• "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 laid claim to six and counting. 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."

    Diandra Lyle

  • "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. 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."

    Shawn-Caulin Young

  • "This woman, this humble 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."

    Blythe Howard

  • "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!"

    Sam Daly

  • "Working with Christinna gave me confidence and power, freeing me up to deliver great work. She has an incredible ability to tailor her knowledge and experience to each actor 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 network credits and tested for 2 pilots shortly after taking starting with her."”

    Candice Patton

  • Working with Christinna is a gift every actor should give themselves. When coaching with her it’s as if the rest of the world melts away and it is just you and her and the work. Her incredible focus and attention to detail paired with her ability to tap into your true self is a powerful combination. Your self tapes won’t feel like auditions anymore. They will feel like pieces of cinema that highlight your authentic self and showcase your talent. She is truly a master at what she does and I am so grateful I found her on my acting journey.

    Jodi Bianca Wise

  • "​Through her loving guidance, Christinna has taken me from being a total non-booking dipshit to booking multiple guest star roles, and breakthrough roles in films & pilots. Her love of the art of acting is apparent, her imagination is boundless and her enthusiasm is contagious. When I 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."

    Brad Carter

  • "When coaching with Christinna for a character I booked in a film, there was this enormous monologue. Christinna said, “Our goal is to make the director say, 'Wow, you took my writing to a place I never imagined when writing it.'” So when I went to set and performed the scene, the director did, in fact, come up to me afterward to say, “Wow, Alana, you took the monologue to a place I didn’t even think of when writing it.” I thought internally, “Ah! That’s exactly what Christinna said!” Needless to say, she is the greatest coach I’ve ever worked with; she’s truly revolutionized my approach as an actor. She genuinely cares about the craft and the actor. I am always overjoyed anytime I get to work with her, knowing without a doubt that I’m in great hands.

    Alana Duqum

  • "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.”

    DeSean Terry

  • "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 game now is night and day from where it was before Christinna's eyes were on my work, and my booking rate's pretty good now, too."

    Emily Berry

  • “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.” ​

    Susie Abromeit

  • "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!"

    Teya Patt

  • "Anyone can start strong, most don’t finish. It’s hard. Frustrating. Life hasn’t tested you. If you can’t get out of your head and really see what is what..you will not last in this industry. Needless to say Christinna is a finisher. This woman…she gave me tools that I didn’t even know I needed. And helped me to understand the process of auditioning in a way to where now..its as easy as breathing. Character development. Cold reading. Point of View. Living the life around the lines. These are all examples of what she’s taught me. I went from auditioning for Co-Star roles to competing against named actors. Life is night and day different. And I know that it is a direct result of the work done in this class."

    Isaac Stephen Montgomery

  • "Christinna is a total pro. Her sense of understanding acting for the camera is profound. She is a game changer and truly cares about the work and her actors."

    Elizabeth Greer

  • "Christinna has this unique ability to accurately pinpoint your most self-limiting beliefs within you that 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. "

    Lindsay Coryne

  • "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!"

    Shannon Lee Avnsoe

  • "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. ​

    Michael Durrell

  • “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!!” ​

    Gavin Houston

  • “Christinna's authenticity and willingness to grow with me, knowing when to push me to the edge of my of growth has been essential to my learning as an artist. The rawness with which she teaches whilst also guiding you in protecting your instrument is something I feel every actor needs in order create a lasting career in this industry. Aside from the technicals she truly cares and is as invested in your work as you are. It’s quite empowering to work with a woman whom you are also inspired by. “

    Raquel Antonia

  • "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!"

    Emily Chang

  • "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."

    Greg Rikaart

  • “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.”

    Carrie Reichenbach

  • “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!”

    Danny Arroyo

  • "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 intensive 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!"

    Carolyn Stotesbery

  • “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.”

    Jeridan Frye

  • "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."

    Lori Rom

  • "Christinna is first-rate. She's lovely to work with and has an incredibly valuable perspective."

    Jenni Blong

  • "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!"

    Archie Kao

  • "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."

    Tracy Melchior

  • "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 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!"

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  • “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!"

    Catherine Kresge

  • "It's clear that Christinna had an objective in designing the 8-Week course: she wants us actors to really, really get it!"

    Ben Kermode

  • "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!"

    Taryn Southern

  • “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."

    Reggie Baker