Training Based on Bak MSOA Audition Guidelines
Melissa has successfully prepared hundreds of students, from all walks of life to successfully pass their auditions and received a seat at Bak MSOA and Dreyfoos in the areas of Communication, Theatre and Voice. Melissa's targeted techniques are designed to specifically deliver the exact goals outlined in the audition guidelines provided by Bak MSOA. Melissa supports not only the student but the family in making the best choice of department, making sure application paperwork and guidelines are done correctly, and teaching students not only how to prepare according to the provided guidelines for each school and department, but how to prepare audition material, how to audition optimally, and how to create a combination of powerful mindset and mechanics that minimize stress and maximize the possibility of successful outcomes.
Specific Systems to Give Your Child Everything They Need to Succeed at The Audition
Customized Audition Material and Preparation in Accordance with Bak Theatre Department Guidelines
Walking into the Audition With Confidence
What to Expect at the Audition
How the Scores and the Lottery Work
How to Prepare While Waiting to Audition
What the Judges Are Looking For
Handling Nerves, Anxiety and StageFright
What to Wear to the Audition
Mock Auditions
and more...
Life Long Skills and Enduring Confidence
Gain lifelong, vital skills, including how to present and introduce yourself, how to audition and interview with confidence, how to write and present both prepared and impromptu speeches, how to write creative, well-constructed timed stories that showcase creativity, organization and descriptive, detailed storytelling, how to prepare, rehearse present audition material and how to instill life-long true inner confidence.
Meet Your Coach
Melissa Boher Jacobson has been coaching people of all ages in public speaking, communication, acting, singing, and auditioning for over 25 years. Her experience includes producing over 100 professional theatrical productions, including working with Donna McKechnie, Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Renee Taylor, Joe Bologna and more, as well as creating Theatre Education programming, directing, music directing and producing countless productions for children and adults. She is a sought after performer and speaker in her own right, as well as a popular vocal and presentation skills coach to everyone from Broadway performers to American Idol and America's Got Talent contestants, Miss America contestants, and a well-known expert on audition success and confidence. Over the last 16 years she has successfully coached hundreds of student for Bak MSOA and Dreyfoos in Communication, Theatre and Voice, through her private, small group and large group programs.
SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTER TODAY"You are amazing! Thank you so much for your time, attention, training, and patience with Lily! She got into Bak for communications and she is so happy! You really helped make her feel confident and ready for her audition. I can't thank you enough and will refer you to everyone I know going forward! Also want to continue talking about presentation class with you. Thank you so much again!!! Much appreciation always!!"
Jen Buckler
Parent
"Hi Melissa. Ava got in for theatre at Bak! So thrilled. Thank you for everything you've done to help prepare her and boost her confidence. Yay!!!!!""
Yvette Diamond
Parent
"We want to thank u so much!! These kids had a dream and you gave them the confidence and ability to make it a reality, which created memories they will forever treasure!!! You gave Emily and Anna the encouragement to accomplish something I don't even think they realized they could do. They r both so incredibly proud of themselves for facing their fears!! Thank u Melissa!!! Ur the Best!! We hope to see you in the future as I believe You may have placed them along a new journey!"
Emily Broglio
Emily Broglio/Anna Stengel
"Nikita was accepted into BAK Communication Department...I know you were a huge part of making this happen...thank you! Patricia"
Patricia Koering
Parent
"I have always had audition anxiety all through high school and college. I found it extremely hard to control my emotions which had a horrible impact on my performance. I had difficulty controlling my breathing and my heart rate which left me feeling insecure about my product. I found Melissa's program through a random Google search and fell in love right away. She was the only teacher that really touched on audition and performance anxiety and how it affected the body. The first lesson was focused on the anatomy of the body, specifically the throat, and what was actually going on while I was singing. I have honestly never approached a note the same way after that first lesson! Once I started to understand how much I was letting my head affect my body, it became easier for me to control my emotions and truly tackle an audition the appropriate way. She taught me some amazing warm ups not just for my voice, but for my mind and body. My repertoire has also improved dramatically. I truly believe that Melissa's methods provided me the tools I needed to securely walk into any audition room and walk away confident every time.""
Lara Willaims
Actress
"Wanted to share with you Devan Adair made it into Bak for Theater! Thank you!"
Devin Adair
Student
"Hi Melissa, Chris got into Dreyfoos! I just did not want to let another day to go by without saying thank you for your help."
Nicole Hesse
Parent
""Stella made it! So happy you were there for us helping us through this process. Thank you so much!""
Melissa Zickl
Parent
""Nicolette was accepted into the Theatre Program! Omg we are over the moon and could not have done it without you!!!! Many thanks to you!!""
Tara Clivio
Parent
"February: Thanks for this morning. You made McKenzie's audition. She is pleased.....now we leave it to GOD....Yesterday: YES for McKenzie! "
McKenzie Willaims
Student
"From February: Just finished! He said he did amazing and one of the judges ladies was almost crying at the end of his speech, he feels very good about the whole audition!!! We appreciate so much all you have done to prepare this boy we are beyond thankful! Yesterday: Hi Melissa, Ephram got in BAK! We are beyond happy ! Thank you once more for being part of this journey!"
Naomi Goldberg
Parent
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