“Play is the highest form of research.”

—Albert Einstein

Play is how an actor works it all out. And class is where play happens best. I guide actors in my New York City classes, and bring bespoke workshops to artists across the country.

Check out the full list of offerings, and let’s play!

Classes + Coaching: Spring 2025 NYC

Registration Open!

  • Working with scenes monologues and songs from the contemporary canon, you'll dig into the story and connect to character without excessive analysis. This is a process-oriented environment for experienced actors seeking more presence, deeper listening and the element of surprise in their work. Actors meet between classes to rehearse .

    6 Wednesdays, April 16-May 21
    6:30pm-9:30pm
    $325

  • Working with a partner and a whole pastiche of tools, you'll dig into the story and connect to character without excessive analysis. This is a process-oriented environment for experienced actors seeking more presence, deeper listening and the element of surprise in their work. Actors meet between classes to rehearse material from theatre, film and television.

    7 Mondays, April 7-May 19
    6pm-9pm
    $400

  • Co-taught with the phenomenal Edgar Abreu, we will examine the song as a living, breathing scene. Blend Michael Chekhov technique with your singing and walk away with a professional recording of your best 32 bars. For singers of all levels.

    Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9
    11 am - 5pm both days
    $250

  • Sessions are tailor made to you. Audition material, self-taping, role preparation, dialect acquisition. Work through creative blocks. Book a single session, or save with a package and gift yourself a deeper commitment to your craft.

  • During these one-on-one sessions, we will take an embodied deep into archetypal energy, the symbolism of dreams, anima/animus and shadow work, to unearth your deepest inner wisdom. Perfect for actors and writers who wish to utilize a depth psychology perspective in their creative process as well as their own hero’s/heroine’s journey. Due to the nature of these sessions, Jungian coaching is offered in packages of 5 only.

Upcoming NYC Classes

summer 2025
registration opens MAY 2025

  • AUDITION TUNE-UP: Take a break from the heat to see what’s working and what’s not in your audition technique. We’ll review and refresh your material, practice skills for being at your best in live rooms, zoom rooms and on self tapes, as well as building your confidence around the process as a whole.

Fall 2025

  • THE HERO’S JOURNEY FOR ACTORS: Building on our work in Actor + Archetype sessions, we’ll explore walking the path of the artist.
    Spring 2025, dates TBD.

  • PHONETIC PILLOWS:  In this weekend workshop, you’ll rediscover your relationship with sound and free your voice using Louis Colainni’s Phonetic Pillows approach. Bring some Shakespeare! Spring 2025, dates TBD.

  • “With joy and enthusiasm, Kristen offers tools that are inviting and accessible to actors of every level. After working with her, I feel a new sense of wonder and presence spilling into my daily life. What a gift she brings to the world."

    Kristin Moran, Actor

  • "Kristen’s intergenic, warm, personalized coaching creates a safe and inspiring place to learn, understand, and explore. I now have more confidence in my intuition and imagination. Highly, highly recommended!"

    Marshall Glass, Actor

  • “Kristen aided me in opening up a channel that tapped into my truth on stage. Her class allowed me to dive deeper! For the gifts of truth and depth in my work, I am forever thankful to Kristen Cerelli."

    Brandon Stalling, Actor

  • "Kristen taught me how significant it is to pay attention to the 'why' in my work. She led me to probe more deeply into my choices and what's underneath them. The second I started to do that, the better actor I became."

    Laura Kariuki, Actor, ABC’s The Wonder Years