Karen Ivany
Actor and Acting Instructor in Toronto, ON, Canada
Hey there, I’m Karen. I’m an Actor and Acting Instructor living in Toronto, ON, Canada.
An acting educator since 2012, I created & developed On Camera Audition, On Camera Scene Study & advanced levels of The Acting Program at Second City Training Centre, Toronto. I also instruct actors privately.
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WE'RE BAAAACK & IN-PERSON! *
Classes begin September 14th!
Semi-Private AUDITION SALON
4 students max (Adults, 7 weeks):
Gain confidence and calm nerves with practice. Mock audition sessions help actors learn how to prepare effectively, break down a script, clarify industry dos/don'ts and meet casting's expectations.
Original resources include; Film/TV industry glossary, self-tape fundamentals & memorization tips.
Class 1 - Image Objectivity
Class 2 - Commercials
Class 3 - The Self-Employed Actor (ALL ABOUT THE BIZ)
Classes 4-7 - Mock Film/TV Auditions
Contact me for full class description.
FEE:
New Students - $375
Former/Current Students - $300 (20% discount)
Volunteer/Auditor - $0 (If you wish to be an off-camera reader.)
TUESDAYS 7-9pm Sept 14-Oct 26 - 1 spot left
WEDNESDAYS 7-9pm Sept 15-Oct 27 - FULL
SUNDAYS 2-4pm Sept 19-Oct 31 - 1 spot left
SUNDAYS 7-9pm Sept 19-Oct 31 - FULL
* In-person classes conducted with COVID-19 Safety Protocols. At this time, I request students provide proof of full vaccination.
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I've had the pleasure to work with some accomplished and inspiring actors; Sam Rockwell (Academy Award winner), Matthew Perry, Tatiana Maslany (Emmy and Canada Screen Award winner), Colin Mochrie, Cary Elwes, Louise Fletcher (Academy Award Winner), Aidan Devine (two-time Gemini Award winner) and Molly Parker on both feature films and series productions.
I've been directed by; Katie Holmes, Ken Finkleman, Yves Simoneau, Todd Holland, Holly Dale, Jerry Ciccoritti, Gail Harvey, John Fawcett and Molly McGlynn to name a few.
Read my latest published article on Set Etiquette or "SETIQUETTE".
I'm also a passionate artist advocate and current ACTRA Ombudsperson
You can check out my screen credits on IMDB my Ryan Gosling obsession on on Instagram and find out more about The ACTING Program at Second City on Facebook.
For my complete Artist CV and extensive EQ training, please click on the LinkedIn icon at end of this page.
CONTACT me for private in-person or online coaching & consultations. If you need a hand with a last minute audition, I'm here for you: