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Dec 15 & 16: Learn More

Somatic Acting Training

Somatic Acting Training unlocks magnetic, fully embodied performances.

It dissolves the false divide between mind and body, uniting acting, voice, and movement into one cohesive process—because a character’s thoughts, words, and actions are inseparable.

This approach reconnects actors to their instincts, builds authentic confidence, and unleashes artistry—so they book work and grow as creative leaders.

Actors trained in this work perform on Broadway, in film and television, and are accepted into the nation’s top BFA and MFA programs.

EH STUDIO IS Founded by Director

& Somatic Acting Coach Ellie Heyman.

Ellie closes the gap between training and real world application. She has directed and/or coached countless incredible actors including: 

Glenn Close, John Cameron Mitchell, Paul Dano, Linda Emond, Nikki James, Laura Linney, Vella Lovell, Sara Lindsey, Patti Lupone, Larry Owens, Andrew Rannells, Jessica Roth, Tim Robbins, Lois Smith, Brian Tyree Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, and more.

Learn more about Ellie.

What people are saying

  • “An artistic defibrillation—Ellie jolted my body and instrument back into creative flow.”

    — Philip Stoddard, Camelot (Broadway), Juilliard ’23

  • “Ellie opens an actor’s heart and mind, pulling out honest impulses that can be so hard to unlock.”

    — Autumn Chiklis, The Shield & Brosa Nostra

  • “Ellie’s approach to embodiment cleared an internal path to the body’s rich resources. I left feeling empowered to trust my unique perspective.”

    — Kate Eastman, Maestro

  • “Ellie brings a deft, vibrant intelligence to every collaboration."

    — Lydia R. Diamond, Playwright of Stick Fly and Toni Stone

  • “I’d put my ‘actor mind’ and ‘actor body’ in two different boxes. This was the first time in years I felt that barrier break down.”

    – Nicole Cannon, The Magnificent Revengers

  • “If you want to push and test your own limits as an actor, find Ellie Heyman now.”

    — Kate Mulligan, Walk of Shame,T he Lincoln Lawyer , Fame, Gamer , The Ugly Truth, Crank: High Voltage

your mind & Body are intimately connected.

most acting training hasn’t caught up.

Be in the know.

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EH Studio integrates

Meisner & Michael Chekhov

techniques with vocal and physical training

to liberate the truthful,

actor who books work