New actors · Drama school auditions
Starting out? Start with a plan, and the confidence to use it.
Support for new actors preparing for drama school auditions or taking their first steps into the industry.
Drama school audition preparation
Auditions ask a lot. You need to show who you are, make speeches feel alive, and stay open while you're being watched. Coaching sessions can help you:
- choose monologues that suit you and show your range
- understand the text and make clear, truthful choices
- stop "performing" the speech and start really talking to someone
- stay responsive if a panel redirects you
- manage nerves so they don't take over in the room
Getting started in the industry
If you're starting your career and want help understanding the industry and breaking into it, Ashlie can help you build a strategy from where you are to where you want to be. Then you can take purposeful action towards your goals.
You'll also work on mindset and confidence, so you feel prepared to enter a competitive world without losing sight of why you wanted to act in the first place.
“I’ve never acted before, so for me this was not only an acting class, but also a deeper journey into myself. The reflection of your partner together with Ashlie’s help is very powerful and eye-opening.”
“Ashlie’s teaching ignited my passion for the craft of acting. She approaches teaching with an inspiring level of dedication, patience and compassion which she then, inevitably, instils in her students.”
Questions new actors ask
Do I need any experience?
No. Sessions start from where you are, whether you've done school plays or nothing at all.
Can sessions be online?
Yes. Coaching is available online or in person by arrangement.
Do you coach under-18s?
Please get in touch to discuss. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian should make the enquiry.
What does it cost?
Rates depend on the format and number of sessions. Ask for current rates.
Let's work on what's getting in the way of your best work.
Online, in person or on set, by arrangement. Tell Ashlie where you are in your career and what you're working towards.