Alongside acting, I have a great passion for teaching and coaching! I have worked with students ages 3 and up. My teaching experience is in both private and public schools, including schools in Michigan, New York and Chicago. I have taught in the disciplines of acting, playwriting, literacy programs, improv and imagination and Shakespeare.
I also love to offer private coaching for auditions! I work with students on college and grad school audition packages as well as professional auditions .
Rates: $55 for one hour of private coaching. I can also create a reduced price package for several sessions.
Please use the form below to contact me about a session! I'd love to work with you!
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FEEDBACK FROM STUDENTS & PARENTS:
"Ashley has worked with my daughter for several years. She has been so patient and kind with her and the other students. Her ability to cast for roles is nothing short of brilliant. My daughter has been challenged in ways that have truly helped develop her acting skills and personality and have created a deep passion for musical theatre. Ashley is one of a kind!"
Rikki P.(Mom of Ashley's student)
"Ashley has a special talent working with young actors. My daughter has been in Ashley's productions for over 5 years and I've seen her acting talent, stage energy and presence all improve exceptionally each year. The biggest value is her growth in confidence, a skill that goes far beyond the stage. Ashley has created a special connection with my daughter and a group of her peers. They are excited to work with her each year and have absolute trust in her. Her productions are professional and organized and always exceed expectations. " Laura L. (Mom of Ashley's student)
"Ashley is an amazing instructor who is always open to helping me act better. She's helped me distinguish the difference between theater and movie acting. She has always taught me how to really act like the character I am playing. Ashley ha taught me so many things." Avery R.- Age 11
"Our daughter has been working with Ashley for more than 5 years and her growth has been incredible to watch. Theater with Ashley is the one activity that she is always excited to go to and participate in. Her confidence has increased, along with her public speaking, conflict resolution, and character development skills. She has also learned how to look at all different roles/opportunities as learning experiences. Ashley is an incredible teacher, actor, director and human. We are SO grateful that she has been part of our daughter's journey." Alyssa R. (Mom of Ashley's student)
"Ashley has helped me rediscover the art of acting. Every time I work with her I get better. I learn things about myself, the characters, and the script that I would never think up without her direction. She always pushes you to do your best and has a genuine excitement about your work. I have loved working with Ashley so far and can’t wait to work with her again!" Alix R.
"Ashley, You were on my list to write. Michael has been accepted at Tisch! He had a FABULOUS audition!!! Thank you for all of the help!" Lori S. (Mom of Ashley's student)
"Ashley was incredibly helpful in preparing my Midsummer sides for an audition. Specifically, she is very adept at finding truth moment to moment as well as being incredibly specific in the development of imagery, language and rhythm." Andrew L.
" Ashley was so involved as a mentor who provided us with feedback, acting notes, and new techniques to make our performance that much better. Her advice and insight on our scenes and acting choices helped us to look deeper into our character development. One thing that was memorable to me was Ashley making something as simple as a warm up so fun and beneficial; she taught us ways to access all the areas of our voices and energy." Amira K.
"Ashley is one of the best acting instructors I have ever worked with. Working with Ashley taught me how to become a more well-rounded actress because she helped with everything from movement, to voice, to emotional accessibility. She is so talented and I hope to get to work with her again soon." Rebecca S.
"Her notes pushed me to develop a true and complex portrayal of my character. She has a fantastic perspective that finds the subtle flaws and room for improvement and then was great at really communicating and helping me achieve that potential in my character. I was also impressed by how well she tailored her instruction to everyone in the cast--every person works differently but she still managed to find our individual styles and needs and take us all one level higher!" Bradley S.
I also love to offer private coaching for auditions! I work with students on college and grad school audition packages as well as professional auditions .
Rates: $55 for one hour of private coaching. I can also create a reduced price package for several sessions.
Please use the form below to contact me about a session! I'd love to work with you!
_____________________________________________________________________________
FEEDBACK FROM STUDENTS & PARENTS:
"Ashley has worked with my daughter for several years. She has been so patient and kind with her and the other students. Her ability to cast for roles is nothing short of brilliant. My daughter has been challenged in ways that have truly helped develop her acting skills and personality and have created a deep passion for musical theatre. Ashley is one of a kind!"
Rikki P.(Mom of Ashley's student)
"Ashley has a special talent working with young actors. My daughter has been in Ashley's productions for over 5 years and I've seen her acting talent, stage energy and presence all improve exceptionally each year. The biggest value is her growth in confidence, a skill that goes far beyond the stage. Ashley has created a special connection with my daughter and a group of her peers. They are excited to work with her each year and have absolute trust in her. Her productions are professional and organized and always exceed expectations. " Laura L. (Mom of Ashley's student)
"Ashley is an amazing instructor who is always open to helping me act better. She's helped me distinguish the difference between theater and movie acting. She has always taught me how to really act like the character I am playing. Ashley ha taught me so many things." Avery R.- Age 11
"Our daughter has been working with Ashley for more than 5 years and her growth has been incredible to watch. Theater with Ashley is the one activity that she is always excited to go to and participate in. Her confidence has increased, along with her public speaking, conflict resolution, and character development skills. She has also learned how to look at all different roles/opportunities as learning experiences. Ashley is an incredible teacher, actor, director and human. We are SO grateful that she has been part of our daughter's journey." Alyssa R. (Mom of Ashley's student)
"Ashley has helped me rediscover the art of acting. Every time I work with her I get better. I learn things about myself, the characters, and the script that I would never think up without her direction. She always pushes you to do your best and has a genuine excitement about your work. I have loved working with Ashley so far and can’t wait to work with her again!" Alix R.
"Ashley, You were on my list to write. Michael has been accepted at Tisch! He had a FABULOUS audition!!! Thank you for all of the help!" Lori S. (Mom of Ashley's student)
"Ashley was incredibly helpful in preparing my Midsummer sides for an audition. Specifically, she is very adept at finding truth moment to moment as well as being incredibly specific in the development of imagery, language and rhythm." Andrew L.
" Ashley was so involved as a mentor who provided us with feedback, acting notes, and new techniques to make our performance that much better. Her advice and insight on our scenes and acting choices helped us to look deeper into our character development. One thing that was memorable to me was Ashley making something as simple as a warm up so fun and beneficial; she taught us ways to access all the areas of our voices and energy." Amira K.
"Ashley is one of the best acting instructors I have ever worked with. Working with Ashley taught me how to become a more well-rounded actress because she helped with everything from movement, to voice, to emotional accessibility. She is so talented and I hope to get to work with her again soon." Rebecca S.
"Her notes pushed me to develop a true and complex portrayal of my character. She has a fantastic perspective that finds the subtle flaws and room for improvement and then was great at really communicating and helping me achieve that potential in my character. I was also impressed by how well she tailored her instruction to everyone in the cast--every person works differently but she still managed to find our individual styles and needs and take us all one level higher!" Bradley S.