Private acting coaching gives you focused time to work on the specific skills, material, and challenges that matter to you. A session may support an upcoming audition, a role already in rehearsal, or longer-term development as a performer.
The work begins with your goal
A useful first session starts with a clear conversation. You might bring a monologue, audition song, scene, callback material, or a broader question about technique. Your coach should help define a practical goal for the session rather than applying the same exercise to every actor.
Expect active, specific feedback
Coaching is collaborative. You may explore the character’s objective, circumstances, relationships, physical life, text, rhythm, and vocal choices. The purpose of an adjustment is not to impose one “correct” performance. It is to help you make stronger choices and understand why they work.
What to bring
- Your current script, monologue, or sheet music
- The audition notice or relevant production information
- A pencil, water, and clothing you can move in
- Questions about the material or process
- A willingness to try more than one approach
One session or ongoing training?
A single session can be useful for a focused audition or callback. Ongoing coaching allows more time to strengthen habits, expand repertoire, develop technique, and apply the work across different material. The right format depends on your timeline and goals.
Online and in-person coaching
Both formats can support text analysis, audition preparation, monologues, songs, and character development. In-person work may offer more room for physical exploration, while online coaching can be convenient for performers preparing on a tight schedule or working outside Calgary.
To discuss your goals and the right coaching option, contact Tory Doctor for private acting and musical theatre coaching.