Kate Bergeron (she/her) is a working actor (Network TV, Film, Stage, Commercial), writer, singer, and teacher/coach with a BFA in musical theater from The Acting Conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Kate has taught acting for both stage and screen in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Mexico.
As a writer, Kate won the 2023 AFMX pitching competition for her pilot “Upstaged” and second place for her short screenplay “I See You” in 2024.
Upcoming Classes:
Actor’s Refresh at Santa Fe Playhouse
901 San W Mateo Dr. Santa Fe, New Mexico
6 weeks- Monday 6pm-9pm October 20 – Nov 24th
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Whether for theater, film and TV, or auditions, success depends on having the appropriate techniques at your fingertips. Spend six weeks with working actor and coach Kate Bergeron, polishing and sharpening your actor tools so you can tackle your next project with renewed confidence. Covered topics include script analysis, fulfilling your character’s purpose in the story, caring for your instrument, and adjusting for different mediums.
Actors will be working on their feet every week, and some work will be on camera.
Appropriate for all levels, this class will be tailored to each participants’ level and goals. Around 1 week prior to class, a survey will go out to gauge goals and experience levels.
Week 1: Bring in your own scene – something you love from TV, Film, or Theater, no need to be memorized.
Weeks 1 and 2: breaking down a scene, serving the script, finding the conflict, and world building; acting for theater vs tv/film
Week 3: Assigned scenes: subtext, active listening, and tricks to stay present and out of your head
Week 4: Emotional flexibility and caring for your instrument
Week 5: Assigned Scenes: the audition process from start to finish
Week 6: Putting it all together, taking (ie: translating) direction, and personalized “your acting business” Q&A
Private Coaching
Want coaching for an audition or to improve your on-camera technique?
Need help laying out your actor business workflow?
Have a script/screenplay/novel you’d like notes on?
Contact Kate for rates and availability.
