College Audition Prep with a Broadway Acting Coach
Boutique college audition prep for musical theatre & drama. Broadway veteran offers coaching for prescreens & on-campus auditions.
Get fully prepared for college and conservatory theatre and musical theatre auditions with award-winning, Broadway veteran actress and writer Cheryl Stern. Creative Action Studio offers elite, one-on-one college audition coaching designed to help students stand out with confidence, emotional truth, and unforgettable storytelling—on stage, on camera, and in the audition room.
With over 30 years of professional experience on both sides of the audition table, Cheryl provides a boutique, personalized approach to college audition prep that goes far beyond traditional acting classes or large coaching programs.
Why Work with a Broadway Acting Coach for College Auditions?
Cheryl Stern is a full-service Personal Audition Trainer who guides you through every step of the college and conservatory audition process, including:
- Prescreen video coaching
- Unified auditions & live callbacks
- On-campus theatre and musical theatre auditions
- Resume and headshot preparation
- Audition room etiquette & confidence training
College and conservatory programs vary widely in their audition requirements. Cheryl eliminates the stress by helping you organize a complete, flexible repertoire of songs and monologues that cover multiple styles, eras, and program expectations—so you’re ready for anything.
Private College Audition Coaching That’s Built Around You
Unlike high-volume audition prep companies with rotating coaches, Cheryl works closely with each student to understand their goals, passions, and unique voice as a performer.
Together, you’ll:
- Select custom songs and monologues tailored to your personality, strengths, and audition requirements
- Build a standout audition package for musical theatre and drama programs
- Develop confidence, presence, and emotional connection that casting panels and faculty remember
Students walk into auditions energized, prepared, and grounded in their authentic selves—not guessing what schools want, but showing who they truly are.
Alumni Spotlight: Where Our Students Go
Students from Creative Action Studio have gone on to attend top theatre and musical theatre programs, including: NYU Tisch, University of Michigan, Manhattan School of Music, Penn State, Howard University, Montclair State University, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Pace and Muhlenberg College
Let’s Show the World Who You Are.
You are enough!
You don’t need to guess what directors or faculty want. They want YOU. Cheryl’s approach is built around helping you choose material that excites you, reflects your personality, and allows your individuality to shine.
Flexible One-on-One Acting Classes (In-Person & Virtual)
Available in: New York City • Zoom • FaceTime • WeChat
Private sessions are playful, focused, and deeply personal. Together, you’ll explore what drives your character, why you’re telling this story, and how to bring emotional truth into every performance—on stage and on camera.
The audition begins when you arrive. How you address the person signing you in, how you enter the room, speak to the accompanist, answer questions, take direction and interact are all important aspects of your audition.
Everyone in the room, professors, directors of theatre and music departments, want to get to know you! They want to see how you present yourself to the world. We will work through the entire audition from start to finish.
It’s A Process!
Mock Auditions & College Prep Strategy
Starting in your junior year gives you a powerful advantage. Cheryl helps students: identify the right college and conservatory programs, clarify personal and artistic goals, develop long-term audition confidence without last-minute stress, and get your resume and headshot together! Cheryl will refer you to a short list of excellent photographers to get a professional head shot that looks feels authentic and engaging.
Mock Audition Classes allow students to perform for peers in a supportive environment, helping build confidence, reduce nerves, and learn through observation and practice.
Remember You are Enough. Our goal is to develop and showcase the best you!!