Acting coach

An acting coach or drama coach is a teacher who instructs and mentors performers – often film, television, theatre, and musical theatre actors – to enhance their acting and dramatic performances, prepare for auditions, and better prepare for parts.

Acting coaches may be independent contractors who are engaged for a certain fee per hour or per day, or they can be employees of a film studio, production firm, or theatre group who are contracted for a longer period of time. There are some acting instructors who have established their very own acting schools and created their very own one-of-a-kind techniques. The amount of money earned by acting coaches varies widely from one coach to the next. For instance, the salary of an acting coach working with a community theatre group or a high school musical is far lower than the salary of an acting coach working with A-list Hollywood superstars. Acting lessons are typically taught one-on-one in a classroom setting; but, with the proliferation of high-speed Internet, a number of acting coaches also provide online mentorship using Skype and other video linkup services. Acting coaches may provide services on a one-on-one basis, in a group setting, or a mix of the two.