Audition Coaching
"Ellie is a highly perceptive individual who possesses a deep understanding of the nuances involved in acting and the dynamics of the scenes that actors find themselves in. In addition to this, Ellie has a remarkable ability to tune in to the needs and requirements of actors, and to identify the elements that will help them bring out their best performance.
In the context of assisting with auditions Mason Street Warehouse, Ellie has proven to be an invaluable asset. Their keen insight and sensitivity allow them to identify the appropriate and interesting choices that actors make during an audition. This ability to recognize talent and potential is crucial when assisting with the casting process, as it ensures that the final selection of actors is what’s best for the show.”
My experience as a professional director, casting director, actor, singer, dancer, and intimacy professional allows me to bring various perspectives and approaches to a coaching room.
I focus on audition coaching through a holistic lens when working with clients. This creates the space for actors and singers to build the skills to share their work in the room authentically, balanced with nourishing practices that serve the artist in the process.
Why work with me?
I started offering my services as a coach in response to the overwhelming number of actors and dancers in theatre, musical theatre, and TV who would share with me how much they hated auditions. That they didn’t like the songs they would bring in, they never felt confident in their reads, and they would get through auditions with the goal being to get it over with as soon as possible.
So, I started offering sessions with folks to build and create audition experiences that serve the story they are telling and provide creative teams an honest representation of their skill while also providing the actors and singers a nourishing and fulfilling experience.
How do I work?
This work requires us to use our bodies, voices, and emotional capacity to create and connect. It is essential to start by recognizing and honoring how inherently human and intimate this work can be and then build the tools and audition work from there.
I show up for you with a holistic approach that is actor-centered. This creates space for honest conversation and compassionate practices.
When we start by discussing an actor's relationship with their art, body, voice, etc., it gives us a truer and more meaningful connection to what that actor could be bringing into an audition room. This informs the songs, monologues, and sides selected while harnessing each person's uniqueness in their work.
My goal is to hold the space, provide the insight, build the routines and dig into the work with you so that you are prepared to walk into any audition room and share your art on your terms in honesty and authenticity.
Services:
-In-Person Coaching Session-
This can range from prepping your musical theatre book, working on monologues or scene-work to digging into material provided by casting for a submission request and everything in between.
-Virtual Coaching Sessions-
I work with lots of folks virtually! This option can be used for both a standard session or if you have an audition you need to submit online this option can be great to work on that audition as well as put it together to send ( i.e. I serve as the reader post working on the materials with you). If the session is for a specific audition/submission or callback, 60-minute session is suggested to include time to prep the materials and then film.
RATES:
*Rates: 30minute-$50 or 60minute-$75
(pay-what-you-want* rate is available, please note an amount that aligns in your correspondence)
Payment options:
Venmo, Zelle, CashApp or cash/check are accepted. Payment for session must be received within 24hrs following the session.
Venmo: @EllieFrances
Zelle: Phone: 616-862-3656 or Ellie Frances
Cash App: $EllieFrances
Cancellation Policy: Please provide notice of a cancelation with 24hrs notice. For day of cancellation I typically ask for 50% of the expected session rate.
*In-person sessions where a studio rental is required (audition taping etc.) will have a $25.00 minimum and sessions that require a pianist will have an additional minimum to cover the cost of the pianist’s session time which will vary based on time and availability.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“Ellie has empowered me to feel more confident with my acting and singing choices going into the room. They have shown me what it *actually* means to have contrasting cuts at an audition. Because of Ellie, I’ve never felt more comfortable auditioning as the person I am TODAY! They have helped turn this dancer first into a more well-rounded multi-faceted performer.” -Mariel Harris (she/her)
"I've had the pleasure of working with Ellie Frances through many different lenses, as a director, choreographer, and audition coach. Ellie is an open-minded, queer-friendly coach who creates a safe environment for artists to learn, grow, and prosper in their craft. They took the time to understand who I was as an artist and brought me out of my comfort zone, while safely exploring a challenging curriculum. Their expertise as a working actor has been a tremendous asset to me, and anyone who is learning to navigate the world as a professional actor. Ellie Frances is not only an amazing human being, but also a phenomenal coach. I would recommend them to anyone!" - Fatima Bawah (they/she)
“I'm going to just put this out there: There are not many yt people I trust in the wholeness of my Black artistic scope. As a person of color, you find you're not always heard, nor is there room to push back & give the truth of your personal experience, artistic approaches & fundamentals in a process. I've had a career that's led me down many paths but beings met with the experience and creative prowess of Ellie Frances, I've found both a creative partner & leader who I'd trust with any aspect of my career. That said: Hire Ellie They will make you better.” - Darius Colquitt (he/him)
CONTACT
Please reach out directly via the form below if you have any questions. If you are ready to book you can also click my calendly link below to reserve a block: