Coaching
College Audition Coaching
Most of my coaching experience is in working with high school seniors to craft compelling, authentic profiles for college theatre programs. Basically, I specialize in prepping students for the (often dreaded) college audition process.
As someone who recently graduated from a top performing arts college—and who served as a Dance Assistant and Audition Monitor for NYU Tisch Drama’s 2024 college auditions—I have first-hand, up-to-date insight into how these highly competitive auditions are run, and more importantly, what they’re actually looking for.
The goal in a college audition is deceptively simple: to make the panel feel like they’ve known you for a lifetime… in just a few minutes. It’s an impossible task—but that’s what makes it such an exciting challenge. I help students maximize their time in the room by approaching their material with intention. This means choosing pieces that genuinely reflect something about who you are—not just what you “do well”—and focusing your energy on investigating the text and circumstances, rather than trying to be liked by the panel.
I work individually with my clients, which allows for a more personal and collaborative approach. Together, we take the time to build an original, thoughtful audition package that reflects your unique perspective and talent.
My high-school aged clients have all gone on to study at NYU Tisch Drama—in both the New Studio on Broadway and the Experimental Theatre Wing.
Acting Coaching
Outside of college audition prep, I also offer one-on-one coaching for actors at any stage of their career. Whether you’re prepping a self-tape, working through audition material, or just wanting to dig deeper into a scene or monologue, I’m here to help.
In my coaching, I focus on investigating the text and making specific, honest choices. My coaching is not about “doing it right”—it’s about helping you understand what’s going on and discovering what feels exciting to play.
I’ve worked with a range of artists, including Broadway actors, and I bring the same level of care, curiosity, and sense of play to every session. If that sounds awesome, I’d love to work with you.
“Cold DM’ing Joel [on Instagram] was the best decision I could’ve made. Despite having never met me, he guided me through the college audition process like a lifelong friend and teacher. He single-handedly reshaped what acting was for me. With his guidance, friendship, and dedication, I was able to score a spot at NYU Tisch as a part of the [musical theatre] program (my dream place).”