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Laura Kay

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Number of students Laura Kay has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (1 review)

$50/h

1^st lesson free

Theatre

Experienced tutor in Acting in Kalamazoo, Laura Kay offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Theatre

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- online

About Laura Kay

Casting directors don't want to teach you, they want you to be ready. That's where I come in. As your coach, and as someone who has worked professionally in the field, I can help you refine techniques for stage, screen, voice-over and modeling.

Not a performer but looking to increase your skills in sales, confidence and other applications of public speaking? (I can help with that too!)

Whether you're looking to be a professional actor or speaker, want to try out acting as a hobby, or just want to feel more confident, empowered and outgoing in everyday life - these coaching sessions will help you.

I currently teach public speaking and performance at a local college, and have personally been in the entertainment business for over 20 years. In theatre I have served as an actor, director, producer, playwright and sound/light tech. In film I have worked as an actor, director, camera operator, cinematographer, producer and editor. As a voice actor I have enjoyed performing in radio theatre for over 8 years. As a model, my work has been seen in over 200 exhibitions around the world.

Each of these experiences has strengthened my foundation of performance, which I look forward to sharing with you.

Check out further details on my background in entertainment on Backstage and IMDB:

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I LOVE watching confidence and skill-sets build in everyone I work with. I have seen people with extreme anxiety disorders become some of my best speaking students. I have seen people who think acting is only for big stages find a home in film or voice work. I seen "non-performers" lose their veil of self-doubt and start living life with purpose.

With experience as a model, actor, director, producer, photgorapher, videographer and editor - let me share my skill sets with you.

Are you a model or actor looking for coaching AND you need headshots? Done.

Are you a voice actor without a reel? Let's record and I'll get you a demo!

Are you a film actor looking to improve your performance on the screen and need an acting reel to start with/to expand what you have? No sweat, I've got you.

While in college for my four year degree in Communication, majoring in film, video & media studies, I attended and graduated from Barbizon School of Acting and Modeling. I continued on with them as an assistant teacher until my undergraduate work had finished.

Upon earning my BA I move to S. Korea for a couple of years and did some intensive backpacking. Returning to the states in 2010, I started my studies in the Graduate School of Communication at Western Michigan University. My final thesis exemplified the power of using media and performance as a catalyst for social change. My final thesis project was to produce a play I had written with advisors to address the issues of lgbt teen bullying. That was the first show of what would later become Queer Theatre Kalamazoo.

Hard knocks training: I have worked on over 100 scripts through stage, film, and radio work, founded two theatre companies and one small film company. I also teach public speaking, advanced public speaking and interpersonal communications at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

About the lesson

With new clients of any kind, I believe in laying a foundation of trust in terms of competence and character. With that, I will lay out my experience and am open to questions clients have.

From there we will discuss what you're looking for out of the lessons specifically so I can be sure to deliver. This may be a fine refinement in vocal work, or a part of a larger goal such as gaining confidence.

I always want you to remember that I am here for YOU and have your best interests in mind.

Experience level: beginner to seasoned professionals

Age Range: 16-70+

Student professions: academic student, business owner, therapist, politician, performance coach, actor, model, retail employees, book authors, sales and marketing, civic duty, performance artists.

General Interests in relation to lesson focus: Theatre, Film, Radio, Voice-Over, Public Speaking, Sales, general Confidence building, acting/modeling coaching

Be direct with what you're looking for out of your instructor, out of yourself, and your top reasons why you want lessons of a certain sort.

Be clear on what your time commitment is, where/when you would like to/are available to meet.

Be upfront with any special needs you may have to be sure your instructor.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
I always ask my students WHY they are here. Do not settle for broad answers such as "to improve my speaking" or "to be more outgoing" - what are the driving forces that have you seeking those things? What are the specifics you wish to achieve? What pleasure are you looking to derive, and what pain are you looking to avoid? We can help you sort out what's behind your motivation so you can truly get the most out of your time with us.

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Corey

Had a great shoot and got a lot of advice to help me learn what I needed to do to get a great picture! I have another one coming up and can't wait for many more!
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Corey
Had a great shoot and got a lot of advice to help me learn what I needed to do to get a great picture! I have another one coming up and can't wait for many more!
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10h: $500

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This first lesson offered with Laura Kay will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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30-minute lesson = $35 or 60-minutes = $50.

On-line lessons are conducted by the half hour at a rate of $25/half hour.

You travel to Kalamazoo or South Haven. If travel is tough on time or miles, try my NEW ON-LINE Lessons - lessons are conducted over Zoom.

*ADDITIONAL MATERIAL OUTCOMES may include, headshots for your acting/modeling portfolio, a voice reel, film/demo reel made in-lesson. - May include an additional editing fee (optional)

Experienced tutor in Acting in Kalamazoo, Laura Kay offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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Experienced tutor in Acting in Kalamazoo, Laura Kay offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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About Laura Kay

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Pack rates

free lessons

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Details

Other tutors in Theatre

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Tara

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