Stephanie St. James

Private Acting Coach for Broadway, Musical Theatre, Film & Television

 

Learn from a Former Broadway Performer

 

Whether you’re preparing for your first audition, pursuing a professional career, applying to a college musical theatre program, or simply looking to grow as a performer, one-on-one coaching provides the personalized guidance that group classes simply can’t.

 

I’m Stephanie St. James - a former Broadway performer, professional acting coach, and theater educator with more than 25 years of experience performing, auditioning, and coaching actors of all ages.

 

Throughout my career, I’ve performed internationally in acclaimed productions including Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple, Rent, Footloose, Fame, Grease, and Celtic Fusion, as well as appearing on the hit television series Portlandia. My work has earned industry recognition, including an NAACP Theatre Award nomination and a BroadwayWorld Award.

 

Having spent decades in the audition room and on professional stages, I understand what directors, casting teams, and audiences are looking for. Today, I help actors develop authentic performances, stronger audition techniques, and the confidence to tell stories that truly connect.

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Coaching That Produces Results

 

One of the greatest rewards of my career has been watching students build successful careers in the entertainment industry.

 

Former students have gone on to perform in Hamilton on Broadway, Mamma Mia! the National Tour, appear in Mean Girls the Musical Movie, perform aboard Disney Cruise Line productions, and book roles in feature films, national commercials, regional theatre, and television series.

 

Many continue to work professionally throughout New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Denver, and across the country.

 

Whether your dream is Broadway, musical theatre, film, television, commercials, Disney Cruise Line, or regional theatre, coaching is designed specifically around your goals and experience level.

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Private Acting Coaching

 

Every coaching session is tailored specifically to you.

 

Coaching includes:

 

•⁠  ⁠Acting for Theatre

•⁠  ⁠Musical Theatre Performance

•⁠  ⁠Broadway Audition Coaching

•⁠  ⁠Musical Theatre College Auditions

•⁠  ⁠Film & Television Acting

•⁠  ⁠Self-Tape Coaching

•⁠  ⁠Monologue Preparation

•⁠  ⁠Scene Study

•⁠  ⁠Character Development

•⁠  ⁠Cold Reading

•⁠  ⁠Audition Technique

•⁠  ⁠Acting Through Song

•⁠  ⁠Performance Confidence

•⁠  ⁠Professional Career Coaching

 

Whether you’re stepping into your first audition or preparing for Broadway callbacks, every session is designed to move you closer to your goals.

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Why Train One-on-One?

 

Great acting isn’t about pretending.

 

It’s about telling the truth.

 

My coaching focuses on helping actors:

 

✔ Build authentic, emotionally connected performances

 

✔ Discover what makes them unique

 

✔ Strengthen audition skills

 

✔ Develop confidence

 

✔ Select material that highlights their strengths

 

✔ Understand what casting directors are looking for

 

✔ Prepare professionally for theatre, film, television, and commercial auditions

 

My goal isn’t to create actors who perform like me.

 

My goal is to help you become the strongest version of yourself.

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Online Acting Coaching

 

Private coaching is available online, allowing actors anywhere in the United States—and internationally—to train one-on-one.

 

Students regularly work with me while preparing for:

 

•⁠  ⁠Broadway Auditions

•⁠  ⁠National Tours

•⁠  ⁠Regional Theatre

•⁠  ⁠College Musical Theatre Programs

•⁠  ⁠Television Auditions

•⁠  ⁠Film Auditions

•⁠  ⁠Commercials

•⁠  ⁠Self-Tapes

•⁠  ⁠Cruise Line Productions

•⁠  ⁠Community Theatre

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Who I Coach

 

I work with:

 

•⁠  ⁠Children

•⁠  ⁠Teens

•⁠  ⁠Adults

•⁠  ⁠Beginning Actors

•⁠  ⁠Professional Actors

•⁠  ⁠Musical Theatre Performers

•⁠  ⁠Film & Television Actors

•⁠  ⁠College Audition Students

•⁠  ⁠Working Professionals

 

No matter where you are in your journey, coaching is customized to meet your individual goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do you offer online acting coaching?

 

Yes. I coach actors virtually throughout the United States and internationally.

 

Do you coach musical theatre performers?

 

Absolutely. Musical theatre is one of my specialties, including audition preparation, acting through song, scene work, and character development.

 

Do you help with Broadway auditions?

 

Yes. I coach actors preparing for Broadway, national tours, regional theatre, college musical theatre auditions, cruise line productions, film, television, and commercial auditions.

 

Do you coach beginners?

 

Absolutely. Some students are just beginning, while others are already working professionally. Every coaching session is tailored to your current experience and goals.​​

 

Ready to Train?

 

Whether you’re preparing for your next audition or pursuing a lifelong dream, I’d love to help you develop the skills, confidence, and artistry to take the next step.

 

​Click the Save MY Spot Button to send me an email.

 

Tell me a little about yourself, what you’re working on, and what you’d like to accomplish. I’ll send you coaching information, availability, and session options.

 

Include the following information:

 

•⁠  ⁠Name

•⁠  ⁠Email

•⁠  ⁠Age (or parent if under 18)

•⁠  ⁠What are you preparing for?

•⁠  ⁠Experience level

•⁠  ⁠Goals

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Limited private coaching appointments are available each month. Please be sure to check your email for my reply.