Coaching with Ken

 

FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTORS AND GROUPS AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE INDUSTRY

...and for every kind of acting work in film, television, and theater, our Artistic Director Ken Schatz offers the finest private coaching, audition and gig preparation, on-set and on-location project and role coaching, special workshops for casts and companies, consulting, and ongoing private training, in-person and via Zoom, even on short notice. The first hour is FREE for new clients.

Ken’s dynamic approach to the art of acting is unique. It is extraordinarily clear, organic, effective, efficient, and nonsense-free. Custom-tailored in every moment for every actor, it is challenging yet safe, and yields consistently stellar results. 

Ken's expertise includes:

  • acting and rehearsal technique for film, television, and theater

  • audition preparation, self-taping, monologues, and cold reading technique

  • contemporary and classical scene study and text analysis

  • emotional technique and safety

  • commercial work and on-camera technique

  • movement, ensemble work, and improvisation

  • voiceover work, voice, speech, and accents and dialects

  • singing interpretation for all kinds of material

  • mask and puppet performance technique

  • all kinds of physical, emotional, and vocal character work

 
 

One Hour of Private Coaching

$200; Online via Zoom
(In-Person available
on a case-by-case basis)

Schedule Your Free First Hour of Coaching Now!

Ken can work with you by the hour, day, or week as needed to prepare you for a particular audition, project, or role, and/or you can set up regular coaching time to develop and hone your skills. See your confirmation email for in-person location details and/or Zoom access links.

 
 
 

Private Coaching Packages

$800 for 5 One Hour Sessions
$1500 for 10 One Hour Sessions
$2800 for 20 One Hour Sessions

Take advantage of discounted rates by purchasing multiple hours of Coaching!

 
 
 

ENHANCED Coaching

$400 / hour
$2400 / day
$10000 / week

For celebrities, for on-set/on-location/out-of-town work for film, television, and new media projects, for home visits, for cast, company, and educational workshops, and for other special projects.

 
 

Already coaching with Ken?

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Coaching FAQ

+ Do I need to audition for private coaching?

Nope, just schedule your FREE first coaching session here. It's generally easy to tell from your first session if Ken is the right coach for you.

+ Does Ken do on-set coaching?

Yes! For actors in film/television/theater projects that are following current CDC guidance and the COVID-19 safety protocols mandated by SAG-AFTRA and AEA, in-person/on-set/on-location coaching with Ken is back! Special rates are available by the day and by the week for on-set/on-location and out-of-town work. Contact us to discuss your project.

+ When can I schedule a coaching session?

Coaching generally happens weekdays, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend times are reserved for acting emergencies and major industry projects only. If you have an acting emergency that has to do with an important film or television role or a Broadway show, for example, then let us know—we may be able to arrange special evening or weekend coaching time. Please keep in mind that currently, Ken’s coaching hours on Monday and Tuesday are in-person in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, and his coaching hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are via Zoom.

+ How do I schedule a coaching session?

You can schedule your FREE first coaching session here. It's generally easy to tell from your first session if Ken is the right coach for you. If you’re admitted to the Studio, we’Il give you details on how to log into our Studio Portal, and from there, you’ll be able to schedule future coaching sessions directly. It’s easy to cancel or reschedule a coaching session anytime if you need to. Please keep in mind that after your first free session, a full twenty-four hours advance notice is required to cancel or reschedule without being charged the full amount for the time.

+ What's coaching like? How does it work?

It depends on what you’re working on and what you need. No formulas here, and we don’t take anything for granted—every actor is different, every day is different, every artist’s relationship to training is unique, and every acting task is special. Read more about what you can expect from Ken’s work in Our Approach.