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Introduction: Rachel M. Stevens is a professional director and teacher based out of New York City. She is currently the Assistant Director on NATASHA, PIERRE & the GREAT COMET of 1812 starring Josh Groban on Broadway. Rachel has assisted Andy Blankenbuehler, (choreographer on HAMILTON and director of BANDSTAND coming to Broadway this spring.) She has directed regionally in D.C., Philadelphia, Boston and Pittsburgh to name a few. Rachel is dedicated teacher. She has worked with students in directing, musical theater, acting and devising at Pace University (New York), University of the Arts (Philadelphia) and Point Park University (Pittsburgh). Rachel holds her MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School with Pace University As a coach, Rachel is dedicated to illuminating what is special and powerful about you, whether you are a professional actor trying to get his or her next gig, a high school student getting ready for college auditions, or a new student eager to work on their craft and try this out for the first time. She provides a nurturing environment where her students are free to explore and strengthen their work. Leaving the room with confidence is what is most important to Rachel. If you are looking to: brush up your monologues? Get your audition book in shape? Clarify and individualize acting the song? Work on upcoming sides for an audition? Find a positive, nurturing space to build your material and champion your confidence? Do you Want to? Book your next professional gig? Find what is individually 'you' about your material? Get ready for your next college audition? Flex your creative muscles after work and enjoy working on new text or songs? Start fresh for the first time and practice your craft? Let's get to work! Teaching and coaching is my bread and butter. I love the work I do as a professional director, but working with students is what brings me the most joy. I most value finding a strong balance between strengthening the craft and building confidence and individualism with my students. It's deeply important to me that students feel safe and valued while they are working and we together will unearth what is most powerful about each person's acting instrument using text or song. It is most satisfying to see a student breakthrough with a piece and finally find what makes them, who they are. After all, acting is just you in the circumstances, so let's create a room where you are free to champion whatever that is.

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Lindsay B.

Nov 28, 2016

Rachel is one of the most extraordinary song/scene coaches I have ever met. She sees between the lines and lyrics to the heart of the piece you're working on, and combines that with the text and given circumstances to bring an honest, unique, sparkling life to material. She is also organized, prepped, and professional beyond belief, so you can accomplish an insane amount of work with her in the course of one sitting. And on top of that she is one of the kindest souls in NYC, and has this unbelievable ability to make every single person she works with feel truly special. In short, she is amazing, and if you're looking for the world' best coach you can stop looking cause you've found her!

Lulu F.

Nov 28, 2016

Rachel was the assistant director for the Broadway show "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812". She is thorough, precise and always has a clear vision. She's also amazing to work with and totally sweet and fun!

Stephen F.

Dec 1, 2016

Through conversation and reflective exercises Rachel enables artists to connect to their text in the rehearsal room. From there characters are nuanced and develop into captivating beings of their own. Her work stands out.

Danny M.

Nov 28, 2016

Rachel pushed me to become a better actor. I've never truly felt like one before I worked with her. The work that her and I did will stick with me for the rest of my career and I would jump at the chance to work with her again.

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When working with a new client, I like to get to know their work and expectations first before implementing any strong coaching technique. As a coach, it's important for me to know each client's language, hangups, aspirations and frustrations so that we can build a strong partnership. Sometimes we'll start with a piece they love and process together what speaks to the client about this content. Sometimes we'll chat for a bit and simply have a conversation to get started. Sometimes we'll jump right in with heavy lifting.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold my BFA in musical theater from Point Park University and my MFA in directing from The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I grew up in educational theater and have been working with students for 10 plus years. When transitioning into professional directing I kept up with my coaching work because it is just as valuable to me.