Sometimes the work you need most as an actor happens in a quieter, more focused space.

While group classes are where community and collaboration thrive, private coaching offers the opportunity to slow down, go deeper, and receive individualized guidance tailored specifically to you and your goals.

Jessica Houde-Morris is offering private audition coaching and one-on-one training sessions for actors who want personalized support rooted in the Meisner Technique, emotional intelligence, and truthful connection.

Whether you’re preparing for an audition, navigating a creative block, building confidence, or reconnecting with your craft, these sessions are designed to support you exactly where you are in your acting journey.

45-minute private sessions are available: In person at Houde School of Acting (Cleveland) or Online via Zoom

Audition Coaching

Auditions move quickly — but your preparation doesn’t have to.

Private coaching provides a supportive environment to explore the material, clarify your point of view, and strengthen your connection before stepping in front of the camera or into the room. Together, you’ll focus on truthful behavior, emotional preparation, and making grounded, authentic choices that feel personal and alive.

The intention isn’t perfection — it’s presence, authenticity, and confidence.

Whenever possible, actors are encouraged to schedule coaching before recording a self-tape or attending an audition, allowing time for discovery, adjustments, and integration.

Private One-on-One Lessons

Private lessons are fully customized to the actor in front of us. These sessions can support Meisner practice, script work, emotional preparation, monologues, on-camera performance, or simply rebuilding trust in your instincts.

With over twenty years of teaching experience, Jessica brings a calm, honest, and deeply supportive approach to coaching. As a second-generation Meisner teacher trained at Playhouse West, her focus is on helping actors develop emotional awareness, confidence, and the ability to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.

Working one-on-one allows space for exploration at your own pace — often leading to powerful creative breakthroughs.

Is Private Coaching Right for You?

These sessions are especially helpful if you:

• Have an upcoming audition or self-tape

• Want focused, individualized feedback

• Feel stuck or disconnected in your work

• Want to deepen emotional availability

• Prefer one-on-one learning

• Are preparing for professional opportunities

• Want accountability and artistic support

Session Details

45-minute private sessions are available:

• In person at Houde School of Acting (Cleveland)

• Online via Zoom

Because sessions are scheduled around Jessica’s teaching calendar, availability is limited.
Once we have received your registration for your session someone will email you to set up a day, time, and what you would like to focus on.

Please make sure your email is correct and you have any script ready to send us.

Sessions may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice. Late cancellations may be subject to a 50% admin fee.

Single Session - 45 minutes
$150
*valid for 3 months from purchase.

4-Session Package
$560 total
$140 per session
(Saves $40)
*valid for 3 months from purchase.

8-Session Package
$1,040 total
$130 per session
(Saves $160)
*valid for 6 months from purchase.

12-Session Package
$1,500 total
$125 per session
(Saves $300)
*valid for 8 months from purchase.

20-Session Intensive
$2,300 total
$115 per session
(Saves $700)
*valid for 12 months from purchase.