Private Coaching
As acting and character movement coaches, Jean-Louis Rodrigue and Kristof Konrad specialize in working with actors (of all levels) when preparing for the audition, callback, rehearsal, and/or first day on set or on stage.
Available in-person or online.
As an actor, your body is your instrument and it must be “in tune.” In order to deliver an unforgettable performance, you must be fully present and embodied. Private coaching sessions may include any and all of the following:
- creating body awareness, balance, and ease via the Alexander Technique; this encompasses work on the role itself and on the actor’s overall development, including eliminating bad habits or unintentional mannerisms, awakening a dynamic connection to your body, improving movement coordination, and enhancing voice production
- using Animal Studies to explore the character’s movement, physicality, and emotional & psychological qualities
- discovering how to stay grounded in embodying the character’s emotional and physical tensions (without carrying personal habits)
- navigating the character’s emotional and physical demands with greater resilience and precision
- examining the character’s archetype, family system, and socio-political, cultural, religious, and educational background
- exploring the piece’s genre, period, rhythms, and themes
- integrating special physical requirements, such as disabilities, military training, or genre-specific elements (i.e. science fiction, special effects, etc.)
Scott Speedman
ActorScott Speedman
“Jean-Louis blasts past my fears and self-consciousness with great love and enthusiasm and somehow gets to the heart of the thing — the thing I was searching to find but didn’t know how to get there on my own. If you want to take that next step as an artist, wherever you’re at, I can’t recommend working with Jean-Louis more.”
Diarra Kilpatrick
ActorDiarra Kilpatrick
“I’ve been working with Kristof for years and I must say working with him has become an essential part of my preparation for filming. He’s an excellent Alexander Technique teacher, yes, but his work is multi-dimensional and it simply brings you closer to the truth. You will feel more confident and more at ease.”
Jonathan Tucker
ActorJonathan Tucker
“Jean-Louis’ studio continues to be one of the most rewarding places in my life — personally, professionally, and spiritually. By exploring animals and natural elements, Jean-Louis guides me into the purity of a character through the body.”
Jamie Ray Newman
ActorJamie Ray Newman
“The second I land any gig — TV, film, or theater — my first call is to Kristof Konrad. I know he will load me with so many ideas and inspirations, not to mention an arsenal of animal imagery to conjure, that going to work will be a playground where I can run around and play freely. I have sent gifted actor friends worlwide to Kristof and Jean-Louis, who all agree that their work is invaluable to us as artists.”
