I've worked with some teachers and coaches over the years, but I didn't really study theater or technique or voice or any of that stuff extensively.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I have a coach, but I'm not theater-trained or a technical actor.
I was a theater dork in high school and did all the plays. My theater teacher in high school, Janet Spahr, was absolutely incredible and mentored me throughout school. She taught me a lot about relying on my instincts.
I didn't learn anything about acting until I joined the Group Theatre. They taught me an entirely new approach, an entirely new technique.
I think my best teacher and my best study was theater in general. It taught me a lot of patience and a lot of hard work, and I think that theater teaches you that you've got to know your stuff because you only get one chance.
When preparing for a concert, I do lots of training. I work with a choreographer to create great moves and then I have to keep my voice strong with lessons.
I got involved with an acting school and studied for a couple years. They used to have improv exercises that you would work on and you would do improvs.
I studied music formally. I was probably less formal about my study of acting than anything.
I went to a lot of theatre schools, got a lot of training, did a lot of repertory where you do a different play every night. I took a lot of voice, movement, and acting classes.
I've had plenty of lessons about film acting and theatre acting.
I have a lot of experience in the studio, performing onstage, talking to an audience. I learned most of that stuff when I was performing with my mom.