Lyralen

5 (6 reviews)

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Number of students Lyralen has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

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Experienced tutor in Acting in Salem, Lyralen offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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- At Lyralen's house: Salem
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- at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Salem

About Lyralen

Hello! I'm Lyralen Kaye, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, and I've been a teacher since 1986. My passion is helping people to create with spontaneity and the originality of their most authentic selves. I've taught acting, auditioning for film, tv and theater, improvisation, and all genres of writing. I studied the Meisner Technique with the great Fred Kareman at Carnegie Hall (his widow now runs the Neighborhood Playhouse) while working on my MFA in Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College. Since returning to Boston from New York, I've created curriculum that has helped my coaching and class students work in all the major theaters and for all the major casting agencies in Boston...as well as helping them get work in New York and LA. As for me, I'm an award-winning writer, direct and actor. You can learn more at these web sites:

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I love helping actors to realize characters and bring authenticity to their workl

I always wanted to teach. When I graduated from college, I went to Japan and was hired by the largest language institute in Asia (Kanda Gaigo Gakuin) to teach a full curriculum of ESL classes. They trained me in classroom management and working with student's fears of being embarrassed (a big cultural issue in Japan). I came home, worked as an educator and community liaison for women, girls and the disabled, and then opened my own business teaching creative writing. I loved all of it. I've never forgotten the reverence in Japan for teachers--sensei--and the need to address the culture and needs of your students in order to really reach them. I have brought this to the teaching of health, life skills, writing and acting. I think this is why my students feel safe to take the kind of risks that really are game changers in the arts.

I have an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College, I completed the Fred Kareman Meisner Course, and I have a BA in English (focus on creative writing). In addition, I've completed a number of teaching and coaching workshops focused on the process in learning. I've been a teacher since 1986, and my students have done extraordinarily well in the arts!

As a working actor myself, I bring an in-depth knowledge of both the industry and the personal struggles of actors and writers within it, so I understand what's discouraging and how to keep working even when it's challenging.

About the lesson

I always start by talking about his or her goals and aspirations. Then together we figure out a coaching plan that includes:

1) Work on the craft of acting

2) Concrete steps toward getting more auditions and success

3) Work on auditioning and figuring out how to market the actor's type to their chosen market.

I believe coaching is collaboration...and there's no way for me to help a student reach his or her goals if I don't know what they are. Figuring out an approach and making sure it's doable are keys to success.

I've worked with multicultural students of all races and ethnicities, with adults, teens, and preteens. I believe strongly in equality for all people and welcome anyone who wants to work with me.

Look for someone whose acting you admire, and who has a reputation for both success and kindness. Also, someone who has training in teaching and/or directing. In the arts, the people who teach are often very knowledgeable about their subject, but have no training in how to teach it. Teaching experience and training are important.

So many! Last night I was teaching an All Level Meisner Intensive, and the two newest students were working together. They got caught up in presenting an idea, and I had them just look at each other until they really connected, and the rest of their exercise was so moving and fun. It's that simple...finding the door into authentic connection and watching actors walk through it.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What do you love about acting?

Where do you feel stuck?

What is the feedback you receive from casting directors or teachers?

What is the dream? Where do you really want to end up?

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Alan

The class was comprehensive and clear. Lyralen is a great teacher who was able to explain the key concepts and help me achieve individual goals.
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Alan
The class was comprehensive and clear. Lyralen is a great teacher who was able to explain the key concepts and help me achieve individual goals.
Jenna

Lyralen is a very perceptive and tuned-in teacher. She sees exactly what you're doing, can name it and help you dissect it. She helps you be able to more accurately assess yourself. And she knows what to do to help you bring your emotional truthfulness to the next level. Her approach helps you to not only be more aware of the other person and be in the moment on stage, but also, her lessons are lessons you can bring into your life and be more connected to others.
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Jenna
Lyralen is a very perceptive and tuned-in teacher. She sees exactly what you're doing, can name it and help you dissect it. She helps you be able to more accurately assess yourself. And she knows what to do to help you bring your emotional truthfulness to the next level. Her approach helps you to not only be more aware of the other person and be in the moment on stage, but also, her lessons are lessons you can bring into your life and be more connected to others.
Mai

Lyralen is an excellent teacher. If you want to study Meisner, she is the person to go to in the New England area.
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Mai
Lyralen is an excellent teacher. If you want to study Meisner, she is the person to go to in the New England area.
Robin

Lyralen is a wonderfully gifted teacher who is always knows what approach individual students will respond to and creates a safe, friendly environment that encourages risk-taking.
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Robin
Lyralen is a wonderfully gifted teacher who is always knows what approach individual students will respond to and creates a safe, friendly environment that encourages risk-taking.
Claudine

The classes are deeply engaging, challenging, and fun. Lyralen has brilliant ideas and is masterful in her direction. She gets to know everyone, understands their capabilities, and stretches them. I highly recommend her classes to anyone involved in any type of creative profession.
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Claudine
The classes are deeply engaging, challenging, and fun. Lyralen has brilliant ideas and is masterful in her direction. She gets to know everyone, understands their capabilities, and stretches them. I highly recommend her classes to anyone involved in any type of creative profession.
Clara

I worked with Lyralen A little over a year before I moved to NYC and made leaps and bounds in my acting career as a result. I have taken Meisner classes, audition workshops, private lessons, and have done career coaching with Lyralen. With Lyralen's guidance I have become a more authentic actor and learned so much about developing my talent to move to the next level. Since training with Lyralen I have moved to NYC and I am training at Lee Strasberg now. I would not be where I am today without her. She provided the foundation I needed to continue to grow as an artist and I highly recommend her to any actor, new or experienced.
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Clara
I worked with Lyralen A little over a year before I moved to NYC and made leaps and bounds in my acting career as a result. I have taken Meisner classes, audition workshops, private lessons, and have done career coaching with Lyralen. With Lyralen's guidance I have become a more authentic actor and learned so much about developing my talent to move to the next level. Since training with Lyralen I have moved to NYC and I am training at Lee Strasberg now. I would not be where I am today without her. She provided the foundation I needed to continue to grow as an artist and I highly recommend her to any actor, new or experienced.
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I charge $90/hour for private coaching.

$325 if you buy a four hour package.

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