Teaching and Coaching.
Coaching
I adore helping people communicate more effectively, whether that happens in an audition, an interview, or a public speaking venue. I have experience coaching for film, television, and theater auditions, including grad school audition prep, as well as coaching for non-actors for speaking events, including TED Talks. Please Contact me to schedule a private coaching session.
Teaching and Coaching Testimonials
"To say Jenny is a good teacher would be an understatement. Jenny is AMAZING! Every class was inspiring, informative, and focused each week. I've never met a teacher that helps her students, just as much AFTER they graduate. She is a gem that would bring light to any stage, room, and life if you let her."
Anthony Ramos (Hamilton on Broadway, original cast, "In the Heights," "A Star is Born," "She's Gotta Have It," Netflix)
"I have a distinct memory after a midterm Jenny looks me in the eye and says” I can't help you if you won't let me” ”you have to let down those walls if you wanna get better.” That day was the day I knew she cared. I never experienced an acting teacher who had such a dedication to teaching and a patient, caring, and kind personality. Every day I was a witness to Jenny meeting each student where they were at. She certainly met me where I was an continues to today. Jenny Mercein was the acting teacher who told me I can do it and she was the first one I ever believed." - Leandra Ellis-Gaston (Broadway: TINA, the Tina Turner Musical)
"I cannot say how much I enjoyed voice this quarter. Jenny is such a knowledgable, honest, and fun teacher.But my favorite thing about this class was that you made it ok to be wrong. You didn't judge us when we made a bad choice but instead helped us make a better, more connected one." - Rigo Sanchez (UCSB B.F.A. student)
"I can't explain how much I've learned and grown from being in your class. You're such a positive role model for all of us." - Katie LaDuca (AMDA class of 2013)
"Jenny is not simply great, but extraordinary. In the time I spent in her class, I saw Jenny help all her students develop as actors through a generosity of spirit that can only come from truly loving what she was doing, both acting and teaching... Jenny Mercein more than deserves a place among the best instructors that I have had the priviledge of learning from throughout my academic career." - Blake Nelson (University of Washington)