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Hello,

a bit about me:

A seasoned Acting coach, Vocal Coach, TESOL/TEFL Certified English Teacher, and Life Coach, my wholistic approach to teaching acting helps you connect your mind, body, voice, and spirit to any text. I can teach all levels of students (from beginner to professional) in acting, improv, voice, speech, accent reduction, and public speaking. I'm very patient, and I know how to make learning fun! I can help coach your next audition, introduce you to the craft of acting, help you reduce your accent, or hone your public speaking skills.

 

I have an MFA in Acting and I teach acting, voice and speech as a guest artist at universities in the Midwest. Also, I'm a working professional actress so I understand what it takes to succeed. I believe that an actor needs to get to the truth of the text, find the heart, and empathize with the character that they are portraying. I'm trained in the International Phonetic Alphabet, Meisner, Shakespeare, Stanislavsky, Laban, Uta Hagen, Linklater, Declan Donnellan, Actioning, Viewpoints, Michael Chekhov, and I've done workshops with Laura Linney, Patsy Rodenberg and Ausar Stewart with The Moving Voice. My main approach is the Meisner Method, and I will encourage you to take risks and push yourself to be a better actor. Sanford Meisner said, "Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances." I believe that is the way to find the truth. No shortcuts here. An actor must have courage and be willing to be vulnerable. I will help create a safe space so you can do just that.

***Email me at speakwithtarac@gmail.com to schedule a FREE 30-minute trial lesson via Google Meet!***

Testimonials 

"I am a celebrity actress in Hong Kong and I am having intensive lessons with Tara for a few days a week now. She is helping through my upcoming audition and she's very patient and experienced knowing how to deliver the message to me to improve my acting and English skills. She's even my reader during my audition which makes me feel more confident and secured. As an actress, I am very happy that I have found a right coach to help with my acting career! Even after the audition, I will constantly take lessons to improve my accents, acting, and voice etc. Thank you very much Tara!"

--Anita

"Tara is a gifted acting coach and an amazing English teacher! She has so many skills, it's incredible! She is also able to pass them on, which I think is a very rare quality! She is helping me with my American Accent, Script Analysis, and Auditions. She is really committed to my own path and to find solutions for my personal difficulties. Always surprising me with her tremendous talent and dedication. I'm so grateful that I've met her. I won't go to an audition without practicing with her first. HIGHLY RECOMMEND."

--Maud

"Tara is an amazing instructor for acting, voice, and improv! She really knows how to best guide you for what you need at the time! She doesn't withhold information if you're ready for it which really helps you grow! If you put in the work and practice and implement the strategies she gives you, you will see a big difference!! She's very thoughtful on how she answers any questions you have while giving examples with depth and detail! After a couple of lessons with her, I can see a big difference in my improv and acting abilities and so can my scene partners! She helps you be more creative, imaginative, and think outside the box! She provides a very warm environment while empowering you to step outside of your comfort zone! Even if you're feeling nervous, there's something inside of you that is waiting to be seen and heard! Go for it and book a session! You'll learn so much about yourself! These skills will carry throughout all aspects of your life and communication! I feel more connected to my inner artist! I'm so happy for our lessons together. Thank you, Tara!"

--Emily

"Tara is the remarkable kind of mentor I wish I have had since much earlier in my life, now that I'm learning a lot from her, including things that I didn't even know that I don't know. I am benefitting from the lessons with her in many ways: I am learning how to improve my accent, I am having fun doing improv games, and practicing communication skills. She is supportive, knowledgeable, and full of life!"

--Raluca

"Tara is extremely helpful and gives tips that help you in any acting situation. She's also kind, funny, and helps give you confidence to nail your best performance! 10/10 would recommend her to anyone."

--Emma L.

"Tara is a great tutor! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn the craft of acting. I am really thankful for all her patience and trust in me. With her help I have made a huge progress in developing my acting skills!"

--Dmitry

"Great teacher, highly insightful and good at providing feedback during these lessons."

--Chandler

"It's a pleasure to work with Tara! She is very well prepared for classes and has lots of material. Just recently she adapted the course according to my needs despite very short notice, and gave me very helpful feedback and great tips--just what I was looking for. I would recommend her sincerely."

--Su

"Every time I take Tara's lesson, I feel inspired and energized. Tara has a wealth of knowledge about acting and the industry to share. I learn a lot from each lesson she carefully constructed for me. Tara gives me great guidance, useful concepts, and constructive feedback on all the practices and exercises. She is a passionate, supportive coach who focuses on helping students make progress. It is my pleasure to work with a professional coach like tara."

--The Acting Student

 

"I've been taking acting classes for a while now but none of that compares to the one on one time I have with Tara. She knows so much and you can tell it all comes from experience and not just reading an article on "How to Act." She is also extremely patient, very kind, honest about what needs more work, and not afraid to push you to be your best. She is truly a wonderful acting coach and if you get a chance, find a time to meet with her!"

--Olga
 

"I started working with Tara during a creative slump. She always came to lessons well prepared and had a lot of material/exercises for me to explore. She was able to help me to push my acting skills, reconnect to my creativity, and develop some great tools to make sure that I don't hit another block. I would absolutely recommend her as an acting coach. Particularly, to anyone who is feeling a bit creatively blocked."

--Rachel

"Amazing tutor! I have been taking lessons with Tara for 2 months. I first wanted to improve my pronunciation, but I ended up learning a lot more including tone of voice, rhythm, and emotion. I am very happy with the work and progress we have been doing together! Once again, Tara is superb."

--Ekk

"Tara is super supportive and will definitely help you get where you want!! She is just awesome!!"

--Kaprice

"First lesson was extremely helpful. Friendly and encouraging!"

--Todd

"Supeeeeer Tara!!!! Tara is a really amazing and spectacular teacher, she is so qualified and committed wiht the job, she prepares all the sessions adapted to the student's needs, she is very active, pleasant, and fun.

--Anna

"Tara is awesome, very talented, and smart."

--Mohamed

"Great lesson! I learned so much!"

--Marina

 

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