Shirley - Performing arts tutor - Toronto

1^st lesson free

Shirley

4.9 (10 reviews)

Rate UGX 175,303
Response 1h
Students
Number of students Shirley has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
29
Number of students Shirley has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

4.9 (10 reviews)

UGX 175,303/hr

1^st lesson free

Performing arts

Extensive Professional acting coach, let me help you act authentically with various methods using a modern approach—friendly, honest. For all levels .

Performing arts

Lesson location

- Online

About Shirley

My classical training in the UK with the late patron Peter Brook gave me the intensive grounding for my art. My 30-year experience in the industry has given me insightful methods and creative ways to work with actors in an honest, yet down-to-earth manner.

My work has taken me all over the world, with acting, (working with many known actors) directing, and producing. Writing my plays, to directing at many top theatres including the Lyceum, Hippodrome, Rose Theatre, UK, and many in New York.

I provide sessions :
Coaching for Film and TV, with a new interactive method that creates an authentic level of understanding and acting.
Gain a deeper level of character building finding the connections.
Learn how to find freedom in your instincts and be authentic.
What hidden things to look out for in a script before the auditions

Using an interrogation process of character and structure.
Build confidence and be responsive to the business of acting.
More importantly, Learn to 'Let Go ' and enjoy the journey

About the lesson

I base my teaching method on the individual with an ability to assist with confidence building and gaining comfortability within oneself. The rest follows with plenty of interaction and supportive suggestions to work on your needs. Using some of the newest insightful methods to enhance your authentic self to get a deeper level of understanding in character building. I will be providing various tools that will enhance your instincts, learn to adapt and gain a professional self-tape method.

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4.9 (10 reviews)

Salim
- 5
Perfect! Shirley is a patient, professional, and supportive acting teacher. Her honest, clear guidance helps you grow with confidence. She's kind, experienced, and creates a safe, inspiring space to learn.
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Salim

Perfect! Shirley is a patient, professional, and supportive acting teacher. Her honest, clear guidance helps you grow with confidence. She's kind, experienced, and creates a safe, inspiring space to learn.

Shirley's response
I liked this student's attitude. She gave a clear understanding of any direction and has a positive outlook. Great work girl
- Shirley's response :
  I liked this student's attitude. She gave a clear understanding of any direction and has a positive outlook. Great work girl
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Samantha
- 5
Perfect! She’s fantastic.
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Samantha

Perfect! She’s fantastic.

Shirley's response
Samantha is an amazing person, who deserves all she will be getting for her future.
- Shirley's response :
  Samantha is an amazing person, who deserves all she will be getting for her future.
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BeBe
- 5
Perfect! Shirley has a natural talent to assess her students and their abilities from diff perspectives and guide them in the direction that’s needed for them to be successful.
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BeBe

Perfect! Shirley has a natural talent to assess her students and their abilities from diff perspectives and guide them in the direction that’s needed for them to be successful.

Shirley's response
What an amazing woman. I love individuals who are aiming for a new skill and understands the work that it takes. Bebe is understanding and is willing to put the work in. great session
- Shirley's response :
  What an amazing woman. I love individuals who are aiming for a new skill and understands the work that it takes. Bebe is understanding and is willing to put the work in. great session
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Olivia
- 5
Perfect! Excellent coaching that makes me more confident in my skills than I ever have been. She packs loads of helpful tips into each session, and she helps my acting feel much more authentic than before. So thankful I found her!! :)
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Olivia

Perfect! Excellent coaching that makes me more confident in my skills than I ever have been. She packs loads of helpful tips into each session, and she helps my acting feel much more authentic than before. So thankful I found her!! :)

Shirley's response
Olivia shows a great sense of knowing what She wants and accepts the work and needs to succeed. A positive attitude and listens well to direction
- Shirley's response :
  Olivia shows a great sense of knowing what She wants and accepts the work and needs to succeed. A positive attitude and listens well to direction
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Brian
- 4
Excellent! Despite being just a consultation, you can still learn a lot. Shirley was very honest, straightforward and professional. She could detect whats holding me back. Use constructive criticism and make you better for it. It would be a pleasure to continue lessons with her.
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Brian

Excellent! Despite being just a consultation, you can still learn a lot. Shirley was very honest, straightforward and professional. She could detect whats holding me back. Use constructive criticism and make you better for it. It would be a pleasure to continue lessons with her.

Shirley's response
great strong voice, that could be used for some amazing characters.
- Shirley's response :
  great strong voice, that could be used for some amazing characters.
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Hyunju
- 5
Perfect! She has phenomenal knowledge on acting, so her course would be something you’d never had.
I love the amount of effort she puts into teaching, to understand the student.
She’s very punctual and replies fast on email.
5/5 would recommend
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Hyunju

Perfect! She has phenomenal knowledge on acting, so her course would be something you’d never had.
I love the amount of effort she puts into teaching, to understand the student.
She’s very punctual and replies fast on email.
5/5 would recommend

Shirley's response
A great student who is willing to do the work and ask questions.
- Shirley's response :
  A great student who is willing to do the work and ask questions.
Myla
- 5
Perfect! My daughter wants to go into acting but was initially scared of doing her first and solo acting lesson. Shirley was very encouraging and patient. She knows what she’s doing and she’s very experienced. She made my daughter comfortable and now daughter is excited for her next lessons. Thanks Shirley!
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Myla

Perfect! My daughter wants to go into acting but was initially scared of doing her first and solo acting lesson. Shirley was very encouraging and patient. She knows what she’s doing and she’s very experienced. She made my daughter comfortable and now daughter is excited for her next lessons. Thanks Shirley!

Shirley's response
Myla, you have a great voice to work with and develop. I also noted the natural instinct you have which are great steps to begin a career in acting ! enjoyed working with you.
- Shirley's response :
  Myla, you have a great voice to work with and develop. I also noted the natural instinct you have which are great steps to begin a career in acting ! enjoyed working with you.
Ra
- 5
Perfect! excellent ;)
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Ra

Perfect! excellent ;)

Shirley's response
strong voice, and good friendly approach for working as a comedic actor
- Shirley's response :
  strong voice, and good friendly approach for working as a comedic actor
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Recommendations

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Matthew Michael

Shirley is not only experienced as an acting coach, she is simultaneously patient yet firm in her approach to make you a better actor AND a person. She is kind, funny, and pushes you out of your comfort zone to guarantee results. She has helped me excel in acting and is extremely generous as well. She will forever be a good friend and I recommend her to anyone who wants to take their acting to the next level!
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Matthew Michael
Shirley is not only experienced as an acting coach, she is simultaneously patient yet firm in her approach to make you a better actor AND a person. She is kind, funny, and pushes you out of your comfort zone to guarantee results. She has helped me excel in acting and is extremely generous as well. She will forever be a good friend and I recommend her to anyone who wants to take their acting to the next level!
Gregory

A truly talented, insightful, skilled and dynamic acting tutor/coach. Her ability to meet a person where they are at, bring their latent talents out and move to a higher level of proficiency is amazing. She is both sensitive and assertive wherever required, and also great fun! I cannot recommend her enough.
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Gregory
A truly talented, insightful, skilled and dynamic acting tutor/coach. Her ability to meet a person where they are at, bring their latent talents out and move to a higher level of proficiency is amazing. She is both sensitive and assertive wherever required, and also great fun! I cannot recommend her enough.
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UGX 175,303

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5h: UGX 876,517
10h: UGX 1,753,035

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The first free lesson with Shirley will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

30mins

online

UGX 175,303/hr

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I keep my cost for these sessions as low as I can. While at the same time providing value that is only given to those seeking help on this website.
I provide additional support for an extra cost.
Gain empowerment and knowledge without fear.

Extensive Professional acting coach, let me help you act authentically with various methods using a modern approach—friendly, honest. For all levels .

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