The audition room is an exciting place! This is your DREAM- you get to sing, act, dance, or be on camera for that moment of time in the audition, and I am here to help you shine. Let's make your audition the BEST it can possibly be :)

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For the past 2 decades, I have been working on Broadway, off Broadway, on national tours, regionally, and have done a myriad of developmental contracts bringing new pieces of theatre to life. I have also been coaching actors of all ages while they pursue their dreams in NYC. Being a teaching artist, I am immersed in the NYC acting and audition scene, and am very passionate about inspiring the best in each artist I work with to level up and thrive through their auditions, acting, and work in the industry. Whether you are just starting out, or are a seasoned professional looking to deepen your roles or auditions, I will help you get out of your way, and into your light. I am thrilled to now offer virtual coachings  so we can work from anywhere, any time. 

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Whether it's sides from the show you are auditioning for, your own song or a required audition song, or a monologue, my goal is to get you feeling confident, well prepared, and present for your auditions & work.

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I am in these rooms, too. I get what you are going through. Let's define your audition and give you practical tools to help you feel grounded, and be memorable in the room. I cannot wait to help you soar!

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MY BACKGROUND:

I hold a BFA in theatre with an emphasis in acting from UC Santa Barbara, where I also privately coached with George Backman. I have studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, ACT in San Francisco, Michael Howard Studios, and received a great amount of tutelage from the late Wynn Handman, a master teacher based in the Meisner technique. I have been directing my peers since I was in high school, and recently directed a successful Off-Broadway production of Urinetown in NYC. While pursuing my own career on Broadway and on camera, I have the privilege of coaching many students in their acting, song interpretation, and auditions & callbacks. I have also been hired as a master teacher at various acting studios in NYC for ongoing classes, and specialized master classes. Clients of mine have gone on to book Broadway shows, episodes of TV shows, and national commercials. It is a pure joy to see a student make the leap to the professional level, and to watch each artist truly thrive by taking risks, mapping out their audition, and gaining confidence from coaching their material. 

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WENDI'S PROFESSIONAL CREDITS INCLUDE:

BROADWAY: all original companies: SMASH; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS; NEW YORK, NEW YORK; FROZEN; EVITA; DR. ZHIVAGO; PROMISES, PROMISES; SOUTH PACIFIC. 

NATIONAL TOURS: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA; GUYS & DOLLS; CATS; EVITA

27+ developmental workshops & readings

Singer on the major motion picture soundtracks of Wicked: Part 1; Wicked: For Good; Kiss of the Spider Woman