ABOUT
ME!
From six New York's Broadway Stages to over 20 national commercials, Guest Starring roles, co-starring roles, recurring roles, and to the Talk Show Circuit, I have been a working "Triple Threat" for over 20 years. I attended LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts in Manhattan, New York, and went on to graduate at the top of my class from Howard University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. Even though I am still currently a working actor, singer, dancer and choreographer, and artistic director, I enjoy coaching and helping aspiring artists reach their professional career goals and sharing what I have learned on mastering the audition room and booking the gig. Whether is it via Skype, or in person, I create an artistically safe environment for you to thrive in.
I am currently working, and I know what the industry calls for. The technique that I will teach you, is the same technique that has allowed me to book show after show and gig after gig for the last 2 decades. "Booking the Room" is one of the most important elements to master! You will leave the audition coaching session ready to conquer the audition room and book the job.
COACHING SERVICES
~Do you have a Broadway audition, Commercial Audition, Singing Audition, Dance audition, or a Television and Film Audition....Then you have come to the right Audition Coach!
~Are you NOT booking the job, and wondering why?
~Are you NOT getting callbacks and wondering why?
~What do you do after you "BOMB" at an audition?
~Can you recover and be invited back after bombing at an audition?
~What do you do to make sure that you "Book The Room", even if you don't book the job?
~What does it mean to "Book the Room"?
~How do you master any audition?
~Does it matter what you do right before your audition and right after?
~Beyond material preparation, how else can you prepare for your audition?
~How are commercial auditions different from other auditions?
~Does what you wear really matter and make a difference?
~Does your picture and resume really matter and make a difference?
*If you have tried to figure out the answers to any of these questions, then you have come to the right Audition Coach. I have the answers and solutions to the questions above and many MORE from personal experience in the industry, and personal success by mastering them ALL!
Performed TWICE with two separate nominated artists "This is Me" with Keala Settle on the Academy Awards. Nominated film, "The Greatest Showman" 2018. Also sang with Andra Day and Common for the nominated song, "Stand Up for Something", film Marshall
Private party thrown by Oprah. Andra Day in the picture and Common in the background.
The Oscars!
Performing with Bette Midler at Madison Square Garden. I have performed as one of her Harlett's for over a decade.
Sitting in my Principal trailer for Lowes Commercial Shoot
From Las Vegas to Los Angeles, Rouge was an amazing show!
Spotted my name in Jerry's Deli Los Angeles, in the original Broadway Aida Poster
Co Starred with Christina Applegate on Broadway in Sweet Charity. Performed on the Tony Awards
Performed at the NBA All Star Slam Dunk contest with Andra Day and Common. This picture is from Common's IG post
Catching up with Chris Rock, Mark Wahlberg and DJ Khaled backstage before I sing Live on the televised All Star Game.
Red Carpet for NAACP Image Awards. Performed "Stand up for Something", from the film, Marshall.
Getting ready to perform with Bette Midler on the Ellen Show. Picture is backstage in my dressing room
Singing on the Stephen Colbert Show with Common and Andra Day. I am also the Director/Choreographer for our performance
Opening Night on Broadway After Party. Posing with friend of over 20 years
Red Carpet NYC premier of the feature film "Marshall". I Direct and Choreograph the live performance of the song
Created a Lead role in The First National Tour of "Flashdance". The role of Kiki
Singing right behind Ellen with Andra Day and Common. The song is "Stand Up For Something". I choreographed for this performance on Ellen
Performing on CMT in Nashville.
Singing with Andra Day. Choreographer for Andra Day
Standing with Robbin Roberts after singing on GMA
Rehearsal for Lead Role in Bubblin Brown Sugar NYC
Sang the National Anthem with a 200 piece band behind me at Met Life Stadium Giants Stadium
Performing on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert Show. With Andra Day and Common. I choreographed for this performance
Choreographer and Artistic Director
Featured background vocalist on the last season of the X Factor Los Angeles
Performed as a vocalist with Common and Andra Day. Also created the choreography performed on this show
Interview for Leading role in Flashdance The Musical. National Tour
Singing and choreographer for this performance on Good Morning America
Singing on New Years Eve before the Ball Drops!
My image on the side of a NYC Bus!
Some of my clients include, Judith Hill and Andra Day. I Choreographed, directed and starred in my segment of this show, which featured them both.
Don Juan from "Smokey Joe's Cafe"
Red Carpet for Hollywood Film Awards. I perform as a singer and choreographed the piece for Andra Day and Common
Singing with Bette Midler
Leading role of Beverly, in Baby It's You on Broadway. NYC
Played the role of Brenda in Smokey Joe's Cafe.
My nominated client and myself backstage at The Grammys
Recurring role on one of Tyler Perry's Sit-coms
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Janet Dacal~Broadway Star
"Kyra is a wonderful audition coach. She's helped me prepare for numerous auditions. Kyra is always insightful, patient, encouraging and so easy to work with."
Broadway Star (Original Cast of "In The Heights"~
Janet Dacal
Award Winning Singer~Andra Day
"Kyra has been my director and choreographer for the last several years. She helped me get past my comfort zone, and stretched me to a higher level in my performances. Kyra has also coached me for a film audition, and all I can say is that she blows my mind every time. I felt confident after our session and definitely booked the room. The director wants to see me again. She is truly a versatile and amazing coach, whether it is for stage or for film and television, look no further."
Golden Globe Winner, Grammy & Oscar Nominated~ Andra Day
Tommy Hobson~TV Star
"Kyra and I always have so much fun, yet it is always extremely productive and efficient. Even if it is to run lines for a few scenes, she has got me covered. Kyra is so well versed in so many areas of this industry. It is very clear as to how she is have success and longevity in an industry where that can be hard to achieve. Thanks so much Kyra!"
Tommy Hobson~The Fresh Beat Band
Rhett George~
Broadway Star
"Kyra made my coaching session so fun! She is knowledgeable in so many areas of the entertainment business. She has a great setup! I had a last-minute self-tape audition and Kyra helped me break down the character and scene quickly and effectively. She filmed it for me, I submitted it to my agent, and I ended up booking the job that she coached me on. Thanks to Kyra"
Broadway Star "Memphis", "Aida", "Sweet Charity", "Little Mermaid"~
Rhett George
Cameron Barnett
~Working Actor
Kyra has an amazing way of helping you lift material off of the page and really bring it to life. Being a dynamic performer from stage to screen herself, she brings a unique knowledge of finding the truth no matter what story you are telling. She is the ultimate joy to work with!
Cameron Barnett~ "Pose"