What People are Saying

My granddaughter (age 11) started coaching with Shannan three months ago as recommended by our mother agency due to Shannan's expertise in comedy and Improv. Immediately following their first session, Jaida informed me she wanted to continue coaching on an ongoing basis. A few minutes into that session, I had already made that decision, so this was just confirmation!

Shannan is truly amazing. Her energy is contagious and she utilizes it to effectively move Jaida outside her comfort zone and challenges her in ways that have allowed her to grow exponentially in such a short period of time! Jaida has made significant progress in her ability to break down a scene and relate the material to personal situations in order to produce authentic acting! I am truly amazed week after week by what comes out of their improv sessions!! Funny, funny, funny!! They have worked hard to create sketch characters for Jaida's "acting toolbox," and they have so much fun doing it that it hardly seems like work at all!

What I love most is that Shannan doesn't minimize Jaida’s input as a young child actress. She empowers Jaida by listening to her feedback to produce the optimal outcome that works best with Jaida's natural acting abilities while still challenging her to grow.

I am so thankful for all Shannan has poured into Jaida in these few short months. This is definitely the beginning of a long term, fun-filled relationship and prayerfully lots of bookings!

- Gidget R.

Shannan was amazing! She helped me prep for my first Theatrical Guest Star audition. She was patient, well prepared before our session, professional and yet so human and funny. She helped me realize some amazing options to bring to the room and helped me walk into the room with confidence. Now I am able to say I #bookedit! My first one, I couldn’t have done it with out her, she put me at ease and helped me discover new acting beats and deliveries I didn’t even think of. So grateful for her! Shannan thanks for be a huge factor in booking my first Gueststar role for a TruTV sitcom! 

Anthea N.

Shannan has been a true pleasure to work with. As a new actor, I have been directed mostly toward drama. However, Shannan has helped me fall in love with comedy. I’ve found great joy in discovering my comedic side. She has helped me flourish in the world of comedy, and I’ve already learned so much from her in the short month of our lessons. I’m very excited to continue working with her to see where it takes me in my journey! Shannan’s style of coaching is combined with helpful exercises that will assist with all types of acting, teaching analysis of scripts and characters, and patience and dedication to all her students. I highly recommend Shannan to anyone who is looking to excel in their acting career.

- Megan C.

My experience with Shannan has been amazing. She is beautiful, she has patience, she has acting skills, and she helps me relax and by myself - and helps me bring my personality out at times I need to. She cares about what I’m thinking and feeling. I love my one on one coaching time. I learn better like that.

- Jackie C.

Comfort. Trust. Freedom. These are the three things at the core of every actor, crucial in strengthening their craft throughout the years. Shannan’s coaching has always given me trust in not just her teachings but, more importantly, opened up my own trust in my own instrument. I’m comfortable being vulnerable with her. Like a valuable sparring partner before a big fight for a boxer, Shannan gets me deep in focus and ready for whatever that audition room demands of me.

-Lee Way L.

Shannan has really helped me grow as an actor, I feel that she really sets her students up for success in this industry and her lessons are very well targeted towards their individual goals. It has been such a pleasure working with her!

- Janet W.

What I like most about Shannan is that she is very sweet and caring. She is super fun to work with and she understands her students. She taught me how to break down my scripts so I can understand them better. I love doing Improv games with Shannan because she helps bring out my inner me and she helps me create THE BEST sketch characters. Shannan always encourages me to do and try my best and she believes in me which makes me really happy to be one of her students. And lastly, I want to thank Shannan for helping me work toward my goals.

- Jaida R.