemporary writing.
I love working with actors, especially on textual clarity and understanding intentions!

Education

First Class Hons Degree, English Language and Literature, University of Edinburgh
Master of Arts, Drama Directing, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Creative Trainee Playwright, Scottish Youth Theatre

Experience / Qualifications

Directing Credits include:
- ISLAND TOWN, Tron Theatre
- US (AND ALL THE OTHER SH*T), Tobacco Factory Theatre
- GOGO BOOTS GO, Zoo Playground, 4-Week Fringe Run
- I THINK I’M GOING TO DIE (OH WELL), Bristol Old Vic, Western Studio / BOVTS
- BLACK MOUNTAIN, Wardrobe Theatre / BOVTS
- SCRATCHINGS, Alma Tavern / Brace & Browns
- SEORAS STANDS ON CONCRETE AND PEAT, Eden Court (Rehearsed Reading)

Assistant Directing Credits include:
- MAN'S BEST FRIEND, Tron Theatre
- TIGER COUNTRY, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School / Tobacco Factory Theatre
- AND... AND... AND... , Strange Town Touring Company, and Traverse Theatre
- LOVE THE SINNER, Vanishing Point
- BABS, A Play, A Pie and A Pint
- THE SILVER SUPERHEROES, A Play, A Pie and A Pint

Facilitation
Young Company | Strange Town Youth Theatre

13-16s Youth Theatre Group | Travelling Light

Assistant Director, Youth Theatre (14-18 year-olds) | Strange Town Youth Theatre

Acting Skills Workshop (8-12 year-olds) | Strange Town Youth Theatre

Playwriting Workshop Lead (adult) | Baker Street Productions

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Acting

Public speaking

Self-improvement

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

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Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Public Speaking Lessons: feel more confident in your own voice!

67.57 C$ /h

Work with me to improve your public speaking abilities in all contexts! I am a qualified Theatre Director who uses acting and performance techniques to help you build confidence speaking in public, and get you comfortable within your own voice and body.

Using my background in English Literature and writing, and my Masters in Drama Directing from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School; I will tailor classes to each students particular needs and goals. Working closely with students on textual clarity, vocal technique, nerves and confidence is my speciality.

You might need some 1-2-1 assistance with a particular speech, you might want some help working through nerves, or you might want to build your basic vocal abilities to be ready for any work context. Vocal training can help with so many things; even the ability to think on your feet or feel more like yourself when you are faced with a room of people to talk to.

I draw from a range of theatre practitioners such as Barbara Houseman, Katie Mitchell, Stanislavski and Misner, and enjoy employing vocal techniques to help gain clarity with text. I have 5 star feedback from pupils who say I am a very encouraging, calming and fun person to work with.

William

5.0

(6)

Sporting is one of the best ways to forge a steel mind.
This requires intense work, done regularly and assiduously. We will work so that you become the best version of yourself.

I will base my work on the skills of each and its goals so that everyone can feel comfortable in their bodies and in their minds.
The sessions will be adapted to your physical skills so that you can improve over the long term, we will always focus on the quality of work in the face of the amount that is not always synonymous with good work.

Cami

5.0

(6)

✓ Improvisation is the art of composing within the framework of a role play, without being overplayed so as not to lose credibility, by taking pleasure and appearing convinced (because communication does not consist, for example, of having confidence, but of appearing confident). It helps with a wide range of skills (imagination, emotional faculties, physical expressiveness, vocal projection, clarity of speech, interpretation, improvisation, observation, emulation, stage combat...) to make public speaking, communication , theatricalization enhanced by the stage space and the play of the actor - improviser, during speeches or presentations for example.

✓ Your inventiveness, singularity, commitment and signature being at the center of this training, it is about giving you the techniques to improvise, create, stage, while showing confidence and conviction to your interlocutors, in the private sphere or of the professional.

✓ So how can you also confront your shyness or lack of (relative) self-confidence by surpassing yourself by moving forward?
➤ Express yourself with your body, your emotions, your ideas to mobilize your abilities and your creative energy
➤ Explore your path to personal expression in complete freedom and security by overcoming your fears of expressing yourself in public
➤ Activate flexibility of mind, particularly by practicing active listening
➤ Develop your creativity and imagination while overcoming your shyness, developing your speaking, listening and responding skills
➤ Anchor lasting resources such as letting go, leaving one's comfort zone thanks to a caring framework and personalized modules/exercises

For example (but the sessions/modules cover other aspects), to improve your skills during oral interventions in public (debates, media, speeches, 1 to 1, etc.), better manage your personal communication/ professional & the resulting conflicts, master negotiation techniques (...): your objectives in terms of communication may be diverse and the objective of these sessions is precisely to support you to better achieve them. So, how can we send a clear message, be impactful, create a difference and make an impact?

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction), an emotion and above all techniques, tools, a method, a know-how, reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech where the art of improvisation is essential.

➤ On the telephone, in a meeting, in front of a client, his family (...), relevant and successful speaking must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a balance between the message received and message sent. Coherence between form and content. The important thing in communication is not the confidence we have in ourselves, but the appearance of confidence we exude. It’s also not about being structured or coherent but simply about appearing to be so. And to do this, there are targeted tools.

➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince/persuade and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your audience relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one' exchange, aiming to challenge one's audience or interlocutor, taking care of both the content and the form. , all in a professional or personal setting. Here again, there is a range of precise verbal and non-verbal communication techniques which, once modernized and brought up to date, will be put to the service of your reality. Allowing you to move from fear to pleasure in front of the public.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, self-assurance, ease by overcoming discomfort and controlling his emotion in public. But also to work on your leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication.

➤ So, in this context, after having precisely defined your objective & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a targeted methodology, in support of improvisation skills:
✓Practical tools to perfect your rhetoric/repartee
✓Decode and use the practical communication tools of great leaders
✓Fundamentals (practices) of eloquence but also of oratorical art (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, pronunciation, development of one's own style of charisma, etc.) to ensure consistency between content and the form
✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing.
✓ Highlighting their speech & promoting their speaking to arouse interest, by building on their strengths.
✓Creation of a coherence between the message emitted & the message received in order to improve its speech and in fact, its professional/personal relations.
✓Management of Q&A sessions & external reactions during an intervention or an oral exchange.
✓Practical tools to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested.
✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation.
✓On the one hand, learning to say 'no' simply in three steps AND on the other hand, getting people to say 'yes'.
✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive.
✓To manage conflicts (eg 'assertive' communication techniques, eg CNV techniques - Non Violent Communication).
✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication.
✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language.
✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging.
✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings.
✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities.
✓Listening proactively and expressing / conveying ideas / message clearly.
✓Avoid letting your emotions show and propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills.
✓Be better equipped to recognize and immediately remedy situations that weaken their authority and affect their ability to communicate effectively.
✓Enhance their potential for expression and creativity (often underestimated until now) and 'apparent' sociability
✓Develop not necessarily self-confidence, but the 'appearance' of self-confidence, refine one's listening to respond adequately, open up to the resources of the imagination, free oneself from the rational to then structure one's speech.
✓Relate their communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) to the form of their expression.
✓Learn and put into practice persuasive communication techniques and better understand the perception that others have of oneself. In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image.
✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party.
✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects.
✓ Optimizing internal and external relationships are professional fundamentals so that the structure of sessions, business dialogue and mastery of change communication are valuable.

(...)

➤ In short, improvisation, dramatization, public speaking skills are today essential transversal skills for asserting oneself, informing, negotiating and convincing. However, to master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to strengthen the impact of one's own speeches: by structuring one's interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the public; by making an impact through storytelling; integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by integrating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; by adequately managing difficult situations (...).

➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practical exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live, to have an external perspective and areas for improvement) , so that you will be able to apply them immediately, and from the first session.

THE TRAINER
➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

Aseel

5.0

(6)

Teaching Arabic for children and adults
Teaching speaking Arabic easily
Developing student' skills in listening, reading, and writing
Using interactive teaching methods to attract student
Following the modern teaching methods by using games in Learning

Awni

5.0

(6)

I offer private lessons in Spanish, we can do it online“Learn Spanish from Zero – Simple, Supportive, and Enjoyable Lessons!” Learn to Communicate with Ease.
I'm ready to adapt our study plan to your objectives and demands!
I provide personalized methods that will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!

Start your first lesson today!
All material will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
I can suggest a weekly task
I'm a highly qualified teacher who has a master degree in language learning plus that I have been teaching for 13 years.
Learning a new language can open new doors to your career path.
I can lead you to pass DELE.
Language of teaching can be English, French, Arabic and Spanish.

Kelvin

5.0

(6)

What is a language?
A language is a mode of communication that people uses for effective communication.Zambian languages are a must to know whenever someone is interacting with many Zambians across the world and in Zambia.
Why you need to know how to speak Zambian languages ?
1.To gain confidence when in a conversation with Zambians.
2.To improve your communication skills .
3.To make agreeable deals with Zambians.
4.To avoid exploitation or any of it's possibility
5.To win indigenous Zambian hearts-Zambians are social people who loves someone who relates with them.Knowing a Zambian language is just one effective way you could instantly relate with many Zambians.
6.To be a Zambian languages Tutor as well.

A big question remains, do you need to know all the Zambian languages?
One sharp short answer is a big NO!
Why? It's because in Lusaka and all the other Zambian provinces NYANJA is the most spoken language.
On the other hand, BEMBA is dominant on the Copperbelt, Luapula, Muchinga and Northern province.Actually it's the second most spoken language after NYANJA.
Thirdly, TONGA is the widely spoken language in the Southern province of the country.
Lastly, Mambwe is a dominating language in Northern province and partially in Muchinga Province.

Now which Zambian language can one choose to be taught?
Answers;
1.A language that is dominant to where you will be working from -In Zambia
2.A language mostly spoken by your workmates
3.Your indigenous Zambian language.Good for those born from Zambian parents but raised overseas.
4.Your Zambian language of your interest .

I can't wait to take you through for a class.Book me today.
See you in class.
~Tutor Kelvin

Germán

5.0

(6)

I have 17 years teaching English and I have worked in 5 different countries. I have trained people before taking IELTS or TOEFL tests. I have got experience with it, in the same way, I have the TEFL certification by itoi. Do not hesitate to contact me to improve your writing, reading, and speaking skills for these tests.

Does your child struggle with reading and writing? No worries! I am here to enable the child's literacy skills by tailoring my teaching style according to your child's interest and level. Also I teach for elder children those who want to enhance their creative writing (essay/ short story/ dialogue). I help in improving spoken English from young kids to adults. Feel free to reach me for;
Homework help
Grammar
Preparing you for term tests
Spoken English
Creative writing

Faten

5.0

(6)

This class focuses on developing essential communication skills for professional success, with a specific emphasis on excelling in interview settings. Participants will learn to articulate ideas clearly, listen actively, and build rapport, fostering confident and impactful interactions.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Mastering Verbal Communication: Develop clarity, conciseness, and persuasive speaking techniques for various professional contexts.
Active Listening & Empathy: Enhance the ability to understand and respond effectively to others, building stronger connections and fostering productive dialogue.
Nonverbal Communication: Recognize and utilize body language, facial expressions, and tone to convey confidence and professionalism.
Crafting Compelling Narratives: Learn to structure responses and tell engaging stories that highlight skills and experiences, particularly in interview scenarios.
Interview Preparation & Techniques: Practice common interview questions, develop effective strategies for answering behavioral questions, and learn how to ask insightful questions.
Feedback & Self-Reflection: Gain skills in giving and receiving constructive feedback, and develop a continuous improvement mindset for communication.
Who Should Attend:
This class is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their communication abilities for career advancement, job seekers preparing for interviews, and anyone looking to improve their interpersonal effectiveness in professional environments.

Omar

5.0

(6)

Unlock your full potential with private, personalized online life coaching sessions. Designed to help you build confidence, improve communication, manage stress, set meaningful goals, and create positive change in your life, these sessions will provide support and motivation. With over 16 years of experience in teaching and coaching, I offer motivating and supportive sessions tailored to your specific needs and personal development journey. Benefit from flexible scheduling, interactive guidance, and concrete strategies for success in your personal and professional life. Start your transformation today with inspiring one-on-one online coaching sessions.

LouJane

5.0

(6)

Improve your confidence, fluency, and pronunciation with personalised British English coaching.

I have over five years of experience teaching English to students from different backgrounds and levels. My lessons focus on helping learners communicate naturally and confidently in real-life situations.

Whether you want to improve your speaking skills, prepare for interviews, communicate more effectively at work, or reduce your accent, lessons will be tailored to your goals.

In our lessons, we will focus on:

• Natural conversation and fluency
• British pronunciation
• Speaking confidence
• Vocabulary expansion
• Business and professional communication
• Interview preparation
• Grammar explained through communication rather than memorisation

All lessons are personalised and adapted to the student's needs.

Michael

5.0

(6)

Students will learn how to use daily dialogue communication skills to enhance their courage of proficiency in English. This is the best class for French speakers that want to learn and speak English. It really helps my former students to communicate with their friends and families as well. For children that already used to play to learn it's quite alright to involve this class in daily routine challenges within few weeks of the unstoppable composition of some grammar teaching they're good at it. For an adult, it's complicated some times learning new language but along the teaching process it stabilize a functional courage to do better using the communication skills method to approach with people.

Jana

5.0

(6)

Hi there! My name is Jana and I am excited to be your tutor! I teach English, Business English, French and Italian but my professional background is in renewable energy, sustainability and public policy. I always saw languages as a tool to open new opportunities and will be happy to guide you on your journey to fluency. Over the years, I have worked as a mentor and educator, helping students and young professionals develop their confidence, communication skills and academic or professional goals. I particularly enjoy helping people become more comfortable speaking and expressing themselves in a foreign language. As a teacher, I prefer a conversational and personalised approach. Rather than relying on textbooks, I focus on real-life communication and creating a relaxed environment where students feel comfortable practicing and making progress. If that's something that resonates with you, I will be happy to see you in my class.

Lamis

5.0

(6)

Hi everyone! I’m a biomedical engineering graduate and have been teaching English for two years. I scored a perfect 6.0/6.0 on the TOEFL speaking section and provide a comfortable, supportive environment to help you build your skills. I'm based in Istanbul and offer flexible online lessons that fit right into your schedule.

Want to speak English with confidence, stop hesitating, and actually expand your vocabulary? This is a dynamic, highly interactive online conversation class designed to get you talking from day one.
In our sessions, we’ll break past the fear of making mistakes through real-world dialogue practice. You’ll learn natural idioms, proper pronunciation, and how to structure your thoughts quickly, without constantly translating from your native language in your head.

What we'll focus on:
-Carrying natural, everyday conversations on a wide range of topics.
-Practical vocabulary and phrases used by native speakers.
-Pronunciation and intonation tips to sound clearer and more natural.
-Listening strategies to understand fast-paced conversational English.

Fahd

5.0

(6)

Welcome! If you want to dramatically improve your English fluency, break through speaking anxiety, or prepare for an upcoming job interview or the IELTS/TOEFL Speaking sections, this class is designed entirely for you.

We focus entirely on real-world, 1-on-1 practical conversation. You won't find boring grammar drills or repetitive textbook lectures here—just highly engaging dialogue tailored directly to your personal or professional goals.

What we focus on during our sessions:
• Real-time, precision feedback on your pronunciation, natural flow, and vocabulary expansion.
• Interactive topic discussions to get you thinking and speaking spontaneously in English.
• Mock interviews, presentation practice, and professional communication confidence.

Every session is conducted using a professional studio condenser microphone setup on my end, ensuring you can hear every syllable and pronunciation nuance with perfect clarity. I offer highly flexible hours to comfortably accommodate students with busy daytime commitments. Whether you are a student preparing for language exams or a professional looking to dominate international business meetings, let's work together to unlock your full confidence!