Candice Patton
"Working with Christinna has given me confidence and power in the room, freeing me up to deliver great work. She has an incredible ability to tailor her knowledge and experience to each student and their particular strengths and weaknesses. Her technique is practical, applicable, and simply works. Every single class is one Aha! moment after the other and I always leave feeling more empowered than when I came in. It's no coincidence that I booked 6 guest star/co-star credits and tested for 2 pilots shortly after taking Christinna's 8-Week Intensive.”
"Working with Christinna has given me confidence and power in the room, freeing me up to deliver great work. She has an incredible ability to tailor her knowledge and experience to each student and their particular strengths and weaknesses. Her technique is practical, applicable, and simply works. Every single class is one Aha! moment after the other and I always leave feeling more empowered than when I came in. It's no coincidence that I booked 6 guest star/co-star credits and tested for 2 pilots shortly after taking Christinna's 8-Week Intensive.”
Sam Daly
"Christinna is an amazing and inspiring actor, teacher, woman, and dog owner! She gets you out of your head and into character so that when you finally get in the room you're free and everything falls into place. I've enjoyed working with Christinna more than any other teacher or coach. Abraham Lincoln said, "If I were given 6 hours to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 4 hours sharpening the axe." It's safe to say, if I were given 6 hours to prepare for an audition, I would spend the first four hours sharpening my axe with Christinna!"
"Christinna is an amazing and inspiring actor, teacher, woman, and dog owner! She gets you out of your head and into character so that when you finally get in the room you're free and everything falls into place. I've enjoyed working with Christinna more than any other teacher or coach. Abraham Lincoln said, "If I were given 6 hours to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 4 hours sharpening the axe." It's safe to say, if I were given 6 hours to prepare for an audition, I would spend the first four hours sharpening my axe with Christinna!"
Blythe Howard
"This woman, this humble beast/queen/boss of a woman, Christinna Chauncey has created the most supportive, the most motivating, the most safe and creative space around. It’s incredible how she’s built this community of amazing talent just by word of mouth and I am beyond grateful to have found her when I did. Since joining the studio only a year ago, I’ve booked 5 network credits, and was pinned for a series regular! I’m so excited to see what we come up with next. Ah, thank you for doing what you do Christinna, you are a total game changer. Forever grateful."
"This woman, this humble beast/queen/boss of a woman, Christinna Chauncey has created the most supportive, the most motivating, the most safe and creative space around. It’s incredible how she’s built this community of amazing talent just by word of mouth and I am beyond grateful to have found her when I did. Since joining the studio only a year ago, I’ve booked 5 network credits, and was pinned for a series regular! I’m so excited to see what we come up with next. Ah, thank you for doing what you do Christinna, you are a total game changer. Forever grateful."
Brad Carter
"Through her loving guidance, Christinna has taken me from being a total non-booking dipshit to booking multiple guest star roles and even a lead in a pilot this year. Her love of the art of acting is apparent, her imagination is boundless and her enthusiasm is contagious. When I walk into an audition, I feel confident and that is 100% because of her. I'm so grateful to call Christinna Chauncey my Coach and Mentor, but even more grateful to call her my friend. She is the bedrock of my career."
"Through her loving guidance, Christinna has taken me from being a total non-booking dipshit to booking multiple guest star roles and even a lead in a pilot this year. Her love of the art of acting is apparent, her imagination is boundless and her enthusiasm is contagious. When I walk into an audition, I feel confident and that is 100% because of her. I'm so grateful to call Christinna Chauncey my Coach and Mentor, but even more grateful to call her my friend. She is the bedrock of my career."
Emily Berry
"Christinna's approach helped me understand the business in a way that better serves the integrity of my character in the audition, not just doing it 'right' or 'good.' The scope of her experience (as both a working actor and in casting for network TV) demystifies what is going in that movie/show/project before us actors even show up to audition. She provides a safe, fun, fair & wonderfully focused way of working. My auditioning mental game now is night and day from where it was before Christinna's eyes were on my work. And my booking rate is pretty good now, too."
"Christinna's approach helped me understand the business in a way that better serves the integrity of my character in the audition, not just doing it 'right' or 'good.' The scope of her experience (as both a working actor and in casting for network TV) demystifies what is going in that movie/show/project before us actors even show up to audition. She provides a safe, fun, fair & wonderfully focused way of working. My auditioning mental game now is night and day from where it was before Christinna's eyes were on my work. And my booking rate is pretty good now, too."
Emily Chang
"With a background in casting, Christinna has an innate understanding of character, story, and what really needs to happen in a scene. Pairing that with her philosophy of getting past all the mind-chatter and focusing on what's important - it's a winning combination of technique and mental preparation that's key to succeeding in this industry. I don't think it's mere coincidence that I started booking recurrings and large guest stars at the same tine I started working with her. She brought my career to that next level, helping me believe I can!"
"With a background in casting, Christinna has an innate understanding of character, story, and what really needs to happen in a scene. Pairing that with her philosophy of getting past all the mind-chatter and focusing on what's important - it's a winning combination of technique and mental preparation that's key to succeeding in this industry. I don't think it's mere coincidence that I started booking recurrings and large guest stars at the same tine I started working with her. She brought my career to that next level, helping me believe I can!"
Teya Patt
"Christinna creates a surrounding that feels like home. She takes the fear away and leaves you with your craft to grow and build upon. When so much of the business seems daunting and unattainable, she teaches you how to stay focused and not get into your own head! Every week I feel stronger, sharper and more excited for the journey. Also, she makes it very fun!"
"Christinna creates a surrounding that feels like home. She takes the fear away and leaves you with your craft to grow and build upon. When so much of the business seems daunting and unattainable, she teaches you how to stay focused and not get into your own head! Every week I feel stronger, sharper and more excited for the journey. Also, she makes it very fun!"
Shawn-Caulin Young
"Straight up: Christinna changed my career and my life. Period. Done. End of story. After finishing her 8 Week course, I booked 3 network jobs back-to-back! Needless-to-say, I am beyond grateful for her and her classes. Her years of varied experience in the industry along with her unique ability to quickly hone in on the truth of the moment, all the while honoring the voice of the actor is a godsend for any actor to learn from. Christinna was able to take all my years of traditional actor training and help me translate it to the audition process in an easy and fun way.You can't put a value on becoming empowered to do what you love and love what you do."
"Straight up: Christinna changed my career and my life. Period. Done. End of story. After finishing her 8 Week course, I booked 3 network jobs back-to-back! Needless-to-say, I am beyond grateful for her and her classes. Her years of varied experience in the industry along with her unique ability to quickly hone in on the truth of the moment, all the while honoring the voice of the actor is a godsend for any actor to learn from. Christinna was able to take all my years of traditional actor training and help me translate it to the audition process in an easy and fun way.You can't put a value on becoming empowered to do what you love and love what you do."
Diandra Lyle
"My journey with Christinna has been magical. She is extremely adept at identifying just 'who' you might possibly 'be' in the wonderful world of make-believe - and pushes you to the point of mastery. She delights in the joys of her students and uplifts those 'almost-could have-should have-I blew it' moments that so many of us know all too well. I had no guest star billing when I came to Christinna and in just a couple years time, I can lay claim to six. And know this: I am not the only one of her students with a story like this. Her 'actions' most definitely speak louder than her words."
"My journey with Christinna has been magical. She is extremely adept at identifying just 'who' you might possibly 'be' in the wonderful world of make-believe - and pushes you to the point of mastery. She delights in the joys of her students and uplifts those 'almost-could have-should have-I blew it' moments that so many of us know all too well. I had no guest star billing when I came to Christinna and in just a couple years time, I can lay claim to six. And know this: I am not the only one of her students with a story like this. Her 'actions' most definitely speak louder than her words."
Desean Terry
"After years of hating auditioning, not booking parts, and almost quitting acting, finally it was Christinna who taught me how to audition. She helped me find the joy in it, and immediately I started booking."
"After years of hating auditioning, not booking parts, and almost quitting acting, finally it was Christinna who taught me how to audition. She helped me find the joy in it, and immediately I started booking."
Susie Abromeit
“Here's the bottom line, Christinna will help you book the job. The thing about other workshops is that many don't focus on helping you in the room when you are auditioning. She tackles that and helps you understand the other side and what producers, directors, and casting directors are looking for. After working with Christinna I began to understand this process and felt more confident. Now I'm playing lead roles in films and booked several movies after coaching privately with her. You have to put in the work, but she works out the kinks and helps you book the job.”
“Here's the bottom line, Christinna will help you book the job. The thing about other workshops is that many don't focus on helping you in the room when you are auditioning. She tackles that and helps you understand the other side and what producers, directors, and casting directors are looking for. After working with Christinna I began to understand this process and felt more confident. Now I'm playing lead roles in films and booked several movies after coaching privately with her. You have to put in the work, but she works out the kinks and helps you book the job.”
Lindsay Coryne
"Christinna has this unique ability to accurately pinpoint your most self-limiting beliefs within you which hinder your best acting, gently mirror them to you and masterfully guide you to remove them.
Suddenly you’re doing the best acting of your whole life — and all you had to do was listen to her and embrace her priceless teaching within her very safe space of learning. In fact, after just one (my first) weekend intensive class with her, I booked my first co-star the following week working opposite Kathy Bates. Dreams do come true. I am forever grateful to her. "
"Christinna has this unique ability to accurately pinpoint your most self-limiting beliefs within you which hinder your best acting, gently mirror them to you and masterfully guide you to remove them.
Suddenly you’re doing the best acting of your whole life — and all you had to do was listen to her and embrace her priceless teaching within her very safe space of learning. In fact, after just one (my first) weekend intensive class with her, I booked my first co-star the following week working opposite Kathy Bates. Dreams do come true. I am forever grateful to her. "
Shannon Avnsoe
"I've been an actor most of my adult life and always hated cold reading! Oh yeah, way more than a root canal...and then I met Christinna. Now I enjoy it! What I love and respect most about Christinna is that at her core she's the real deal, a trained actor who understands firsthand all the complexities of the actor's life/career. She offers a safe, encouraging, professional environment and every actor works each class. If you want to own your auditions and compete at the top of your game, do yourself a huge favor and study with the best!"
"I've been an actor most of my adult life and always hated cold reading! Oh yeah, way more than a root canal...and then I met Christinna. Now I enjoy it! What I love and respect most about Christinna is that at her core she's the real deal, a trained actor who understands firsthand all the complexities of the actor's life/career. She offers a safe, encouraging, professional environment and every actor works each class. If you want to own your auditions and compete at the top of your game, do yourself a huge favor and study with the best!"
Michael Durrell
"Success is not an accident. Successful auditions are also not an accident. In Christinna's class I learned (1) to find the ease and allowance for myself and my instincts to emerge and express through the chosen narrative of the scene, (2) how to discover and explore the narrative in a scene or multi-scene audition, and (3) to focus and release the anxiety that can sabotage a great audition and to enjoy, if not love, the on-camera experience. Actors always talk about the work – the work! Well, that is the work. What Christinna offers (her one-on-one instincts are perfect, if not magical) is a practical technique for showing up, for successful auditions, and the confidence of having delivered.
"Success is not an accident. Successful auditions are also not an accident. In Christinna's class I learned (1) to find the ease and allowance for myself and my instincts to emerge and express through the chosen narrative of the scene, (2) how to discover and explore the narrative in a scene or multi-scene audition, and (3) to focus and release the anxiety that can sabotage a great audition and to enjoy, if not love, the on-camera experience. Actors always talk about the work – the work! Well, that is the work. What Christinna offers (her one-on-one instincts are perfect, if not magical) is a practical technique for showing up, for successful auditions, and the confidence of having delivered.
Gavin Houston
“From the very first class, Christinna's knowledge and passion for the work and for actors was clear. She has an amazing eye for detail and ability to add layers to her actors' work. She's gotten me to own the room and my work in a way that gets me excited about auditioning because I know I'm prepared! Anyone who wants to book and leave them remembering you when you walk out of auditions needs to be in this class!!”
“From the very first class, Christinna's knowledge and passion for the work and for actors was clear. She has an amazing eye for detail and ability to add layers to her actors' work. She's gotten me to own the room and my work in a way that gets me excited about auditioning because I know I'm prepared! Anyone who wants to book and leave them remembering you when you walk out of auditions needs to be in this class!!”
Sascha Alexander
"Christinna's class marked a huge shift in my confidence and belief in myself as a performer. I had so much fear of what the camera was seeing before my time with Christinna! Paired with a terrible sense of over-responsibility for the results of my auditions. Christinna's philosophies helped me release that baggage, and the self-assurance and confidence I gained from watching myself week after week helped me find the joy and believe in myself in a new way. I started booking at completely different rates after three months in class and in the year that followed, my results just kept getting better. There is nothing like consistent on-camera practice with a coach you trust. I am so indebted to my time with Christinna!"
"Christinna's class marked a huge shift in my confidence and belief in myself as a performer. I had so much fear of what the camera was seeing before my time with Christinna! Paired with a terrible sense of over-responsibility for the results of my auditions. Christinna's philosophies helped me release that baggage, and the self-assurance and confidence I gained from watching myself week after week helped me find the joy and believe in myself in a new way. I started booking at completely different rates after three months in class and in the year that followed, my results just kept getting better. There is nothing like consistent on-camera practice with a coach you trust. I am so indebted to my time with Christinna!"
Catherine Kresge
“Christinna's understanding of human behavior, her knowledge of acting technique and the use of the camera for auditions, and her ability to clearly communicate with actors to get results are what truly set her apart. I've become so much more comfortable and confident in my auditions, and she's a lot of fun to work with!"
“Christinna's understanding of human behavior, her knowledge of acting technique and the use of the camera for auditions, and her ability to clearly communicate with actors to get results are what truly set her apart. I've become so much more comfortable and confident in my auditions, and she's a lot of fun to work with!"
Taryn Southern
"Christinna's method is the most practical way to approach your work as an actor. The class focuses on audition technique and execution, taking the 'mystery' out of the casting room, and developing solid cold reading and camera skills that other 'scene study' classes simply don't address. I have always been timid about auditioning, but her course has helped my nerves tremendously (amongst many other things.) This class is a must, and so is Christinna!"
"Christinna's method is the most practical way to approach your work as an actor. The class focuses on audition technique and execution, taking the 'mystery' out of the casting room, and developing solid cold reading and camera skills that other 'scene study' classes simply don't address. I have always been timid about auditioning, but her course has helped my nerves tremendously (amongst many other things.) This class is a must, and so is Christinna!"
Reggie Baker
“Christinna is extremely knowledgeable in the art of acting for film & television, cold-reading, preparation for the call back, and she possesses a deep insight of the film/TV industry itself. She's very supportive of her students. With Christinna's help I booked a major role in a motion picture with A-list actors. After studying with many other instructors, I find Christinna truly to be top drawer and one of the best."
“Christinna is extremely knowledgeable in the art of acting for film & television, cold-reading, preparation for the call back, and she possesses a deep insight of the film/TV industry itself. She's very supportive of her students. With Christinna's help I booked a major role in a motion picture with A-list actors. After studying with many other instructors, I find Christinna truly to be top drawer and one of the best."
Archie Kao
"Not only is Christinna gifted with an extraordinary understanding of human behavior, but she's able to clearly articulate and enhance how it translates into the mediums of film and television. I really couldn't be more enthusiastic about recommending Christinna as a coach to anyone who's considering studying with her!"
"Not only is Christinna gifted with an extraordinary understanding of human behavior, but she's able to clearly articulate and enhance how it translates into the mediums of film and television. I really couldn't be more enthusiastic about recommending Christinna as a coach to anyone who's considering studying with her!"
Carolyn Stotesbery
"Christinna taught me the most valuable skills for auditioning. Her unparalleled experience in casting and unique perspective gave me insights that I couldn't have gotten anywhere else. Her 8-Week course is a MUST for any actor working in the business. In her ongoing class, she tailored specifically to what I needed to be working on and developing. Not only is she an amazing resource of knowledge, she is a bright spirit to work with. This is an incredible environment to be able to be a part of. Thank you for everything!"
"Christinna taught me the most valuable skills for auditioning. Her unparalleled experience in casting and unique perspective gave me insights that I couldn't have gotten anywhere else. Her 8-Week course is a MUST for any actor working in the business. In her ongoing class, she tailored specifically to what I needed to be working on and developing. Not only is she an amazing resource of knowledge, she is a bright spirit to work with. This is an incredible environment to be able to be a part of. Thank you for everything!"
Greg Rikaart
"Christinna has a knack for helping every last detail fall perfectly into place. Her experience in casting, attention to detail and knowledge of what sets you apart from the masses is absolutely tremendous."
"Christinna has a knack for helping every last detail fall perfectly into place. Her experience in casting, attention to detail and knowledge of what sets you apart from the masses is absolutely tremendous."
Carrie Reichenbach
“Christinna is vigorously dedicated to getting the best performance out of every actor. She never settles yet maintains a safe, positive and creative environment. Her technique coupled with her love and respect for acting is a powerful combination. As a private coach, Christinna fosters the same healthy environment from her classroom that consistently makes me feel so confident walking into the audition room. Her character insight, expertise within every genre, and specificity are amazing and directly translate to great auditions.”
“Christinna is vigorously dedicated to getting the best performance out of every actor. She never settles yet maintains a safe, positive and creative environment. Her technique coupled with her love and respect for acting is a powerful combination. As a private coach, Christinna fosters the same healthy environment from her classroom that consistently makes me feel so confident walking into the audition room. Her character insight, expertise within every genre, and specificity are amazing and directly translate to great auditions.”
Danny Arroyo
“Christinna has taught me effective auditioning etiquette. Her vast knowledge in how to develop characters is invaluable. I now enter the audition room with greater confidence, which has resulted in me booking more gigs. She is an excellent coach and most important, a nice person!”
“Christinna has taught me effective auditioning etiquette. Her vast knowledge in how to develop characters is invaluable. I now enter the audition room with greater confidence, which has resulted in me booking more gigs. She is an excellent coach and most important, a nice person!”
Jeridan Frye
“Christinna's on-camera class has not only changed my life but the way I approach my work and the audition process. She is the most concise and astute acting coach that I have had the honor of working with. No other acting coach takes the actor through the audition process and script analysis like Christinna. Her technique fine tunes the actor's toolbox and enhances the continual development of the artist.”
“Christinna's on-camera class has not only changed my life but the way I approach my work and the audition process. She is the most concise and astute acting coach that I have had the honor of working with. No other acting coach takes the actor through the audition process and script analysis like Christinna. Her technique fine tunes the actor's toolbox and enhances the continual development of the artist.”
Lori Rom
"Christinna's expertise in the craft of acting and her experience in casting make her a teacher with a very unique and valuable perspective. Her class is fun and she has a fantastically encouraging attitude which motivates you to explore and succeed."
"Christinna's expertise in the craft of acting and her experience in casting make her a teacher with a very unique and valuable perspective. Her class is fun and she has a fantastically encouraging attitude which motivates you to explore and succeed."
Jenna Brighton
"Christinna is the most hard-working, astute and inspirational teacher I have ever had the honor of working with.Through her strong technique and transformational coaching skills I have found it possible to do one of the hardest things in acting: trust myself, trust the work and love my choices. Now I get excited about auditions and with Christinna's help have booked roles."
"Christinna is the most hard-working, astute and inspirational teacher I have ever had the honor of working with.Through her strong technique and transformational coaching skills I have found it possible to do one of the hardest things in acting: trust myself, trust the work and love my choices. Now I get excited about auditions and with Christinna's help have booked roles."
Jenni Blong
"Christinna is first-rate. She's lovely to work with and has an incredibly valuable perspective."
"Christinna is first-rate. She's lovely to work with and has an incredibly valuable perspective."
Ben Knight
"It's clear that Christinna had an objective in designing the 8-Week course: she wants us actors to really, really get it!"
"It's clear that Christinna had an objective in designing the 8-Week course: she wants us actors to really, really get it!"
Tracy Melchior
"I was booking guest star work but it wasn't until I started coaching with Christinna that I was able to go to the next level and land my first contract role in daytime television. She's coached me to every major contract role I've gotten since."
"I was booking guest star work but it wasn't until I started coaching with Christinna that I was able to go to the next level and land my first contract role in daytime television. She's coached me to every major contract role I've gotten since."
Joe Duer
"Aside from the craft, acting is a business. Christinna's technique has strengthened my auditioning and has given me confidence to walk in the room and book the job!"
"Aside from the craft, acting is a business. Christinna's technique has strengthened my auditioning and has given me confidence to walk in the room and book the job!"