Coaching for Actors & Performers
Boston, Providence, & NYC (In Person)
Available on Zoom (Virtual)
The benefits of movement and physical acting include range, flexibility, emotional intelligence, and the ability to connect to an audience. Our teachers are industry professionals with extensive experience in theater, film, and television. Sessions are designed to support the individual growth of actors and performers for audition preparation and performance skills. Studio Playground classes and individual coaching sessions are intended for actors, performers, and other professionals to enhance their ability to connect to a group and engage in public speaking, In-person sessions are available in Boston, Providence, and New York City. Virtual sessions are available on Zoom. Please read below for information about our teachers. To discuss rates and scheduling, reach out to info@studioplayground.org.
Matthew Bretschneider
Matthew (he/him) is the artistic director of Studio Playground and an adjunct professor for Boston University. Theater credits include Huntington Theater Company, Kitchen Theatre Company, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, The Flea, The New Ohio, and Pulse Ensemble. Television credits include Law & Order: SVU and The Path. Matthew focuses on auditions for theater, film, & television.
Education: MSW, Rhode Island College School of Social Work; BFA, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts; Pandemonium Studio, The Clown School; Movement Theater Studio
Website: matthewbretschneider.com
Available for Coaching in Providence & Boston
Stefanie Resnick
Stefanie (she/her) is based in New York City and is an artistic associate for Studio Playground. She has taught for professional theatre companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Theatre credits include Utah Shakespeare Festival, Commonwealth Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Great River Shakespeare Festival, and the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. NYC theatre credits include Cherry Lane, TITAN Theatre Company, and NYC Fringe.
Website: stefanieresnick.com
Education: MFA, UNLV
Available for Coaching in NYC and on Zoom
Alex Crespo-Rosario
Alex (he/him) is an artistic associate for Studio Playground. Theatre credits include Trinity Rep (Sweeny Toddy, La Broa’, Becky Nurse of Salem), Burbage Theatre Company (Junk, Witch, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord), and Rhode Island Latino Arts (La Mancha). As an active artist, his work focuses on connection and emotional range through theatre and dance.
Education: BA, Rhode Island College, Musical Theatre & Dance
Available for Coaching in Providence & Boston
Christopher Stahl
Christopher (he/they) is an artistic associate for Studio Playground. Theatre credits include Theatre for A New Audience, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Lincoln Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, White Heron Theatre, Trinity Rep, The Gamm, and Wilbury Theatre Group. TV/Film credits: The Invisible Girl, Revenge of the Green Dragons (produced by Martin Scorsese), Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Claws.
Website: chrisstahl.org
Education: MFA, Brown/Trinity Rep; BA, Fordham Lincoln Center
Available for Coaching in Providence & Boston
FAQ’s for Coaching
What are the goals for individual coaching?
Actors and performers work with a coach for a variety of reasons, including audition preparation, continuing elements of training, and developing emotional range and flexibility,
What is the cost?
We offer a sliding scale. The cost varies depending on the instructor. The rate for audition preparation is $75-$110 per hour. There is an additional cost for studio space depending on the venue. Typically the cost for studio space is $30 per hour.
Where do sessions occur?
Sessions occur in Boston, Providence, & NYC. Virtual sessions take place on Zoom. Please note there is an additional fee for studio space for in-person sessions. Sudio spaces include Boston Center for the Arts, AS 220 in Providence, and Simple Studios in NYC.
Other questions?
Email info@studioplayground.org with questions and to discuss rates and scheduling.
Upcoming Classes
Physical Acting Weekend Workshop
Boston Center for the Arts
March 22 & 23
Saturday & Sunday, 12pm-5pm
More Info: Weekend Workshop