Coaching | Sarah McGuire

ACTING & COACHING LESSONS

Musical Theatre Repertoire Coaching

Sarah offers musical theatre coaching sessions to work on audition and performance musical repertoire. Sarah offers guidance and assistance with acting beats of the song, identifying and improvement vocal tone and stamina, and consolidating musical selections for an audition book. Accompanist is not provided.

Private Acting Lessons

Sarah McGuire offers private acting lessons for individuals who want to hone their acting skills and techniques. Sarah teaches a range of schools of technique including Uta Hagen, Michael Chekhov, Meisner, and more! Sarah is available to work on audition prep, text analysis (including Shakespeare), and consolidating acting material for auditions and performance. Her number one goal in private coaching is to build a performer's confidence!

Pricing

Sarah offers in-person and virtual options for both musical theatre coaching and acting lessons. Sarah offers in person lessons for students in the Long Beach and Orange County Areas. Students south of Costa Mesa will be charged a small travel stipend of $15.

Session Prices: 30 Minutes: $40 / 60 Minutes: $70/ 90 Minutes $85

Approach and Philosophy

Sarah McGuire is dedicated to helping individuals discover and nurture their artistic talents. Sarah applies the values of developing confidence both in the classroom and private coaching. Her approach focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore their creativity and express themselves freely. Through personalized guidance and mentorship, Sarah aims to empower her students to become confident performers and storytellers.

Coaching Sessions can include:

focus on breathwork, voicework, and somatic activities to help actors feel confident and present in their bodies
text work and analysis, especially Shakespeare text
Uta Hagen Acting Technique
Michael Chekhov Acting Technique
Selection of Audition and Reel Material
Voice and Accent Work with Text
College Audition Prep
Artistic Mentorship, and more!

My Approach