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Avatar for ActingSelfTape&AuditionPrep
ActingSelfTape&AuditionPrep
ActingSelfTape&AuditionPrep

Exceptional 5.0

(48)

Exceptional 5.0

(48)

  • 79 hires on Thumbtack
  • 79 hires on Thumbtack
Shina P. says, "Working with Adele has been a truly rare and wonderful experience. From our very first session, her patience and deep love for the craft were immediately evident. She brings such authenticity, care, and intention into her coaching. It is clear she genuinely wants her actors to grow and succeed. Adele is the real deal. Her direction is thoughtful and incredibly effective. She knows how to bring out strong, honest performances while making the process feel supportive and inspiring. We absolutely loved working with her and are so grateful to have found a coach who is not only talented, but also truly invested in her students. I Highly recommend Adele to anyone serious about acting."See more

$150/hour

Starting price

$150/hour

Starting price

Shina P. says, "Working with Adele has been a truly rare and wonderful experience. From our very first session, her patience and deep love for the craft were immediately evident. She brings such authenticity, care, and intention into her coaching. It is clear she genuinely wants her actors to grow and succeed. Adele is the real deal. Her direction is thoughtful and incredibly effective. She knows how to bring out strong, honest performances while making the process feel supportive and inspiring. We absolutely loved working with her and are so grateful to have found a coach who is not only talented, but also truly invested in her students. I Highly recommend Adele to anyone serious about acting."
Avatar for Julia Martin Acting Coach and Teacher
Avatar for Julia Martin Acting Coach and Teacher
Julia Martin Acting Coach and Teacher
Julia Martin Acting Coach and Teacher

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Exceptional 5.0

(20)

Exceptional 5.0

(20)

  • 29 hires on Thumbtack
  • 29 hires on Thumbtack

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Daida H. says, "Working with Julia has been incredibly valuable, even though I’m not pursuing auditions or acting. I’m in corporate world. Her sessions focus on physical work, visualization, and practical methods that help me relax, calm down, loosen up and express myself more intentionally. It’s useful in my day-to-day professional life and my personal life."See more

$80/hour

Estimated price

$80/hour

Estimated price

Daida H. says, "Working with Julia has been incredibly valuable, even though I’m not pursuing auditions or acting. I’m in corporate world. Her sessions focus on physical work, visualization, and practical methods that help me relax, calm down, loosen up and express myself more intentionally. It’s useful in my day-to-day professional life and my personal life."
Avatar for Private Coaching with Eddie Ramos
Avatar for Private Coaching with Eddie Ramos
Private Coaching with Eddie Ramos
Private Coaching with Eddie Ramos

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Excellent 4.9

(211)

Excellent 4.9

(211)

In high demand
  • 258 hires on Thumbtack
  • 258 hires on Thumbtack
Rose J. says, "I don't think a review could capture just how impressed I am with the service Eddie provides. And I'm not kidding. Last month, I was on the hunt for someone who can provide me acting lessons, and was on the fence about who to go with - I honestly didn't even know how to go about making a selection. I was between a couple different coaches. After reading the many awesome reviews on Eddie's page, I decided to give him a shot. Not long after, we scheduled a call... After speaking with Eddie over the phone, I instantly became excited for this new journey and later understood why. This guy is EVERYTHING!! He's the real deal. 👏🏼 Answered every question. Addressed every concern. (And had a super cool personality, might I add!) And what I appreciate is that he doesn't have a condescending tone, as some others in the industry have. He is more interested in educating you and empowering you to be the best actor - and human - you can possibly be. The patience this man has is almost biblical, too. (And I'm a person who comes STRAPPED with questions!) It's as if he was answering questions before I could even ask him, which was pleasantly welcomed. Even his response rate, with his schedule, is insane. He emails, texts.. he's on top of things. It's like having my support system in my back pocket, which is reassuring at best. He carves out time and is genuinely interested in what's going on with his students, too - not just the business side of it. Sometimes, I forget he's my coach and we talk like old friends. ---- We need more coaches, friends, people like you, Eddie. I appreciate everything you do. ---- If you're reading this review and still on the fence about who to go with, give Eddie a call... Think about it: there's a reason he has the awesome reviews he has, right? Like I said, I can't capture them all - I'm just glad to be one in the number. :)"See more

$100/hour

Estimated price

$100/hour

Estimated price

Rose J. says, "I don't think a review could capture just how impressed I am with the service Eddie provides. And I'm not kidding. Last month, I was on the hunt for someone who can provide me acting lessons, and was on the fence about who to go with - I honestly didn't even know how to go about making a selection. I was between a couple different coaches. After reading the many awesome reviews on Eddie's page, I decided to give him a shot. Not long after, we scheduled a call... After speaking with Eddie over the phone, I instantly became excited for this new journey and later understood why. This guy is EVERYTHING!! He's the real deal. 👏🏼 Answered every question. Addressed every concern. (And had a super cool personality, might I add!) And what I appreciate is that he doesn't have a condescending tone, as some others in the industry have. He is more interested in educating you and empowering you to be the best actor - and human - you can possibly be. The patience this man has is almost biblical, too. (And I'm a person who comes STRAPPED with questions!) It's as if he was answering questions before I could even ask him, which was pleasantly welcomed. Even his response rate, with his schedule, is insane. He emails, texts.. he's on top of things. It's like having my support system in my back pocket, which is reassuring at best. He carves out time and is genuinely interested in what's going on with his students, too - not just the business side of it. Sometimes, I forget he's my coach and we talk like old friends. ---- We need more coaches, friends, people like you, Eddie. I appreciate everything you do. ---- If you're reading this review and still on the fence about who to go with, give Eddie a call... Think about it: there's a reason he has the awesome reviews he has, right? Like I said, I can't capture them all - I'm just glad to be one in the number. :)"
Avatar for Natural Acting- Thumbtack's Best Acting Coach
Avatar for Natural Acting- Thumbtack's Best Acting Coach
Natural Acting- Thumbtack's Best Acting Coach
Natural Acting- Thumbtack's Best Acting Coach

Great 4.7

(13)

Great 4.7

(13)

  • 17 hires on Thumbtack
  • 17 hires on Thumbtack
Yvonne C. says, "I always look forward to our meetings. Grace makes me feel at ease and comfortable when reading my part on a script. She challenges me to bring out the best of me. Grace makes good suggestions for me to try different ways to improve myself and once I incorporate her techniques she presented I feel like I can conquer anything. Im truly grateful for Grace, and I appreciate that she takes time out of her busy day to help mold & teach me the craft of acting."See more

$60/hour

Starting price

$60/hour

Starting price

Yvonne C. says, "I always look forward to our meetings. Grace makes me feel at ease and comfortable when reading my part on a script. She challenges me to bring out the best of me. Grace makes good suggestions for me to try different ways to improve myself and once I incorporate her techniques she presented I feel like I can conquer anything. Im truly grateful for Grace, and I appreciate that she takes time out of her busy day to help mold & teach me the craft of acting."
Avatar for Nili Bassman, Acting Coach
Avatar for Nili Bassman, Acting Coach
Nili Bassman, Acting Coach
Nili Bassman, Acting Coach

Exceptional 5.0

(7)

Exceptional 5.0

(7)

Great value
  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
Lina D. says, "Working with Nili has honestly changed the way I act. She doesn’t let you stay on the surface of a scene. She makes you dig deeper and actually understand what’s going on underneath the lines. If I ever try to fake it or skate by, she catches it immediately. But she doesn’t just call it out, she helps me fix it. She’s direct, focused, and really cares about the work. Every session feels intentional. I always leave feeling stronger and more clear in my choices. She’s helped me grow a lot, not just in skill but in confidence. I’m really grateful I get to train with her."See more

$40/hour

Starting price

$40/hour

Starting price

Lina D. says, "Working with Nili has honestly changed the way I act. She doesn’t let you stay on the surface of a scene. She makes you dig deeper and actually understand what’s going on underneath the lines. If I ever try to fake it or skate by, she catches it immediately. But she doesn’t just call it out, she helps me fix it. She’s direct, focused, and really cares about the work. Every session feels intentional. I always leave feeling stronger and more clear in my choices. She’s helped me grow a lot, not just in skill but in confidence. I’m really grateful I get to train with her."
Avatar for Natasha Younge
Avatar for Natasha Younge
Natasha Younge
Natasha Younge

5.0

(4)

5.0

(4)

  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
Lili B. says, "I have consulted with Natasha numerous times over the past decade when I needed help with British dialect under short time constraints. Whether I was prepping auditions for film or television, I knew I could count on Natasha to deliver quality recorded options that I could review as many times as I needed in between my hectic schedule. If I had questions about particular words or sounds, I knew I could reach out to her for further assistance. As a teacher, she is incredibly patient and supportive and I always come away knowing more and feeling inspired. In addition, Natasha has coached me on social media marketing and helped me to sort out strategy and address challenges specific to my presence online as an acting professional on Facebook, Twitter and more."See more

$100/hour

Estimated price

$100/hour

Estimated price

Lili B. says, "I have consulted with Natasha numerous times over the past decade when I needed help with British dialect under short time constraints. Whether I was prepping auditions for film or television, I knew I could count on Natasha to deliver quality recorded options that I could review as many times as I needed in between my hectic schedule. If I had questions about particular words or sounds, I knew I could reach out to her for further assistance. As a teacher, she is incredibly patient and supportive and I always come away knowing more and feeling inspired. In addition, Natasha has coached me on social media marketing and helped me to sort out strategy and address challenges specific to my presence online as an acting professional on Facebook, Twitter and more."
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