College Coaching

The packages organize the approach:

I’ve observed that even the strongest applicants need a step-by-step guide to traverse this non-transparent process. My method, outlined in the packages below, creates a structure that sets the student up for success.

Individual Session:

Private coaching is also available at an hourly rate.

Each monologue Ellie chooses based on the student’s strengths is billed as one hour of time.

Package 1: The Basics

The student develops a strong audition of 2 artfully chosen monologues and learns audition basics. This package is ideal for students who are able to learn key concepts and practice on their own. 

Includes:

  • 60-Minute Diagnostic Session:  Ellie identifies the student’s acting strengths and weaknesses in order to select monologues that will fit their strengths. Ellie talks the student through her systematic approach to audition prep, answers questions, and assigns “acting exercise homework.” The student leaves the session with a clear plan of attack for their auditions, and usually a huge sense of relief.

  • Basic Monologue Selection:  Ellie chooses multiple monologues that would bring out the student’s strengths.

  • 60-Minute Try-On Material Session: Ellie guides the student through an introspective process to pick the best-fitting 2 monologues out of the options. Ellie teaches the student an embodied memorization technique and assigns memorization homework.

  • Four 60-Minute Monologue Coaching Sessions: Ellie coaches the monologues by leading the student through a series of exercises. This process is specifically designed to bring out the traits assessed in college auditions. 

  • 60-Minute “Audition Day” Consultation: Ellie teaches the student about what to wear, techniques to handle audition day nerves, and how to present oneself in the audition room.

  • 60-Minute Practice Audition or Review of Self-Tapes 

  • Two Hours of Review: Ellie independently reads and researches to find the right monologues for each actor.

  • Additional Materials:

    • Roadmap of How to Prepare a Monologue

Package 2:

A-Z Monologue Prep + Audition Technique

(MOST POPULAR PACKAGE)

This package rigorously prepares the student to perform at their best. It reduces anxiety and builds focus by offering check-in calls right before auditions. 

The student develops a strong audition of 4 artfully chosen monologues, which is the recommended number of audition pieces for a competitive season.

They learn what college auditioners are looking for and train to excel in the room. 

Finally, they receive personalized guidance at each step of the audition process so they start strong and continue to grow throughout the audition season.

Package Includes ALL STEPS OF PACKAGE 1 plus:

  • Full Monologue Selection: Ellie guides the student to develop 4 competitive monologues.

  • Two Additional 60-Minute Monologue Coaching Sessions (6 total)

  • Three Hours of Personalized Prep: This time can include help with self-tapes, reviewing personal statements, additional practice auditions, or whatever guidance the student needs to thrive within the complex audition process. 

  • Two 60-Minute Audition Tune-up Sessions: Ellie works with the student between auditions to maintain the quality of the audition pieces and to work through challenges discovered in auditions.

  • A 15-Minute "Preparation Phone Session" before each audition to mentally prepare for peak performance and troubleshoot challenges.  This time can include visualization, breathing and emotional preparation exercises specifically designed for the student. 

  • Two Additional Hours of Review Time (4 total)

  • Additional Materials:

    • Workbook: 10 PROVEN EXERCISES FOR MONOLOGUE SUCCESS

    • Workbook: AUDITION DAY SECRET TIPS (Includes: Warm Ups, Mindset Exercises, and Audition Day Wisdom collection over the past 15 years)

    • Checklist for Audition Trip Packing

    • Checklist for Audition Day Prep

Package 3: Active Support  

This package is ideal for students with busy high school careers who need the support and guidance of a coach to make decisions, stay on schedule, manage anxiety, and perform as their best self.

Package Includes ALL STEPS OF PACKAGE 2 (Full Monologue Prep + Audition Technique) plus:

  • Up to 3 Check-In Sessions a week to answer questions, strategize challenges, review current goals, and keep all tasks on schedule.

  • Coaching, Review and Feedback for all Self-Tapes

  • Check In-Calls after each audition to process the experience and identify opportunities for growth.

  • As Needed Phone Calls with teachers, voice coaches, and parents to strategize support.

Musical theater Add ON  

In 3 60-Minute Sessions Ellie guides the student in using the exercise from their monologue work in their songs. This organic approach often releases a more full, truthful sound, amplifies actor presence, and gives the songs a competitive edge.

NOTE: This is not a substitute for a voice coach.

  • For coaching packages, half of the total is due before we begin work, and the other half is due half-way through the process.

    Payment plans are available upon request.

    Zelle is preferred: (724)651-6224

  • 24 Hours notice is required in order to reschedule.