I came to private acting coach Lisbeth Bartlett hoping for guidance about college auditions and came away a stronger, better actor who was more confident and comfortable with challenging roles. Lisbeth uplifted the parts of my identity that made me unique, finding plays to explore and characters to play who spoke to me and which I connected with deeply. Thanks to her huge collection of plays from a truly diverse array of authors, I always felt like there was a place for me in the world of theatre; I didn’t have to be someone I’m not in order to succeed. Lisbeth’s charismatic, welcoming personality always made me feel comfortable talking to her about anything, helping me strengthen my ability to tackle serious topics and conquer any challenges I faced as I delved deeper into the characters I got to play. Because of her incredible guidance and honesty, Lisbeth helped me find my own voice through my performances. Thanks to her I was confident and successful during my college auditions, eventually landing a spot in Emerson’s highly competitive Theatre & Performance program! I knew from the second I first spoke to Lisbeth in her cozy home studio that I had made the right choice. Her passion as a teacher and love for theatre flows through everything she does; every week she would excitedly show me new plays and movies she found that she thought would interest me, expanding my own library of plays and educating me on the world of professional theatre. The support and wisdom that Lisbeth has given me just over the past year are absolutely priceless, so if you are thinking about coaching with her, absolutely do it! I don’t know what I would’ve done without her.