“I have been so lucky to have Grace as my acting coach these past two years as I’ve taken on leading roles in Bookworm and Stranger Things. She is just brilliant. She asks all the right questions and gives all the right prompts to help me build a character from the bottom up, and truly inhabit that character in a scene. She’s facilitative, not directive, and helps me make the right choices rather than making them for me. We work together in person and online, and she also sends me notes and tips ahead of a particularly important scene. She has helped me prepare for auditions too and is a great reader for a self-tape. Grace has helped me take my acting to the next level. I can’t recommend her highly enough as an acting coach!”
— Nell Fisher, London, UK“Grace is the absolute best! I wanted to find a coach that is personal and she is just that! Whenever we run scenes she can tell exactly how I felt about it before I even say anything, which makes me feel very understood. She is present and works so hard to formulate the perfect training for me! She has taught me what honest acting looks/feels like and we always have so much fun! I love Grace and her coaching!”
— Lyla Ward, Atlanta, USA“Grace creates a really supportive environment that has helped me build confidence in my acting. I’ve become much more willing to explore different choices and emotions in scenes. I also love the script analysis and the way each session encourages me to use my imagination and develop the character. I feel like I’m learning something new every week.”
— Eren Gafar, ROMANIA“Grace’s method of coaching is very helpful. She is very kind and she's very patient.”
— Liam Calvo, Rome, ITALY“Since beginning at GBC, my confidence has grown so much, and I am incredibly grateful for all the support and guidance I have received in navigating this exciting industry! I am especially grateful for all the support in building character and working on a script when sudden self-tapes come in! I have learned to be more sure of myself as an actor, and to trust myself to make strong choices. I apply the script analysis and character development techniques I learned from my very first session to all of my auditions and performances. I have learned to channel and portray emotions more authentically, and truly challenged and explored my range.”
— Ashling Breslin, Dublin, IRELAND“Grace always gives clear, constructive feedback that helps me understand exactly what areas I can improve in. She creates a supportive environment where I feel comfortable trying new things, and her coaching has helped me build my confidence and develop my acting skills. I also find it helpful that she explains the reasoning behind her direction, making it easier to apply in future performances. She pushes me to challenge myself while still making rehearsals enjoyable. Grace is really encouraging and creates an environment where I feel comfortable taking creative risks without worrying about mistakes. Her sessions are well organised, and engaging too. She is approachable, patient, and always takes the time to answer questions, which has helped me become much more expressive as a performer.”
— Olivia McCracken, Newcastle, UK